Tezpur University

Overview

Tezpur University (TU) is a reputed Central University located in Assam, with a record of consistent success over three decades. It has 4 Schools (Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Sciences, and Sciences), with 27 Departments and 13 Centers within them. It is also a notable hub of distance and online education. 

The Tezpur University placement process is highly decentralized, with each School and Department having its own Placement Cell. The highest CTC offered during the most recent placement season was INR 13 LPA, with a median salary of INR 9 LPA (69% of the highest offer). Prominent recruiters include HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, DHL, Federal Bank, and Reliance Retail. The consistently excellent placement performance is a consequence of the training program for students from Day 1, including soft skills workshops and functional seminars.

Tezpur University provides its students with several world class academic and extracurricular facilities, including a large Computer Center, a Horticulture Section, a Yoga Center, and a Food Quality Control Laboratory. It also has a very active Students' Council, with a total of 19 Cultural and Sports Clubs, including Football, Lawn Tennis, Food & Eateries, Biodiversity & Sustainability, and Adventure Sports. It also has 10+ Cells to supervise various aspects of campus life that are helpful for students, from placement to anti-ragging duties. The large and green campus (262+ acres) is home to 14 hostels that collectively house both male and female students. TU is also known for Nrityangan, the Dance Club, which has performed at several high profile state events and won accolades at cultural events across the country.

Tezpur University Highlights

Tezpur University Fees

The academic fees for students of Tezpur University have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. The following scheme showing the components of both academic fees and campus living costs for a typical PG course (MSc):

• One time fees (payable at the time of admission): INR 2,300.
  • Registration: INR 150.
  • Convocation fees: INR 1,000.
  • Training & Placement charges: INR 500.
  • Identity card fees: INR 50.
  • Provisional certificate issuing charges: INR 100.
  • Tezpur University Alumni Association fees: INR 500.
• Recurring fees: INR 16,143 per semester (including INR 5,000 of living costs - primarily hostel charges).
  • Academic enrolment fees: INR 600.
  • Tuition fees: INR 3,500.
  • Library charges: INR 400.
  • Students’ Activity Center fees: INR 500.
  • Medical fees: INR 300.
  • Transport fees: INR 1,000.
  • Laboratory and Computer fees: INR 1,050.
  • Written examination fees: INR 600.
  • Practical examination fees: INR 200.
  • Grade Card charges: INR 200.
  • Hostel admission fees: INR 2,000.
  • Menial and maintenance charges: INR 1,500.
  • Infrastructure and amenity fees: INR 1,100.
  • Fan, Electricity, and water charges: INR 400.
  • Student welfare fund fees: INR 150.
  • Medical Insurance: INR 143.
  • Department Development Fund contribution: INR 2,500.
• Caution Deposits (refundable at the time of graduation subject to good conduct): INR 5,000.
  • Library and laboratory security deposit: INR 2,000.
  • Hostel caution deposit: INR 3,000.

Most programs have similar fee structures, with the highest tuition fees corresponding to professional courses like MCA (INR 6,000 per semester). Students who choose to live on campus must also budget for mess fees, and students who commute to the campus daily must pay transportation fees.

Tezpur University Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to Tezpur University, are as follows:

• PG programs:
  • Applicants must hold a UG degree in a discipline related to that of the PG program to which they are applying.
  • CUET PG entrance test scores are required for admission to most programs.
  • There is a flat cut-off of 50% (aggregate across all UG semester exams) for all PG programs. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
  • Certain departments may mandate additional selection tests. The full list of criteria can be found on the CUET PG Samarth web portal.
• UG programs:
  • Applicants to UG programs must have a 10+2 pass certificate issued by a recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad. Students in Standard XII may also apply, subject to submitting the final certificate before joining.
  • Lateral entry candidates to programs which allow it (e.g. BTech) must hold a relevant 3 year UG degree or technical diploma.
  • There are different cut-offs for various UG programs. They range from 50% to 60% for direct entry, or 45% for lateral entry programs. These are relaxed by 5% for reserved category applicants.
  • Different courses mandate different entrance test scores e.g. CUET UG for most courses, and JEE Main scores for BTech aspirants.

Students who wish to apply to Tezpur University must follow these steps:

• Visiting the Tezpur University admissions portal (tezuadmissions.in).
• Creating an applicant account by validating contact details.
• Paying the application fee to access the online application form.
• Filling up the application form with accurate academic and personal information.
• Applying for up to two programs after carefully checking the course brochure and eligibility criteria.
• Uploading scans of the following documents:
  • One recent photograph (250 x 200 pixels).
  • Detailed academic transcripts and certificates.
  • Caste certificates, if applicable.
  • (for PG applicants who are employed) a No-Objection Certificate from the current employer.
  • Relevant certificates for achievement (for students who are applying via the Sports Quota).
  • A signed undertaking that all the certificates provided are authentic.
• After the test scores are submitted, the final shortlist is released by Tezpur University, and candidates who wish to confirm their acceptance of the admit offer must pay the first installment of the fees.

Tezpur University Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of Tezpur University are as follows: 

• Each School and Department has its own Placement Cell, which focuses on both corporate internships and jobs (for UG and PG students) and higher education (mainly for UG students).
• For example, the prominent recruiters for management graduates are IDBI Bank, Colgate Palmolive, Tata Consumer Products, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, DHL, Federal Bank, and Reliance Retail.
• The primary statistics from the most recent placement season for which data is available are:
  • Highest CTC: INR 13 LPA.
  • Median salary offered: INR 9 LPA.
  • Average CTC: INR 8 LPA.
• Internship domains reflect the industry sectors in the final placement season. For example, 15% of TU MBA internships were in the Marketing sector, 16% were in Human Resources, 20% were in the Finance sector, and 4% were in Operations.
• Workshops and training programs are organized throughout the year to equip students with industry-relevant, technical, and soft skills from the time they enter Tezpur University.

Tezpur University Cut-Offs

There are many different entrance tests used for entry to various programs offered by Tezpur University. None of them have cut-offs announced before the selection process; the final cut-off is determined after the full seat allocation process is completed. However, there are cut-offs based on the qualifying examination score. For example, applicants to BTech programs via the NE student quota must have an aggregate of 60% in the STEM subjects at the 10+2 level, and BTech Lateral Entry applicants must have a UG or diploma aggregate of 45% or higher. These are all relaxed by 5% for reserved category applicants. Other programs have their own cut-offs, all of which are listed in the TU UG and PG prospectus brochures.

Tezpur University Faculty & Alumni

Tezpur University is home to 306 full time Faculty members. Of these, 149 (47%) are Assistant Professors, 35 (11%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 122 (42%) are full Professors. Most Faculty members (276 out of 306, or 90%) hold PhD degrees; the remaining have Master’s degrees in their specialized field of study. 90% of Faculty members are regular employees of the University, and the others are ad-hoc or contract professors.

The Alumni Cell of Tezpur University was established to form strong bonds between the students and graduates of TU. It has multiple functions:

• Organizing annual Alumni Meets (both virtual and in-person).
• Forming Alumni Chapters in different cities and setting up regular meetings.
• Inviting distinguished graduates of TU to conduct guest lectures on campus.
• Keeping alumni informed about the latest happenings on campus, and publishing an Alumni Magazine to summarize the biggest events.
• Organizing donation drives and other initiatives to benefit needy students.
• Strengthening networks among alumni to enable professional synergy among graduates working in related fields.
• Setting up the Student Alumni Mentorship Program to help current students of Tezpur University choose the best careers for themselves based on their skills and interests.

Tezpur University Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Tezpur University. These must be applied for at the time of/soon after admission to TU, and are validated by income certificate submissions. The main categories of scholarships are:

1. Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina: This is applicable to all girl children enrolled in public higher education programs in Assam, benefiting 10 lakh students across the state. Female students enrolled in UG courses receive INR 1,200 per month, and girl students in PG and BEd programs receive a scholarship amount of INR 2,500 per month. Continued award of the scholarship is subject to maintenance of good attendance and conduct. 

2. Free Studentship for BPL Category candidates: This is a merit-cum-means scholarship. All students who are below the Poverty Line criteria as defined from time to time by the Central Government are eligible to apply. However, only one student per program will be selected. The merit criteria are based on the CGPA as of the semester just before the application, and the highest performer who is also in the top 60% of their academic peer group will receive a full scholarship. The only portions of the fee which are not covered are hostel rent, menial fees, and medical insurance.

3. Scholarship for Differently Abled students pursuing Medical and Technical education: This Assam State Government scholarship scheme offers 100% tuition fee assistance to all students who are differently abled and have secured admission to any medical or technical UG or PG program offered by Tezpur University. There is no minimum percentage needed in the qualifying examination.

4. State and Central Government Scholarships: Students of Tezpur University are eligible for all scholarship schemes floated by the Assam State and Indian Government to provide tuition fee assistance and living stipends to applicants from underprivileged backgrounds. In addition, students from other states who apply via the 40% quota for non-Assamese students may apply to funding schemes offered by their Governments; for example, the Tamil Nadu State Government scholarship for BC, MBC, and DNC category students pursuing higher education in other states.

There are currently 669 students receiving 100% tuition fee scholarships from either the State or Central Government. 33 students receive tuition fee waivers from Tezpur University funds, and 73 students receive various private body (corporate and charitable trust) scholarships.

Tezpur University Preparation & FAQs

Depending on the Tezpur University program to which a student wishes to apply, he/she has to prepare for the CUET UG, CUET PG, and/or the TU Entrance Test. The TUEE has a mixture of MCQs and long answer type questions, and tests the applicant's knowledge of the subject matter. Therefore, it is important that the candidate goes through the key papers studied during their UG degree, and masters the fundamentals for optimum test performance. The TUEE format is different from that of most other entrance tests, and students must therefore attempt multiple sample tests and mock exams to attain a good overall score.

Tezpur University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

Tezpur University is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #69 among the top Universities in India, according to the NIRF 2024 ranking list. It is ranked #16 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What are the application fees to Tezpur University?

The application fees to Tezpur University vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). The application fee for General and OBC category students is INR 600, and is INR 300 for SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates.

Q. What are the expected dates of CUET 2025?

CUET UG 2025 is expected to be held over the third and fourth weeks of May 2025. CUET PG 2025 is expected to be held over the second, third and fourth weeks of March 2025.

Q. What is the exam pattern of Tezpur Entrance Test 2025?

Most papers for admission to departments at Tezpur University which require an entrance test have two sections. Part A has multiple choice questions for a total of 60 marks. Part B has a weightage of 40%, and has descriptive type questions. PhD entrance tests reverse the relative weightage, with MCQs holding 40 marks.

Q. What are the expected dates of the Tezpur University Entrance Test (TUEE) 2025?

TUEE 2025 is expected to be held across several dates in June 2025, with dedicated days for each program (e.g. LLM, MSc).