West Bengal State University: Admission Test Syllabus and Question Pattern for PG Admission on 15th July, 2026

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West Bengal State University

Barasat, West Bengal

Admission Test Syllabus and Question Pattern for PG Admission on 15th July, 2026

West Bengal State University
Barasat, West Bengal
Admission to PG Programmes, 2026-2028
Admission Test Syllabus and Question Pattern on 15th July, 2026

PG Admission Test 2026-28
Date of Examination: 15th July, 2026

Sl. No.	Programmes	Subjects / Departments	Admission Test 2026-28
Sl. No.	Programmes	Subjects / Departments	Admission Test Syllabus	Question Pattern	Venue	Date	Exam. Time
1	M.Sc. (2 yrs. duration)	Zoology	UG Zoology syllabus of NEP/CBCS till Semester-V	40 MCQs (1 mark each) and one long question (10 marks) out of a range of choices in each section.	Department of Zoology, Academic Building, Room No. 526	15th July, 2026	02:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M.
2	M.A. (2 yrs. Duration)	English	History of English Literature and Language Academic writing on emerging areas in Literary and Culture Studies. Syllabus of B.A. (NEP) in English Major / English Honours (upto 6th semester) of West Bengal State University	10 MCQ of 20 marks Long question / essay of 30 marks	Department of English, Ground Floor, Academic building, Room 101	15th July, 2026	12:00 Noon to 01:00 P.M.
3	B.Lib.Sc (1yr Duration)	B.Lib.Sc.	Unit I: Library in the Digital Age Concept, objectives, and functions of libraries Importance of libraries in education and society Library vs. Internet: comparative roles, advantages, limitations, and relevance in the digital era The future of libraries in an increasingly digital world	Two broad Questions: 20 x 2 = 40 Two small questions: 5x2 = 10	Room No-804,812 7 th Floor, Research Block, Academic Building, WBSU	15th July, 2026	11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
			Unit II: Social Media and Modern Libraries Role of social media in libraries Impact of social media on reading habits and library usage Opportunities and challenges of social media for libraries Use of social media for user engagement, promotion, and outreach
			Unit III: Library Science as a Profession Motivation for choosing Library and Information Science Role and responsibilities of a modern librarian Professional ethics, service orientation, and career opportunities Essential skills and competencies required in the profession
			Unit IV: Engaging Generation Z with Libraries Reading and information-seeking behaviour of Generation Z Reasons for declining library visits among young people Innovative strategies to attract and retain Generation Z users Role of technology, digital resources, makerspaces, reading clubs, cultural activities, and community engagement in revitalizing

Note: In pursuance of the resolution adopted by the PG Admission Committee at its meeting held on 24.06.2026, it is hereby notified that no admission test shall be conducted for any PG subject where the number of valid applications received is less than the total number of available seats (category-wise).

In such cases, all eligible applicants shall be admitted, subject to the fulfillment of all other conditions and eligibility criteria as prescribed in the PG Admission Regulations and other applicable University rules.

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