Bankura University: Admission to Post-Graduate Programmes for the Academic Session 2026-28

Bankura University
Bankura, West Bengal
Admission to Post-Graduate Programmes for the Academic Session 2026-28

Start of online form fill-up 16^th July, 2026
Last date of online form fill-up 25^th July, 2026

The University invites online applications for admission to M.A. / M.Sc. / MSW courses (Semester system) Under NEP 2020 in: Bengali, Education, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Santali, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geo-Informatics, Botany, Geography and Social Work for the Academic Session: 2026-28 on and from 16th July, 2026.

The University invites online applications for admission to M.A. / M.Sc. courses (Semester system) Under NEP 2020 in: Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Geography in Santali Medium for the Academic Session: 2026-28 on and from 16th July, 2026.

The university also invites online admission for the following courses on:

LL.M (Master of Laws).
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication. (Self-Financing)
Integrated Bachelor of Library & information Science - Master of Library & information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. - M.Lib.I.Sc.). (Self-Financing)

For the Academic Session: 2026-28 on and from 16th July, 2026.
For details see the Information Booklet available in the University Website (www.bankurauniv.ac.in).

Important Dates

Start of online form fill-up	16/07/2026
Last date of online form fill-up	25/07/2026
Publication of provisional Merit List	29/07/2026
Complaint if any, against the Merit List, intimation may be given to Help-Line desk through mobile / e-mail etc.	29/07/2026
Publication of revised Merit List	30/07/2026
Publication of first admission list	31/07/2026
Admission by Payment of required Fees	30/07/2026 to 02/08/2026
Second Admission List (if required)	04/08/2026
Commencement of classes and verification of credentials of the students from First Admission List in their respective institutes	03/08/2026

Programme Offered

PG Programmes	Total Seats	Run By	PG Programmes	Total Seats	Run By
M.A. in Bengali Under NEP 2020	249	1. Bankura University- 51 2. Bankura Christian College- 50 3. Panchmura Mahavidyalaya– 48 4. Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya- 30 5. Ramananda College– 22 6. Saldiha College- 48	M.Sc. in Chemistry Under NEP 2020	84	1. Bankura University– 62 2. Bankura Sammilani College– 22
M.A. in English Under NEP 2020	145	1. Bankura University- 51 2. Bankura Christian College- 50 3. Bankura Sammilani College- 22 4. Ramananda College- 22	M.Sc. in Geography Under NEP 2020	30	1. Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya- 30
M.A. in Sanskrit Under NEP 2020	124	1. Bankura University- 102 2. Ramananda College- 22	M.Sc. in Geography Under NEP 2020 (Santali Medium, Olchiki script)	20	1. Bankura University- 20
M.A. in Santali Under NEP 2020	102	1. Bankura University- 72 2. Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya- 30	M.Sc. in Geo – Informatics Under NEP 2020	30	1. Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya- 30
M.A. in Education Under NEP 2020	50	1. Bankura University- 50	M.Sc. in Mathematics Under NEP 2020	114	1. Bankura University- 62 2. Panchmura Mahavidyalaya- 30 3. Ramananda College- 22
M.A. in History Under NEP 2020	150	1. Bankura University- 72 2. Panchmura Mahavidyalaya- 30 3. Saldiha College- 48	M.Sc. in Mathematics Under NEP 2020 (Santali Medium, Olchiki script)	20	1. Bankura University- 20
LL.M.	57	1. Bankura University- 27 2. Sarsuna Law College- 30	M.Sc. in Physics Under NEP 2020	62	1. Bankura University- 62
M.A. in Philosophy Under NEP 2020	52	1. Bankura University- 52	M.Sc. in Physics Under NEP 2020 (Santali Medium, Olchiki script)	20	1. Bankura University- 20
M.A. in Philosophy Under NEP 2020 Santali Medium, Olchiki script)	20	1. Bankura University- 20	M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication	60	1. Bankura University- 60
M.A. in Political Science Under NEP 2020	48	1. Bankura University- 48	Integrated Bachelor of Library & Information Science - Master of Library & Information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. - M.Lib.I.Sc.)	60	1. Bankura University- 60
Master of Social Work Under NEP 2020	50	1. Bankura University- 50 [60% of the total seats shall be reserved for candidates holding Major or Hons. Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW) or Sociology. The remaining 40% of the total seats shall be open to the student holding Major or Hons. Bachelor degree from any other discipline. The above seat distribution shall be applicable to both Group A and Group B categories.]
M.Sc. in Botany Under NEP 2020	28	1. Ramananda College- 28

Minimum Eligibility to Apply for Admission to P.G. Programmes

School of Literature, Language and Culture Studies

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
Bengali	BA Major in Bengali Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Bengali Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
English	BA Major in English Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in English Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Sanskrit	BA Major in Sanskrit Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Sanskrit Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Santali	BA Major in Santali Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Santali Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026

School of Social Science

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
Education	BA Major in Education Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Education Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
History	BA Major in History Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in History Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Law	5 Years LL.B / 3 Years LL. B With or without Hons.: 50% marks for SC,ST, PH only 45% marks	LL. B 2006 to 2026
Philosophy	BA Major in Philosophy Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Philosophy Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Political Science	BA Major in Political Science Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Political Science Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Social Work	From any stream any Major Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or From any stream with hons. Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026

School of Science

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
Botany	B.Sc. Major in Botany Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Chemistry	B.Sc. Major in Chemistry Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Geography	B.A. / B.Sc. Major in Geography Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.A. / B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Geo-Informatics	Major from any Science Subject Under NEP 2020, Major in Geography / B.E./ B.Tech Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or Honours from any Science Subject, Geography / B.E./ B.Tech Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed	2024 to 2026
Mathematics	B.Sc. Major in Mathematics Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Physics	B.Sc. Major in Physics Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed : Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026

Note: The candidature of a Candidate passed who has graduated before the year 2024 will not be entertained.
Note: The candidature of a candidate who has completed the LL.B. before the year 2006 will not be entertained.

Minimum Eligibility to Apply for Admission to P.G. Programmes (Santali Medium)

UG Programme must be completed in Santali Medium.

School of Social Science

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
Philosophy	BA Major in Philosophy in Santali Medium Under NEP 2020 Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or BA (Hons.) in Philosophy in Santali Medium Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026

School of Science

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
Geography	B.A. / B.Sc. Major in Geography in Santali Medium Under NEP 2020 Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.A. / B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography in Santali Medium Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Mathematics	B.Sc. Major in Mathematics in Santali Medium Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics in Santali Medium Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026
Physics	B.Sc. Major in Physics in Santali Medium Under NEP 2020 Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics in Santali Medium Under CBCS with successful completion of 3 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only) Applicable for both NEP 2020 and CBCS based applicants	2024 to 2026

Note: The candidature of a Candidate passed who has graduated before the year 2024 will not be entertained.

Minimum Eligibility to Apply for Admission to Self-Financing Courses

Self-Financing Courses

Subject	Eligibility	Graduation Passing Year
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication	General candidates who have obtained at least 45% marks in undergraduate (Hons.) degree and SC, ST OBC and differently-abled candidates who have obtained 40% Marks in undergraduate (Hons.) degree from a UGC recognized University from any stream.	2014 to 2026
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication	From any stream any Major Under NEP 2020 Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only)	Under NEP 2020 Passing Year - 2024 to 2026
Integrated Bachelor of Library & information Science - Master of Library & information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. - M.Lib.I.Sc.)	Bachelor’s Degree with Honors (10+2+3 System) or its equivalent (B.E., B.Tech., MBA, BBA, BCA etc.) from Bankura University or from any recognized University: 45% Marks. For SC, ST & PH only: 40% Marks.	2014 to 2026
	From any stream any Major Under NEP 2020 Under NEP 2020 with successful completion and Exit after 3 years of 4 years UG Programme with minimum total 120 Credits completed: Minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates only)	Under NEP 2020 Passing Year - 2024 to 2026

Note: The candidature of a Candidate who has graduated before 2014 and Under NEP 2020 before 2024 will not be entertained for admission in M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication and Integrated Bachelor of Library & information Science - Master of Library & information Science (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc. - M.Lib.I.Sc.).

Fees Structure

Fees Structure for Academic session 2026-28 for P.G. Programme.
Application Fees: There will be no Application Fees
Application Fees for Self Financing Courses: Rs. 500.00/-

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Bankura University [BKU]: Bankura

Bankura University

Bankura, West Bengal

Admission to Post-Graduate Programmes for the Academic Session 2026-28