Rabindra Bharati University vs Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
A side-by-side look at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, West Bengal and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, West Bengal, both offering BA, MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Rabindra Bharati University | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal | Purulia, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹12k – ₹32k | ₹12.7k – ₹95.5k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0581 | U-0583 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | rbu.ac.in | skbu.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Rabindra Bharati University: from ₹12,000, against ₹12,700 at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹6 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in West Bengal: Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, about 220 km apart.
- Rabindra Bharati University lists 6 programmes and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Rabindra Bharati University lists 6 programmes in all and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- BA
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Rabindra Bharati University (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- M.Com
