Rabindra Bharati University

Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata was established in 1962, in the centenary year of Rabindranath Tagore, and its identity is built around the arts in the broadest sense — it is best known for fine arts, music, dance and Tagore studies, alongside conventional humanities teaching in subjects such as English and history. Part of the university operates from the Jorasanko Thakurbari precinct associated with the Tagore family, which gives it a cultural setting few Indian universities can match. It holds a B++ grade from NAAC, a modest accreditation result. Kolkata offers a deep artistic ecosystem at low living costs. The university suits students drawn to the performing and visual arts or literature, rather than those seeking professional or technical degrees.