Raiganj University is the first Unitary University in North Bengal offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in its own Campus.Established in 2015, the campus is over 13.62 acres of land and has 22 departments at the undergraduate level, 23 departments in postgraduate level and 17 departments offering Ph.D. & M.Phil. The university was established under West Bengal Act XXVI of 2014 and is located at the district headquarter of Uttar Dinajpur that is Raiganj in West Bengal. The admission is offered on the basis of merit, entrance test, counselling and personal interview.
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Raiganj University Highlights
| Established | Type | 2015 | State University |
| Recognised by | NAAC, UGC, AIU |
| Courses offered | 46 courses across 8 streams |
| Departments | UG: 22 PG: 23 Ph.D. & M.Phil: 17 |
| Campus | 25.14 Acres of land |
| Total Strength | UG: 7386 PG: 1428 Doctoral: 404 |
| Total Faculty | 90 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | UG & PG: Merit based MBA programme, MPhil & PhD: Entrance Test & Personal Interview |
| Location | Raiganj, Dist- Uttar Dinajpur. West Bengal, PIN-733134 |
| Website | raiganjuniversity.ac.in |
Raiganj University Courses
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| B.A | Specialization: English, Sociology, Education, History, Geography, Economics, etc. Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board Read More |
| B.Com | Specialization: Accountancy Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board Read More |
| B.Sc. | Specialization: Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Sericulture, Physics, etc. Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board in the chosen subject Read More |
| M.Com | Subjects: Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, etc. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the related subject |
| M.A. | Specialization: Education, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from recognised university Read More |
| PhD | Specialization: Chemistry, Zoology, Sanskrit, Political Science, Law, Botany Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks Read More |
| M.Phil | Specialization: Economics, CIS, Sanskrit, Philosophy Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks Read More |
| MBA | Subjects: Marketing, Business Management, Statistics, Economics, etc. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Graduates from a recognised university with a valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT Read More |
| LLM |
Subjects: Law and Social Transformation in India, Indian Constitutional Law, Judicial Process, Legal Education and Research Methodology |
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Raiganj University Admission
| COURSE | MODE OF SELECTION |
|---|---|
| B.Com Honors | Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination (Merit-Based) |
| B.Sc Honors | |
| B.A Honors | |
| MA | |
| M.Com | |
| LLM | On the basis of the merit lists released |
| PhD | Written Entrance Test followed by interview/viva-voce or valid score in UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET/ SET/ GATE |
| MPhil | |
| MBA | Admission will be based on the valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT /XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT |
How To Apply?
The application form of Raiganj University can be filled online through the official website of the College. The application fee can be paid through the online mode of Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
- Visit the official website of the College: raiganjuniversity.ac.in
- Click on the Apply tab.
- Fill the application form with all the required information and academic details.
- Scan and upload photograph and signature along with the supporting documents.
- Pay the application fees and Submit the filled application form.
Documents Required:
- 10th and 10+2 marks sheet along with the passing certificate
- Migration and Character Certificate
- UG Degree Marks Sheet (for PG programmes).
- Caste/Community/Disability Certificate, if applicable.
Raiganj University Placement
The university has set up a Business Incubation and Innovation Centre (BIIC) to help students to take a step forward towards the corporate world. The university organizes training programmes, seminars and workshops for the students to enhance their skills and get an insight of the corporate culture. The centre lso aims at creating job makers rather than job seekers and motivates the students for the same. The university also serves as a guiding light for the students who want to pursue higher studies.The median salary of the graduates placed in the academic year 2018-19 was INR 540000 and 39 students were also selected for higher studies.
Raiganj University Scholarships
Students are provided a number of scholarships and fellowships. A huge number of Ph.D. and M.Phil. Scholars are getting Government Scholarship from the Government of West Bengal and from UGC as well.
- Emeritus Fellowship.
- Dr.S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language) for the year 2008-2009 .
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
- Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
- UGC new scheme of providing special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC.
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
- Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
- Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
- Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level
- Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
- Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. (Hindi Version)
Raiganj University Facilities
- Campus: The Campus is spread over 25.14 Acres of land, containing Departments, Administrative Buildings, Guest-house, Pond, Canteen, Playground, a Garden of rare medicinal plants and a mulberry garden.
- Hostel: The university has two hostels. The boys hostel has 66 seats and the women hostel has 68 seats. The university also has one guest house. There are also a number of amenities centres like a common girl’s room and two boy’s common room.
- Library: The library has over 62855 books, 50 journals and approximately 3000 International journals with subscription to 7 daily leading newspapers.The Central Library is equipped with 100 mbps ILL from BSNL and also a seating capacity of 88 students at a time.
- Canteen: The canteen is one of the hubs where students are found at all hours, enjoying the food and interacting with each other. The canteen provides healthy snacks and meals for the students.
- Computer Lab: The university has a computer lab with about 205 total computers in the university and an Internet Bandwidth of 20 Mbps.
- Classrooms: The university has well airy classrooms with comfortable seating arrangements for the students to focus and study. The university also has 23 smart classrooms.
- Centres: The university has Business Incubation and Innovation Centre, Environment Conservation Centre, Centre for Folklore Studies, the centre for Differently Abled Students, the Centre for Buddhist Studies, the Centre for Women’s Studies, Centre for Film and Media Studies, centre for Nanotechnology Sciences, Centre for Applied Biological Sciences, etc.
- Games and Sports: The university organizes both indoor and outdoor games frequently. Some of the games organised are Chess, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Athletics, Weight & Powerlifting, Yoga, etc.The university encourages students to take part in games at both national and international level.
Raiganj University Faculty
The university has a faculty of around 110 faculty members with specialization in their relative subject.The faculty members continuously engage in conferences, workshops, seminars and attend refresher and orientation courses to upskill themselves. There are 90 permanent members out of whom 58 have Ph.D. and 11 have M. Phil. Degrees. There are 3 Visiting Professors, 15 adhoc/contractual and around 85 regular teachers. The university also appoints Guest Teachers and Part Time teachers time to time for the development of the students.
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Raiganj University FAQs
Ques. What grading system does Raiganj University follow?
Ans. The College follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as laid down under the guidelines of University of Mumbai. The College has a 10-Point Grading Scale, consisting of a Semester Grade Point (Performance) Average (SGPA) and a final Cumulative Grade Point (Performance) Average (CGPA).
Ques. What are the affiliated institutions and courses to Raiganj University?
Ans.
- College: GOURAV Institute of Management Science
Course: BBA (Hons) in Hospitality & Tourism Management
- College: EASTERN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED LEARNING IN MANAGEMENT
Courses:
- B.B.A. (Hons)
- B.B.A. Hons in Hotel & Hospitality Management
- M.B.A. in various specialization
- College: DURGAPUR WOMEN’S COLLEGE
Course:
Various U.G. Courses
Ques. How many departments are there at the UG level of Raiganj University?
Ans. There are a total of 22 departments at the UG level:
- Bengali
- English
- Economics
- Education
- History
- Geography
- Law
- Management
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Sanskrit
- Commerce
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Sericulture
- Statistics
- Zoology
Ques. Does Raiganj University have any publications of its own?
Ans. Yes, the university has publications of its own:
- Raiganj University journal of History
- Raiganj University Law Journal
Ques. How can a student from abroad join the M.Phil. Programme at Raiganj University?
Ans. Students from abroad are welcomed to join the M.Phil. programme at Raiganj University. The students must comply with the norm to pass the 10+2+3+2 system to get admission. Before joining the programme they must obtain clearance from the Government of India/ or other appropriate authorities for studying in India. They should apply early so that all the formalities can be completed before the commencement of the programme and they do not face any sort of delay or difficulty.
Ques. Is Raiganj University approved by UGC and NAAC?
Ques. What are the PG Courses offered at Raiganj University?
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The Raiganj University hostel admissions are provided on the basis of scors achieved in the UG course, 12th and 10th board examinations. The distance score are also considered for final hostel merit scores.
Yes, as Rajganj University is UGC approved, thus it is bound to follow National Education Policy(NEP) and the relevant rules.
The date has not been specified, you can contact Raiganj University Hostel at 9475989904.
The date has not been specified, you can contact Raiganj University Hostel at 9475989904 for the hostel-related queries.
As per the curriculum, there is no minimum age criteria for pursuing PhD at Rajganj University Rajganj. Thus, you can get admission at Rajganj University.
The fee for the Master of Arts (MA) in English is INR 17,240 for the duration of 2 years which includes various charges such as tuition fees, security deposit, youth development funds, examination fees, medical charges, library charges, and other minimal charges.
Yes, Raiganj University does have a girls’ hostel on campus and the fee is INR 4,700 for the duration entire duration of the courses which includes various charegs such as mess charges, registration fees, hostel development funds, security deposit, etc.
The fee for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science is INR 5,000 for the duration of 3 years which includes various charges such as examination fees, tuition fees, registration fees, college development fund, medical charges, security deposit, and other minimal charges.