Latest Update: Merit lists for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) Kolkata have been published on the official website. Currently, the university has declared the schedule for physical verification of documents for selected candidates.

Rabindra Bharti University offers numerous courses across three departments- Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts. The Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) course offered is a full- time 4 year course. 

  • Rabindra Bharti University provides BFA Course in 7 different verticals- Dance, Drama, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Musicology and Mass Communication & Videography.
  • The minimum requirement to apply for the B.F.A program at RBU Kolkata is 10+2.
  • Selection of candidates is based on the merit list released by the university based on qualifying examination scores.

BFU Kolkata BFA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to seek admission for the B.FA. program offered at RBU Kolkata shall have passed the minimum eligibility criteria for each program as mentioned below:

  • Dance: The desired candidate should have passed 10+2 with special aptitude in Dance.
  • Drama: Candidates who wish to enroll should have passed 10+2 with special aptitude in Drama.
  • Rabindra Sangeet: For getting admission into this course, the candidate should have cleared 10+2 with special aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet.
  • Vocal Music: For enrollment into this course, the candidate should hold 10+2 or its equivalent degree with special aptitude in Vocal music.
  • Instrumental Music: Candidate must have a 10+2 certificate with special aptitude in Instrumental music.

RBU Kolkata BFA Admission Guidelines

The selection criteria for admissions to the B.F.A. program is based on 10+2 qualifying marks followed by the drafted merit list.

For applying to the BFA course, the candidates are required to visit the official website of Rabindra Bharti University.

How to Apply?

  • Desired candidates may visit the admission section on the official website of the university.
  • Candidates need to fill their personal and academic details in the application form.
  • Submit self-attested copies of mark sheets and other certificates of their academics according to the prescribed format.
  • Foreign/ NRI students who are willing to take admission in this course will be required to appear for the written test/viva which will be conducted by their respective departments.

Documents required for physical verification are:

  • 10th, 12th marksheets
  • Certificate of Proof of Age
  • 10th, 12th Passing Certificate
  • Aadhar Card or Driving License
  • Two recent colored passport size photographs

RBU Kolkata BFA Course Details

RBU Kolkata offers full-time B.F. A. program in 7 specializations for the duration of 4 years. Tabulated below are the details of the specializations offered in the B.F.A program and subjects offered.

Specialization Core areas Groups Electives
Dance Bharatnatyam A Rabindra sangeet, Instrumental music, Political science
Kathak B Drama, Mass comm. & videography, Philosophy & economics
Odissi C English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Dance
Kathakali D History, Mathematics (Only for the Economics honors students), Vocal Music and Percussion (cannot take Instrumental Music any more)
Kuchipudi
Manipuri
Drama Mass communication
Videography
Kavya Sangeet
Natya Sangeet
Vocal Music Khayal
Folk song
Kirtan
Dhrupad
Instrumental Music Western Classical music
Hindustani music
Raga and tala
Karnatak music
  • Students can choose only one elective subject. Elective subjects need to be chosen within 2 months of course commencement and cannot be changed later.
  • The coursework extends for 8 semesters across 4 years.
  • Students need to fulfill the required credits to pass the course successfully.

RBU Kolkata BFA FAQs

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide a BFA distance learning course?

Ans. The BFA course provided by RBU Kolkata is a full time, on campus course. RBU Kolkata provides several distance learning courses in the post-graduation level across the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Fine Arts departments.

Ques. How to contact RBU Kolkata for any inquiry?

Ans. Candidates can email their inquiries at the registered email ID of RBU Kolkata, registrar@rbu.ac.in. Candidates can also contact the administrative office through telephone, (033) - 23584016.

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide placements after the completion of the BFA course?

Ans. No. RBU Kolkata does not provide any placement for fine arts students at the graduation level. However, BFA graduates can opt to be art teachers, poets, fine designers, actresses, directors of art, and many other career choices.

Ques. What is the reservation criterion at RBU Kolkata for the BFA course?

Ans. The university holds a certain percentage of seats in all the courses for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBCB/PWD (PH) candidates as per State Government rules. The distribution is as follows-

  • SC=22%
  • ST=6%
  • OBC-A=10%
  • OBCB=7%
  • PWD (PH)=3%

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide any scholarships for students?

Ans. No. RBU Kolkata does not provide any institute based scholarship for students. However, meritorious students can apply for fee concessions through the university board. Students from West Bengal are also eligible for the numerous scholarships provided by the state government on the basis of 10+2 qualifying results, annual family income and reservation category.