NBU Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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NBU is offering admission to SVMCMV3 NON-NET Fellowship initiated by the Government of West Bengal from the interested candidates who have admitted in the Ph.D. programme or completed M.Phil. North Bengal University (NBU) is a State University located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It offers various UG, PG, M.Phil & Ph.D, PG Diploma and Distance education courses in different specializations. For further information visit NBU Distance Education Admission

  • Admission to BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Li.Sc, B.Ed and LL.B courses is granted on the basis of merit-list published by the university with respect to candidates’ marks in their last qualifying examination.
  • MA. M.Sc, MCA, M.Li.Sc and LL.M admissions are offered on the basis of a written test followed by viva-voce conducted by the university.
  • For PG courses, 60% seats of the total are reserved for the candidates who have completed their UG degree from NBU while 40% are for the candidates belonging to the other universities.
  • A valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMET/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ NBU-MAT followed by GD and PI is required for MBA program.
  • For M.Phil and Ph.D. courses, the candidates have to qualify in an entrance test and interview conducted by NBU.

North Bengal University (NBU) UG Admission 2024: BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, LL.B, B.Ed & B.Li.Sc

At UG level, NBU offers BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, LL.B, B.Li.Sc and Diploma courses in various specializations. Some courses are also offered in integrated and self-financed modes. 10+2 with PCM/B is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Final admission is subject to candidates’ marks in 10+2.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Sc (Hons.) Anthropology 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board On the basis of merit in 10+2
Biotechnology
Botany
Zoology
Microbiology
Chemistry 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Computer Science
Geography
Applied Geography
Mathematics
Physics
Tea Science 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology from a recognized board
B.Sc (General)
BA (Honors) Bengal 10+2 in any subject group with at least 60% marks On the basis of merit in 10+2
Commerce
Economics
English
Hindi
Law
Library Science
Lifelong Learning & Extension
Mass Communication
Nepali
Philosophy
Political Science
Sanskrit
Sociology
BA (General) 10+2 in any subject group
BBA (Self-Financed)
BCA (Self-Financed) 10+2 with Mathematics
B.Sc (off-campus mode) Information Technology 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board
Software Systems
LL.B (Hons.) Graduation from a recognized university On the basis of merit in the relevant Bachelor’s degree
BA LLB (Hons) Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination with minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognized board On the basis of merit in 10+2
B.Ed A graduate degree in any field with minimum 50% aggregate marks On the basis of merit in the relevant Bachelor’s degree
B.Li.Sc
Diploma French Language 10+2 from a recognized board On the basis of merit in 10+2
Diploma (off-campus mode) Multimedia Technology

North Bengal University (NBU) PG Admission 2024: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LL.M & M.Li.Sc

At postgraduate level, NBU offers full-time MA, M.Sc, LL.M and M.LI.Sc courses along with PG Diploma courses in various specializations. Some specializations in M.Sc and PG Diploma programs are offered in Self-Financed mode. Graduation in the relevant discipline is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Admission to all the PG courses is offered on the basis of a course-based written test conducted by the university followed by Viva-Voce/ interview.

Application form can be filled online on payment of INR 150 (INR 60 for SC/ST/PH) as application fee through Challan or by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
 MA Geography Honors degree under 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant discipline Written Test conducted by NBU followed by Viva-Voce
Applied Geography
Bengal
Economics
English
Hindi
History
Mass Communication
Nepali
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
Strategic & Area Studies Honours Graduates in History / Pol. Sc./Geography / Economics / Sociology or Anthropology
M.Com - Honors degree under 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant discipline
M.Sc Anthropology Honours graduates in Anthropology OR Hons. graduates in Sociology / Geography / Zoology / Botany / Physics / Chemistry. First preference will be given to Hons. in Anthropology over others Written Test conducted by NBU followed by Viva-Voce
Biotechnology 7 seats will be filled from DBT panel and the remaining three seats will be offered to NBU graduates having 55% marks in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Dentistry
Botany Honors degree under 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant discipline
Chemistry
Computer Sc.
Mathematics
Microbiology (Self-financed ) Hons. graduates in Microbiology OR Hons. graduates in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Life Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology. First preference will be given to Hons. in Microbiology over others
Physics Honors degree under 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant discipline
Tea Science (Self-financed)
Zoology
LL.M LL.B or integrated LL.B degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks
M.Li.Sc B.Li.Sc degree from a recognized university
PG Diploma Tea Management Graduation in the related discipline Written Test conducted by NBU followed by Viva-Voce
Information Technology
Disaster Management
Computer Applications
Marketing Management
Environmental Law
Mass Communication & Video Production
Rural Development & Extension Programs
Remote Sensing & GIS
Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Key Points:

  • PG Diploma courses are also offered in off-campus mode.
  • 22% and 6% seats are reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively belonging to the state of West Bengal and Sikkim.
  • 3% seats each are also reserved for BPL and NSS category candidates.

North Bengal University (NBU) MBA & MCA Admission 2024

NBU also offers MBA and MCA courses in different specializations at PG level. Graduation in any discipline is required for admission while Mathematics is mandatory for MCA at 10+2 or graduation level.

A valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMET/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ NBU-MAT is required for admission to MBA. To secure admission in MCA, the candidates have to appear in university-based written test followed by an interview.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA Human Resource Management Graduation in any discipline except for Fine Arts and Performing Arts graduates A valid score CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMET/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ NBU-MAT followed by GD and PI
Financial Management
Marketing Management and Systems & Operations Management
MCA 60% marks in B.A Hons. / B.Sc. Hons. / B.Com. Hons / BCA / BIT / BIS or BSS degree with Mathematics as one of the main subjects at 10+2 or graduate level Written Test followed by an interview

Note: MBA application form can be downloaded from the official website of NBU followed by payment of application fee of INR 500, in cash (INR 600 for post) in the form of DD drawn in favour of ‘University of North Bengal’ payable at SBI, NBU Campus, Branch Code-2096.  Candidates have to send the duly filled application form along with the desired documents and DD to:

Raja Rammohunpur,

P.O. North Bengal University,

Dist. Darjeeling, PIN – 734 013

North Bengal University (NBU) M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2024

Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate is the minimum eligibility criteria for M.Phil and Ph.D. courses. Admission to both the courses is entrance-based followed by an interview.

Selection process includes three stages, namely, Research Methodology for 30 marks, Subject-Specific Knowledge for 30 marks and Viva-Voce cum interview (research and presentation) for 40 marks.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Ph.D. Anthropology Candidates must have a master’s degree or M.Phil degree in the relevant field from a recognized university Entrance test and Interview
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Sc.
Mathematics
Microbiology (Self-financed )
Physics
Tea Science (Self-financed)
Zoology
Allied Sciences
M.Phil GIS & Remote Sensing Candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university Entrance test and Interview
Bengal
Economics
Himalayan Studies
History
Nepali
Political Science

NBU M.Phil & Ph.D. Application Process 2024

Follow the below-listed steps while applying for M.Phil and Ph.D. programs:

  1. Visit the official website of NBU and register.
  2. Fill the application form and upload the required documents.
  3. Pay the application fee through NBU-SBI Challan or by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.

Note 1: Printout of the online submitted application form or proof of payment of Admission fee is required to be submitted to the University at the time of verification. However, the candidates should retain a copy of the said documents for their own record.

Note 2: Original certificates issued by competent authority supporting your filled in details will be asked only at the time of final seat allotment.

FAQs

Ques. How are admissions conducted at different campuses of North Bengal University?

Ans. There are two campuses at North Bengal University- Raja Rammohunpur & Jalpaiguri, admissions are conducted separately for both the campuses. The admission lists are prepared on the basis of merit. 

Ques. Can I apply for admission to both the Preferred options at North Bengal University?

Ans. Applicants can apply for admission against the first preferred option. In case, the option is not taken in the first place, the applicant will have to wait for the merit lists as per the second preference. Depends upon the exhaustion of options only.

Ques. Does North Bengal University accept WBJEMAT scores for MBA admissions?

Ans. Yes, WBJEMAT is the state exam conducted for MBA admissions. Apart from this other entrance scores of CMAT / MAT / CAT / ATMA / JMET / XAT / NBU-MAT are also accepted for MBA admissions at North Bengal University.

Ques. Is a student eligible for B.Lib.i.Sc or M.Lib.I.Sc. admissions at North Bengal Universityl if he/she completed UG degree in 2017?

Ans. No, those applicants who completed their UG degree 03 years before (2020) are not eligible for admission to B.Lib.i.Sc at University of North Bengal. This option is valid for those candidates who fall under the 60% quota of NBU.

Ques. What is the seat intake at North Bengal University for various UG courses?

Ans. The seat intake varies for each course offered at North Bengal University. The table below throws light on the same:

Course  Open Seats NBU Restricted Seats
BA.LLB (H) 96 seats -
BLIS 15 seats 59 seats
B.Sc in Anthropology 20 seats -

Ques. Am I eligible for LLM admissions at North Bengal University if I have an integrated BA.LLB degree?

Ans. Yes, an applicant who holds either LLB, BA.LLB or any other equivalent degree in Law as recognised by the state or university are eligible for admissions at North Bengal University in LLM programme.

Ques. What if I scored 55% in BCA, can I still apply for MCA admissions at North Bengal University?

Ans. No, applicants must have at least 60% in BCA or equivalent degree to be eligible to apply for the university entrance for MCA. Those applicants not fulfilling basic criteria would not be entertained for screening at other levels. 

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The University of North Bengal offers admission to the Master of Arts (MA) in English program based on undergraduate percentage, with a minimum requirement of 70%. There is no entrance exam for this course. Admission is granted through a merit list that prioritizes reservation categories, initially admitting students from ST, SC, OBC-A, and OBC-B categories. Any remaining seats are offered to General category students. The application process is online via the university's official website.

Successful applicants must complete the form, submit required documents, and pay a fee of INR 7,000. Document verification is part of the process, although physical verification may not occur for all students. Students are selected from those with the highest percentages on the merit list, reflecting competitive academic standings. No management quota is mentioned, and the straightforward application method has been well-received. The process may lack options for physical verification, and fees are required to confirm admission.

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ATMA Registration (Feb session)
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Feb 13, 2026
ATMA Admit Card (Feb session)
Feb 18, 2026
ATMA Exam Date (Feb session)
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CAT results
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ATMA Registration (Feb session)
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CMAT Result
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ATMA Admit Card (Feb session)
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ATMA Exam Date (Feb session)
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XAT Exam Date
Jan 04, 2026
CAT results
Dec 24, 2025
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