Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University,  Cooch Behar : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU), located at Panchanan Nagar, Vivekananda Street, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, was established in 2012 by the Government of West Bengal. Named after the social reformer Panchanan Barma, it is a state public university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institution was founded to expand access to higher education in North Bengal and to promote regional culture, heritage, and academic excellence. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Education. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, a central library, hostels, and sports facilities, providing a supportive environment for both academic and extracurricular growth. CBPBU emphasizes career development through its placement initiatives and industry collaborations, while also offering scholarships and government schemes to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. Guided by its mission to blend traditional values with modern education, the university has earned recognition for its contribution to regional development and higher learning, making it a promising destination for students in North Bengal.