Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan is a government institution in Birbhum, West Bengal, established in 1921. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Key facts
- Location
- Birbhum, West Bengal
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1921
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- AISHE code
- U-0589
- 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 central university under an Act of Parliament (on UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- Central University
- Area
- Rural
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- visva-bharati.ac.in
Entrance exams Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan accepts
Questions about Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan
How do I get admission to Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan?
Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Which entrance exams does Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan accept?
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan uses CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Is Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan a government or private institution?
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan?
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan is in Birbhum, West Bengal, India.
When was Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan established?
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan was established in 1921.
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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