The West Bengal State University (WBSU), commonly known as Barasat University, is a leading public state university located in Barasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Established on 25 February 2008 by the Government of West Bengal under the West Bengal State University Act, 2007, the university was created to improve access to quality higher education and to administer affiliated colleges across the North 24 Parganas district. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), WBSU is accredited by NAAC and has emerged as an important centre for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral education, and academic research in the state.
West Bengal State University (WBSU) offers admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) programmes across various disciplines. The eligibility criteria and selection process differ depending on the level of the programme and are governed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Government of West Bengal, and the university’s admission regulations. The table below provides an overview of the eligibility requirements and selection procedure for the major programmes offered by WBSU.
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UG) | Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board. | Merit-based (Based on qualifying examination marks as per university/Government admission guidelines). |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/Major or equivalent) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. | Merit-based (Based on qualifying degree marks and university admission regulations). |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum marks prescribed under UGC/WBSU regulations. UGC, CSIR NET/ GATE/ ICAR or any equivalent national level test. a | Interview-based (Based on academic merit and fulfillment of the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university). |
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