Updated On : August 3, 2023
Founded by the first non-European Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Thākur(popularly known as Tagore) in 1921, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a central university and an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament in 1951.The President of India appoints the Upacharya (Vice-chancellor) of the University.
The good news is, from the academic session 2022, admissions to different courses at the Visva-Bharati University are solely based on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
Though the university provides admissions based on CUET scores, you should fulfil specific criteria set by the university to be eligible for the admission process.
Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into CUET Visva-Bharati University Eligibility Criteria 2024 for different programs.
Appearing for the NTA CUET Exam 2024 is the only channel for getting admission to Visva-Bharati University.
If you are aiming for this university, you should satisfy specific criteria in terms of educational qualification and minimum qualifying marks.
Also Check: CUET Visva-Bharati University Exam Pattern 2024
Only those who meet the criteria listed below will be considered for admission to Visva-Bharati University .
Before proceeding with the NTA CUET Application Form 2024, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university or not.
Degree |
Eligibility Criteria |
BSc ( in Zoology) |
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+ 2 level OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Life Science/Biological Science at 10+ 2 level SC&ST: Passed in Life Science / Biological Science at 10 + 2 level |
B.Sc (in Botany) | UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+ 2 level OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+2 level SC&ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10 + 2 level |
BPA [(in Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)] |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level. For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. |
BPA [in Hindusthani Classical Music (Instrumental)-Sitar] |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level. For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. |
BPA in Hindusthani Classical Music (Instrumental)-Esraj |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level. For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. |
BPA in Hindusthani Classical Music (Instrumental)-Tabla |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level. For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. |
BPA in Hindusthani Classical Music (Instrumental)-Pakhawaj |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level. For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. |
BPA in Rabindra Sangit |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level (Pass Mark at +2 level for Sitar, Esraj, Tabla & Pakhwaj). The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. Candidates with DA (previously PWD) are not eligible to apply. |
BPA in Manipuri Dance |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. Candidates with DA (previously PWD) are not eligible to apply. |
BPA in Kathakali Dance |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. Appearing candidates at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. Candidates with DA (previously PWD) are not eligible to apply. |
BPA in Drama & Theatre Arts |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. Candidates with DA (previously PWD) are not eligible to apply. |
BPA in Rabindra Nritya |
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level. The students appearing at the H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination, if selected, may be admitted only on production of H.S. (10+2) marksheet with requisite marks as stipulated above. Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & PWD candidates. Candidates with DA (previously PWD) are not eligible to apply. |
B.Sc in Chemistry |
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at +2 level OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at +2 level SC&ST: Passed in Chemistry & Mathematics at 10+2 level |
BFA Bachelor in Fine Arts (Specialization: Ceramic and Glass/Design (Textile)/Graphic Art (Printmaking)/ Painting/ Sculpture), 4 years (1 year foundation + 3 years specialization) | Pass in class 10+2 or equivalent |
BFA in History of Art, 4 years (1 year foundation + 3 years specialization) | UR: 65% marks in Class 10+2 or equivalent, OBC: 58.5% marks in 10+2 or equivalent |
B.Sc in Computer and System Science |
UR: (i) Minimum 65% marks in aggregate in 10 + 2 examination. (ii) Must have Mathematics as a paper in 10 + 2 examination and qualified in the paper. (iii) Minimum 65% in Mathematics or 75% in Computer Science/ Information Technology. OBC: (i) Minimum 58.5% marks in aggregate in 10 + 2 examination. (ii) Must have Mathematics as a paper in 10+ 2 examination and qualified in the paper. (iii) Minimum 58.5% in Mathematics or 67.5% in Computer Science/ Information Technology. SC&ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level |
BA in Economics |
UR: 60% marks in aggregate with Pass marks in Mathematics at +2 level. OBC: 54% marks in aggregate with Pass marks in Mathematics at +2 level. But if a student did not have Mathematics as a subject at the HS level or did not pass in the said examination in Mathematics, she/he will not be admitted in the Economics Honours Course. |
BA in Geography |
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Geography with pass marks in Economics/ Statistics or Mathematics at +2 level. OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Geography with pass marks in Economics/ Statistics or Mathematics at +2 level. *Geography should be core/ major subject, not an additional or optional subject. Students from Science Stream must have Geography in their +2 level as major subject having 54% marks and 54% marks in aggregate with pass marks in Mathematics/Statistics |
BA in History |
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60%in History at the +2 level. Or 60% in English for those who do not have History at the +2 level. OBC:54%marks in aggregate and 54% in History at the +2 level. or 54% in English for those who do not have History at the +2 level. |
BA in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archeology |
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in History at +2 level or 70% marks in aggregate for students who have English, Social Science, Science, Philosophy, Classical Languages at +2 level OBC: 55% marks in aggregate and 55% in History at +2 level or 63% marks in aggregate for students who have English, SocialScience, Science, Philosophy,Classical Languages at +2 level |
BA in Philosophy |
UR: 65% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Philosophy or 70 % marks in aggregate in any stream at +2 level. OBC: 58.5% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Philosophy at or 63 % marks in aggregate in any stream at +2 level. |
BA in Comparative Religion |
UR: 60% marks in aggregate in any Stream at +2 level OBC: 54% marks in aggregate in any Stream at +2 level |
B.Sc in Mathematics |
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics at +2 level OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Mathematics at +2 level |
B.Sc in Statistics |
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Statistics and pass marks in Mathematics or 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2 level OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Statistics and pass marks in Mathematics or 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2 level |
B.Sc. (Hons) In Physical Education |
50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level for UR & EWS candidates, 45% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates in aggregate from any recognized Council/Board/University. Age: 21 year as on 1st July, 2024 |
B.Sc. in Yoga | The candidate should have completed 12th standard in any discipline from a recognized board or equivalent. |
B.Sc. in Physics |
UR: Minimum 70% marks in aggregate and 75% marks in average of Physics and Mathematics at +2 level OBC: Minimum 63% marks in aggregate and 67.5% marks in average of Physics and Mathematics at +2 level |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture |
UR: 60% marks at +2 level with a combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Life Science) and any one of the following subjects:Mathematics/ Agronomy /Modern computer application / Computer Science / Statistics/ ICT OBC: 54% marks at +2 level with a combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (life Science) and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics/Agronomy /Modern computer application/ Computer Science /Statistics/ICT |
B.A. in Persian (Prep) | UR: 45% marks in aggregate at the +2 level. OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at the +2 level. |
Diploma | Pass Class 10 or equivalent to Secondary Examination |
B.Des |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% marks in aggregate for UR candidates and 54% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates. Relaxation will be given to SC, ST & PWD candidates as per Govt. of India rules. |
BSW | Passed Higher Secondary or equivalent examination during 2023 and 2024 with 60 % marks (for UR) & 54% marks(for OBC) taken together in Science/Commerce/Humanities except vocational stream of Education with any four best scores in Higher Secondary. |
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