About University of North Bengal
The University of North Bengal at Raja Rammohunpur near Siliguri is a NAAC-accredited West Bengal university offering MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Tech, LLM and a five-year BA LLB.
The University of North Bengal is the main public university of the northern districts of West Bengal. Its campus is at Raja Rammohunpur in Darjeeling district, on the outskirts of Siliguri, and the Governor of West Bengal is its Chancellor. The university is accredited by NAAC. Its departments run postgraduate courses leading to MA, M.Sc and M.Com degrees, along with an MBA, an M.Pharm, an M.Tech in Computer Science and Technology, an LLM and library science degrees. At the undergraduate level the university itself offers a five-year BA LLB (Honours). Admission to all of these is handled online, and the university publishes a fee structure page and a separate fee policy for foreign nationals.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Applicants for MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Tech (CST), LLM and library science courses apply online on the university admission portal for 2026-27. Admission to the five-year BA LLB (Honours) is also made through an online form. Foreign students follow a separate admission policy and fee structure.
Typical eligibility
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Siliguri
Department of Law, University of North Bengal
Department of Anthropology, University of North Bengal
Department of Geology, University of North Bengal
Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal
Department of Tea Science, University of North Bengal
Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of North Bengal
Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of North Bengal?
At Raja Rammohunpur, P.O. N.B.U., Darjeeling district, PIN 734013, near Siliguri.
Which PG courses does NBU offer?
MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Tech in Computer Science and Technology, LLM and library science degrees.
Does NBU offer an integrated law course?
Yes, a five-year BA LLB (Honours).
How do I apply?
Online, through the university admission portal linked from its admission notifications page.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- University of North Bengal home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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