Kazi Nazrul University (also famous by the name KNU) is one of the most prestigious government universities in West Bengal founded in the year 2012 in Burdwan. KNU is certified & recognized by the University Grant Commission and NAAC. There are 20 affiliated institutes of which 1 is Government Degree College, 12 are Government Aided Degree colleges, 5 Private self-financed institutions, and 2 Private non-aided Law colleges. The university has various courses at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral level in the field of Engineering, Science, Arts, etc.
Kazi Nazrul University Courses
The main courses are mentioned below:
- Full-Time B.Tech in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Specializations
- B.Sc in (Bio-Tech, Biochemistry, Animal Sciences), BBA, BCA, B.Com. LLB, BA LLB
- The PG program include M.Sc in (Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology), M.Com, MA, Master of Social Work
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, Applied Physics, Bengali, Chemistry, Commerce, Education, Mathematics, Political Science
- M.Phil in Urdu, History, Hindi, Physics, Political Science, Philosophy
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates looking for admission to UG and PG courses must have completed 10+2 with 50% and graduated with 55% from a recognized university
- Candidates who want to take admission in Ph.D/M.Phil must have completed a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate and they also need to clear UGC NET/CSIR NET examination. Then the final selection is decided by the personal interview round.
- Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech courses must have a valid score in the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam
Scholarship
The institute helps financially to deserving students by providing scholarships through various scholarship/fellowship schemes like INSPIRE Fellowship for Higher Education, Free Studentship (Nazrul Scholarship), S.R. Jindal Scholarship, C.S.B.F Scholarship (railway), Coal India Merit General Scholarship, and many more.
Other Facilities
The university provides smart classrooms, free Wi-Fi, a Central Library & Departmental Library, Accommodation for boys & girls, Anti Ragging Cell, Playground, Canteen, Transportations, Laboratories, Computer labs, etc.