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University of North Bengal

Raja Rammohunpur, India • 7340133.8(563)
VerifiedEstd. 1962UGC
Founded
1962

About University of North Bengal

The University of North Bengal (UNB), Darjeeling, commonly known as North Bengal University (NBU) was established by an act of 1962 by the Legislature of West Bengal. NBU comprises two campuses situated at Raja Rammohunpur near Siliguri and at Danguajhar in Jalpaiguri.

It currently provides PG and Doctorate programs in 6 North Bengal districts and the neighboring state of Sikkim. NBU offers its courses through 64 Affiliated Colleges including 2 constituent colleges in many districts of its zone. NBU itself conducts entrance exams for various disciplines while for MBA admission, it accepts CMAT.

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North Bengal University Highlights

Established | Type  1962 | State University
Recognized by UGC 
Accreditation NAAC ‘A’ Grade
Campus Area 331 acres
Affiliated Colleges 64
Programs offered UG, PG, and Ph.D.
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance based
Total Faculty 151 (incl. 16 Ph.D. holders)
Library 2,78,503 Books
Official Website http://www.nbu.ac.in

North Bengal University Courses and Fess

Under North Bengal University Admission, the university presently offers multiple modern-day quality-oriented professional postgraduate programs in Arts, Engineering & Technology, Science, and Management streams. The university also invites applications for research-level Ph.D. programs from all eligible candidates.

Courses Specializations Eligibility
B.Sc (Hons) Microbiology; Zoology; Chemistry; Geography; Mathematics; Physics Intermediate graduate with PCM with 60% marks 
B.A. (Hons) English; Hindi; Law; Commerce; Mass Communication; Political Science Intermediate graduate in any subject group with 60% marks
LL.B. - Graduation in any discipline
B.Ed
M.Sc Botany; Chemistry; Biotechnology; Mathematics; Physics; Zoology Graduate in relevant discipline
M.Com - Honors in a relevant subject
M.A. English; History; Hindi; Mass Communication; Philosophy; Political Science
LL.M. - LL.B degree with minimum 55% marks
MBA Human Resources; Financial Management; Marketing Management Graduation in any discipline 
MCA - Graduation in B.A. Hons/ B.Sc Hons/ BCA/ B.Com Homs with 60% marks with Mathematics as one of the main subjects

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North Bengal University Admission

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can submit their application form by visiting the official website of the university. The students must submit the form in online mode only. The university has reserved 60% seats in PG programs for the students belonging to the University of North Bengal and the remaining 40% seats are available for students from other universities. The selection procedure for each course varies from each other as per the requirement. Mentioned below is a brief about the same: 

  • Admission to BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Li.Sc, B.Ed and LL.B courses are granted on the basis of merit-list announced by the university as per their last qualifying examination.
  • For MA. MSc, MCA, M.Li.Sc and LL.M admissions are offered on the basis of a written test followed by viva-voce conducted by the university.
  • For MBA, the candidate must have a valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMET/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ NBU-MAT followed by GD and PI.

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North Bengal University Distance Education

The University of North Bengal, through the Directorate of Distance Education, provides quality Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. In PG level, seven specializations namely, M.A. in English, Bengali, Nepali, Philosophy, Political Science and History and M.Sc. in Mathematics to students of any location and age in the comfort of their home. UG courses like B.A. and B.Com are also provided by the Directorate of Distance Education, NBU from the commencement of this session.

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North Bengal University Scholarships

The University of North Bengal looks after the financial needs of students coming from poor financial backgrounds. It offers various scholarships and freeships to deserving and meritorious students under various categories. The university releases separate notification inviting applications from the students. The students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Caste should submit the scholarship form in the university. 

North Bengal University Placement

The University of North Bengal provides internship and placement assistance through its central Training & Placement (T&P) Cell which continuously coordinates with the various elite and renowned industries and organizations for placement of the students. It has already successfully placed a percentage of students in Industry. It actively obtains feedback from organizations and conveys it to respective departments which, in turn, trains students accordingly, thereby increasing their employability.

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North Bengal University Facilities

Following are some of the facilities offered by the university to cater to the needs of the students:

  • library: There is a rich collection of books, journals, magazines, reference books, project theses to meet the academic and research needs of the students. The library at the University of North Bengal is also a member of the UGC INFONET Consortium for online subscriptions of journals.
  • Hostels: There are a total of 11 hostels on the campus that accommodates more than 1000 students including research scholars. The university also offers hostel facilities to international students.
  • Health Centre: To look after the health of the students, the university offers free medical aid to students. 

North Bengal University FAQs

Ques. What is the medium of instruction at North Bengal University?

Ans. The medium of instruction and examination is only in English at North Bengal University. There is no regional or state language dominance in the education system.

Ques. Are any scholarships offered at North Bengal University?

Ans. Yes, free and half-free studentship are awarded based on applications. Only SC/ST, OBC, PwD students are eligible and they are required to submit their scholarship forms for the academic year max by February for processing scholarship.

Ques. What are the attendance rules for appearing for examination at North Bengal University?

Ans. All students are required to maintain at least 50% attendance in the first seven days of enrollment. Failing which, admission would be cancelled by the university. It is mandatory to attend 75% of regular classes including tutorials in order to sit for final exams conducted by the university. 

Ques. Is it possible to join North Bengal University from any other university?

Ans. Yes, those applicants who wish to transfer their admission from their current university to North Bengal University, can submit a migration certificate and a fee of INR 250 as part of registration. This fee must be paid within one month of admission at University of North Bengal.

Ques. What is the online processing fee for admission at North Bengal University? 

Ans. A processing fee of INR 100 for general candidates and INR 50 for SC/ST/OBC students of West Bengal state only and BPL/PwD candidates only on production of relevant certificates is charged for admission applications.

Courses & Fees

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

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹14,290
Highest Fee
₹86,650
Streams
4
ScienceEducationComputer ApplicationsManagement
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Specializations
25 available
English
Ph.D. (English)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Commerce
Ph.D. (Commerce)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Tea Husbandry & Technology
Ph.D. (Tea Husbandry & Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹9,315
Total Fee
₹20,445
Cutoff
N/A
Mass Communication
Ph.D. (Mass Communication)
1st Year Fee
₹11,685
Total Fee
₹18,855
Cutoff
N/A
Pharmacy
Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Strategic Management
Ph.D. (Strategic Management)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Microbiology
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Sociology
Ph.D. (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science
Ph.D. (Computer Science)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Mathematics
Ph.D. (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Philosophy
Ph.D. (Philosophy)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Bengali
Ph.D. (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Biotechnology
Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Ph.D. (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Chemistry
Ph.D. (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Himalayan Studies
Ph.D. (Himalayan Studies)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Hindi
Ph.D. (Hindi)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Nepali
Ph.D. (Nepali)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
History
Ph.D. (History)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Library & Information Science
Ph.D. (Library & Information Science)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Anthropology
Ph.D. (Anthropology)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Economics
Ph.D. (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Ph.D. (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Ph.D. (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹7,315
Total Fee
₹14,445
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Ph.D. (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹22,915
Total Fee
₹22,915
Cutoff
N/A
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Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
1st Year Fee
N/A
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Admission
N/A
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Cutoff
Value: 590
Exam: WB-JECA
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Admission
Last Date of Registration ATMA [MBA]
Start: 11 Dec 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #52
Agency: IIRF
Category: Management
Accepted Exams
CAT2025
30 Nov 25
MAT2025
23 Mar 25
XAT2025
05 Jan 25
CMAT2025
25 Jan 25
ATMA2025
01 Jun 25
Specializations
5 available
Financial Management
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Financial Management)
1st Year Fee
₹86,650
Total Fee
₹1,71,850
Cutoff
N/A
Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Human Resource Management)
1st Year Fee
₹86,650
Total Fee
₹1,71,850
Cutoff
N/A
Marketing Management
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Marketing Management)
1st Year Fee
₹86,650
Total Fee
₹1,71,850
Cutoff
N/A
Operations Management
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Operations Management)
1st Year Fee
₹86,650
Total Fee
₹1,71,850
Cutoff
N/A
Systems Management
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Systems Management)
1st Year Fee
₹86,650
Total Fee
₹1,71,850
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
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Specializations
11 available
Chemistry
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹3,064
Total Fee
₹6,028
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹3,064
Total Fee
₹6,028
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹3,064
Total Fee
₹6,028
Cutoff
N/A
Tea Science
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Tea Science)
1st Year Fee
₹33,326
Total Fee
₹66,552
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹3,064
Total Fee
₹6,028
Cutoff
N/A
Food Technology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Food Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹46,138
Total Fee
₹91,176
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science)
1st Year Fee
N/A
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Biotechnology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹45,340
Total Fee
₹90,580
Cutoff
N/A
Microbiology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Microbiology)
1st Year Fee
₹33,438
Total Fee
₹66,776
Cutoff
N/A
Anthropology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Anthropology)
1st Year Fee
₹3,164
Total Fee
₹6,128
Cutoff
N/A
Mathematics
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹3,064
Total Fee
₹6,128
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to University of North Bengal is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CMATCATMATATMAXATWB CAP
Placements & Recruiters

University of North Bengal Placement Details

University of North Bengal in Darjeeling, 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 Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

Recruiters
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Highest Package

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Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 9 recruiters
  • Aditya Birla Group
  • Airtel
  • Berger
  • Asian Paints
  • Agro Tech Foods Limited
  • Amul
  • Bajaj Allianz
  • Bandhan Bank
  • Byju's
Campus Facilities

University of North Bengal Facilities

University of North Bengal in Darjeeling, 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 Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

Total Facilities
12
Academic Support
4
Student Life
6
  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    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.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    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.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    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.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

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

  • Bus
    Facility

    Bus

    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.

  • Wi-FI Campus
    Student Life

    Wi-FI Campus

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

  • Banks
    Facility

    Banks

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

Faculty

Dr. Subires Bhattacharyya

Vice-Chancellor

Ms. Nandita Pradhan

Assistant Professor, Department of Management

Qualification: B.A., M.A.

Dr. Sayed Edward Kabir

Assistant Professor, Department of Tea Science

Dr. Rajendra Dhar Dubey

Assistant Professor, Department of Law

Dr. Soumyajit Samanta

Professor, Department of English

Dr. Prabir K. Sarkar

Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology

Mr. Saptarshi Ghosh

Lecturer, Department of Library & Information Science

Contact Information

Raja Rammohunpur<br> India

Pincode: 734013

0353-277633

2776313

2776366

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