Central University of South Bihar

Overview

The Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is a reputed Institution of Higher Learning located in Panchanpur near Gaya. Academic activities within CUSB are organized into 4 Schools and 16 Departments. It has a uniquely flexible academic curriculum, with a Choice Based Credit System adding to interdisciplinary learning among students of various Departments. The relatively small student strength (fewer than 2,300 UG+PG candidates) ensures a high student-teacher ratio, with personalized attention and a focus on research. 

The Career Counseling and Placement Cell of CUSB is the central organization that assists students of all departments with placement readiness, and invites premier companies to hire students, including Piramal Foundation, Hindustan Times, Care India, and the Times of India.

The 300 Acre campus of CUSB has several scenic highlights, including a globe-shaped stupa, in keeping with its location on the outskirts of Gaya. The Entrance Plaza is another highlight of the campus. Campus Life is vibrant, with multiple institute-run clubs (e.g. NSS and NCC) operating in parallel with cultural and sports organizations. The student-run clubs organize multiple events throughout the year e.g. Aarohan (the intercollegiate cultural festival) and the annual sports meet. The Sports Complex contains indoor courts and outdoor grounds, and is administered by the Games & Sports Committee, established in 2020. Finally, the Biodiversity Park is planned to be created on the CUSB campus with multiple areas, including wetlands, greenhouses, and nurseries.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Highlights

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Fees

The academic fees for UG and PG students of the Central University of South Bihar have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. The academic fee structure for degree programs offered by CUSB is as follows:

• One-Time Fees (paid during the admission process): INR 3,600. These are the same for most programs.
  • Security Deposit (refundable after graduation based on good conduct): INR 1,000.
  • Enrollment Fee: INR 1,000.
  • Development Fee: INR 1,000.
  • Admission Fee: INR 500.
  • Identity Card Charges: INR 100.
• Semester Fees:
  • Tuition Fee: Varies from INR 2,500 per semester (e.g. for most MA and MSc programs) to INR 6,000 per semester (e.g. for MPharm) to INR 15,000 (for BSc Agriculture).
  • Laboratory Fee: Is applicable only to certain practical-oriented courses, with an average semester charge of INR 3,000.
  • Computer Fee: Either INR 300 or INR 500 for most programs; goes up to INR 3,000 per semester for the MSc program in Computer Science.
  • Medical Insurance Fee: INR 618 per semester.
  • Sports, Cultural, and Library Fees: INR 500 each per semester.
  • Certain fees are applicable only to certain courses e.g. only BSc Agriculture and MSc Geology students need to pay INR 5,000 per semester.

The tuition fees for foreign students range from USD 850 (e.g. for MA students) to USD 1,500 (e.g. PhD) per year.

The main component of the living cost for students who stay on the CUSB campus is the hostel fee, which is INR 9,000 per semester. Hostel dwellers also pay INR 1,000 per year towards maintenance and development fees, with a one time caution deposit of INR 3,000, which is refunded when the student leaves the hostel. Finally, students must also pay the monthly mess charges.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Central University of South Bihar, are as follows:

• UG programs:
  • All applicants must have a 10+2 pass certificate issued by any recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education in India or abroad. Certain programs enforce subject combinations e.g. BSc courses require science as a specialization in Standard 12.
  • Most programs require an aggregate of 50% or higher for General and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST, and PwD applicants. The BA+LLB integrated program has a cut-off of 45%/40%.
  • Applicants must have a valid CUET (UG) score.
• PG programs:
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or be in the final year of such a degree.
  • The cut-off for various programs varies from 45% to 55% for general candidates, with a 5% relaxation for reserved category applicants.
  • Applicants must have a valid CUET (PG) score.

Students who wish to apply to the Central University of South Bihar must follow these steps:

• Applying online by filling the registration form, paying the application fee, and uploading scanned copies of identity documents and academic transcripts.
• Checking the list of students admitted through the first round. CUSB usually announces these results the week after the application window closes.
• After the students who wish to accept their offers pay the first year's fees, the University publishes a list of admitted students subject to verification of original documents.
• Two weeks after this process, a second round of allocation is completed to fill up vacant seats, if required.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of the Central University of South Bihar are as follows: 

• The Career Counseling and Placement Cell of CUSB works with students, faculty members, and corporate leaders to ensure placement readiness and connect students to the best internships and full time job opportunities.
• CUSB has a centralized placement process, with the Cell providing opportunities for all Departments.
• Prominent recruiters include Hindustan Times, ETV Bharat, Care India, Piramal Foundation, the Times of India, Azim Premji Foundation, and Prabhat Khabar.
• The average (median) placement salaries over the past three years offered to students of different program types are:
  • UG 4 year programs: INR 8.5 LPA in the most recent academic year for which placement data is available (up from INR 3.9 LPA two years previously).
  • Integrated 5 year UG programs: INR 7.8 LPA.
  • PG 2 year programs: INR 9.6 LPA (up from INR 3.84 LPA two years earlier).

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Cut-Offs

All UG programs offered by the Central University of South Bihar have a cut-off (based on the Standard XII Board Examination aggregate) of 50% for General and OBC candidates, or 45% for SC, ST, and PwD students, except for BA LLB, which has a cut-off of 45% for General category applicants. PG programs have three general category UG aggregate cut-offs: 45% (e.g. for MA Economics), 50% (e.g. for MSc Psychology) and 55% (e.g. for MPharm). All cut-offs are relaxed by 5% for non-General category applicants.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Faculty & Alumni

The Central University of South Bihar is home to 179 full time Faculty members. Of these,  120 (67%) are Assistant Professors, 26 (15%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 33 (18%) are full Professors. Most Faculty members (173 out of 179, or 97%) hold PhD degrees. All except two Faculty members are regular members of the University, with the remaining being contractors. All professors work closely with the placement cell to design the academic curriculum for maximum industry exposure and professional relevance.

The Alumni Association of the Central University of South Bihar works with recent graduates to ensure that they register for lifetime membership. After this, there are several benefits, including professional networking among alumni working in similar fields. There are also regular workshops held on campus and virtually to improve the industrial readiness of students of the University. There is also a financial component to the interaction, with alumni assisting current students with donations for needy candidates. Finally, the Alumni Association also maintains an active social media presence to keep alumni informed about the latest happenings on campus.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the Central University of South Bihar. As of 2024, 370 out of 2,266 students (16%) receive full tuition fee waivers from the Central and State Governments, 153 students (7%) receive full scholarships via University funds, and no students receive full tuition fee scholarships from private bodies and Trusts (however, some may receive partial scholarships). There are six major scholarship schemes:

1. Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship: Students who do not receive any other scholarship, whose performance in the entrance test is excellent (or whose previous semester CGPA exceeds 6.0), and whose family income does not exceed INR 1.2 LPA, are eligible to apply for the MCM scholarship. All eligible applicants will be awarded the scholarship provided that the total number of awardees does not exceed 20% of the program size. All awardees receive a 50% tuition fee waiver; in exceptional circumstances, 100% tuition fee scholarships will be awarded.

2. Merit Scholarship: This is awarded every semester, and carries an amount of INR 1,000 per month. First semester students who have scored the highest rank in the CUET qualifying entrance test relative to other entrants to each program are awarded this scholarship. In subsequent semesters, the topper in the previous semester examination automatically qualified for the Merit Scholarship, with no additional interview. Continued award of the scholarship within a semester is subject to maintenance of 75% academic attendance in the previous month.

3. Attendance Based Merit Scholarship: Students whose attendance is 100% in any semester (except the final one) will be offered a one time book grant of INR 1,000 in the subsequent semester. This is automatically awarded to all qualifying students who submit a bill for the requisite amount spent on purchasing academic materials.

4. Scholarships for Divyang students: Students with 40% (or higher) disabilities, 75% attendance in the preceding semester, and a family income below INR 1.2 LPA will be offered the Divyang scholarship by CUSB, amounting to INR 1,000 per month.

5. Earn While You Learn scheme: Students who have good academic performance and wish to apply for an additional living stipend may request CUSB to assign them a part time job on campus - for example, in the library or in a laboratory attached to their Department. They are paid INR 60 per hour, subject to a maximum of 10 hours per week worked.

6. State and Central Government Scholarships: These are of two types - post matric scholarships to provide free tuition to students from socially disadvantaged categories whose family income is below the specified limit, and UGC and NET research fellowships to assist PG and PhD students with living stipends while they carry out full time research projects.

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the Central University of South Bihar must qualify via either the CUET UG or CUET PG examination. Therefore, the bulk of the preparation must focus on attempting sample tests and mock exams for CUET 2025, with a view to improving speed and accuracy.

CUSB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

The Central University of South Bihar is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #46 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What are the application fees to the Central University of South Bihar?

The application fees to the Central University of South Bihar vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). For example, the CUET UG fees are INR 1,000 for general category candidates to register for up to three subjects, and CUET PG application fees are INR 600 per subject.

Q. How does the Central University of South Bihar assist students who are interested in entrepreneurship?

CUSB has an active IPR Cell established in 2020; this works to increase awareness of innovation through workshops and provides legal support to students to establish patents.

Q. Which Diploma courses are offered by the Central University of South Bihar?

CUSB offers a PG Diploma in Yoga, which allows students to gain the necessary qualifications to pursue a job as professional yoga instructors.

Q. What are the dates and procedures of CUSB recruitment?

The Central University of South Bihar publishes notifications relating to recruitment for faculty and staff positions on its website. The procedure for application (online or offline) is listed in each notification.