Dde Rbu Prospectus for the Session 2019-2020
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DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION RABINDRA BHARATI UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS 2019- 2020 Rabindra Bharati University, founded on 8th May, 1962 under Rabindra Bharati Act of Govt. of West Bengal, 1961, to mark the birth centenary of the poet Rabindranath Tagore, is the third university, to come into existence in the city of Kolkata. As conceived by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, this temple of learning dedicated to the memory of the poet, has been able to justify to a great extent its existence as a center for promoting, extending and disseminating of Tagore’s ideas in various branches of Visual Arts, Fine Arts and Human Studies. In the year 2001, Rabindra Bharati University, had been accredited and given a four-star status by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The University has been reaccredited with Grade A and 3.10 CGPA Score in February 2016. Apart from promoting Visual Arts and Fine Arts in higher study and research, this University is also arranging for higher study and research in Bengali, English and Sanskrit Literature and in disciplines like Economics, History, Political Science, Education, Library and Information Science, Social Work, Environmental Studies and Mathematics. The Directorate of Distance Education is serving as a light house to the learners who are otherwise deprived of higher education. Directorate of Distance Education having the status of an Institution of Higher Learning under Rabindra Bharati University started its journey in the academic session 2002-2003 after obtaining approval from the Higher Education Department Govt. of West Bengal vide C.O. No. 033-Edu(U)/IU(RB)-09/2002, dated, 2nd July 2002. The courses offered are at present duly recognized by the DEB (Distance Education Bureau) UGC. A. PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO POST-GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES: 1. Admission shall be done by following on-line process centrally through DDE website (www.rbudde.in) on first-come-first-served basis. Online applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to the following DEB, UGC approved [vide notification no. F. No. 1-6/2018 (DEB-I), dated 03/10/2018] Academic Programmes of Study offered by the University through distance (ODL) mode in the session 2019- 2020 from 21/05/2019 to 21/06/2019. 2. Following are the Programmes of Study available for the academic session 2019-2020 as approved by the UGC. However, number of academic programmes may vary from time to time as per decision of the University subject to approval of the DEB, UGC. a. Faculty of Arts : PROGRAMMES DURATION M.A. in Bengali Offered in Semester Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in English Offered in Semester Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Sanskrit Offered in Semester Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Political Science Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in History Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Education Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Environmental Studies Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Geography Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) Master of Social Work Offered in Annual Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) b. Faculty of Fine Arts : PROGRAMMES DURATION M.A. in Vocal Music Offered in Semester Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) M.A. in Rabindra Sangeet Offered in Semester Mode Two Years (Minimum), Four Years (Maximum) Page 1 of 9 B. ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY AND FEES STRUCTURE: Admission Eligibility: Sl. Programmes Eligibility No. Honours / General / Pass (minimum 10+2+3) in the Subject concerned M.A. in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, 1. having the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at Graduate History & Political Science level from any UGC recognized institutions in India or abroad. B. Ed. or B.Ed. (special education) from any UGC recognized institutions in India along with Honours / General / Pass (minimum 10+2+3) from any UGC recognized institutions in India or abroad. M.A. in Education 2. Or, Honours / General / Pass (minimum 10+2+3) in Education, having minimum 300 full marks at Graduate level from any UGC recognized institutions in India or abroad. Honours in Geography at Graduate level (minimum 10+2+3) M.A. in Geography 3. from any UGC recognized institutions in India or abroad. 4. M.A. in Environmental Studies Honours / General / Pass / Equivalent Graduate (minimum 10+2+3) / 5. Master of Social Work Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC M.A. in Rabindra Sangeet, 6. recognized institutions in India or abroad. M.A. in Vocal Music Points to Note All Subjects are offered for Study at the Main Campus (Learner Support Centre Code-99), Rabindra Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Subjects offered for study at various Learner Support Centres (LSC) / Study Centre are given in the prospectus. Geography, Social Work, Rabindra Sangeet and Vocal Music are offered only at Main Campus, Salt Lake (Code-99). Online form fill up for admission will remain open as per notifications that will be available on the website from time to time. Admission of the candidate will be confirmed after thorough verification of the original testimonials like Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates etc. to be produced at the respective Learner Support Centre (LSC) / Study Centre and subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. Date of verification of the original testimonials will be notified in due course on the University website at www.rbudde.in. Students are required to complete verification within stipulated date and time failing which the candidature will stand cancelled. Admission of candidate shall stand cancelled if he / she fail to produce original Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates etc. at the time of verification. Candidates who have attended last in any other University other than RBU will be required to submit their Migration Certificate within 30 days from the date of confirmation of admission, otherwise admission will stand cancelled. University Registration Certificate will be issued within three months from the date of admission to the candidates who have submitted Migration Certificate within stipulated time and duly fulfilled all the necessary conditions. Identity card will be issued after confirmation of admission and submission of Migration Certificate (if required). If found ineligible later on, admission of the candidate will be cancelled. Page 2 of 9 Procedure of Online Admission and Making Payment The admission process would be done online centrally through DDE website (www.rbudde.in) on first-come- first-serve basis. Candidates seeking admission to the Main Campus at Salt Lake or any of the Learner Support Centres (LSC) under DDE, RBU will have to visit the DDE website www.rbudde.in and follow the steps for online application for admission and fees payment. Payment of fees can be made only through payment gateway using Debit/Credit Cards or Net Banking. After submission of application form online, candidate will be required to submit the hard copy of downloaded application form along with copies of testimonials like Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates etc. and payment receipt and produce the respective original testimonials for verification at respective Learner Support Centre (LSC) / Study Centre. The date of submission of the hard copy of downloaded application form and verification of the testimonials will be notified in due course on the University website at www.rbudde.in. Note: Candidates must use their own Email Id and Mobile Phone number for registration during online admission process. All further communication, if any, will be sent to the candidates to their registered Email Id and Mobile Phone number only. Fees Structure i. Each candidate will be required to pay requisite Admission Fees as per the following schedule: A. Programme (SEMESTER MODE): Programme Course Fee Registration Application Fees Payable at the Course Fees for Foreign / (For First Fee (Rs.) Processing time of admission NRI Candidates Semester) Fee (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) M.A. in Bengali, a) For RBU a) For RBU registered English & Sanskrit registered candidates: candidates: Rs. 4200/- Rs. 2000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- Rs. 2200/- b) For external candidates: b) For external Rs. 4300/- candidates: Rs. 2300/- a) For RBU a) For RBU registered M.A. in Vocal Music Rs. 5000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- registered candidates: candidates: Rs. 10,200/- Rs. 5200/- b) For external candidates: b) For external Rs. 10,300/- candidates: Rs. 5300/- a) For RBU a) For RBU registered M.A. in Rabindra Rs. 9000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- registered candidates: candidates: Rs. 18,200/- Sangeet Rs. 9200/- b) For external candidates: b) For external Rs. 18,300/- candidates: Rs. 9300/- B. Programme (ANNUAL MODE): Programme Course Fee Registration Application Fees Payable at the Course Fees for Foreign / (For First Fee (Rs.) Processing time of admission NRI Candidates Year) (Rs.) Fee (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) a) For RBU a) For RBU registered M. A. in History registered candidates: candidates: Rs. 6200/- & Political Science Rs. 3000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- Rs. 3200/- b) For external candidates: b) For external Rs. 6300/- candidates: Rs. 3300/- Page 3 of 9 a) For RBU registered candidates: a) For RBU registered Rs. 4200/- candidates: Rs. 8,200/- M.A. in Education Rs. 4000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- b) For external b) For external candidates: candidates: Rs. 4300/- Rs. 8,300/- a) For RBU registered candidates: Rs. a) For RBU registered candidates: Rs. 30,200/- 15,200/- M.A. in Geography Rs. 15,000/- Rs. 100/- Rs. 200/- b) For external b) For external candidates: candidates: Rs. 15,300/- Rs. 30,300/- a) For RBU a) For RBU registered registered candidates: candidates: Rs.