West Bengal State University
- Release Date : November 19, 2024
- Last updated : December 28, 2024
West Bengal State University
West Bengal State University (WBSU), located in Barasat, West Bengal, offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Here’s an overview of the university’s admissions, courses, fees, and placements:
Admissions
WBSU offers admissions to various courses, including BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, MSc, and professional programs like MBA and M.Phil. Admissions are typically based on entrance exams, followed by merit lists. For MBA admissions, for example, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a valid score in CAT/MAT. Other undergraduate and postgraduate courses require candidates to have completed the relevant previous education, and some courses may have specific entrance requirements
Courses Offered
WBSU offers a wide variety of courses:
- Undergraduate: BA (Hons) in English, Bengali, History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.; B.Sc (General) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.; B.Com, and more.
- Postgraduate: MA in Bengali, English, Philosophy, Sociology; M.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology; MBA in Management and Marketing, and more.
- Research Programs: M.Phil and Ph.D. programs in disciplines such as Anthropology, Biochemistry, History, Sociology, etc.
Fees
The fees at WBSU are relatively affordable. For example:
- Undergraduate programs like B.Sc or B.Com typically have fees around ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per year
- MBA courses have fees of approximately ₹49,450 for the first year
- Some specialized programs like the Master of Rural Development have fees around ₹5,850 per year.
Placements
The placement cell at WBSU works to facilitate employment opportunities for students, though the placements in some departments may be limited. The university is working towards enhancing industry connections to improve placement rates. Feedback from students indicates that while the infrastructure and academic offerings are strong, placements could benefit from more industry collaborations.
For detailed information on specific courses, admission criteria, and other queries, download the brochure.
