About Tezpur University

Tezpur University was established in 1994 by an Act of Parliament, with an objective to offer employment driven multi-disciplinary programs and to promote research. Tezpur University is NAAC accredited with “A” grade and was ranked 39 in NIRF 2020.

Tezpur University is in Assam and was established with a mission to create programs to meet the local and regional aspirations, along with the development needs of Assam.

Tezpur University UG Programs

Tezpur University, being focussed on research offers specialised and limited programs at the undergraduate level. The programs are offered as Integrated Programs.

Please refer to the table below for the important undergraduate courses offered by Tezpur University and the intake across each program.

Schools/Department	Program	Intake	Duration
Department of Commerce	Integrated M. Com	33	5 Years
Department of English	Integrated M.A-English	25	5 Years
Department of Chemical Sciences	Integrated M. Sc (Chemistry)	25	5 Years
Department of Mathematical Sciences	Integrated M. Sc (Mathematics)	25	5 Years
Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology	Integrated M. Sc (Life Sciences)	25	5 Years
Department of Physics	Integrated M. Sc (Physics)	25	5 Years
Department of Mathematical Sciences	Integrated B. Sc-B. Ed -Mathematics	13	4 Years
Department of Chemical Sciences	Integrated B. Sc-B. Ed - Chemistry	13	4 Years
Department of Physics	Integrated B. Sc-B. Ed - Physics	13	4 Years

All the integrated programs (M. Sc, M. Com and M. A) offer lateral exit after three years. Tezpur University also offers B. Tech Programs, admissions to which are based on JEE (Mains).

Tezpur University UG Programs Eligibility:

Each of the courses have different eligibility for admissions. To be eligible for admissions, one must fulfil all the criteria as laid down by the respective faculties of the University.

Integrated M. Com: First Division in the Higher Secondary (10+2) School Final Examinations.
Integrated M. A. English: First Division in the Higher Secondary (10+2) School Final Examinations.
Integrated M. Sc. Chemistry: First Division in the Higher Secondary (10+2) School Final Examinations in Science.
Integrated M. Sc. Physics: First Division in the Higher Secondary (10+2) School Final Examinations in Science.
Integrated M. Sc. Mathematical Sciences: First Division in the Higher Secondary (10+2) School Final Examinations in Science.

Tezpur University UG Admissions:

Until 2020, admissions to Tezpur University UG courses were based on TU Entrance Examination (TUEE) conducted by the University. From the academic year 2021, admissions to UG programs offered by Tezpur University will be based on Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), which will replace the TUEE. CUCET will be a common entrance for admissions to UG programs offered by all the Central Universities in the country.

Tezpur University UG Programs Reservation:

Tezpur University being a Central University offers reservations in admissions according to central government rules.

Schedule Caste (SC): 15% of the total seats are reserved for students who belong to SC category.
Schedule Tribe (ST): 7.5% of the total seats are reserved for students belonging to ST Category.
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% of the total intake is reserved for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), excluding those from creamy layer. Also, Central List of Caste to be followed.
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): The University has reserved 10% seats for EWS category, in accordance with the directive of Ministry of Education.
Persons with Disability (PWD): 5% of the seats are reserved on horizontal basis for students from PWD category.

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