The Examination Department of Visva-Bharati University has announced the reopening of the examination web portal (Samarth) for a limited period of two days. This reopening is for students who missed the examination registration earlier for the upcoming odd semester examination 2026 across eligible programmes and semesters.
The portal will be open on 14 and 15 November 2026 with a late fee charge of three times the normal fee for Indian students. This is the last and final chance for students to register, and no further requests will be entertained after this period.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Reopening of Exam Portal for Registration (with late fee) | 14 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 |
| Foreign Students Payment and Registration Deadline | 16 November 2026 before 4:00 PM |
Who is this for
This is for students enrolled in:
- Undergraduate Semester III, V and VII
- PG Semester I (except PSB) & III
- 5-year programmes/courses for Semester I, III, V, VII, and IX
Note: UG Semester-I (all Bhavanas) and PG Semester-I (PSB) are excluded and will be notified separately.
NIRF 151-200Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West BengalAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1921View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #2 (2025)Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1969View details
NAAC A++
NIRF #4 (2025)Jamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920 · 239 acresView details
NAAC A++
NIRF #5 (2025)University of DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE MainEst. 1922View details
NAAC A
NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916 · 1300 acresView details
NAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, NET/JRF, NEET UGEst. 1920View details
NAAC A+
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974 · 2000 acresView details
NAAC A++
NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View details
NAAC A+
NIRF #77 (2025)Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2009 · 500 acresView details
NAAC A+
NIRF #79 (2025)Tezpur UniversityTezpur, AssamAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1994 · 262 acresView detailsInstructions for Indian Students
Indian students who missed earlier registration must register online via the examination web portal https://visvabharati.samarth.edu.in on 14 and 15 November 2026 with the late fee (three times the normal fees).
Instructions for Foreign Students
Foreign students who missed the earlier registration occasions must report to the Examination Section of the university on 16 November 2026 before 4:00 PM along with payment receipts. They must pay the late fee (three times the normal fees) via SBI Collect as per university guidelines.
Payment guidelines for foreign students via SBI Collect include:
- Search SBI Collect on Google
- Select Education Institution, Visva-Bharati
- Select State, West Bengal
- Select Payment Category, Misc Receipt
- In Others, Remarks, specify Programme/Course name and semester
Note: Students from SAARC countries pay twice the total fees, whereas those from non-SAARC countries pay five times the total fees as per university rules.
Important Notes
This reopening is the final opportunity for all eligible students who missed earlier registration to complete their exam registration. Students are urged to act within the prescribed dates to avoid missing the upcoming odd semester examination.
