Certificate Courses Duration Subject Eligibility Criteria Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences) 2 years Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Marathi, Oriya, Pali, Persian, Russian, Sanskrit, Santali, Tamil, Tibetan, Urdu Candidates who have passed at least the School Certificate examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognised University or Board and whose first language is other than the language selected for study. Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts) 2 years Design Education upto school final standard, atleast 16 years of age and necessary aptitude. Silpa Sadan (Under Palli Samgathana Vibhaga) 2 years (1 year training + 1 year practice) Leather craft, Book binding and Handmade packaging, Batik work, Hand-made paper making Passed at least class VIII and age should preferably be between16 and 25. 3 years (2 years training + 1 year practice) Handloom weaving, Wood work, Pottery Passed at least class VIII and age should preferably be between16 and 25.