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{{Short description|Public University in Bardhaman, West Bengal}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = University of Burdwan
| name                 = University of Burdwan
| image_name = University of Burdwan logo.png
| image                = University of Burdwan logo.png
| caption = [[Emblem|Seal]] of the University of Burdwan
| motto                 = {{lang|sa|सा विद्या या विमुक्तये}} ([[Sanskrit]])
| motto = {{lang|sa|सा विद्या या विमुक्तये}} {{small|([[Sanskrit]])}}
| mottoeng             = ''Learning Leads To Emancipation''
| mottoeng = ''Learning Leads To Emancipation''
| established           = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1960|6|15}}
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1960}}
| chancellor           = [[Governor of West Bengal]]
| chancellor = {{WB governor}}, {{small|([[Governor of West Bengal]])}}
| vice_chancellor       = [[Nimai Chandra Saha]]
| vice_chancellor = [[Nimai Chandra Saha]]
| faculty              = 233 ({{small|2023}})<ref name=nirf_stud/>
|students       = 4,685<ref name="NIRF 2020 Data">{{cite web|title=University of Burdwan Data for NIRF'2020'|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/Downloads/Docs/NIRF_17122019.pdf|publisher=University of Burdwan|date=17 Dec 2019}}</ref>
| students             = 6,132 ({{small|2023}})<ref name=nirf_stud>{{cite web |title=NIRF 2023 |url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/Downloads/Docs/NIRF_2023.pdf|publisher= The University of Burdwan}}</ref>
|undergrad       = 305<ref name="NIRF 2020 Data"/>
| undergrad             = 313 ({{small|2023}})<ref name=nirf_stud/>
|postgrad       = 3,829<ref name="NIRF 2020 Data"/>
| postgrad             = 5,087 ({{small|2023}})<ref name=nirf_stud/>
|doctoral       = 551<ref name="NIRF 2020 Data"/>
| doctoral             = 732 ({{small|2023}})<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| city = [[Purba Bardhaman]]
| city                 = [[Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal]]
| state = [[West Bengal]]
| country               = India
| country = [[India]]
| budget               = {{INRConvert|149.0551|c}} (2021–22 est.)<ref>{{cite web|date=Feb 5, 2021 |title=Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22 |url=http://wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/Budget_Publication/2021_bp3.pdf |access-date=Feb 6, 2021}}</ref>
| budget     = {{INRConvert|149.0551|c}} <small>(2021–22 est.)</small><ref>{{cite web|date=Feb 5, 2021 |title=Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22 |url=http://wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/Budget_Publication/2021_bp3.pdf |access-date=Feb 6, 2021}}</ref>
| type                 = [[Public university|Public]] [[State university (India)|state university]]  
| type = [[Public university|Public]]
| campus               = Urban, {{circa|{{cvt|400|acre}}}}
| campus = [[Urban areas|Urban]] (approx. 400 acres)
| other_name            =
| nickname =  
| accreditation        = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]
| academic_affiliations = {{hlist |[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]| [[AICTE]] }}
| website = {{url|http://www.buruniv.ac.in/}}
| website               = {{Official url}}
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'''The University of Burdwan''' (also known as '''Burdwan University''' or '''B. U.''') is a public university in [[Purba Bardhaman district|Purba Bardhaman]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It was established by the [[West Bengal Government]] as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six graduate departments and 30 undergraduate colleges spread over three districts that come under the jurisdiction of the university. The university currently offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses.
'''The University of Burdwan''' (also known as '''Burdwan University''' or '''B. U.''') is a [[Public university|public]] [[collegiate university|collegiate]] [[State university (India)|state university]] located in [[Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal]], India. It was established by the [[West Bengal Government]] as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six graduate departments and 30 undergraduate colleges spread over three districts that come under the jurisdiction of the university. The university currently offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses.


==History==
==History==
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The university had jurisdiction over [[Purulia district]], [[Birbhum district]], [[Paschim Bardhaman district]], [[Bankura district]], [[Purba Bardhaman district]] and [[Hooghly district]] except the [[Srirampore subdivision]]. Over the years, the university lost the jurisdiction over the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Birbhum and [[Asansol]], [[Durgapur]] to local universities,<ref>{{cite web|title=University History|url=http://www.buruniv.ac.in/about/history|website=www.buruniv.ac.in|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref> namely [[Sidho Kanho Birsha University]] in Purulia, [[Bankura University]] in Bankura, [[Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay]] in Birbhum, [[Kazi Nazrul University]] in Asansol & Durgapur and [[Rani Rashmoni Green University]] in Hoogly.
The university had jurisdiction over [[Purulia district]], [[Birbhum district]], [[Paschim Bardhaman district]], [[Bankura district]], [[Purba Bardhaman district]] and [[Hooghly district]] except the [[Srirampore subdivision]]. Over the years, the university lost the jurisdiction over the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Birbhum and [[Asansol]], [[Durgapur]] to local universities,<ref>{{cite web|title=University History|url=http://www.buruniv.ac.in/about/history|website=www.buruniv.ac.in|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref> namely [[Sidho Kanho Birsha University]] in Purulia, [[Bankura University]] in Bankura, [[Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay]] in Birbhum, [[Kazi Nazrul University]] in Asansol & Durgapur and [[Rani Rashmoni Green University]] in Hoogly.
==Campus and Location==
The main campus is of 398&nbsp;acres (approximately). The University has four academic campuses — Golapbag Campus, Technology Campus (University Institute of Technology), Rajbati Campus, and the Tara bag Campus for Medical Education.


==Organisation and administration ==
==Organisation and administration ==
===Governance===
===Governance===
Burdwan University is an autonomous state university.<ref>{{cite web |title=The University of Burdwan Act, 1981|url=https://wbhed.gov.in/readwrite/uploads/BurdwanUniversityAct1981.pdf|website=wbhed.gov.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> The governor of the state of West Bengal is its chancellor. Daily administration is handled under the leadership of the vice chancellor, who is appointed by the governor on the recommendations of the government of West Bengal. The vice chancellor is assisted by the pro vice chancellor who is de facto a senior faculty member of faculty of engineering and technology.
Burdwan University is an autonomous state university.<ref>{{cite web |title=The University of Burdwan Act, 1981|url=https://wbhed.gov.in/readwrite/uploads/BurdwanUniversityAct1981.pdf|website=wbhed.gov.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> The governor of the state of West Bengal is its chancellor. Daily administration is handled under the leadership of the vice chancellor, who is appointed by the governor on the recommendations of the government of West Bengal. The vice chancellor is assisted by the pro vice chancellor who is de facto a senior faculty member of faculty of engineering and technology.
In the administrative structure, the highest body is the university court. It consists of members elected by the staff of the university from amongst themselves as well as alumni.
Next in hierarchy comes the executive council, which takes all the decisions relating to day-to-day functioning. It consists of staff and student members from the three faculties. The student members of the faculties finding representation on the executive council are the chairmen of the three student councils of unions.
The three faculties, in turn, have their own councils that are changed every four years and differ in their compositions. The Engineering faculty, for example, has members who are nominated either by the vice chancellor or are invited from the schools under the faculty. The Arts and Science faculties have member from the respective faculties. A common factor in each of the three is that each department is represented on the council by the head of the department and at least one other faculty member of the department.
Outside these councils are the offices of the registrar, finance officer, controller of examinations, university engineer, faculty secretaries, placement coordinator, and deans of the three faculties and students welfare which are responsible for the administrative tasks delegated to them. Finally, at the departmental level are the heads of departments.


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===Faculties and Departments===
===Faculties and departments===
The University of Burdwan has 30 departments organized into two faculty councils. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Departments&subpage=TA|title=University of Burdwan :: Burdwan :: West Bengal|website=burnuniv.ac.in}}</ref>
The University of Burdwan has 30 departments organized into two faculty councils.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Departments&subpage=TA|title=University of Burdwan :: Burdwan :: West Bengal|website=burnuniv.ac.in}}</ref>


* Faculty of Science
* Faculty of Science


This faculty consists of the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Statistics, Geography, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Botany, and Zoology.
This faculty consists of the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Psychology, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geography, Electronics, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Microbiology, Physiology, Environmental Science, Botany, and Zoology.


* Faculty of Arts and Commerce
* Faculty of Arts and Commerce


This faculty council consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Foreign Language, Santali, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Education, Sociology, Library and Information Science, Mass Communication, Physical Education, Women's Studies, Tourism Management, Law, Commerce, and Business Administration.
This faculty council consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Foreign Language, Santali, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Education, Sociology, Library and Information Science, Mass Communication, Physical Education, Women's Studies, Tourism Management, Tourism, Law, Commerce, and Business Administration.
 
*Others
* Professional Course
 
This faculty council consists of the departments of Communicative English, Guidance and Counselling, Yoga Therapy.
 
* B.ed,M.ed, Special B.Ed.


===University Institute of Technology (UIT)===
===University Institute of Technology (UIT)===
{{main | University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University}}
{{main | University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University}}
[[University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University|University Institute of Technology (UIT)]] is a Government autonomous old professional engineering college under the University of Burdwan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uit.buruniv.ac.in/|title=University Institute of Technology|website=burnuniv.ac.in|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref>  It represents the faculty of engineering that was at [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nitdgp.ac.in/|title=NIT Durgapur|website=nitdgp.ac.in|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> since its inception. This college was inaugurated in 2001 by the then chief minister of [[West Bengal]] Shri [[Buddhadeb Bhattacharya]].
[[University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University|University Institute of Technology (UIT)]] is a Government autonomous old professional Engineering Campus.Now Department/Faculty of Engineering & Technology Campus in The University of Burdwan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uit.buruniv.ac.in/|title=University Institute of Technology|website=burnuniv.ac.in|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref>  It represents the faculty of Engineering that was at [[National Institute of Technology, Durgapur]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nitdgp.ac.in/|title=NIT Durgapur|website=nitdgp.ac.in|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> since its inception. This college was inaugurated in 2001 by the then chief minister of [[West Bengal]] Shri [[Buddhadeb Bhattacharya]].
 
UIT is approved by the Government of West Bengal and [[All India Council for Technical Education|All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)]]. UIT is a [[National Board of Accreditation|National Board of Accreditation (NBA)]] accredited institute. Admission in this college is done through centralized counseling by [[West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination]] Board. It is a NAAC accredited  'A' grade institute of the University of Burdwan.


===Affiliations===
===Affiliations===
The University of Burdwan is an affiliating institution and has jurisdiction over the colleges of the [[Birbhum district]], [[Purba Bardhaman district]] and [[Hooghly district]] except [[Srirampore subdivision]]. There are currently 189 affiliated colleges (including degree colleges, BEd colleges and private professional institutes) under the University of Burdwan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated Colleges to the University of Burdwan|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Colleges&subpage=Burdwan&value=SG|website=burnuniv.gov.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref>
The University of Burdwan is an affiliating institution and has jurisdiction over the colleges of the [[Birbhum district]], [[Purba Bardhaman district]] and [[Hooghly district]] except [[Srirampore subdivision]]. There are currently 189 affiliated colleges (including degree colleges, BEd colleges and private professional institutes) under the University of Burdwan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated Colleges to the University of Burdwan|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Colleges&subpage=Burdwan&value=SG|website=burnuniv.gov.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref>
{{Main|Template:University of Burdwan}}


==Academics==
==Academics==
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[[File:B.U. academic complex south gate.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Burdwan University academic complex, South Gate]]
[[File:B.U. academic complex south gate.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Burdwan University academic complex, South Gate]]
For admissions to the Engineering faculty at the undergraduate level, students are admitted through the WBJEE,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wbjeeb.in/|title=West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board|website=www.wbjeeb.in|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> an entrance examination open to students from all over India. Unlike in a large number of states, there is no domicile quota in BU (or for other engineering colleges admitting students through the WBJEE). Postgraduate students in engineering are admitted through GATE.
For admissions to the Engineering faculty at the undergraduate level, students are admitted through the WBJEE,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wbjeeb.in/|title=West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board|website=www.wbjeeb.in|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> an entrance examination open to students from all over India. Unlike in a large number of states, there is no domicile quota in BU (or for other engineering colleges admitting students through the WBJEE). Postgraduate students in engineering are admitted through GATE.
Admission to the Arts and Science faculties is by individual examinations for each of the departments at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Weight is given to marks obtained at the higher secondary level for undergraduate admissions and at the undergraduate level for postgraduate level.


===Distance education===
===Distance education===
The University of Burdwan has a Directorate of Distance Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dde.buruniv.ac.in/|title=Directorate of Distance Education|last=Ltd|first=Aranax Technologies Pvt|language=en|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> (DDE, BU) for conducting post-graduate studies in distance mode. This is for people (mainly workers) who cannot undergo post-graduate studies in regular (full-time) mode. The DDE was established in 1994. Courses of distance education in the university are approved by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] and the Distance Education Council.
The University of Burdwan has a Directorate of Distance Education<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dde.buruniv.ac.in/|title=Directorate of Distance Education|last=Ltd|first=Aranax Technologies Pvt|language=en|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> (DDE, BU) for conducting post-graduate studies in distance mode. This is for people (mainly workers) who cannot undergo post-graduate studies in regular (full-time) mode. The DDE was established in 1994. Courses of distance education in the university are approved by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission (UGC)]] and the Distance Education Council.
===Library and centers===
The University has a "Central Library" including other Departmental Libraries.


===Meghnad Saha Planetarium===
===Meghnad Saha Planetarium===
The Meghnad Saha Planetarium, established in 1944, is the only planetarium in India operating under any university. <ref>{{cite web |title=Meghnad Saha Planetarium, University of Burdwan|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Facilities&subpage=MSP|website=burnuniv.ac.in |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> This planetarium is the pride of the university. This planetarium organizes different shows on the mysteries of the universe, birth of stars, the motion of planets, aspects of lunar exploration, and other astrophysical phenomena using modern technologies.
The Meghnad Saha Planetarium, established in 1944, is the only planetarium in India operating under any university.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meghnad Saha Planetarium, University of Burdwan|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Facilities&subpage=MSP|website=burnuniv.ac.in |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> This planetarium is the pride of the university. This planetarium organizes different shows on the mysteries of the universe, birth of stars, the motion of planets, aspects of lunar exploration, and other astrophysical phenomena using modern technologies.


===University Museum and Art Gallery===
===University museum and art gallery===
Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery have collections of different antiquities and art objects dating from 1500 BC to the 19th century AD.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Facilities&subpage=MAG|website=burnuniv.ac.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> Museum also has collections of stone sculptures bronze figures, ancient coins, brass and alloy, painting of the Indo-European school, terracotta plaques, etc. One can visit the university museum any day (except holidays) during office hours (11 AM to 4 PM).
Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery have collections of different antiquities and art objects dating from 1500 BC to the 19th century AD.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery|url=https://www.buruniv.ac.in/bunew/Template.php?page=Facilities&subpage=MAG|website=burnuniv.ac.in|access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref> Museum also has collections of stone sculptures bronze figures, ancient coins, brass and alloy, painting of the Indo-European school, terracotta plaques, etc. One can visit the university museum any day (except holidays) during office hours (11 AM to 4 PM).


=== Accreditation and Rankings ===
=== Accreditation and rankings ===
{{Infobox India university ranking
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University and College
| type = University
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| NIRF_U_2020 =92
| NIRF_U_2021 =85
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It was ranked 92nd among the Universities of India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MHRD, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)|url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/UniversityRanking.html|access-date=2021-04-23|website=www.nirfindia.org}}</ref>
Burdwan University ranked 85th among universities by ''[[National Institutional Ranking Framework]]'' (NIRF) in 2021.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2021/>
 
== Notable alumni ==
 
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*[[Amalendu Chandra]], Chemist, [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize|Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar]] laureate
*[[Akhil Ranjan Chakravarty]], Chemist, [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize|Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar]] laureate
*[[Asish Banerjee]], Deputy speaker of the [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly]]
 
{{div col end}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.buruniv.ac.in|University of Burdwan official website}}
* {{Official website|http://www.buruniv.ac.in|University of Burdwan official website}}


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University of Burdwan
File:University of Burdwan logo.png
Mottoसा विद्या या विमुक्तये (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Learning Leads To Emancipation
TypePublic state university
Established15 June 1960 (66 years ago) (1960-06-15)
Academic affiliations
Budget₹149.0551 crore (US$21 million) (2021–22 est.)[1]
ChancellorGovernor of West Bengal
Vice-ChancellorNimai Chandra Saha
Academic staff
233 (2023)[2]
Students6,132 (2023)[2]
Undergraduates313 (2023)[2]
Postgraduates5,087 (2023)[2]
732 (2023)[2]
Location
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
,
India

23°14′21″N 87°51′04″E / 23.2392585°N 87.8511835°E / 23.2392585; 87.8511835
CampusUrban, c. 400 acres (160 ha)
WebsiteTemplate:Official url

The University of Burdwan (also known as Burdwan University or B. U.) is a public collegiate state university located in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. It was established by the West Bengal Government as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six graduate departments and 30 undergraduate colleges spread over three districts that come under the jurisdiction of the university. The university currently offers more than 30 undergraduate and 66 postgraduate courses.

History[edit | edit source]

The last maharaja of Burdwan, Udaychand Mahtab, left the entire property of Burdwan to the government of West Bengal after the zamindari system ended in the 1950s. The then chief minister of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy took the initiative of establishing a university at the premises of the palace of the maharaja. Thus the university was established in 1960.[3] Sukumar Sen (ICS) was the first vice-chancellor. The university began with the humanities division, with the science and engineering courses included afterwards.[4]

The university had jurisdiction over Purulia district, Birbhum district, Paschim Bardhaman district, Bankura district, Purba Bardhaman district and Hooghly district except the Srirampore subdivision. Over the years, the university lost the jurisdiction over the districts of Purulia, Bankura, Birbhum and Asansol, Durgapur to local universities,[5] namely Sidho Kanho Birsha University in Purulia, Bankura University in Bankura, Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay in Birbhum, Kazi Nazrul University in Asansol & Durgapur and Rani Rashmoni Green University in Hoogly.

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Governance[edit | edit source]

Burdwan University is an autonomous state university.[6] The governor of the state of West Bengal is its chancellor. Daily administration is handled under the leadership of the vice chancellor, who is appointed by the governor on the recommendations of the government of West Bengal. The vice chancellor is assisted by the pro vice chancellor who is de facto a senior faculty member of faculty of engineering and technology.

List of All Vice-Chancellors
No. Name
1. Shri. Sukumar Sen
2. Shri. Braja Kanta Guha
3. Dr. Dhirendra Mohan Sen
4. Prof. Param Nath Bhaduri
5. Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee
6. Prof. Shashi Bhusan Choudhury
7. Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee
8. Prof. Birendra Nath Goswami
9. Prof. Shankari Prosad Banerjee
10. Prof. Mohit Bhattacharya
11. Prof. Dilip Kumar Basu
12. Prof. Amit Kumar Mallik
13. Prof. Subrata Pal
14. Dr. Shoroshimohan Dan
15. Prof. Smritikumar Sarkar
16. Prof. Nimai Chandra Saha (Present)

Faculties and departments[edit | edit source]

The University of Burdwan has 30 departments organized into two faculty councils.[7]

  • Faculty of Science

This faculty consists of the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Psychology, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geography, Electronics, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Microbiology, Physiology, Environmental Science, Botany, and Zoology.

  • Faculty of Arts and Commerce

This faculty council consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Foreign Language, Santali, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Education, Sociology, Library and Information Science, Mass Communication, Physical Education, Women's Studies, Tourism Management, Tourism, Law, Commerce, and Business Administration.

  • Others
  • Professional Course

This faculty council consists of the departments of Communicative English, Guidance and Counselling, Yoga Therapy.

  • B.ed,M.ed, Special B.Ed.

University Institute of Technology (UIT)[edit | edit source]

Main article: University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University

University Institute of Technology (UIT) is a Government autonomous old professional Engineering Campus.Now Department/Faculty of Engineering & Technology Campus in The University of Burdwan.[8] It represents the faculty of Engineering that was at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur[9] since its inception. This college was inaugurated in 2001 by the then chief minister of West Bengal Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.

Affiliations[edit | edit source]

The University of Burdwan is an affiliating institution and has jurisdiction over the colleges of the Birbhum district, Purba Bardhaman district and Hooghly district except Srirampore subdivision. There are currently 189 affiliated colleges (including degree colleges, BEd colleges and private professional institutes) under the University of Burdwan.[10]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Admission[edit | edit source]

Burdwan University academic complex, South Gate

For admissions to the Engineering faculty at the undergraduate level, students are admitted through the WBJEE,[11] an entrance examination open to students from all over India. Unlike in a large number of states, there is no domicile quota in BU (or for other engineering colleges admitting students through the WBJEE). Postgraduate students in engineering are admitted through GATE.

Distance education[edit | edit source]

The University of Burdwan has a Directorate of Distance Education[12] (DDE, BU) for conducting post-graduate studies in distance mode. This is for people (mainly workers) who cannot undergo post-graduate studies in regular (full-time) mode. The DDE was established in 1994. Courses of distance education in the university are approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Council.

Meghnad Saha Planetarium[edit | edit source]

The Meghnad Saha Planetarium, established in 1944, is the only planetarium in India operating under any university.[13] This planetarium is the pride of the university. This planetarium organizes different shows on the mysteries of the universe, birth of stars, the motion of planets, aspects of lunar exploration, and other astrophysical phenomena using modern technologies.

University museum and art gallery[edit | edit source]

Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery have collections of different antiquities and art objects dating from 1500 BC to the 19th century AD.[14] Museum also has collections of stone sculptures bronze figures, ancient coins, brass and alloy, painting of the Indo-European school, terracotta plaques, etc. One can visit the university museum any day (except holidays) during office hours (11 AM to 4 PM).

Accreditation and rankings[edit | edit source]

University rankings

Burdwan University ranked 85th among universities by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021.[15]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Detailed Demands For Grants For 2021-22" (PDF). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "NIRF 2023" (PDF). The University of Burdwan.
  3. ↑ "The University of Burdwan Act, 1981" (PDF). wbhed.gov.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  4. ↑ List of State Universities, University Grants Commission
  5. ↑ "University History". www.buruniv.ac.in. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  6. ↑ "The University of Burdwan Act, 1981" (PDF). wbhed.gov.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "University of Burdwan :: Burdwan :: West Bengal". burnuniv.ac.in.
  8. ↑ "University Institute of Technology". burnuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "NIT Durgapur". nitdgp.ac.in. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "Affiliated Colleges to the University of Burdwan". burnuniv.gov.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board". www.wbjeeb.in. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  12. ↑ Ltd, Aranax Technologies Pvt. "Directorate of Distance Education". Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  13. ↑ "Meghnad Saha Planetarium, University of Burdwan". burnuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  14. ↑ "Burdwan University Museum and Art Gallery". burnuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  15. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_NIRF_U_2021

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