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University of Burdwan

#70 in India Admissions open
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burdwanuniversity.ac.in

Overview

University of Burdwan is a public state research university located in Bardhaman, also known as Burdwan, in West Bengal, India. It was established by the West Bengal Government as a teaching and affiliating university on 15 June 1960 with six postgraduate 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. It has grown as the second largest state university in West Bengal after University of Calcutta. Over the years, the University has consistently performed in the NIRF ranking by securing rank within top 100 under 'University' Category and occupied the rank of 89, 92, 85 and 87 in the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively.

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University of Burdwan at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #70 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 418,935 times (h-index 198), according to OpenAlex.

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Questions about University of Burdwan
Is University of Burdwan a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #70 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 418,935 times (h-index 198), according to OpenAlex.

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 19 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.