University Name

Bankura University

University Type

State University

Established

2014

Motto

Progress through Knowledge

Location

Bankura, West Bengal, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | BCI | NCTE | DEB |

Notification Date

August 14, 2026

Application Start

August 16, 2026

Application Last Date

September 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

October 25, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

November 10, 2026

Interview Date

December 05 - 15, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

January 05, 2027

Last Date of Admission

January 20, 2027

Online

Entrance Test (Written Examination)

Merit List based on Entrance Score

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Selection based on combined performance

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate

NET/JRF/GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Signature

Bengali

English

Sanskrit

Santhali

History

Political Science

Philosophy

Education

Economics

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Geography

Law

Social Work

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Gen) / ₹800 (SC/ST/OBC/PH)

Registration Fee

₹5,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹12,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹20,000

Exam Fee

₹ 1,000

DRC Fee

₹ 2,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

₹ 3,000

Viva Fee

₹ 5,000

Name

Bankura University

Account Number

1295000100100460

IFSC

PUNB0129500

Bank Name

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Branch

Bankura, West Bengal

MICR Code

722024002

Swift Code

PUNBINBB

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation