31 academic departments offer a wide variety of courses, interdisciplinary programs, and experiential learning opportunities. The University of Burdwan also offers courses and majors in interdisciplinary programs that range from international studies to neuroscience, making it a university of growth and discovery.

The University of Burdwan offers a setting where bright students are challenged and supported in a community dedicated to the highest standards of academic excellence and leadership. Our courses allow you to pursue almost any interest.

With 65 courses across our postgraduate councils, students discover firsthand the power of ideas to make a difference in the world.

Faculty Council for Post-graduate Studies in Arts, Commerce, Law, Fine Arts & Music

Faculty Council for Post-graduate Studies in Science

More than 50000 students are enrolled in different undergraduate courses running at different colleges. The University of Burdwan builds the learning community energized by the passionate students and faculty who bring unique thoughts and dreams to a shared experience that helps them achieve their goals.

Council for Under-graduate Studies in Science, Arts, Commerce, Law, Fine Arts & Music

Council for Under-graduate Studies in Engineering

Council for Under-graduate Studies in Medicine

The University of Burdwan is one of the first universities in West Bengal offers non-degree programs spanning business, public policy, and a wide range of professional and liberal arts.

Other

• Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Management
• Diploma Course in Visual Arts - Craft & Design
• Certificate in Operation & Maintenance of Analytical Lab. Instruments/Equipment
• Certificate in Yoga Education
• Certificate on Social Service - Blood Donor Motivation
• Computer Based Office Management
• Cultivation of Mushroom & Its Trade
• Repairing and Maintenance of Electrical & Electronic Apparatus
• Scientific Management of Livestock & Their Health Care

U.G.C.- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The University of Burdwan
Golapbag, Bardhaman - 713104, West Bengal, INDIA.
Phone : 0342-2657938, 2658050 FAX : 0342-2657938
EPABX : +091-342-2656566, 2656549, 2558554 Extn.461
Email : asstdirector@asc.buruniv.ac.in

Director's Message :
Since the inception of UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Burdwan, in June, 1989, it has organized 99 Orientation Programmes, 242 Refresher Courses and 21 Short Term Courses. The establishment of UGC-Human Resource Development Centre has opened up a new dimension towards achieving high quality of education through upgradation of knowledge and skill of college and university teachers. We are inviting resource persons from renowned institutes from the State of West Bengal and other states of the country. UGC-Human Resource Development Centre creates an invisible bonding of friendship and scholarly exchange with the participants, thereby fostering their mental attachment with the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre. This gives us hope and courage to conduct the courses smoothly. The natural beautiful ambience of Golapbag Campus enriches and refreshes the learner's mind who comes to UGC-Human Resource Development Centre to fulfill his/her assignment related to his career advancement.

Functions of UGC-HRDC :
Generally, UGC-HRDC is entrusted with conducting Orientation Programmes, Refresher Courses, Summer School, Winter School, Short term Courses, Workshop for Academic Administrators, Principal's Meet and Interaction Program for Research Scholars. UGC-HRDC, B.U. specially organizes lectures on Research Methodology and use of Open Access Resources and Open Source Software by conducting different courses. Teachers from across disciplines (i.e. Arts, Social Science, Science & Engineering) are being benefitted by using these resources. Moreover UGC-HRDC regularly publishes edited books with ISBN number and ACADEMY newsletter on the basis of different courses conducted by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre.

Eligibility :
Applications on prescribed form only obtainable from Burdwan University website (www.buruniv.ac.in) duly forwarded by the Principal of the College/Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty, Registrar are invited from College/University Assistant Professors (GR I , II & III), Associate Professors for the following Refresher Courses (21 days), Orientation Programmes (28 days), Summer & Winter Schools (21 days) and Short Term Courses (2 to 6 days).Faculties working in the Universities and Colleges , which are included under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, even though may not yet be fit under 12 (B) of the UGC Act are eligible to participate. It has also been decided that the teachers of colleges, which do not come within the purview of Section 2(f), but are affiliated to a University and serving at least two years uninterruptedly, are permitted to participate. However, they won't be paid TA/DA and other allowances for attending these courses.

The temporary , ad hoc , part time and contractual teachers (also from Private colleges) who have been teaching for at least three academic sessions in an institution which is affiliated to a university for at least two years may be allowed to participate in the Orientation Programme / Refresher Course / Summer & Winter Schools to enhance their skills.

Refresher Courses (RC) are open for participants having an Orientation Programme (OP) as pre-requisite qualification. However, in exceptional cases, a teacher may be allowed to complete a RC prior to completion of an OP. Also there should be a minimum gap of one-year between two courses subject to relaxation as per UGC rules.

Orientation Programmes (OP), are open for newly appointed teachers having an experience of six years of continuous service and all those teachers who require orientation programme for getting higher grade may also apply.

Summer & Winter Schools are open to all teachers (i.e. permanent, temporary, ad-hoc, part-time and contractual) whosoever is willing to participate subject to stream variation for either a Summer or a Winter School (Science/Arts/Humanities). According to UGC guidelines, the certificate issued to the participants will be considered equivalent to one Orientation Programme or one Refresher Course for CAS.

Short Term Courses are open for only senior faculty members having at least 10 years of teaching experience.

Click here to download Application Procedure.

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

Click here to download Application Form for Orientation Programs.

Click here to download Application Form for Refresher Courses.

Click here to download Application Form for Short-Term Courses.

Selection Criteria :
75% participants are drawn from the institutions falling within West Bengal and up to 25% are taken from other states to promote national integration as per UGC Guidelines. In case sufficient number is not available within the state i.e. West Bengal, the UGC-HRDC takes participants from other states.

A list of eligible candidates is prepared and uploaded in the website, normally one month before the commencement of the course.

Library Facilities :
The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre has built-up a small useful library for the use of participants as well as university teachers and research fellows. It has 3179 volumes of books and some useful periodicals. The reading room consists of internet enabled computer facility which is well connected with the Central Library. Access to E-Journals and Databases can be available under the INFLIBNET's UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium. Emphasis is given on the use of peer reviewed open access resources available in the web and different lectures are conducted by the Academic Staff College for this purpose. Participants have access to the Central Library on the main campus of the university also. The Wi-Fi Connectivity in the library enables the user to browse the internet without any interruption.
Click here to view the Publications of UGC-Human Resource Development Centre.

Resource Personnel :
Usually expert members on the subject are invited to disseminate their valuable deliberations on the courses.
Click here to view the list of eminent Resource Personnel.

Facilities Available :

• ICT Laboratory
• Photocopy/Printing/Scanning
• WI-FI connectivity throughout the building
• LCD Projector including hanging projector
• Over-Head Projector
• PA System
• Fax
• Internet Facility through LAN of University
• Well arranged guest house facility

Lodging Arrangement :
The Guest House is situated at Tarabag Residential Complex which is three kilometers apart from the Burdwan Railway Station. The natural environment of Tarabag Guest House is magnificent and the infrastructure provided by our Guest House is excellent. According to UGC guidelines those who will stay at the accommodation arranged by UGC-HRDC will not get any allowance for their board & lodging. Those who will not take UGC-HRDC arranged accommodation facility, will get Rs 250 per day as D.A as per rules. Participants are requested to stay without any companion in the accommodation arranged by UGC-HRDC.

Important Visiting Places around UGC-Human Resource Development Centre :
The area of University of Burdwan is one third of the Burdwan town. The place in which the University is situated (both Academic and Administrative unit) now, was actually donated by the Maharaja of Burdwan.

The River Damodar flows over the western region of Burdwan town and creates a natural beauty on the bank of Damodar when the sun rises and sun sets each and every day. The Ramnabagan Reserved Forest is just on the threshold of the Institution and it is very refreshing for the visitors.

Burdwan is an ancient place with historical values. There are also many visiting places around the Burdwan town viz. Meghnad Saha Planetarium ,Science Centre, Golapbag, Rajbati, Sarbamangala Temple , Birhata kali Temple, The Curzon Gate, Kankaleshwari Kalibari, Bardhamaneshwar Shiva , The Burial of Sher Afghan, Kamalakanta Kalibari, Sonar Kalibari, Khawaja Anwar Berh (Nababbari), 108 Shiv Mandir near Nababhat etc. Anyone can visit these sites by town service buses or a rickshaw.

Useful Links :
www.ugc.ac.in
www.naac.gov.in
www.mhrd.gov.in
www.irctc.co.in

The principal objectives of the Correspondence Courses as introduced by the University of Burdwan are:

To provide, subject to fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria and other requirements as may be prescribed by the University from time to time, wider access to higher education to persons of all ages and sex residing in any part of the country - particularly to working persons - who, for different reasons, cannot undergo the higher courses of studies as regular full-time students of the University. To provide a system of student-centred self-paced learning which will neither be entirely separate from nor wholly independent of the formal, full-time campus system of education as traditionally followed in University departments of studies. To provide means of improvement / upgradation of professional skills and competence of individuals who enjoy to take education as a life-long activity. To ensure, as far as feasible, appropriate value addition to career prospect of the studies in the context of prevailing market opportunities.

Keeping all these objectives in view 6(six) Postgraduate Courses leading to M.A. / M.Com. Degrees were offered, for the first time in the State, through Correspondence Mode in 1994 for the academic session 1993-95 in accordance with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the University and with the approval of the Government of West Bengal. Since July 2006, the Correspondence Mode has been changed to Distance Education Mode under the advice and guidance of the UGC and the Distance Education Council. At present, nine post graduate courses (general stream), two post graduate professional courses and four under graduate professional courses are being offered through distance mode.