यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ़ गौर बंगा PG एडमिशन 2026-27: NEP 2020 के तहत 2-साल के MA, MSc, MCom और LLM कोर्स के लिए अप्लाई करें।

University of Gour Banga PG Admission 2026-27: The University of Gour Banga (UGB), Malda, West Bengal has officially released its admission notification for 2-Year Postgraduate (PG) Courses under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) for the academic session 2026-27 . Applications are invited online from eligible candidates who wish to pursue higher education in a state-recognized university environment .

As per the directive of the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, no application fee will be charged to candidates for filling out forms online . This serves as an excellent opportunity for final-semester undergraduate students and recent graduates to secure their spots .

In this comprehensive guide, we outline the list of courses, seat matrix, key guidelines, required documents, and critical deadlines to streamline your application process.

Key Features of UGB PG Admission 2026

Zero Application Fee: Form submission is completely free for all candidate categories in accordance with West Bengal government directives .
ABC ID Mandatory: All applicants must possess a valid Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID to apply .
80/20 Seat Reservation Ratio: 80% of the total seats are reserved for home university students (affiliated colleges under UGB), while the remaining 20% are open to other universities .
100% Open Seats for Select Programs: For specialized courses not taught at the undergraduate level under UGB, 100% of seats are open to candidates from all universities .
Final Semester Eligibility: Candidates awaiting final-year results in 2026 are fully eligible to apply, provided they have cleared previous semesters .

Courses Offered and Intake Capacity

Below is the detailed breakdown of the courses, corresponding eligibility criteria, and maximum student intake capacities :

Sl. No.	Course / Subject Name	Eligibility Criteria	Total Intake
1	M.A. in Arabic	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Arabic	122
2	M.A. in Bengali	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Bengali	122
3	M.Sc. in Botany	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Botany	49
4	M.Sc. in Chemistry	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Chemistry	49
5	M.Com.	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Accountancy/Marketing/Finance	61
6	M.Sc. in Computer Science	3-Year B.Sc Honours (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Computer Science or IT OR B.Tech/B.E. in CSE/IT OR 3-Year BCA Honours with Mathematics at 10+2 level	49
7	M.Sc. in Economics	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Economics	61
8	M.A. in Education	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Education	122
9	M.A. in English	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in English	122
10	M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition	3-Year B.Sc Honours / Single Major in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Science/Food Technology/Clinical Nutrition/Physiology/Biochemistry/Zoology/Botany/Biotech/Microbiology/Bioinformatics	26
11	M.Sc. in Geography	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Geography	49
12	M.A. in History	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in History	122
13	Law (LL.M.)	5-Year B.A. LL.B. (Gen/Hons) / 3-Year LL.B. from a recognized University	26
14	M.Lib. (Library & Info. Sci.)	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in any subject (100% Seats Open to All Universities)	26
15	M.A. in Mass Comm. & Journalism	3-Year B.A. Honours in Journalism/Mass Comm/Multi Media/Mass Media/Film Making or Single Major (NEP) in Journalism & Mass Comm	26
16	M.Sc. in Mathematics	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Mathematics	110
17	M.A. in Philosophy	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Philosophy	122
18	M.Sc. in Physics	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Physics	49
19	M.Sc. in Physiology	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Physiology (100% Seats Open to All Universities)	26
20	M.A. in Political Science	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Political Science	122
21	M.A. in Sanskrit	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Sanskrit	122
22	M.A. in Sociology	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Sociology	122
23	M.Sc. in Zoology	3-Year Honours degree (CBCS) / Single Major (NEP) in Zoology	49

Important Dates & Admission Schedule

Candidates must track the timeline below closely, as online counseling forms are time-critical :

Admission Event	Date & Timing
Commencement of Online Application	9th July, 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards
Closing of Online Application Window	31st July, 2026 up to 11:59 PM
Publication of Provisional Merit List	1st August, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Window for Registering Online Grievances / Discrepancies	2nd August & 3rd August, 2026 (till 4:00 PM)
Publication of Final Merit List (All Categories)	4th August, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Submission of Online Form of Counseling (OFOC) Mandatory	5th August (11:00 AM) to 6th August, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Publication of 1st Provisional Admission List	8th August, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Online Admission Fees Submission (1st List)	8th August (11:00 AM) to 9th August, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Commencement of PG Regular Classes	10th August, 2026
Publication of 2nd Provisional Admission List	10th August, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Online Admission Fees Submission (2nd List)	10th August (5:00 PM) to 11th August, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Publication of 3rd Provisional Admission List	12th August, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Online Admission Fees Submission (3rd List)	12th August (5:00 PM) to 13th August, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Mandatory Application & Selection Rules

1. The OFOC Requirement (Online Counseling)

Following the provisional list, the university will publish a shortlist requiring candidates to submit an Online Form of Counseling (OFOC) . This indicates your willingness to take admission . If a student fails to submit the OFOC within the stipulated window, their name will be dropped entirely from subsequent admission lists .

2. Merit Panel & Tie-Breaking Policy

Selections are based strictly on CGPA/marks achieved in the UG Honours/Single Major examination . If a tie occurs between candidates with identical CGPA values, the selection priority follows this structural hierarchy :

Marks obtained in the Minor Subject (NEP)
Marks obtained in the Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination
Marks obtained in the Madhyamik (Class X) Examination
Seniority based on Date of Birth

3. Year-Of-Passing Restrictions

Only candidates who graduated their undergraduate degrees in 2024, 2025, and 2026 from a recognized board/university are eligible to apply . Anyone who passed on or before 2023 will not be considered .

4. Reservation Percentages

State-mandated reservation percentages are applied strictly as follows :

Scheduled Caste (SC): 22%
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 6%
OBC-NCL: 7%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
Differently Abled (DA): 5% horizontal reservation within each category .

How to Complete the Online Application

Generate your Academic Bank of Credits ID at www.abc.gov.in before initiating the process .
Visit the dedicated UGB application link: https://www.ugbonlineexam.net/pgadmission .
Register by submitting an active mobile number, an active email address, and your Madhyamik registration number/UID with the year of passing .
Log in using your auto-generated credentials to fill out all demographic details and insert your exact Honours/Single Major CGPA .
Upload high-quality scanned copies of your passport photo, signature, age proof, caste/category credentials, and all relevant academic mark sheets .
Review your fields meticulously and click final submit. Download a copy of the completed application form for future verification rounds .

Vital Structural Attendance & Anti-Ragging Mandatory Rules

Verification and Mismatch: Physical verification of documents occurs once normal classes commence . Any mismatch between data entered and actual documents results in instant cancellation without explanation .
Strict 15-Day Attendance Rule: If a provisionally admitted student fails to maintain a minimum of 50% class attendance during the first 15 working days from the official start of classes, their admission stands canceled automatically .
Semester Examination Eligibility: Students must maintain a minimum threshold of 75% attendance across both regular classes and tutorials within a semester to sit for final semester assessments .
Anti-Ragging Mandate: Ragging is strictly banned . All newly admitted students are legally required to file a mandatory anti-ragging declaration matching UGC specifications during internal document checks .

Grievance and Technical Support Desk

For any technical system complications encountered during form completion, you can utilize the following institutional infrastructure :

Grievance Submission: File directly via the designated online grievance portal section with attachments .
Official Email Support: `pgadmission@ugb.ac.in` .
Technical Helpdesk Phone Number: 9147734668 .
Operational Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday) | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Saturdays)

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