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About Raiganj University

Raiganj University is the first Unitary University in North Bengal offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in its own Campus.Established in 2015, the campus is over 13.62 acres of land and has 22 departments at the undergraduate level, 23 departments in postgraduate level and 17 departments offering Ph.D. & M.Phil. The university was established under West Bengal Act XXVI of 2014 and is located at the district headquarter of Uttar Dinajpur that is Raiganj in West Bengal. The admission is offered on the basis of merit, entrance test, counselling and personal interview.

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Table of Content

Raiganj University Highlights

Raiganj University Courses

Raiganj University Admission

3.1 How to Apply?

3.2 Documents Required

Raiganj University Placement

Raiganj University Scholarships

Raiganj University Facilities

Raiganj University Faculty

Raiganj University FAQs

Raiganj University Highlights

Established \| Type	2015 \| State University
Recognised by	NAAC, UGC, AIU
Courses offered	46 courses across 8 streams
Departments	UG: 22 PG: 23 Ph.D. & M.Phil: 17
Campus	25.14 Acres of land
Total Strength	UG: 7386 PG: 1428 Doctoral: 404
Total Faculty	90
Application mode	Online
Admission Criteria	UG & PG: Merit based MBA programme, MPhil & PhD: Entrance Test & Personal Interview
Location	Raiganj, Dist- Uttar Dinajpur. West Bengal, PIN-733134
Website	raiganjuniversity.ac.in

Raiganj University Courses

Course	Details
B.A	Specialization: English, Sociology, Education, History, Geography, Economics, etc. Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board Read More
B.Com	Specialization: Accountancy Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board Read More
B.Sc.	Specialization: Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Sericulture, Physics, etc. Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board in the chosen subject Read More
M.Com	Subjects: Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, etc. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the related subject
M.A.	Specialization: Education, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from recognised university Read More
PhD	Specialization: Chemistry, Zoology, Sanskrit, Political Science, Law, Botany Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks Read More
M.Phil	Specialization: Economics, CIS, Sanskrit, Philosophy Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks Read More
MBA	Subjects: Marketing, Business Management, Statistics, Economics, etc. Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Graduates from a recognised university with a valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT Read More
LLM	Subjects: Law and Social Transformation in India, Indian Constitutional Law, Judicial Process, Legal Education and Research Methodology Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: 5-year integrated B.A. LL. B (Hons.) / BBA LL. B, B.A LL. B/ BCom LL. B & 3-year LL. B (Hons.)/ LL.B. examination from any UGC recognised university. Read More

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Raiganj University Admission

COURSE	MODE OF SELECTION
B.Com Honors	Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination (Merit-Based)
B.Sc Honors
B.A Honors
MA
M.Com
LLM	On the basis of the merit lists released
PhD	Written Entrance Test followed by interview/viva-voce or valid score in UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET/ SET/ GATE
MPhil
MBA	Admission will be based on the valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT /XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT

How To Apply?

The application form of Raiganj University can be filled online through the official website of the College. The application fee can be paid through the online mode of Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.

Visit the official website of the College: raiganjuniversity.ac.in
Click on the Apply tab.
Fill the application form with all the required information and academic details.
Scan and upload photograph and signature along with the supporting documents.
Pay the application fees and Submit the filled application form.

Documents Required:

10th and 10+2 marks sheet along with the passing certificate
Migration and Character Certificate
UG Degree Marks Sheet (for PG programmes).
Caste/Community/Disability Certificate, if applicable.

Raiganj University Placement

The university has set up a Business Incubation and Innovation Centre (BIIC) to help students to take a step forward towards the corporate world. The university organizes training programmes, seminars and workshops for the students to enhance their skills and get an insight of the corporate culture. The centre lso aims at creating job makers rather than job seekers and motivates the students for the same. The university also serves as a guiding light for the students who want to pursue higher studies.The median salary of the graduates placed in the academic year 2018-19 was INR 540000 and 39 students were also selected for higher studies.

Raiganj University Scholarships

Students are provided a number of scholarships and fellowships. A huge number of Ph.D. and M.Phil. Scholars are getting Government Scholarship from the Government of West Bengal and from UGC as well.

Emeritus Fellowship.
Dr.S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language) for the year 2008-2009 .
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
UGC new scheme of providing special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level
Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. (Hindi Version)

Raiganj University Facilities

Campus: The Campus is spread over 25.14 Acres of land, containing Departments, Administrative Buildings, Guest-house, Pond, Canteen, Playground, a Garden of rare medicinal plants and a mulberry garden.
Hostel: The university has two hostels. The boys hostel has 66 seats and the women hostel has 68 seats. The university also has one guest house. There are also a number of amenities centres like a common girl’s room and two boy’s common room.
Library: The library has over 62855 books, 50 journals and approximately 3000 International journals with subscription to 7 daily leading newspapers.The Central Library is equipped with 100 mbps ILL from BSNL and also a seating capacity of 88 students at a time.
Canteen: The canteen is one of the hubs where students are found at all hours, enjoying the food and interacting with each other. The canteen provides healthy snacks and meals for the students.
Computer Lab: The university has a computer lab with about 205 total computers in the university and an Internet Bandwidth of 20 Mbps.
Classrooms: The university has well airy classrooms with comfortable seating arrangements for the students to focus and study. The university also has 23 smart classrooms.
Centres: The university has Business Incubation and Innovation Centre, Environment Conservation Centre, Centre for Folklore Studies, the centre for Differently Abled Students, the Centre for Buddhist Studies, the Centre for Women’s Studies, Centre for Film and Media Studies, centre for Nanotechnology Sciences, Centre for Applied Biological Sciences, etc.
Games and Sports: The university organizes both indoor and outdoor games frequently. Some of the games organised are Chess, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Athletics, Weight & Powerlifting, Yoga, etc.The university encourages students to take part in games at both national and international level.

Raiganj University Faculty

The university has a faculty of around 110 faculty members with specialization in their relative subject.The faculty members continuously engage in conferences, workshops, seminars and attend refresher and orientation courses to upskill themselves. There are 90 permanent members out of whom 58 have Ph.D. and 11 have M. Phil. Degrees. There are 3 Visiting Professors, 15 adhoc/contractual and around 85 regular teachers. The university also appoints Guest Teachers and Part Time teachers time to time for the development of the students.

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Raiganj University FAQs

Ques. What grading system does Raiganj University follow?

Ans. The College follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as laid down under the guidelines of University of Mumbai. The College has a 10-Point Grading Scale, consisting of a Semester Grade Point (Performance) Average (SGPA) and a final Cumulative Grade Point (Performance) Average (CGPA).

Ques. What are the affiliated institutions and courses to Raiganj University?

Ans.

College: GOURAV Institute of Management Science

Course: BBA (Hons) in Hospitality & Tourism Management

College: EASTERN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED LEARNING IN MANAGEMENT

Courses:

B.B.A. (Hons)
B.B.A. Hons in Hotel & Hospitality Management
M.B.A. in various specialization

College: DURGAPUR WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Course:

Various U.G. Courses

Ques. How many departments are there at the UG level of Raiganj University?

Ans. There are a total of 22 departments at the UG level:

Bengali
English
Economics
Education
History
Geography
Law
Management
Political Science
Philosophy
Sociology
Sanskrit
Commerce
Botany
Chemistry
Computer & Information Science
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Sericulture
Statistics
Zoology

Ques. Does Raiganj University have any publications of its own?

Ans. Yes, the university has publications of its own:

Raiganj University journal of History
Raiganj University Law Journal

Ques. How can a student from abroad join the M.Phil. Programme at Raiganj University?

Ans. Students from abroad are welcomed to join the M.Phil. programme at Raiganj University. The students must comply with the norm to pass the 10+2+3+2 system to get admission. Before joining the programme they must obtain clearance from the Government of India/ or other appropriate authorities for studying in India. They should apply early so that all the formalities can be completed before the commencement of the programme and they do not face any sort of delay or difficulty.

Ques. Is Raiganj University approved by UGC and NAAC?

Ans. Yes, Raiganj University is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC, NAAC and AIU.

Ques. What are the PG Courses offered at Raiganj University?

Ans. Raiganj University offers MA, M.Com, M.Sc and MBA program under its PG Courses. Candidates can apply for these courses from the official website of the varsity.

Ques. How is the faculty at Raiganj University?

Ans. Raiganj University has around 110 faculty memebers with specialization in their concerned subject. The faculty at the varsity regularly attend workshops, seminars to gain insights and benefit the students.

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted during the time of admission at Raiganj University?

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of admission: 10th and 10+2 marks sheet along with the passing certificate, Migration and Character Certificate, UG Degree Marks Sheet (for PG programmes), Caste/Community/Disability Certificate, if applicable.

Raiganj University Placement Details

Raiganj University in Raiganj, West Bengal, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Raiganj, West Bengal, India.

Raiganj University Facilities

Raiganj University in Raiganj, West Bengal, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Raiganj, West Bengal, India.

Faculty

Shri Jagdip Dhankar

Chancellor

Prof. (Dr.) Dipak Kumar Roy

Professor, Department of Bengali

Qualification: M.A., B. Ed

Dr. Dipak Chandra Barman

Assistant Professor (Stage-III) in Bengali

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.

Ms. Sanjukta Chatterjee

Assistant Professor, Department of English

Qualification: M.A.

Dr. Pinaki Roy

Professor and Head, Department of English

Qualification: M.A. (ENGL.), M.A. (HIST.), PH.D.

Dr. Chakradhari Saha

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology

Qualification: MA, Ph.D.

Dr. Debnirmalya Gangopadhyay

Assistant Professor and Head

Qualification: Ph.D. in Sericulture

Raiganj University

About Raiganj University

Raiganj University Highlights

Raiganj University Courses

Raiganj University Admission

How To Apply?

Documents Required:

Raiganj University Placement

Raiganj University Scholarships

Raiganj University Facilities

Raiganj University Faculty

Raiganj University FAQs

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Faculty

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Dr. Dipak Chandra Barman

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