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Burdwan University Overview
The University of Burdwan or Burdwan University is a leading institute which offers higher education in eastern India. The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with B++ grade. The University of Burdwan offers a wide range of Directorate of Distance Education programs and was established in the 1994.
The Burdwan University through DDE offers access to higher education to students for all age groups in any part of the country. People who are unable to afford regular mode of education or who are working professional can opt the programs from this university.
The university offers approx. 66 post graduate courses, and has around 218 esteemed faculties. It offers courses from certification to PG Diploma through distance mode.
It was the first distance study facility which was founded in West Bengal. The opening of this BU university was led through the Distance Education Council (DEC). Now, the university offers various programs like MBA and B.Ed and various PG programs like M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com program through distance learning mode.
Name of 4 campuses of the Burdwan University
Rajbari Campus
Technology Campus
Golapbag Campus
Tara bag campus for medical education
Highlights of Burdwan University
Particulars | Information |
University name | Burdwan University |
Also known as | BU |
Offered courses | UG PG |
Founded in | 1994 |
Located in | Bardhaman West Bengal, India |
Accredited by | NAAC DEB |
Burdwan University Important dates
Events | Important dates |
Application form will start from | To be announced soon |
Last date to fill the form | To be announced soon |
Burdwan University Distance Courses
Courses | Specializations and Duration |
Master of Arts | History, English, Philosophy, Mathematics, Bengali, Sanskrit Two years |
Master of Science | Mathematics, Computer Science Two years |
Master of Business Administration | General Two years |
Master of Commerce | General Two years |
Bachelor of Education | General Two years |
Eligibility Criteria of offered courses by Burdwan University
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
Master of Arts | Willing applicants must have to clear the Graduation’s degree or any equivalent degree from recognized institute or university |
Master of Science | Willing applicants must have to clear the Graduation’s degree or any equivalent degree from recognized institute or university |
Master of Business Administration | Willing applicants must have to clear the Graduation’s degree or any equivalent degree from recognized institute or university |
Master of Commerce | Willing applicants must have to clear the Graduation’s degree or any equivalent degree from recognized institute or university |
Bachelor of Education | Willing applicants must have to clear the Graduation’s degree or any equivalent degree from recognized institute or university |
Burdwan University Fees Structure
Courses | First year fees |
MBA | Rupees 32,200 |
B. Ed | Rupees 25,200 |
MA | Rupees 5,700 |
M. Sc | Rupees 11,200 |
M. Com | Rupees 5,700 |
Admission process of Burdwan University
Burdwan University provides various distance learning courses like B.Ed., MBA, M.A., M.Sc. and M.Com.. There are a total 9 specializations available under the PG curriculum while MBA marks as the most applied to course. The admission process for all courses goes in the following manner.
- Admission into all courses begins with the only registration and can be done through the official website of this University.
- In B.Ed. program, students need to produce the NCTE recognized teacher education program certificates.
- For MBA Admissions the committee required students must have to give the entrance exam like  MAT/ CAT/CMAT/XAT exam or the University’s entrance exam.
- Applicants also need to appear in the GD and PI rounds to get admission in MBA.
- Admissions into all the PG programs will be completely done through merit list
- Selected applicants must also have to produce their all documents through the DDE administrative office
Admission process at Burdwan University for PG programs
Burdwan University started the post graduate programs to impart a wide perspective in the subjects to pursue the PG program applicants had in their bachelor’s degree. The PG subjects are given below:
- MA English
- MA Bengali
- MA Political Science
- MA Philosophy
- MA Sanskrit
- MA History
- M.Sc Computer Science
- MA Mathematics
How to apply to Burdwan University?
- All aspiring candidates, must have to first fill in the admission form available on the university’s website.
- There will be an Application ID generated for each student seperately once the application form has been filled in.
- Now, applicants need to login using application ID and password and then pay the application fee 200/- through an online payment method.
- Keep secure the Application form and payment receipt for future use.
- Below the documents must have to be presented at the DDE Administrative office, if selected.
Documents required:
- Online payment receipt
- Application form that was earlier filled online
- Marksheet for 10th, 12th and UG examination
- Admit for 10th and 12th examination
- Clear the entrance exam like CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT scores certificate for MBA applicants
- Aadhaar card
- Cast certificate, if applicable
- Certificate of NCTE recognised program for B.Ed students
Ranking of Burdwan University
- The Burdwan University has been ranked 95 among the Indian universities by the Unirank
- In 2021, The university also ranked 4709 position among the universities of the world by the Unirank.
- In Asia, According to the Edu surveys in 2021, the University has been ranked 5th position out of the 42 universities in West Bengal
- In Asia The university also ranked 752 out of 5829 universities.
- In 2021, the Burdwan University has also been ranked 385 position for the Toxicology specialization out of the 1025 universities by the Edurank.
Burdwan University FAQS
Ques: How a candidate can fill the application form at Burdwan University?
Ans: Willing applicants can fill their application form through the official website to fill the application form of their respective course.
Ques: What will be the application fee of Burdwan University?
Ans: The application fee will be Rupees 200 at the university of Burdwan.
Ques: What documents required at the time of filling the application form?
Ans: Applicants need to submit their documents at the time of filling application form:
- Precious year mark sheets and certificates
- Aadhar Card
- Valid Identity Proof
- Address Proof
- Caste and migration certificates
Ques: What will be the eligibility criteria for MBA program?
Ans: Applicants must have to compete their Graduation’s degree from the recognized university and also need to clear the entrance exam to get admission in the MBA program.
Ques: What will be the exam pattern for the distance learning applicants?
Ans: The curriculum is divided into even and odd semester and institute conducts semester exam every year. The performance of the student will be based on the semester exam and mid term evolution which is decided the promotion of each student.
