Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University

Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University is named in honor of the distinguished social reformer Thakur Panchanan Barma, a prominent leader of the Rajbanshi community. Born in 1866 in Khalisamari village of the former Cooch Behar State, he was widely respected for his efforts in social upliftment and education. Known also as Roy Saheb, he founded the Kshatriya Sabha to promote Brahminical values among the Rajbanshi people, aiming to integrate them more closely with mainstream social and cultural practices in Bengal. Thakur Panchanan Barma completed his graduation with honors in Sanskrit from Victoria College, Cooch Behar, which was affiliated with the University of Calcutta at the time. He later earned his MA and LLB degrees from the same university in 1897 and 1898, respectively.

The university stands as a tribute to his enduring legacy, striving to uphold his vision through the promotion of education and social empowerment in the region.

Scholarships available at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University

Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) provides a variety of scholarships designed to support students based on merit, need, and reservation status:

Entrance Exam Scholarships: Students who qualify through entrance tests receive a 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of their programs.

NET/SET Qualified Scholarships: Candidates who clear national eligibility tests like NET or SET are eligible for a 20% tuition concession throughout their enrollment.

Top Performer Awards: The top ten performers in coursework or entrance assessments are granted scholarships worth INR 10,000 each.

Central Sector Scholarships for SC/ST Students: Five central-sector scholarships are awarded annually to eligible SC and ST students, covering tuition, accommodation, books, stationery, and a personal computer.

Vice-Chancellor’s Fee Waivers: Additional tuition waivers may be granted by the Vice-Chancellor to students facing financial hardship.

These initiatives aim to make education more attainable for deserving students, reflecting CBPBU’s commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence.