Tripura University

Overview

Tripura University (TU) has a long history; from a Department of Calcutta University to its recognition as a Central University, it has grown to encompass 44 Departments and 4 Research Centers. It is uniquely able to address the challenges of the hilly state of Tripura, with the Directorate of Distance Education providing online learning to all corners of the state. 52 Colleges in the region are affiliated to the University, and it is noted for its zero pollution standards. TU offers four types of programs; UG, PG, PG Diploma, and PhD.

The Placement Cell of Tripura University organizes soft skills and functional training sessions for TU students, while maintaining strong corporate relations with prominent MNCs across the country. Examples of prominent recruiters are HDFC Bank, Accenture, IndiGo, Swiggy, South Indian Bank, Yes Bank, and Reliance Industries Limited. The Cell also provides internships and summer training to its students.

The campus of Tripura University is located on the outskirts of the capital city, Agartala. It provides world class academic facilities to its students including a Central Instrument Facility, one of the best of its kind in the North East. The Sports Board of TU was set up in 1998, and engages all members of the University community through an annual series of sports and fitness events, encompassing 11+ events. Through these, the Board selects teams to represent the University at various levels, and also provides logistics support and mentorship to the smaller colleges affiliated with TU in setting up local sports competitions.

Tripura University Highlights

Tripura University Fees

The academic fees for students of Tripura University have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. Most programs’ tuition fees differ, but other charges are similar:

• Tuition fees: There are three main bands:
  • Below INR 5,000 per semester: Most programs fall into this category, with the lowest tuition fees corresponding to the BVoc, MCom and MFA programs (INR 1,000).
  • Between INR 11,000 and INR 22,000 per semester: Many professional courses fall into this category, including MPharm (INR 11,000), LLM (INR 15,000), MTech (INR 20,000), and BBA (INR 22,000 per semester).
  • More than INR 32,000 per semester: Only three courses fall into this category: MBA, BTech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), and BEd.
• Development Fee: This is a low multiple of INR 400 per semester for all except two programs (either INR 800, INR 1,200, or INR 2,400). BBA and BEd students pay INR 5,000 and INR 7,000 per semester, respectively.
• Enrollment Fee: This one time fee varies from INR 700 (MCom) to INR 15,000 (BTech - AI and ML).
• Laboratory Fees: These are below INR 2,000 per semester for most programs except BTech and MTech, whose fees are in the INR 5,000-INR 10,000 range.
• Examination Fee: Either INR 800 or INR 1,600 per semester for most courses.
• Minor Charges (all per semester):
  • Student Insurance: INR 150.
  • Library Fee: INR 300.
  • Wi-Fi Charges: INR 200.
  • Student Welfare Fund contribution: INR 500.
  • Sports Fee: INR 200.

The hostel fee has three components: 

• Security Deposit: INR 2,000. This one time fee will be refunded when the student leaves the hostel if no harm is caused to University property.
• Admission Fee: INR 1,200.
• Hostel Seat Rent: INR 900 per semester for General category candidates, and INR 600 per semester for SC and ST students.

Other components of living costs include mess fees (only for students who stay on campus) and transportation charges (only for non-hostel dwellers).

Tripura University Admissions

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

• PG programs:
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (either normal or Honors) in a discipline directly related to that of the Master's program, except for MBA applicants (any Bachelor's degree is accepted).
  • Most programs have a cut-off of 50% across all semesters of UG study, or 45% for reserved category applicants. However, many MA programs in Indian languages, MFA, and the Master in Music programs have no cut-off, and only require a Master's degree.
  • A valid CUET PG score is necessary for application.
  • MTech applicants who have qualified via the GATE examination will be given preference while preparing the merit list, though this is not a compulsory criterion.
• UG and Integrated programs:
  • The applicant must have a Standard 12 pass certificate issued by any recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education anywhere in India or abroad, or an equivalent examination.
  • Students in the final year of such a program can also apply, provided that they submit the final marksheet before joining Tripura University. 
  • The cut-off is 50% for most programs, or 45% for reserved category applicants. However, some cut-offs may vary slightly. For example, BEd applicants who have Science and Mathematics as Standard 12 subjects must have an aggregate above 55%.
  • CUET UG scores are compulsory for application to Tripura University.

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

• Creating an applicant account on the CUET Samarth website, and registering using valid contact details.
• Filling up the application form before the end of March (UG and Integrated programs) or May (PG and Diploma programs).
• Providing accurate personal and academic history details.
• Applying for up to three programs and paying the registration fee of INR 780/INR 580 per course.
• Submitting the application form after attaching soft copies of documents issued by state/national/college authorities in support of the details entered.
• Appearing for either the CUET UG or CUET PG examination and submitting the scores.
• Registering on the Tripura University application portal.
• TU conducts up to three seat allocation and counseling rounds in summer every year.
• Selected candidates in each merit list are given a deadline to pay their first semester fees online.
• All candidates who do not pay the fees by the stipulated dates are removed from the merit list and the vacant seats are filled during the next round of counseling.

Tripura University Placements

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

• The Placement Cell of TU, established nearly 2 decades ago, works closely with corporates to provide job opportunities to its students. 
• It also includes the Equal Opportunity Cell to make sure that students from diverse backgrounds are given the tools to succeed.
• Prominent blue chip MNC recruiters include Vodafone Idea, HDFC Bank, Accenture, IndiGo, Swiggy, South Indian Bank, Yes Bank, Reliance Industries Limited, Bandhan Bank, and IDBI Bank.
• The Cell also organizes summer training and internships for pre-final year students with premier organizations such as NIELIT.
• Companies conduct Placement Drives on campus and virtually to inform students about their job descriptions and select the best students for full time offers. All the placement news is published live on the University website for full transparency.
• The average placement salaries over the past three years offered to students of different program types are:
  • PG 1 year programs and diplomas: INR 3 LPA.
  • PG 2 year programs: INR 2.6 LPA (up slightly from INR 2.4 LPA two years earlier).
  • PG 3 year programs: INR 10 LPA (single job offer, so the median is also the highest)
  • Integrated UG+PG programs: No offers made, despite 74 students graduating in the most recent placement batch.
• The placement rate is relatively low. For example, 125 out of 981 (13%) of 2 year PG program graduates were successfully placed.

Tripura University  Cut-Offs

The only cut-offs related to admission to the UG and PG courses offered by Tripura University are based on the aggregate in the qualifying examination: either the Standard XII Board Exams or UG semester tests. Most UG and PG programs require an UG aggregate of 50%. However, some PG courses have no cut-offs, including MA in Hindi and Kokrobok, Master in Fine Arts, and Master in Music. All cut-offs are relaxed by 5% for SC and ST applicants. Entrance examination cut-offs are only decided after the selection process is completed.

Tripura University Faculty & Alumni

Tripura University is home to 195 full time Faculty members. Of these, 94 (48%) are Assistant Professors, 18 (9%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 83 (43%) are full Professors. Most Faculty members (152 out of 195, or 78%) hold PhD degrees, with the others having advanced Master's degrees in relevant fields of specialization. All Faculty members are involved in designing the academic curriculum to conform to industry expectations.

Over the past four decades, thousands of students have graduated from Tripura University. The Alumni Association of TU has six major aims, with the primary motive being support of current students of the University through donations, one-on-one mentorship, research grants, and career counseling. It also provides online and offline platforms to facilitate social networking among alumni, while simultaneously recognizing the efforts of distinguished alumni in various fields. It works closely with the University management to develop the infrastructure available to the students and research staff, and holds meetings to improve the scientific standing of TU.

Tripura University Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Tripura University. As of 2024, 1633 out of 3,903 students (42%) receive full tuition fee waivers from the Central and State Governments, and no students receive full scholarships via either University funds or private bodies and Trusts. The most prestigious scholarships are:

1. LIG Scholarship: This is purely a need-based scholarship, and has no academic merit cut-off. All students whose family income is lower than INR 5,000 per month and have no academic backlogs are eligible, and all qualifying applications will receive full tuition fee scholarships.

2. National Overseas Scholarship: This tuition fee scholarship is open to ST students who have excellent academic credentials and financial need. It is awarded by the Central Government of India, and applications must be submitted by the end of July every year.

3. ONGC Scholarship: These are awarded to meritorious students from socially and financially disadvantaged categories, and carry an amount up to INR 48,000 per year. Students must apply after their admission to TU is confirmed.

4. Post Matric Scholarships: These are awarded to SC, ST, and OBC students whose family incomes do not exceed different cut-offs, and eligible students from these categories will be given full tuition fee waivers in addition to monthly living stipends.

5. Tripura State Government Scholarships: These are similar to the post matric scholarships awarded by the Central Government, and offer relatively lower stipends with more lenient family income criteria.

6. ITSP Scholarship: This is awarded by Indus Towers and the Shishu Sarothi Foundation. It helps students with disabilities from any of the Northeastern states fund their PG Diploma studies at Tripura University by providing scholarships of up to INR 70,000.

7. Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana: This is a grant that allows financially needy students to purchase smartphones for academic study purposes.

Tripura University Preparation & FAQs

Admissions to Tripura University, especially for Professional courses, are highly competitive. Therefore, students should consider attending online or in-person tuition classes to help them prepare for the CUET UG or CUET PG examinations in their chosen subjects. Many successful students also appear for mock tests to improve their overall speed and accuracy. Students should carefully read the Tripura University prospectus to pick up course-specific preparation tips. For example, MTech applicants can obtain access to preferential admission by preparing for, completing, and submitting GATE 2025 scores.

Tripura University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

Tripura University is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #47 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What are the application fees to Tripura University?

The application fees to Tripura University vary according to the category of application, the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). Tbe application form fee, on average, is INR 780 for General category students, and INR 580 for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

Q. Which MBA specializations are offered by Tripura University?

Tripura University has a unique MBA specialization structure. All students must take up two specializations: Marketing Management is compulsory, and the second can be either Finance or Human Resources Management.

Q. How can students check the Tripura University result?

Tripura University publishes the results of all counseling rounds on its website in the Merit List section. Internal examination results are published separately on the University website.

Q. How can students obtain the Tripura University admit card?

Students require admit cards to semester examinations of many professional courses offered by Tripura University. Soft copies can be downloaded from the TU website and must be printed to gain access to the examination venue.