📢 Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) Faculty of Arts & Visual Arts PhD Admission 2026 notification is officially out. Based on the Admission Board decision of the Faculty of Fine Arts & Visual Arts, RBU invites online applications for PhD programmes (session 2025-2026) as per UGC Regulation 2022. A powerful opportunity for aspiring researchers in Vocal Music, Rabindra Sangeet, Drama, Applied Art, Graphics, Museology and more. Check eligibility, seat matrix, fees, and supervisor list below.
🔍 See Ongoing PhD Admission| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 27 February 2026 |
| Online application deadline | 20 March 2026 |
| Academic session | 2025–2026 |
| Interview/admission details | To be notified later on university website |
🎭 Faculty of Fine Arts
| Department | Total Seats (UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B) |
|---|---|
| Vocal Music | up to 11 (UR-05, EWS-01, SC-02, ST-01, OBC-A-01, OBC-B-01) |
| Rabindra Sangeet | up to 5 (UR-02, EWS-01, ST-01, OBC-A-01) |
| Drama | up to 10 (UR-04, EWS-01, SC-02, ST-01, OBC-A-01, OBC-B-01) |
| Instrumental Music | up to 1 (UR-01) |
| Musicology | up to 1 (OBC-B-01) |
🖼️ Faculty of Visual Arts
| Department | Total Seats (UR/EWS/SC/OBC-A/OBC-B) |
|---|---|
| Applied Art | up to 6 (UR-03, SC-02, OBC-B-01) |
| Graphics-Printmaking | up to 6 (UR-03, EWS-01, SC-01, OBC-A-01) |
| Museology | up to 6 (UR-03, SC-01, OBC-A-01, OBC-B-01) |
- Master’s degree (passed on or before 2025) with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD) or equivalent grade from UGC recognised university.
- Additional 5% relaxation (55%→50% for general; 50%→45% for reserved) for those who obtained Master’s prior to 19th September 1991.
- Must have qualified UGC‑NET / UGC‑CSIR/NET/GATE/CEED or similar national level test.
- Candidates already in employment must apply through proper channel & produce NoC.
Selection will be based on DRC interview/viva-voce. Qualifying marks in interview: 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD). Merit list = 100% interview marks (no written test).
Reservation: As per West Bengal Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Rules, 2013 and EWS notice dated 26/05/2023.
Course fees (to be paid at admission):
- Internal students: ₹7000/- + bank charges
- External students: ₹7100/- + bank charges
🎵 Faculty of Fine Arts
Vocal Music
| Name & Designation | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kankana Mitra (Roychowdhury), Professor | History of Indian Music, Kirtan, Bengali Song, Folk Song, Kheyal, Dhrupad etc. |
| Dr. Chandrani Das, Associate Professor | Musicology, History of Indian Music, Bengali Song, Kheyal, Dhrupad etc. |
| Dr. Rita Saha, Assistant Professor | History of Indian Music, Kirtan, Folk Song, Kheyal, Dhrupad, Bengali Song etc. |
Rabindra Sangeet
| Name & Designation | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Durba Singha Roychaudhury, Assistant Professor | Theoretical and practical aspect of Rabindra Sangeet. |
| Dr. Ankhi Ray, Assistant Professor | Theoretical and practical aspect of Rabindra Sangeet. |
Drama
| Name & Designation | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Siddhartha Chakraborty, Associate Professor | Acting, History of Western Theatre and History of Bengali Theater. |
| Dr. Santanu Das, Associate Professor | Theory and practice of Acting, Design & Direction. |
| Dr. Gagandeep, Assistant Professor | Scenography, Modern Indian Theatre. |
| Dr. Bithika Mandal, Assistant Professor | Acting, Indian Drama. |
Musicology
| Dr. Monika Ray Kundu, Assistant Professor | Folk Song & Kirtan |
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Instrumental Music
| Dr. Mrinmoy Roy, Assistant Professor | Instrumental Music & Percussion |
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🎨 Faculty of Visual Arts
Applied Art
| Name & Designation | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|
| Dr. Surajit Chanda, Associate Professor | 1) Folk Art and its application in Social life. 2) Reflection of Socialist Realism … 4) Use of Photography as applied Art. 5) Women Art … |
| Dr. Dolonchanpa Ganguly (Das), Associate Professor | Applied Art application & Visualization, History of Printing press, Sustainability in Design, Social changes in Ads & Community engagements. |
Graphics-Printmaking
| Prof. Parag Roy, Professor | Graphics-Printmaking introduction, Comics & cartooning – History & Practice. |
|---|---|
| Prof. Paula Sengupta, Professor | Printmaking, History of Indian Printmaking, Extensions to printmaking practice. |
Museology & Conservation
| Dr. Baisakhi Mitra, Associate Professor | Museum Management, Museum Education, New Museology, Conservation of cultural property. |
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- No ragging: strict prohibition as per Supreme Court.
- Employed candidates must apply through proper channel & submit No Objection Certificate (format annex-A).
- If already admitted elsewhere, produce cancellation certificate at admission.
- No two concurrent degree courses.
- Application form must be signed by candidate and parent/guardian.
- Keep downloaded form + self-attested mark sheets/certificates + bank receipt; hard copy required only if provisionally selected.
- For employed: need NoC AND leave sanction certificate (to complete coursework).
- Disputes: university decision final.
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Form- No Objection Certificate for pursuing PhD at Rabindra Bharati University
(On letterhead)
Ref No.: ______ Date: ______
To, The Hon'ble Vice chancellor, Rabindra Bharati University
Sub: No-objection Certificate cum Permission
We have no objection if Mr./Mrs. __________, an employee of our organization, is selected to the PhD Programme in _______ at your university. He/she has completed ____ years of service. We shall give permission to attend regular coursework.
Signature and seal of Competent Authority
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