WBSU - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

WBSU admission 2023 for various programmes is going to begin soon. WBSU registration for B.Ed 1st sem from Gobardanga Hindu B.Ed College is being done from February 7, 2023, to February 10, 2023.  WBSU results for PhD are out.

Established in 2008 West Bengal State University or WBSU is a state university located in Barasat, West Bengal, India. WBSU Barasat is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and offers courses in various fields of study, such as arts, science, commerce, and management. WBSU provides various scholarship opportunities and campus placement facilities to its students through its placement cell.  WBSU has a total of 1385 seats in 31 PG departments. 

The university offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level courses. Interested candidates can apply directly and complete the WBSU application process online. WBSU UG admission is offered to B.LIS.I.Sc only. Though the affiliated colleges of WBSU provide admission to other UG programmes.

WBSU PG admission is offered to courses such as MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MRS and M.Phil. WBSU has also started three new programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The newly introduced programmes are Master of Business Administration, Bachelor in Library and Information Sciences, and MA in Arabic. 

Students are required to qualify for the West Bengal State University eligibility criteria to apply for admission to their desired programmes. The final selection of candidates for admission to most of the WBSU courses is merit-based. Whereas, WBSU PhD admission is based on the candidate’s performance in viva-voce conducted by the university.  The university has 53 affiliated colleges in the West Bengal region and 31 PG departments.

West Bengal State University was established by the Government of West Bengal through an Act (Act XXVIII of 2007) passed by the Legislative Assembly after a long-standing public demand. Apart from regular WBSU courses, it also offers short-term value-added courses in collaboration with prestigious institutions. Interested students can check out some of the quick facts about WBSU in the table below. 

WBSU Highlights

West Bengal State University offers 63 courses with various specialisations at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), doctoral and certificate levels. WBSU courses are offered across various disciplines such as arts, science, social sciences, commerce, management, IT, journalism and media. Some of the popular WBSU PG courses are MA, M.Sc, M.Com and M.Phil. More details regarding WBSU fees and courses are mentioned in the table below. 

WBSU Courses and Eligibility Criteria

WBSU Fees Distribution

WBSU Fees for PhD and M.Phil

WBSU admission 2023 dates will be announced soon and the admission process will begin for UG, PG and doctoral programmes. The WBSU application process is online for most of the courses. Candidates can easily fill out the application form through the official admission portal of WBSU.  West Bengal State University offers admission to most of its courses on the basis of merit. Though, the WBSU admission process for M.Phil and PhD programmes is based on the candidate’s performance in national/state level entrance tests and viva-voce held by the university. Keep reading below for more information related to WBSU admission 2023. 

WBSU Admission Dates 2022

WBSU Application Process 2023 

Step 1: Visit the official website of WBSU at wbsu.ac.in. 

Step 2: Click on the ‘ Apply Now’ button on the home page.

Step 3: Register yourself by filling out the required information. 

Step 4: Login and fill out the WBSU application form.  

Step 5: Pay the registration/application fees and submit. 

After submitting the application, students must keep a copy of their application in printed form and submit the form along with the supporting documents to the PG section of WBSU at the time of verification. Students must also have the e-receipt of the WBSU admission fees payment.

The WBSU admission fee payment can be made using the multi-option payment system (MOPS) such as Net Banking, debit/credit cards, and digital wallet. WBSU does not accept any UPI payment.

WBSU Admission Eligibility Criteria

WBSU Seat Reservation

Documents Required for WBSU Admissions

• Original mark sheets (Semester-I to VI as per CBCS pattern / Part-I, Part-II & Part-III for non-CBCS) should be shown during the verification after admission if selected. 
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets (Semester-I to VI as per CBCS pattern / Part-I, Part-II & Part-III for non-CBCS) and other testimonials should be attached with the application form
• SC/ST candidates should write “SC/ST candidate” on the top of the application form and they must attach a self-attested Xerox copy of the SC/ST certificate from the office of the SDO.
• Persons with Disability (PWD) candidates must mention the words “PWD” on the top of the application form and must attach a certificate from the Competent Authority. Tuition fee waiver for 50 meritorious students having genuine financial constraints.Tuition fee waiver for Physically challenged students.
• OBC-A or OBC-B candidates should write “OBC-A” or “OBC-B” on the top of the application form and they must attach a self-attested Xerox copy of the OBC certificate issued by the Office of the SDO.
• Domicile Certificate
• Migration/Transfer certificate.

WBSU placements are coordinated by the placement cell at the university. Each department's students are provided with guidance to appear for recruitment at the university. Students at WBSU are placed as lecturers or professors in universities or colleges. Students who do not participate in placements go for higher studies and have qualified exams like NET, GATE JRF, etc.

WBSU offers full placement assistance and opportunities to its students in their field of study. WBSU placement cell plays an important role in training and developing students for the industry. The university offers employment-based and outreach training programmes in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as IIM, and IOTA. The report for WBSU Placement 2022 is yet to be released by the institute. Meanwhile, students can go through the statistics available below. 

WBSU Placement Statistics 

• About 30 Students have been placed through direct campus recruitment.
• About 50 students have been placed after giving training on a focused area.
• A total of 20 students have been placed through off-campus mode.

Some of the top recruiters at WBSU placement are TCS, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra and Tatwa & Limtex. 

West Bengal State University (WBSU) offers various scholarships to its students to support their education and help them overcome financial barriers. Some of the West Bengal State University scholarships are mentioned below. 

• Merit-Based Scholarships: awarded to students based on their academic performance and merit. 
• Need-Based Scholarships: awarded to students based on their financial needs and socio-economic background. 
• SC/ST/OBC Scholarships: awarded to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities
• Minority Scholarships: awarded to students belonging to minority communities, such as Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, etc.

WBSU has 31 PG departments that are tabulated below. The university has dedicated faculties that are constantly working towards offering quality education. Every department organises several guest lecturers, seminars, and conferences. 

WBSU Department List

West Bengal State University has 47 affiliated colleges across the West Bengal region. Students can go through the list of all the affiliated colleges of WBSU below

WBSU Affiliated Colleges List 

West Bengal State university campus is located in Barasat, West Bengal.  The campus has a well-developed infrastructure equipped with a plethora of facilities. Installation of Wi-Fi on the university campus has been done to cater for the growing needs of students for research purposes and the advancement of knowledge. WBSU campus infrastructure includes many academic buildings such as reading rooms, a library, classrooms and laboratories; a hostel for both boys and girls; playgrounds for various sports, etc. You can check the detailed list of WBSU facilities below. 

• Library 
• Reading Room
• Hostel
• Laboratories 
• Classrooms
• Auditorium
• Sports facilities
• Internet facilities
• Transportation facility
• National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell
•  Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
• Anti-ragging Cell
• Sexual Harassment Cell 
• Grievance Redressal Cell
• Right to Information Cell
• Students Welfare Committee

WBSU Awards

• WBSU was awarded as the ‘Best University for National Service Scheme’ in 2022-21. 

WBSU Recognition 

• West Bengal State University is recognised by UGC. 

WBSU Accreditation

• WBSU is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

WBSU Collaboration

• WBSU Barasat has collaborations with IIIM and IOTA for the training of students. 

WBSU Location 

• Berunanpukuria, P.O. Malikapur, Barasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, PIN 700126. 

WBSU Contact Number

• 033 2524 197

WBSU Email Address

• admin@wbsu.ac.in