University of Burdwan: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2502 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #785 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #67 of 876 | In India |
| #5 of 42 | In West Bengal |
| #241 of 1,021 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 81 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 24,690
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- buruniv.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Bengali
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* The University of Burdwan is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to May |
| Enrollment | 24,690 |
| Full time employee | 180 |
| Student:staff ratio | 137:1 |
Research profile
University of Burdwan has published 7,990 scientific papers with 97,362 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
University of Burdwan majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 39 | 127 |
| 1992 | 54 | 165 |
| 1993 | 50 | 128 |
| 1994 | 59 | 207 |
| 1995 | 44 | 131 |
| 1996 | 51 | 173 |
| 1997 | 58 | 255 |
| 1998 | 57 | 226 |
| 1999 | 56 | 257 |
| 2000 | 54 | 269 |
| 2001 | 69 | 352 |
| 2002 | 73 | 377 |
| 2003 | 68 | 565 |
| 2004 | 86 | 604 |
| 2005 | 115 | 923 |
| 2006 | 83 | 859 |
| 2007 | 107 | 1026 |
| 2008 | 119 | 1055 |
| 2009 | 148 | 1325 |
| 2010 | 199 | 1664 |
| 2011 | 221 | 2085 |
| 2012 | 283 | 2592 |
| 2013 | 363 | 3382 |
| 2014 | 352 | 4067 |
| 2015 | 382 | 4289 |
| 2016 | 319 | 4594 |
| 2017 | 359 | 4838 |
| 2018 | 390 | 5263 |
| 2019 | 445 | 6480 |
| 2020 | 524 | 8059 |
| 2021 | 685 | 10761 |
| 2022 | 723 | 12931 |
| 2023 | 640 | 13863 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Burdwan gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 years | 16,000 |
| Bachelor of Education (BEd) | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 25,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 years | 22,000 |
| Master of Education (MEd) | 2 years | 25,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years | 50,000 |
The University of Burdwan has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Burdwan.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Arabic, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Special Education, Statistics, Tourism, Urdu, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Arabic, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Law, Library Science, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Urdu, Women's Studies, Zoology |
| Master of Philosophy | Botany, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hindi, History, Library Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Statistics, Zoology |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, Hindi, History, Human Resources, Law, Library Science, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, Zoology |
Notable alumni
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Tapas Paul
- Occupations
- politicianactor
- Biography
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Tapas Paul was an Indian actor and politician. One of the most celebrated actors of Bengali cinema, Paul is best known for his on-screen roles opposite Mahua Roy Choudhury and Debashree Roy. He received a Filmfare Award.
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Arunima Ghosh
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Arunima Ghosh is an Indian Bengali film and television actress.
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Minakshi Mukherjee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Minakshi Mukherjee is an Indian politician from West Bengal. She is the state secretary of the Democratic Youth Federation of India. She previously was the state president of DYFI, the youth wing of CPIM. She was fielded as the Left Front candidate from Sanjukta Morcha against Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee and BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election from Nandigram, but lost to Suvendu Adhikari.
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Debasree Chaudhuri
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Debasree Chaudhuri is an Indian politician who served as the Minister of State for Woman and Child Development in the Second Modi ministry in the Government of India. She was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Raiganj constituency in West Bengal in the 2019 Indian general election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Pradip Bhattacharya
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Pradip Bhattacharya is an Indian politician. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha from the state of West Bengal. He is a leader of the Indian National Congress.
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Asish Banerjee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dr. Asish Banerjee is an Indian politician representing All India Trinamool Congress, who was the minister in charge of the Department of Agriculture in the Government of West Bengal from 2017 to 2021. He is also M.L.A. of West Bengal Legislative Assembly, elected from Rampurhat five times (terms 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 & 2021).
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Abul Hashim
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Abul Hashim was a Bangladeshi politician and Islamic thinker in the Indian Subcontinent.
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Nepal Mahato
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Nepal Mahata is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress who was a Member of West Bengal State Legislative Assembly representing Baghmundi constituency (earlier name Jhalda constituency) since 2001. He is also currently serving as the Working president in the West Bengal state congress Committee. By profession he is a teacher and is currently serving as a secretary in Ichag High School.
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Gouri Sankar Bandyopadhyay
- Occupations
- scientist
- Biography
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Gouri Sankar Bandyopadhyay is a historian based in West Bengal, India. He was awarded as the Best Educationist 2015 from the International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi, India. He is serving as the principal of Syamsundar College since 2015. Bandyopadhyay spent his early days serving as a lecturer and reader in the Department of History at Saldiha College and Bankura Christian College in Bankura, West Bengal, India. He is also in the scientific committee of the International Scientific Conference on Economic and Scientific Development.
University of Burdwan faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Other | Animal Husbandry, Business Computing, Demography and Population, Family Studies, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Maintenance Technology, Social and Community Services, Special Education, Welfare and Protective Services, Yoga |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Post-graduate Studies in Arts, Commerce, Law, Fine Arts and Music | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Hindi, History, Human Resources, Indic Languages, Information Sciences, Law, Library Science, Mass Communication, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, Tourism |
| Faculty : Post-graduate Studies in Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Post-graduate Studies in Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
| Faculty : Under-graduate Studies in Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Under-graduate Studies in Medicine | Homeopathic Medicine, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Under-graduate Studies in Science, Arts, Commerce, Law, Fine Arts and Music | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Computer Science, Crop Production, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Fishery, French, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Information Technology, Interior Design, Law, Mathematics, Microbiology, Music, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Persian, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sericulture, Singing, Sociology, Statistics, Urdu, Water Management, Zoology |
| Institute : University Institute of Technology | Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | BU बर्दवान विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | NAAC.University Grants Commission |
| Motto | सा विद्या या विमुक्तये |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rajbati Burdwan, West Bengal, 713 104 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 314,000 |