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Sidho Kanho Birsha University - Admission to Post Graduate Courses, 2023-2024


SIDHO KANHO BIRSHA UNIVERSITY
Post Graduate Admission
Admission to the Post Graduate Courses
Academic Session: 2023-2024

Admission procedure to the first semester of following PG Courses for the session 2023-2024 will start from 01/09/2023 as per the Govt. Notification No.439-Edn(CS)/10M-95/14, dated 13/07/2023 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 2022 and 2023 and Graduates of Programme Courses of CBCS of passing year 2022 and 2023only for admission to the following regular full time PG Courses (duration- 2 years or 4 Semesters) for the session 2023-2024.

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 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. 31/08 /2023
    Opening of Online Admission Portal for filling up and submission of Online Application for Admission. 1/09/2023
    Closing of filling up and submission of online Application for Admission. 15/09 /2023
    Publication of Provisional Merit list for 80% Category. 18/09 /2023 & 19/09/2023
    Publication of 1st Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category. 20/09/2023
    to
    22/09/2023
    Publication of 2nd Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category. 23/09/2023
    to
    25/09/2023
    Publication of 3rd Merit List and Online Admission for 80% Category. 26/09/2023
    to
    28/09/2023
    Publication of Provisional Merit list for 20% Category and Correction/ Addition of Data if required 26/09/2023
    &
    27/09/2023
    Publication of 1st Merit list& On-line admission for20% Category & 4 th Merit List for 80 % category simultaneously for rest vacant seats if still exist 29/09 /2023 to 30/09 /2023
    Publication of 2nd Merit list and On-line Admission for20% Category & 5 th Merit List for 80 % category simultaneously for rest vacant seats if still exist 01/10/2023 to 02/10 /2023
    Commencement of 1st Semester classes. 3/10/2023 (3rdOctober,2023)

    + 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 2022 & 2023.
    • 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 2022 & 2023.
      • The Programme Course student passed in 2022 and 2023 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 arealso 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.)
    • M.A. in Anthropology & Tribal Studies: 3 year Honours Graduates in Anthropology, Botany, Geography, History, Nutrition & Zoology or Programme Graduates(CBCS) having any of the above mentioned subjects as Discipline1may also apply. Graduation in Anthropology ( Honours/ Major/ Programme with Anthropology as Discipline 1 ) will get the preference. Applicants from other Universities having Honours / Major in Anthropology only are eligible to apply.
    • 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 Discipline1 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 Coursesor its equivalent from any recognised Universityor (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) 85
    3. Bengali (Nistarini College) 49
    4. Biotechnology 35
    5. Botany 35
    6. Business Administration (MBA) 60
    7. Chemistry 35
    8. Commerce 71
    9. Computer Science 49
    10. Economics 71
    11. Education 60
    12. English (SKBU) 85
    13. English (J. K. College) 49
    14. Environmental Science 35
    15. Geography 35
    16. History (SKBU) 85
    17. History (J. K. College) 49
    18. Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc.-M.Lib.I.sc. 49
    19. Journalism & Mass Communication 49
    20. Kudmali 85
    21. LL.M. 49
    22. Mathematics in (SKBU) 53
    23. Mathematics (J. K. College) 49
    24. Performing Arts: Vocal Hindustani 20
    25. Performing Arts: Vocal Rabindra Sangeet 20
    26. Philosophy 85
    27. Physics 35
    28. Political Science 85
    29. Psychology 40
    30. Sanskrit 85
    31. Santali 85
    32. Sociology 71
    33. Sports Science 40
    34. Zoology 35
      GRAND TOTAL 1883
    Reservation Policy: Reservation of seats as per West Bengal Government Rules.
    Intake and distribution of seats in different categories for admission to PG Courses 2023-2024 session

    » EWS - ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION
    » DAP - DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSON
    » H- HOME UNIVERSITY ( SIDHO KANHO BIRSHA UNIVERSITY, PURULIA)
    » OU- OTHER UNIVERSITIES
    » Any fraction of 0.5 and above has been rounded off as 1.
    » Reservation for URDAP has been given from the UR seats after distribution to SC/ST/OBC-A & OBC-B categories. If » candidates of UR DAP are not available, the seats will be converted back to UR category.
    » Reservation for SCDAP has been given from allotted seat of SC category where the 5% figure is 0.5 or above. If candidates of SC DAP are not available, the seats will be converted back to SC category.
    » Any unfilled seat of EWS category will be de-reserved as per H.E Dept. ( GOWB) Memo. No. 339- Edn(CS)/OM-74L/2023 dated 26th May, 2023.

    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 -- 300
    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 25000.00 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. 20000.00 PER SEMESTER
    8. Master in performing Arts-Music: (Vocal-Hindustani) and (Vocal-Rabindra Sangeet) 10000.00 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 5000.00 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 2023 & 2022 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).
    • Verification of Documents: Verification of all original documents will be made at the time of commencement of 1st semester class.If any candidate fails to produce her/his all original documents at the time of verification, her/his candidature will be cancelled. All originals and one set of attested photocopies of following Documents are required to beproduced at the time of commencement of class:
    • Few Important Modalities of Admission Process:-
      • The admission process will be entirely online and according to merit. Merit list will be published only on the basis of result of qualifying examinations. The process will start on the basis of Notification issued by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. On the basis of Data abstracted from successful applicants, provisional merit list and all merit list will be published in specified date and admission will be made according to merit list. Prospective students will not be called for counselling or verification of documents during admission process. No physical presence of Applicants will be required at the University during the process of admission or for any admission related issues until further directive is issued in this regard from competent authority.
      • The candidates eligible for admission will be informed directly in a suitable way through messages (sms) in the given Mobile/Cell number/ email of the applicant, University Website and PG Admission Portal by the authority.
      • Admission Regulation of the University and Reservation policy as per Government rules will be followed.
      • Payment of fees should be done only through e-payment or designated banks and should not be deposited physically at the University.
      • All testimonials (must be in readable form)arerequired to be uploaded online during application. Verification of documents will be done only when the students report for the classes in due course of time. Admission will be cancelled if the documents are found not in conformity with the declaration in the forms submitted online. Proper legal action will be taken if any discrepancy is found.
Source: skbu.ac.in

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