Admission For admission into the
Undergraduate courses of
Faculty Council of Arts, Law & Commerce &
Faculty Council of Science, one has to apply in the affiliated colleges which will provide
B.A.,
B.Com.,
L.L.B.,
B.Sc. degrees for which
Higher Secondary Examination marks is considered for selection. For
Postgraduate admission, the general eligibility criteria is to secure a minimum marks for admission to the unreserved seats in all
M.A./
M.Sc./
M.Com./
L.L.M. course of studies under Faculty Councils of Science & Arts is 50% at the Honours level in the concerned/relevant subject. For admissions to the Engineering courses at the
undergraduate level of
Faculty of Engineering & Technology, students are admitted through the
WBJEE, an entrance examination open to students from all over India. Unlike in a large number of states, there is no domicile quota in BU (or for other engineering colleges admitting students through the WBJEE).
Postgraduate students in engineering are admitted through
GATE exam. To apply for
Ph.D. admission at Burdwan University, candidates must have one of the following qualifications: a 1-year/2-semester master's degree after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree; a 2-year/4-semester master's degree after a 3-year bachelor's degree; or a professional degree equivalent to a master's degree. Candidates must have at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the relevant subject. For those applying after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree with research, a minimum of 75% marks is required. Degrees from foreign institutions must be accredited by an authorized agency in the home country. Also a candidate must pass a 100-mark written entrance test covering Research Methodology and their specific subject, with a minimum score of 50% required to qualify for the final viva voce. A 5% relaxation is available for reserved categories. Candidates with an
M.Phil. degree (with coursework) or those who have cleared national-level tests like
UGC–NET are exempt from the entrance test. Qualified candidates or those exempt must then attend a 30-mark interview conducted by the university's Doctoral Committee.
National rankings The Burdwan University has ranked
36th in India and ranked
3rd in West Bengal after
Jadavpur University & Calcutta University among the
state public university category by
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
Distance education The University of Burdwan has a Directorate of Distance Education (DDE, BU) for conducting post-graduate studies in distance mode. This is for people (mainly workers) who cannot undergo post-graduate studies in regular (full-time) mode. The DDE was established in 1994. Courses of distance education in the university are approved by
University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Council.It was the first of its kind in
West Bengal. It evolved and developed since its inception and now in 2008 it has a good infrastructure of its own. Situated in the Golapbag Campus, the DDE has a beautiful building of its own. It houses all the administrative departments of the directorate and holds counselling sessions for different courses it runs.
Central Library The Central Library is housed in a two-storey building on the Golapbag campus, centrally located for easy access from all university departments. The library spans approximately 12,000 square feet and operates from 8 am to 7 pm on weekdays, with reduced hours on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. The library is closed on Sundays. In addition, there are 19 departmental libraries on the Golapbag campus, each affiliated with its respective department. The library offers consultation services to external scholars, teachers from affiliated colleges, students from other universities, and alumni of Burdwan University, in accordance with the Library Rules. Membership is available to the university's teachers, scholars, students, officers, non-teaching staff, retired personnel, academic staff from affiliated colleges, alumni, and other academicians. Ex-students from other universities, as well as other academicians and teachers from affiliated colleges, can obtain individual membership by presenting proper identification and paying a fee (Rs.100 for ex-students, Rs.2000 for other categories). Members are entitled to library services as per the Library Rules. The library boasts a collection of 160,000 volumes of books, 30,000 journals, 2,500 theses, and various other materials. It also has a rich selection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, atlases, and directories, which readers can consult to answer their queries. A display board regularly showcases new arrivals. Additionally, the library has an Archival Cell, which currently holds 2,500 items were received from the Burdwan Raj Family Library.
Meghnad Saha Planetarium The Meghnad Saha Planetarium, established in 1994, is not only a source of pride for Burdwan but is also perhaps the only planetarium in India operating under the auspices of a university. Equipped with a high-quality projection system and modern technologies, the Planetarium organises shows on the mysteries of the
universe, the birth of
stars, the motion of
planets, aspects of
lunar exploration, and other astrophysical phenomena. These shows also introduce viewers to the activities of
NASA and the
European Space Agency related to
space research. The presentations include information about the birth of the Milky Way, the Milky Way's neighbouring galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy, the discovery of the mysterious
black holes, the
evolution of the Solar System,
comets, and
asteroid belts. The Planetarium plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the dangers of
environmental pollution and
global warming. The irreversible effects of industrial pollution, the
depletion of the ozone layer, and the
greenhouse effect are contemporary issues that are also addressed in the shows organised by the Planetarium.
University museum and art gallery Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery have collections of different antiquities and art objects dating from 1500 BC to the 19th century AD. Museum also has collections of stone sculptures bronze figures, ancient coins, brass and alloy, painting of the Indo-European school, terracotta plaques, etc. One can visit the university museum any day (except holidays) during office hours (11 AM to 4 PM). ==Notable alumni and faculties==