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About College/University

University of Gour Banga (UGB), Malda is a government state university established by the Government of West Bengal in 2008. The university was created to provide quality higher education opportunities in the northern region of West Bengal including Malda, North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur districts.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law and professional disciplines. UGB manages multiple affiliated colleges across North Bengal and provides affordable government education for students from rural and urban backgrounds.

University of Gour Banga is known for its regional academic importance, affordable fee structure, research opportunities and specialized programs like Food Processing & Preservation, Environmental Science and Mass Communication.

Courses

Popular UG Programs

👉 B.A
👉 B.Sc
👉 B.Com

✔ Affordable government education
✔ Multiple affiliated colleges
✔ Merit-based admissions
✔ Arts, Science & Commerce streams available

Popular Subjects:

• Bengali
• English
• Geography
• Political Science
• Commerce
• Mathematics

• Professional Programs:

  • MBA
  • Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Computer Science

  MBA Specializations:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resource

  • Available Courses:

    • LLB
    • B.Ed
    • Education-related programs

Course Eligibility

UG Courses:

12th pass from recognized board

PG Courses:

Graduation in relevant discipline

MBA:

Graduation with qualifying marks

PhD:

Master’s degree in relevant field

Admission Process:

• Merit-based admission
• Entrance exam for selected courses
• Counselling process

Fees

UG Courses:

₹8,000 – ₹35,000 approximately

PG Courses:

₹15,000 – ₹70,000 approximately

MBA:

₹1 – ₹2.2 Lakh approximately

Placement

Average Package:

₹3 – ₹5 LPA

Highest Package:

₹8 – ₹10 LPA

Top Recruiters

• TCS
• Wipro
• Infosys
• Educational Institutions
• Banking Sector
• Local Industries

Placement Highlights

✔ Career counselling support
✔ Internship opportunities available
✔ Skill development programs
✔ Competitive exam preparation environment

Admission Process

Admission Steps

1. Fill online application form
2. Upload academic documents
3. Merit list publication
4. Counselling & seat allotment
5. Fee payment
6. Admission confirmation

Admissions are conducted through university and affiliated college admission systems.

Required Documents

• 10th Marksheet
• 12th Marksheet
• Graduation Certificate (for PG)
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport Size Photo
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate

College Highlights

✔ Government state university
✔ Affordable fee structure
✔ Multiple affiliated colleges
✔ Strong Arts & Science departments
✔ Specialized Food Processing program
✔ Research opportunities available
✔ Regional academic importance in North Bengal
✔ UGC-recognized university

FAQs

Q1. Is University of Gour Banga government or private?

University of Gour Banga is a government state university.

Q2. Is UGB approved by UGC?

Yes, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Q3. Which courses are most popular?

B.A, B.Sc, MBA, Geography, Environmental Science and Food Processing programs are among the popular courses.

Q4. Does UGB provide placements?

Yes, placement and career guidance support are available, especially for professional courses.

Q5. Where is University of Gour Banga located?

The university is located in Malda, West Bengal.

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