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Last Date: 09 Jul 2026

West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28

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Introduction

West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28 applications are now open for 2-year NEP M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, and M.R.S. courses. The online application process begins on 19th June 2026 and closes on 9th July 2026. Admissions are conducted through the university's official websites: wbsupgadmission.com and wbsu.ac.in. This is a significant opportunity for students seeking quality postgraduate education under the new National Education Policy (NEP) framework. The university offers a wide range of subjects across science, arts, and commerce streams, with specific provisions for reserved categories as per Government of West Bengal rules. Additionally, full tuition waivers are available for physically challenged students and 50 meritorious students with genuine financial constraints. The admission process includes an entrance test for most subjects, with merit lists prepared based on test performance. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit all required documents online. For detailed information, candidates are advised to refer to the Prospectus 2026 available on the university's webpage.

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Important Dates for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28
DateDescription
19th June 2026Online Application Form Fill-up Starts
9th July 2026Closing Date of Online Application Form Fill-up
13th July 2026 to 17th July 2026Admission Test (Tentative)

Note: The admission test schedule is tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to check the university website regularly for updates.

Subjects Offered for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28

The following PG subjects are available for admission under West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28:

  • Anthropology, Arabic, Bengali, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Management & Marketing, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electronics, English, Film Studies, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Hindi, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Master of Rural Studies, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology, Urdu.
Other Programmes Offered
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Two-year full-time regular course (Total 4 Semesters) offered by the Department of Management & Marketing, WBSU.
  • Bachelor in Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.Sc.) – One-year self-financed full-time regular course (Total 2 Semesters).
  • M.A. in Arabic – Two-year self-financed full-time regular course (Total 4 Semesters).
Fees Structure for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28

PG Programmes Fees

GroupSubjectsTotal Admission FeesNew Registration Fee
Group-ABengali, Education, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology, Political Science, Urdu (Non-Lab based)₹4,600₹400
Group-BAnthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Journalism & Mass Communication, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, Master of Rural Studies, Psychology, Statistics, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Film Studies, Electronics, Economics, Computer Science, Commerce (Lab based)₹5,800₹400
Group-CArabic₹7,000₹400

Professional Programmes Fees

ProgrammeTotal Admission FeesNew Registration Fee
Master of Business Administration (MBA)₹95,050₹600
Bachelor in Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib.Sc.)₹20,000₹600

For semester-wise fee breakdown (B.Lib.Sc. and MBA), candidates are requested to refer to the official prospectus or the university website.

Admission Test Schedule 2026 for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28
Time Slot13th July 202614th July 202615th July 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 NoonRural StudiesFood & Nutrition, PhysicsB.Lib.Sc.
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PMPsychology, Political Science, MathematicsCommerce, Arabic, HindiGeography, English, History
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMAnthropology, Computer Science, BengaliMicrobiology, Statistics, Journalism & Mass CommunicationEducation
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMEconomics, BiochemistryPhilosophy, ZoologyMBA
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMBotany, Electronics, SociologyPhysiology, Sanskrit
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMChemistry, Urdu, MBAFilm Studies

Note: No admission test will be conducted for any PG subject where the number of valid applications is less than the total available seats. In such cases, all eligible applicants will be admitted subject to fulfillment of conditions.

Eligibility Criteria for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28

General PG Eligibility

  • Candidates who have appeared or are due to appear in UG 6th Semester 2026 (under NEP) provided they have cleared all semester examinations up to 5th Semester.
  • Passed in 3-year UG under CBCS or Part-III (1+1+1) examinations with clear results or equivalent from UGC recognized Universities.
  • Candidates passing Honours/Major course in Arts from IGNOU, NSOU, or Distance Education Programmes of other West Bengal universities are also eligible.
  • B.Sc./B.A. in Geography, Economics, Psychology Honours students are eligible and will be awarded M.Sc./M.A. degree in the respective subject on successful completion.
  • Each candidate must submit a separate application form for each subject they apply for.

MBA Eligibility

  • Essential: Graduates in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management/Medical/Engineering/Law (5-year)/B.Tech/M.Tech and equivalent courses under 10+2+3 system or equivalent with 50% marks in Graduation/Post Graduation or aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC). For NEP: Major/Minor/MDP from any subject.
  • Desirable: Qualified in CAT/MAT/XMAT/GMAT/GATE and relevant UGC-specified National/State Level Entrance Tests.

B.Lib.I.Sc. Eligibility

  • Fresher Candidates: Graduation (10+2+3 pattern) from any discipline or Masters degree or a technical degree (10+2+4 or 10+2+5) such as Engineering, Computer Application, Pharmacy, Law etc. from a UGC recognized University or Institute.
  • Deputed Candidates: Graduation and working experience as a full-time salaried staff in any Govt./Govt. aided Libraries/recognized institution with a No Objection Certificate from the institution.
  • Certificate Holders: Graduation (10+2+3) with certificate in Library Science.
Reservation Policy for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28

Reservation of seats is as per Government of West Bengal rules.

  • MBA Seats (Total 60): UR-32, SC-13, ST-4, OBC-5, EWS-6.
  • B.Lib.Sc. Seats (Total 49): UR-26, SC-11, ST-3, OBC-4, EWS-5.
  • PWD: 5% reservation for Persons with Disability within each respective category (SC/ST/OBC) & unreserved. Candidates with 40% or more disability must submit a certificate from a relevant Govt. Hospital.
  • OBC-NCL: OBC category reservation is admissible only to candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer with a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued by the competent authority.
  • Domicile: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates of West Bengal domicile only are entitled to reservation benefits. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved.
  • Foreign Candidates: Treated as General candidates.
Important Notes for West Bengal State University (WBSU) PG Admission 2026-28
  • Merit List: Will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Admission Test only.
  • Application Fee: No application fee is required for PG Admission 2026.
  • Documents Required (to be submitted online):
    • Madhyamik Admit/Certificate
    • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    • NEP 1st to 5th semester marksheet (Front Side)
    • PWD Certificate (if applicable)
    • CBCS/NON-CBCS all semester marksheet (Front Side)
    • UG Marksheet (Back Side)
    • Last University Registration Certificate
  • Tuition Waiver: Full tuition waiver for Physically Challenged students. Tuition fee waiver for another 50 meritorious students with genuine financial constraints.
  • Home University Quota: Ratio for Home University students and other University students is 80:20. Unfilled seats from either category will be filled by the other.
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