A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

In May 1951, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a Central University and "An Institution of National Importance" by an Act of Parliament. It was granted the status of a unitary, teaching and residential university. The status and function of all the major institutions have been redefined in successive Amendment Acts and the University has continued to grow by giving accreditation to new institutions in response to needs newly felt.

The school has reshaped itself into a full fledged modern University with diverse concern and interests. The defining maxim of excellence remains intact.