Admission procedure to the first semester of following PG Courses for the session 2022-2023 will start from 01/09/2022 as per the Govt. Notification No.507-Edn(CS)/10M-95/14, dated 30/06/2022 issued by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. Said Admission Notification, schedule and the guidelines will be strictly followed during the admission procedure.

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates of Honours Graduates of both CBCS and (1+1+1) pattern who passed out during 2021 and 2022 and Graduates of Programme Courses of CBCS of passing year 2021 and 2022 only for admission to the following regular full time PG Courses (duration- 2 years or 4 Semesters) for the session 2022-2023.

For Professional courses like Biotechnology, Business Administration (M.B.A.) Computer Science, Environmental Science, Library and Information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc.-M.Lib.I.Sc.), Journalism and Mass Communication, Law (L.L.M.), Performing Arts (Music- Vocal- Hindustani), Performing Arts (Music- Vocal- Rabindra Sangeet) and newly introduced Professional course like Master of Sports Science, there is no restriction on year of passing of UG course. A candidate having requisite qualification may apply for admission to the Professional courses irrespective of the year of passing of the qualifying examination.

• Only completed online application will be considered. All notifications and lists will be published in the following website:-University website www.skbu.ac.in and PG Admission portal is https://pg.skbu.ac.in
• A candidate may apply for maximum three courses. Any candidate already applied for/admitted in general PG course may also apply for the Professional courses. In such case there shall be no bar for application for more than three subjects. However no student will be permitted to take admission in two courses in the same academic year.

+ Important Dates

Publication of Admission Notice in the University website.	26/08/2022
Opening of Online Admission Portal for filling up and submission of Online Application for Admission.	01/09/2022
Closing of filling up and submission of online Application for Admission.	15/09/2022
Publication of Provisional Merit list for 80% Category.	18/09/2022 & 19/09/2022
Publication of 1st Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category.	20/09/2022 to 22/09/2022
Publication of 2nd Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category.	23/09/2022 to 25/09/2022
Publication of 3rd Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category.	26/09/2022 to 28/09/2022
Publication of Provisional Merit list for 20% Category.	26/09/2022 & 27/09/2022
Publication of 1st Merit List and Online Admission for 20% Category.	28/09/2022 to 30/09/2022
Publication of 2nd Merit List and Online Admission for 20% Category.	10/10/2022 to 12/10/2022
Commencement of 1st Semester classes.	01/11/2022

+ Courses Offered

• Master of Arts (M.A.): Anthropology & Tribal Studies, Bengali, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Kudmali, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Santali, Sociology.
• Master of Science (M.Sc.): Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Anthropology & Tribal Studies, Economics, Geography, Psychology.
• Master of Commerce (M.Com.): Commerce.
• Master of Business Administration: M.B.A.
• Master of Law: L.L.M.
• Library and Information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. - M.Lib.I.Sc.)
• Master in Performing Arts: (Music: Vocal-Hindustani) and (Music: Vocal–Rabindra Sangeet)
• Master of Sports Science (M.S.S.)

+ Eligibility Criteria

• 80% seats are allocated for the Honours Graduates of Home University who completed 03 year Honours Course in relevant subject and passed in the year 2021 & 2022.
• 20% seats will be for the:
  • Honours Graduates of Other Universities with 03 year Honours/major in relevant subject who have completed their graduation in the year 2021 & 2022.
  • The Programme Course student passed in 2021 and 2022 with at least 60% in aggregate may apply for PG course in his/her Discipline 1.
  • Students of SKBU who did not get chance of admission in 80% category are also eligible to be considered in 20% category.
Note: There will be no distribution of 80% and 20% seats for Master in Law (L.L.M.) and for Master of Sports Science (M.S.S).
• M.A. in Anthropology & Tribal Studies: 3 year Honours Graduates in Anthropology, Botany, Economics, Geography, History , Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology & Zoology or Programme Graduates (CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline 1 may also apply. Graduation in Anthropology (Honours / Major / Programme with Anthropology as Discipline 1) will get the preference.
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology: Bachelor Degree in Life Science (B.Sc.) / 3 year Honours Graduates in Agriculture, Animal Science, Botany, Biotechnology, Bio-Chemistry, Genetics, Life Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Zoology and other allied subjects or Programme Graduates(CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline 1 may also apply.
• Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.): (i) 3 year Honours Graduates / Programme Graduates(CBCS) in any discipline or (ii) Bachelor Degree (under 10+2+4 system) in Engineering and Technology / Medical Science / Law/Professional Courses or its equivalent from any recognised University or (iii) Bachelor Degree (under 10+2+3 system) in Business Administration (BBA) are eligible to apply.
• M.Sc. in Computer Science: (i) B.Sc. in Computer Science Honours or (ii) BCA or (iii) B.Sc. Programme with Computer Science and Mathematics are eligible to apply.
• M.A. in Economics: 3 year Honours Graduates in Economics, Mathematics & Statistics or Programme Graduates (CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline 1 may also apply.
• M.Sc. in Environmental Science: 3 year Honours Graduates in Environmental Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geography(Sc), Geology, Microbiology, Biotechnology & Zoology or Programme Graduates(CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline 1 may also apply.
• Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc.–M.Lib.I.Sc.: (i) BA/B.Sc. in Library and Information Science or (ii) B.A/B.Sc./B.Com. or (iii) MBBS/ BDS or (iv) LLB or (v) Master degree in any discipline are eligible to apply.
• M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication: 3 Year Honours Graduates / Programme Graduates (CBCS) in any discipline are eligible to apply.
• M.A. in Kudmali: (i) 3 year Honours Graduates in Kudmali or (ii) Programme Graduates (CBCS) having Kudmali as Discipline 1 or (iii) Graduation in any stream with Diploma in Kudmali from recognized University / reputed Institute are eligible to apply.
• Master in Law (L.L.M.): LLB (3 Years or 5 Years integrated course) are eligible to apply.
• Master in Performing Arts (Music: Vocal–Hindustani and Rabindra Sangeet): (i) 3 Year Honours Graduates in Music or (ii) Programme Graduates(CBCS) having Music as Discipline1 or (iii) Graduation in any stream with minimum 3 years Diploma in Music from recognized University / reputed Institute are eligible to apply.
• M.Sc. in Psychology: B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology are eligible to apply.
• M.A. in Sociology: 3 year Honours Graduates in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Programme Graduates (CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline 1 may also apply. Graduation in Sociology(Honours / Major / Programme with Sociology as Discipline 1) will get the preference.
• Master of Sports Science( M.S.S.): Bachelors of any stream (preference will be given to the B.P.Ed., B.P.E., Graduation with Physical Education as one of the disciplines, Diploma in Sports Science or allied stream along with Graduate Degree).
• M.A. / M.Sc. of OTHER courses: 3 year Honours/Major in the concerned subject and or Programme Graduates (CBCS) having the same subject as Discipline 1 may apply.
Note for the Professional Courses (Master in Biotechnology / Business Administration / Computer Science / Environmental Science / Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. – M.Lib.I.Sc. / Journalism & Mass Communication / LLM / Performing Arts – Music: Vocal–Hindustani and Rabindra Sangeet / Master of Sports Science) :
• Any candidate already applied for / admitted in general PG course may also apply for the professional courses. In such case there shall be no bar for application for more than three subjects.
• For above mentioned Professional courses there is no restriction on year of passing of UG course. A candidate having requisite qualification may apply for admission to the Professional courses irrespective of the year of passing the qualifying examination.

+ Intake Capacity

Sl. No.	Subject	Intake
1.	Anthropology & Tribal Studies	60
2.	Bengali (SKBU)	75
3.	Bengali (Nistarini College)	40
4.	Biotechnology	30
5.	Botany	33
6.	Business Administration (MBA)	60
7.	Chemistry	33
8.	Commerce	60
9.	Computer Science	40
10.	Economics	60
11.	Education	55
12.	English (SKBU)	75
13.	English (J. K. College)	40
14.	Environmental Science	30
15.	Geography	30
16.	History (SKBU)	80
17.	History (J. K. College)	40
18.	Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc.-M.Lib.I.sc.	50
19.	Journalism & Mass Communication	45
20.	Kudmali	75
21.	LL.M.	40
22.	Mathematics in (SKBU)	50
23.	Mathematics (J. K. College)	40
24.	Performing Arts: Vocal Hindustani	40
25.	Performing Arts: Vocal Rabindra Sangeet	40
26.	Philosophy	75
27.	Physics	33
28.	Political Science	75
29.	Psychology	30
30.	Sanskrit	75
31.	Santali	75
32.	Sociology	60
33.	Sports Science	30
34.	Zoology	30
	GRAND TOTAL	1704

Reservation Policy: Reservation of seats as per West Bengal Government Rules.

Intake and distribution of seats in different categories for admission to PG Courses 2022-23 session


* 0.5 and above=1

** Reservation for UR- PWD has been given from the UR seats after distribution to SC/ST/OBC-A & OBC-B categories. If candidates of UR PWD are not available, the seats will be converted back to UR category.

*** Reservation for PWD- SC has been given from allotted seat of SC category where the 5% figure is 0.5 or above. If candidates of SC PWD are not available, the seats will be converted back to SC category.

Note: M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in English, M.A. in History are taught by J. K. College, Purulia and M.A. in Bengali by Nistarini College, Purulia on self-financing basis and admission will be made through central counseling by the University.

+ Fees Structure

Fees Structure for Admission to the First Semester of PG Courses
Sl. No.	Nature of Fees	Non-Lab Based Subject (Bengali, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Santali, Sociology) (Rs.)	Lab-Based Subject (Anthropology & Tribal Studies, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Zoology) (Rs.)
		Ist Sem.	Ist Sem.
1.	Tuition Fees	600	900
2.	Admission Fees	100	100
3.	Library Fees	200	200
4.	Sports and Games Fees	100	100
5.	Development Fees	200	200
6.	Laboratory Fees	--	200
7.	Examination Fees	500	500
8.	Library Caution Money	200	200
9.	Laboratory Caution Money	--	300
10.	Registration Fees	100	100
11.	Enrollment Fees	50	50
12.	Student Health Card	10	10
13.	Students Facilities Service Fees	180	180
14.	Social Service Fees	20	20
15.	Certificate Charge	--	--
16.	Convocation Charge	--	--
	Total	2,260/-	3,060/-
Course Fees for Professional Courses
Sl. No.	Name of the Course	Fees (Rs.)
1.	M.Sc. in Biotechnology	20000.00 per Semester
2.	Master in Business Administration (MBA)	20000.00 per Semester
3.	M.Sc. in Computer Science	20000.00 per Semester
4.	M.Sc. in Environmentsl Science	10000.00 per Semester
5.	Integrated B.LIB.I.SC-M.LIB.I.SC.	10000.00 per Semester
6.	Master in Journalism & Mass Communication	15000.00 per Semester
7.	LL.M.	10000.00 per Semester
8.	Master in performing Arts-Music: (Vocal-Hindustani) and (Vocal-Rabindra Sangeet)	15000.00 per Semester
9.	Master of Sports Science (M.S.S.)	10000.00 per Semester
Course Fees for Self-Finance Course-Kudmali
Sl. No.	Name of the Course	Fees (Rs.)
1.	M.A. in Kudmali	3500.00 per Semester
• M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in English, M.A. in History are taught by J. K. College, Purulia and M.A. in Bengali by Nistarini College, Purulia on self-financing basis.
• Mode of Payment for admission is only online through Payment Gateway given in the admission portal by Debit/Credit card and Net Banking. No Fees will be accepted in any other form. Candidates are not come to the University counter for any payment.

+ Selection Process/Process of Merit List framing

• For the Honours/ Programme Course (CBCS) students only passing year 2022 & 2021 except Professional Courses will be considered.
• Programme course students may apply for PG admission in the subject of 1st Discipline only.
• The candidates of the Programme course securing minimum 60% marks will be eligible to apply for PG course study in 1st Discipline only.
• For the Honours Candidate of (1+1+1) pattern, Percentage of Marks obtained in Honours subject will be considered.
• Both for the Honours and Programme course candidates of CBCS curriculum, the CGPA secured will be considered.
• CGPA will be converted to percentage by multiplying it by 10 for the students of SKBU. For other Universities instructions given in the Grade Card by the Universities will be followed for conversion of CGPA to percentage and if no instruction/formula is available the standard procedure will be adopted and if Aggregate Percentage is available in addition to CGPA then that percentage will be considered as final.
• 80% Category: Selection will be made strictly in order of merit by taking into the consideration of Aggregate Percentage of the Marks secured in Graduation only.
• 20% Category: There will be no Entrance Test for this year. Selection will be made in order of merit by taking into the consideration of Aggregate Percentage of the Marks secured in Graduation only.
  
  In case of tie, following procedures will be considered to resolve it in sequential order.
  • The marks (percentage of best four subjects) of HS(10+2)will be considered.
  • If again tie occurs then the aggregate percentage (%) of Madhyamik (10thlevel) marks will be considered.
  • If still tie remains Aggregate Percentage of 1st and 2nd Language subjects obtained in HS (10+2) will be considered.
Note:
• During filling up the Form for admission if any candidate applies for admission in Nistarini College or JK College as the first preference and if get admitted in the said college, afterwards he/she will not be upgraded for admission to SKBU even when seats fall vacant in SKBU.
• Any candidate if applies for admission in SKBU as the first preference, but got admission in Nistarini College or JK College, in later period the candidate may be upgraded to SKBU after fulfillment of all terms and conditions.

+ Documents required

Documents required to be uploaded at the time of Application: All necessary documents must be in readable form are required to be uploaded online during submission of Application Form.
• ID card: issued by Govt. authority.
• Proof of Age: Admit or Certificate of Madhyamik or equivalent examination.
• Proof of Marks: All Undergraduate Mark-sheets/ Grade Cards , Mark sheet of HS/or equivalent examination (10+2) and Mark sheet of Madhyamik /or equivalent examination 10th level.
• Certificate of Reserve category (if applicable): SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B certificate issued by Govt. authority.
• Person with Disability Certificate (if applicable): PWD certificate issued by Govt. authority.
• Meritorious Sports Persons: Certificates (only State- level position holder and Nationallevel participant certificate issued by competent authority will be considered).

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