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Visva-Bharati University

52 UG courses through CUET · 15 CUET papers · Santiniketan, West Bengal

Visva-Bharati lists 52 UG programmes for CUET UG 2026: 50 Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) majors, a Five-Year Integrated MSc and BSc (Hons) Agriculture. The General Aptitude Test appears for 30 of them, either alone or as an alternative to English, Performing Arts, Fine Arts or Physical Education. Music, dance, design, fine arts, yoga, physical education and social work programmes add a departmental test or interview to the CUET score, and any 10+2 pass can apply regardless of stream.

CUET papers you'll need for Visva-Bharati University

The papers that come up across Visva-Bharati University's courses. Practise them free:

Other CUET papers some courses ask for:

Performing Arts Agriculture Sanskrit

All 52 courses at Visva-Bharati University through CUET

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FYUP Japanese (Major)

CUET: English (101) or General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Chinese (Major)

CUET: English (101) or General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP English (Major)

CUET: English (101) or General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Bengali (Major)

CUET: Bengali (104)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Italian (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP French (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP German (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Russian (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Indo-Tibetan (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Persian (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Odia (Major)

CUET: Odia (109)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Hindi (Major)

CUET: Hindi (102)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP History (Major)

CUET: History (314)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Geography (Major)

CUET: Geography (313)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

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FYUP Economics (Major)

CUET: Mathematics (319) compulsory; Economics / Business Economics (309) optional

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Mathematics is compulsory. If only Mathematics is taken, its score is used for merit; if Economics / Business Economics is also taken, the better of the two scores counts.

Other

FYUP Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology (Major)

CUET: History (314)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Statistics (Major)

CUET: Core Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (319)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Botany (Major)

CUET: Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry (304)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

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FYUP Chemistry (Major)

CUET: Chemistry (306) and Mathematics (319); both are required

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit score is 80% of the Chemistry score plus 20% of the Mathematics score.

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FYUP Physics (Major)

CUET: Physics (322)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Zoology (Major)

CUET: Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry (304)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

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FYUP Mathematics (Major)

CUET: Mathematics (319)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Integrated MSc

Five-Year Integrated MSc

CUET: All four required: Biology (304), Chemistry (306), Mathematics (319) and Physics (322)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Candidates must appear in all four papers or they are not considered. Merit score is the sum of the Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics scores.

Integrated MSc (5-year) at other universities →
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FYUP Social Work (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Shortlisted candidates must appear in a 100-mark personal interview in physical mode held by the department. Final merit: 50% CUET score, 25% 10+2 marks, 25% interview.

Other

FYUP Rural Studies (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

BSc

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

CUET: Physics (322), Chemistry (306), Biology (304) and either Mathematics (319) or Agriculture (302)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit score is the sum of the four paper scores in either combination (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture).

BSc Agriculture at other universities →
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FYUP Physical Education and Sports (Major)

CUET: Physical Education (321) or General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET theory marks and 50% practical entrance tests.

Other

FYUP Yoga (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501) or Physical Education (Yoga, Sports) (321)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Besides the CUET score, candidates must appear for a Departmental Entrance Test carrying 50% weightage.

Other

FYUP Sanskrit (Major)

CUET: Sanskrit (325)

Sanskrit
▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Santali (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Philosophy (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Comparative Religion (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Computer Science (Major)

CUET: Mathematics (319)

▸ Eligibility

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.

Other

FYUP Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) - Sitar (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) - Esraj (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) - Tabla (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) - Pakhawaj (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Rabindra Sangit (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Manipuri Dance (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Kathakali Dance (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Drama and Theatre Arts (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Rabindra Nritya (Major)

CUET: Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music) (320) or General Aptitude Test (501)

Performing Arts General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET and 50% a separate departmental admission test (Bhavana Admission Test); the merit list follows that test.

Other

FYUP Ceramic and Glass Design (PSV) (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET score and 50% a departmental admission test (creative aptitude test).

Other

FYUP Furniture and Interior Design (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET score and 50% a departmental admission test (creative aptitude test).

Other

FYUP Textile Design (PSV) (Major)

CUET: General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 50% CUET score and 50% a departmental admission test (creative aptitude test).

Other

FYUP Ceramic and Glass Design (Kala-Bhavana) (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Other

FYUP Graphic Art (Printmaking) (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Other

FYUP Painting (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Other

FYUP Textile Design (Kala-Bhavana) (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Other

FYUP Sculpture (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Other

FYUP History of Art (Major)

CUET: Fine Arts (312) or General Aptitude Test (501)

▸ Eligibility and selection

Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply.
Selection: Merit is 25% CUET score and 75% departmental test score.

Frequently asked questions

▸Which CUET subjects does Visva-Bharati need for the FYUP Economics major?

Mathematics (319) is compulsory and Economics / Business Economics (309) is optional. If a candidate takes both papers, the better score is used for merit.

▸Can I apply to Visva-Bharati with any 10+2 stream?

Yes. The source says any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply to any UG course. Programmes still have specific CUET papers, for example Physics (322) for the Physics major and Chemistry plus Mathematics for the Chemistry major.

▸Does Visva-Bharati hold its own test for admission after CUET?

For some programmes, yes. Music, dance and drama majors give 50% weightage to a departmental admission test, design majors in PSV give 50%, and Kala-Bhavana fine arts majors give 75%. Social Work needs a personal interview and Yoga a Departmental Entrance Test.

About this data

Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.

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