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Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University

Emerald Bower Campus 56A, B.T. Road, India • 7000503.4(22)
VerifiedEstd. 1962
Founded
1962

About Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University

Rabindra Bharati University was established in 1962 with its Directorate of Distance Education being established in the year 2002 to provide higher education to those who cannot commit to the normal university patterns. RBU has been accredited and reaccredited with a Grade A by NAAC. Under the guidance of a university with nearly 50 years of history, the RBU DDE has been providing excellent education to its students for nearly 2 decades. 

Rabindra Bharati University offers MA in 10 disciplines and Master of Social Work courses which can be completed in a minimum duration of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years. Admissions to these courses are merit based.

Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1962 | State
Accredited by NAAC
Recognized by Distance Education Bureau UGC
Courses Offered PG courses
Popular Courses MA
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit based
Facilities available Individual study modules, Learning Centers
Official Website RBU DDE Kolkata

Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata Courses

RBU DDE offers MA in both arts and fine arts, with 8 specializations in arts and 2 in fine arts respectively. It also offers a master's degree in social work. Below mentioned are the course details.

Course Specializations Eligibility Duration Selection Criteria
MA(Arts) Bengali Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 2 Years (Min) - 4 Years (Max) Merit based
English 
Sanskrit
Political Science 
History
Education
Environmental Studies
Geography
MA(Fine Arts) Vocal Music
Rabindra Sangeet
MSW -

Read More:  RBU DDE Courses & Fees

Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata Admissions 2024

  • To be eligible for the MA Bengali, English, Sanskrit & Political Science courses, candidates need to qualify 10+2+3 in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 300 marks at the graduate level from an institute recognized by the UGC.
  • For the MA Education course, candidates must have qualified 10+2 and graduated B.Ed with a minimum of 300 marks from an institute recognized by the UGC.
  • Candidates in addition to 10+2 in relevant fields must have an honors degree in Geography at the graduate level to be eligible for the MA Geography course.
  • To be eligible for the MA Environmental Studies/Vocal Music/Rabindra Sangeet/ MSW courses, candidates must have qualified any general or professional graduate degree from an institute recognized by the UGC.

How to Apply?

Below mentioned are the steps to be followed to apply for RBU DDE Kolkata.

  1. Visit the official website of RBU DDE Kolkata for admission process.
  2. On the website, candidates must fill the online application form for admission.
  3. After this, they have to pay the application fee through the online gateway. The fees include INR 100 as registration fee and application processing fee of INR 200. Payment of fees can be made only through payment gateway using Debit/Credit Cards or Net Banking.
  4. Applicants will then be notified of the date of document verification through the official website.
  5. Candidates must carry the original copy of the following documents and submit them along the application form:
    • Hardcopy of the application form.
    • Admit Cards for examinations (10+2, Graduation, etc)
    • Marksheets (10+2, Graduation, etc).
    • Certificates
    • Migration certificate
    • Fee payment receipt
  6. Eligible candidates will then be selected on a first come first served basis.

Read More:  RBU DDE Admissions

Rabindra Bharati University DDE Results

RBU DDE releases its results on its official website only. Apart from results, candidates can get information about examinations, datesheets etc. Below mentioned are the steps to be followed to check the university results.

How to check RBU DDE Results?

  1. Visit the official university website.
  2. Locate the ‘Notice’ tab and click on it. A new window will appear.
  3. Click on the link provided for the result you are looking for.
  4. A new page will be opened and you can check the result or any other information you are looking for by following the same procedure.

Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata Facilities

RBU DDE provides many facilities to its students to help them in their education and facilitate growth in their field of knowledge. They have 50+ Learner Support Centers (LSU)/ Study centers where the students will participate in the Personal Contact Program (PCP), where they will get to interact with resource personnel who will provide advice and counseling in their subjects. PCP for practical subjects will be organized at the main campus of RBU or at University approved laboratories.

Each student is provided Self Learning Material (SLM), which is a self-contained unit/ module prepared course wise for every topic in the program syllabus.

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Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata Faculty

RBU DDE provides its students faculty with years of experience and training in their following subjects, who work to impart the best knowledge they can to strengthen their student's education and training as professionals. Some of these stellar teachers include 

  • Dr.Sipra Ganguly Chakraborty(MA, M.Phil, Ph.D): Professor
  • Dr. Priya Banerjee(M.Sc Ph.D): Professor
  • Dr. Samita Mukherjee(MA Ph.D): Professor

Read More:  RBU DDE Faculty 

Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata FAQs

Ques. How are admissions done at RBU DDE?

Ans. Admission at RBU DDE is strictly based on a first-come, first-serve basis, i.e. eligible candidates will be granted admission as long as there are seats available with those applying earlier getting priority.

Ques. What are the Student Response Sheets (SPS) at Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata?

Ans. Each SLM module contains questions to be answered by the students based on the study material in the module, these are treated as Internal Assignments and evaluated as such.

Ques. What are the pass conditions for the RBU DDE courses?

Ans. Students must get a minimum of at least 40% Internal assessment and semester-end/ annual examination combined in order to qualify a course.

Ques. Is there any refund on the fee at Rabindra Bharati University DDE, Kolkata?

Ans. After admission, if found ineligible, the candidate's admission will be canceled and their fee will be refunded after deducing service charges.

Ques. Do all candidates have to provide a migration certificate at RBU DDE?

Ans. Yes, except applicants who have completed their bachelor's degrees from Rabindra Bharati University, all other applicants have to provide a migration certificate for verification.

Ques. Can all courses be studied at the LSC (Learning support center) at RBU DDE?

Ans. No, MA Geography, Vocal Music, Rabindra Sangeet, and Master of Social Work only have their PCP (Personal Contact Program) at the main Rabindra Bharati University Campus, all other courses can be studied at any of the 56 LSC.

Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹5,300
Highest Fee
₹45,800
Streams
2
ArtsEducation
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Specializations
27 available
English
Master of Arts [MA] (English)
1st Year Fee
₹6,800
Total Fee
₹11,400
Cutoff
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Education
Master of Arts [MA] (Education)
1st Year Fee
₹12,800
Total Fee
₹12,800
Cutoff
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Geography
Master of Arts [MA] (Geography)
1st Year Fee
₹45,800
Total Fee
₹45,800
Cutoff
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Environmental Studies
Master of Arts [MA] (Environmental Studies)
1st Year Fee
₹18,800
Total Fee
₹18,800
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Philosophy
Master of Arts [MA] (Philosophy)
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Multimedia and Mass Communication
Master of Arts [MA] (Multimedia and Mass Communication)
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Political Science
Master of Arts [MA] (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹9,800
Total Fee
₹9,800
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History
Master of Arts [MA] (History)
1st Year Fee
₹9,800
Total Fee
₹9,800
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Bengali
Master of Arts [MA] (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
₹6,800
Total Fee
₹11,400
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Dance
Master of Arts [M.A.] (Dance)
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Social Work
Master of Arts [MA] (Social Work)
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Dramatics
Master of Arts [M.A.] (Dramatics)
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Music Vocal
Master of Arts [MA] (Music Vocal)
1st Year Fee
₹12,800
Total Fee
₹23,400
Cutoff
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Musicology
Master of Arts [MA] (Musicology)
1st Year Fee
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Sanskrit
Master of Arts [MA] (Sanskrit)
1st Year Fee
₹6,800
Total Fee
₹11,400
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Vocal
Master of Arts [MA] (Vocal)
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Mathematics
Master of Arts [MA] (Mathematics)
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Vocal and Instrumental Music (Hindustani & Karnatic)
Master of Arts [MA] (Vocal and Instrumental Music (Hindustani & Karnatic))
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Adult Continuing Education & Extension
Master of Arts [MA] (Adult Continuing Education & Extension)
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Economics
Master of Arts [MA] (Economics)
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Hindi
Master of Arts [MA] (Hindi)
1st Year Fee
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Human Rights And Development
Master of Arts [MA] (Human Rights and Development)
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Museology
Master of Arts [MA] (Museology)
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Music
Master of Arts [MA] (Music)
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Percussion
Master of Arts [MA] (Percussion)
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Rabindra Sangeet
Master of Arts [MA] (Rabindra Sangeet)
1st Year Fee
₹15,800
Total Fee
₹26,400
Cutoff
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Sociology
Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
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Specializations
17 available
English
Diploma in English
1st Year Fee
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Bengali
Diploma in Bengali
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Tagore Literature
Diploma in Tagore Literature
1st Year Fee
₹5,300
Total Fee
₹5,300
Cutoff
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French
Diploma in French
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Malayalam
Diploma in Malayalam
1st Year Fee
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Santali
Diploma in Santali
1st Year Fee
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Arabic Translation
Diploma in Arabic Translation
1st Year Fee
N/A
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German Language
Diploma German Language
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Sanskrit
Diploma in Sanskrit
1st Year Fee
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Chinese
Diploma in Chinese
1st Year Fee
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Hindi
Diploma in Hindi
1st Year Fee
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Italian
Diploma in Italian
1st Year Fee
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Japanese
Diploma in Japanese
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Russian
Diploma in Russian
1st Year Fee
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Spanish
Diploma in Spanish
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Tamil
Diploma in Tamil
1st Year Fee
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Urdu
Diploma in Urdu
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Specializations
2 available
General
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
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Special Education
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] (Special Education)
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Specializations
10 available
History
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (History)
1st Year Fee
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Political Science
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
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Dance
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Dance)
1st Year Fee
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Instrumental Music
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Instrumental Music)
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Economics
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Economics)
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Bengali
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Bengali)
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English
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (English)
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Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Philosophy)
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Rabindra Sangeet
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Rabindra Sangeet)
1st Year Fee
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Sanskrit
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Sanskrit)
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Admission Process

Admission to Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Placements & Recruiters

Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University Placement Details

Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, West Bengal, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University Facilities

Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, 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 Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Total Facilities
8
Academic Support
4
Student Life
4
  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof. Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury

Vice-Chancellor

Bikas Kanti Midya

Professor, Department of Bengali

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Debalina Seth

Professor, Department of Bengali

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Chidananda Bhattacharya

Professor, Department of English

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Prof. Bristi Basu

Associate Professor, Department of English

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Tarak Nath Ashikari

Professor, Department of Sanskrit

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D

Arunabha Ghosh

Professor, Department of Political Science

Qualification: M.Phil., Ph.D

Contact Information

Emerald Bower Campus 56A, B.T. Road<br> India

Pincode: 700050

033-25571028

25573028

25574028

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