Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1962. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1962
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0581
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel.
- Official website
- rbu.ac.in
Questions about Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
How do I get admission to Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata have an entrance exam?
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata a government or private institution?
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata?
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
When was Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata established?
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata was established in 1962.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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