English 60% marks in aggregate with 60% marks in General English at 10+2 level
Sanskrit 45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in Sanskrit at 10+2 level or 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level with Diploma in Sanskrit having 45% marks.
Hindi 45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in Hindi at 10+2 level which should be a full paper of 100 marks.
Oriya 45% marks in the aggregate and at least 45% marks in Oriya optional (elective) or MIL (Oriya) at 10+2 level final examination.
Philosophy 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Logic/ Philosophy / Psychology at 10+2 level
Comparative Religion 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level in Humanities stream
Economics 55% marks in aggregate with pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level. Candidates who will be selected for admission to BA (Hons) in Economics must opt for Mathematics as subsidiary subject otherwise the admission is liable to be cancelled.
History 50% marks in the aggregate with 50% marks in History at 10+2 level
A.I.H.C. & A. 45% marks in the aggregate for candidates who had AIWH as one of the elective subjects at 10+2 level.
50% marks in aggregate for candidates who has History as an elective subject and/or Ancient Indian & World History/ History as the fourth subject at 10+2 level
55% marks in aggregate for candidates who did not have either AIWH or History as a subject at 10+2 level
Geography 60% marks in the aggregate and 60% marks In Geography with a combination of and pass marks obtained in Mathematics/ Economics/ Statistics at 10+2 level or Students from Science stream must have Geography in their 10+2 level as major subject having 65% marks and 60% marks in aggregate with pass marks in mathematics/Statistics.
Mathematics At least 60% marks in the aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Persian for Honours Course (without preparatory) 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level with Persian as a subject
45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level without Persian but holding Diploma in Persian from Visva-Bharati or its equivalent from any other recognised institution.
Tibetan H.S. or its equivalent degree with at least a paper on Tibetan Language and 45% marks in aggregate. Candidates without having a paper on Tibetan language in H.S. may be admitted to 1 year preparatory course in Tibetan.
Chinese 45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in English at 10+2 level
Japanese for Preparatory Course Candidates should have 50% marks in aggregate with 45% marks in General English at 10+2 level.
Japanese for Honours Course (without preparatory) Candidates should have 50% marks in aggregate with 45% marks in General English at 10+2 level. candidates should have 45% marks in Japanese course equivalent to Certificate Course of Visva-Bharati candidates who have passed the Japanese as an elective subject with 45% marks in Pre-degree examination of Visva-Bharati
Others School leaving certificate/ Madhyamik of Visva-Bharati or equivalent with necessary aptitude.
Should have 3 years B.A./ B.Sc. / B.Music. ( 4 years Rabindra Sangit) degree with at least 45% in aggregate, where no separate course as Honours subject are taught.
For deputed candidates : Should have passed B.A. / B.Sc./ B. Mus (Rabindra sangit) and have experience as an approved teacher in a school recognised by W.B.S.E.B./ C.B.S.E. or I.C.S.E. The upper age limit is ordinarily 35 years in case of fresher and 45 years in case of deputed candidates.