Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27 notification has been officially released for admission into various Postgraduate (PG), Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS), One-Year LL.M., and Two-Year LL.M. programmes for the Academic Session 2026–2027. Interested candidates can submit their online application within the prescribed schedule through the official admission portal.
The notification includes the complete online admission schedule, eligibility criteria for all programmes, intake capacity, merit list publication dates, admission rounds, reservation rules, and other important admission guidelines. Candidates are advised to carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the online application form and complete the application well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Below you will find the complete details of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27, including important dates, eligibility criteria, available courses, intake details, admission process, fee information, and important instructions issued by the University.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 23 July 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Report Discrepancy in Provisional Merit List | 26 July 2026 (Up to 11:59 PM) |
| Publication of Final Merit List | 27 July 2026 (Afternoon) |
| Publication of First Admission List | 27 July 2026 (Afternoon) |
| Online Fee Payment for First Admission List | 28 July 2026 – 29 July 2026 |
| Publication of Second Admission List (Subject to Vacancy) | 30 July 2026 (Afternoon) |
| Online Fee Payment for Second Admission List | 30 July 2026 – 31 July 2026 |
| Commencement of First Semester Classes | 03 August 2026 |
| University | Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) |
|---|---|
| Academic Session | 2026–2027 |
| Admission Mode | Online |
| Programmes Offered | PG, BLIS, One-Year LL.M., Two-Year LL.M. |
| Application Starts | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 July 2026 |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Admission Basis | Merit |
| Classes Begin | 03 August 2026 |
The eligibility requirements for Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27 vary according to the programme. Candidates should ensure that they satisfy the prescribed qualification before submitting the online application.
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| M.A. (Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Sanskrit, Political Science, Philosophy, Education & Economics) |
CBCS Candidates: B.A. (Honours) in the respective subject from a recognized University. NCCF Candidates: Three-Year (6 Semester) Bachelor's Degree with minimum 120 Credits including at least 60 Credits in the Major/Core Subject. |
| M.A. in Mass Communication & Journalism | Completed (10+2+3) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent qualification recognized by AIU. |
| M.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics & Zoology) |
CBCS Candidates: B.Sc. (Honours) in the respective subject. NCCF Candidates: Three-Year Bachelor's Degree with minimum 120 Credits including at least 60 Credits in the Major/Core Subject. |
| M.Sc. Geography |
CBCS Candidates: B.A. (Honours) or B.Sc. (Honours) in Geography. NCCF Candidates: Three-Year Bachelor's Degree with minimum 120 Credits including at least 60 Credits in the Major/Core Subject. |
| M.Com. |
CBCS Candidates: B.Com. (Honours). NCCF Candidates: Three-Year Bachelor's Degree with minimum 120 Credits including at least 60 Credits in the Major/Core Subject. |
| LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law - One Year) | LL.B. Degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks through either Three-Year LL.B. or Five-Year Integrated LL.B. recognized by UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India. |
| LL.M. (Human Rights and Duties Education - Two Year) | LL.B. Degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks through Three-Year LL.B. or Five-Year Integrated LL.B. recognized by the Bar Council of India. |
| BLIS (One Year) | Honours Graduates or General Graduates (Three-Year Degree Programme) in any discipline from a recognized University. |
- M.A. Bengali
- M.A. Sanskrit
- M.A. Hindi
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Economics
- M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism
- M.Com.
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Zoology
- M.Sc. Botany
- LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
- LL.M. (Human Rights and Duties Education)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
| Course | Total Intake | 80% | 20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Bengali | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Hindi | 43 | 34 | 09 |
| M.A. English | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. History | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Philosophy | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Political Science | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Education | 111 | 89 | 22 |
| M.A. Economics* | 61 | 49 | 12 |
| M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism | 20 | 16 | 04 |
| M.Com. | 43 | 34 | 09 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 43 | 34 | 09 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 43 | 34 | 09 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 68 | 54 | 14 |
| M.Sc. Geography | 70 | 56 | 14 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 31 | 25 | 06 |
| M.Sc. Botany* | 31 | 25 | 06 |
| LL.M. (Corporate & Commercial Law) | 49 | 39 | 10 |
| LL.M. (Human Rights & Duties Education)* | 37 | 30 | 07 |
| BLIS (One Year)* | 49 | 39 | 10 |
Note: Economics, Botany, LL.M. (Human Rights and Duties Education) and BLIS classes will be conducted in the Evening Session.
Self-Financing Evening Courses (Main Campus)
- M.A. Bengali
- M.A. Sanskrit
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Political Science
2nd Campus (Khalishamari)
- M.A. Bengali (Total Intake: 73)
- M.A. History (Total Intake: 73)
The following fee details are applicable for various programmes offered under Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27. The amounts shown below are taken from the official fee notification.
| Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 1,300 |
| Semester II | 1,150 |
| Semester III | 1,150 |
| Semester IV | 1,150 |
| Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 1,950 |
| Semester II | 1,800 |
| Semester III | 1,800 |
| Semester IV | 1,800 |
Note: Laboratory Fee is applicable in the Third Semester for M.Sc. Mathematics.
| Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 2,100 |
| Semester II | 1,950 |
| Semester III | 1,950 |
| Semester IV | 1,950 |
| Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 4,225 |
| Semester II | 4,075 |
| Programme | Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. (Corporate & Commercial Law - One Year) | I | 20,100 |
| II | 19,900 | |
| LL.M. (Human Rights & Duties Education) | I | 10,710 |
| II | 10,510 | |
| III | 10,510 | |
| IV | 10,510 |
| Programme | Semester I (₹) | Later Semesters (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. (Self-Financing Evening Courses) | 7,980 | 7,830 |
| M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism (Self-Financing) | 7,060 | 6,910 |
| Semester | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Semester I | 2,860 |
| Semester II | 2,710 |
| Semester III | 2,710 |
| Semester IV | 2,710 |
Candidates applying for Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27 should complete the online application process within the notified schedule. Applicants should ensure that all information entered in the application form is correct and upload the required documents before final submission.
- Visit the official online admission portal.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in all required academic and personal details carefully.
- Select the preferred programme(s) and campus preferences wherever applicable.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Wait for the publication of the merit list and complete admission fee payment if selected.
- ABC ID and Caste Certificate Bearing Number (where applicable) are mandatory while submitting the online application.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates belonging to states other than West Bengal will be treated as General Category candidates for admission.
- If a valid OBC-NCL certificate is not produced, reservation benefits will not be applicable.
- No application fee is required for submitting the online application form.
- Applicants should avoid waiting until the last date to submit the application.
- Candidates must indicate their preference for Main Campus, 2nd Campus and Self-Financing Evening Courses wherever applicable.
- The merit list will be prepared according to the preferences submitted in the online application form.
- Admission will be made strictly on the basis of merit and the reservation policy of the Government of West Bengal.
- Inclusion in the merit list does not guarantee admission. Admission is subject to eligibility verification, seat availability and fulfilment of all requirements.
- Candidates having Honours Bachelor's Degree obtained in 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply for PG admission. This condition does not apply to BLIS and LL.M. programmes.
- If any false information or discrepancy is detected during or after document verification, candidature will be cancelled and the admission fee, if paid, will be forfeited.
- If the sanctioned intake in the Day Shift is not filled, the corresponding Evening Shift may be merged with the Day Shift.
- Applicants seeking admission to the BLIS programme must submit a declaration stating that they are not pursuing any other academic programme during the same academic session.
- The Home University to Other University student ratio will ordinarily be 80:20. Vacant seats may be interchanged according to University rules.
- One seat in each subject is reserved under Sports/NCC/NSS quota subject to availability and fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility.
| Quota | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Sports | Minimum District-Level Sports Certificate. |
| NCC | Minimum NCC "C" Certificate. |
| NSS | Name should appear in the previous three consecutive NSS lists published by the University. |
| Online Application Portal | https://admission.cbpbu.ac.in/ |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.cbpbu.ac.in/ |
| admission@cbpbu.ac.in |
Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) PG Admission 2026-27 offers admission to a wide range of postgraduate programmes including M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., LL.M. and BLIS courses. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, admission schedule, intake capacity, fee structure and important instructions before applying. Since admissions are strictly merit-based, applicants are advised to complete the online application well before the last date and regularly check the official website for merit list and admission updates.
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