Admission Notice 2016-17-Tezpur University

Tezpur University invites applications in prescribed forms from eligible candidates for admission to the following programme of studies for the academic year 2016-17:

Category A: Admission based on Entrance Examinations

Programmes: (i) Integrated B.A. B.Ed. (Major in English), Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. (Major in Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics), (ii) Integrated M.A. in English, Integrated M.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Bioscience and Bioinformatics, Integrated M.Com. (iii) M.C.A., (iv) M.A. in English/ Linguistics and Language Technology/ Linguistics and Endangered Language / Cultural Studies/ Sociology/ Mass Communication and Journalism/Communication for Development/Hindi/ Social Work and Education, (v) M.Sc. in Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Nanoscience and Technology/ Environmental Science/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (vi) M.Tech. in Information Technology/ Food Engineering and Technology/ Electronics Design and Technology/ Bioelectronics/ Energy Technology/ Polymer Science and Technology, and Mechanical Engineering (vii) P.G. Diploma in Child Rights and Governance (UNICEF sponsored) / Translation (Hindi)/ Women’s Studies (viii) Certificate in Chinese (ix) B. Voc. in Renewable Energy Management / Food Processing (x) Master’s of Tourism and Travel Management (xi) 2 year B.Ed programme.

Category B: Admission based on JEE score

Programmes: B.Tech. in (i) Mechanical Engineering, (ii) Civil Engineering, (iii) Electronics and Communication Engineering, (iv) Computer Science and Engineering, (v) Food Engineering and Technology (vi) Electrical Engineering. Candidates will be selected for admission on the basis of performance in the JEE (Main) conducted by the CBSE to be held on 03.04.2016 (Pen and paper based) and 09.04.2016 to 10.04.2016 (Computer based).

For details please visit JEE website: www.jeemain.nic.in. Approximately 60% of the seats will be filled in by the candidates in NE states. The candidates of NE states qualifying in the JEE (Main) should apply to this University for admission against seats reserved for NE domicile candidates for which counselling will be held at Tezpur University. The remaining 40% of the seats will be filled in through the Central Counselling conducted by the CBSE. For this, no separate application is required.

Category C: Direct Admission: Candidates from NE states securing one of the top 5 positions in the examination conducted by the Higher Secondary Board/Council of the state with an aggregate of 85% or above marks will be directly admitted to the B. Tech. programme.

Candidates from NE states securing one of the top 10 positions with an aggregate of 80% or above marks will be directly admitted to integrated programmes.

Applicants of M. Tech. programmes with valid GATE score may apply for direct admission without the Entrance Examinations provided they meet the cut-off score.

Category D: Ph. D. programme:

Offering Departments : Business Administration, English and Foreign Languages, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Chemical Sciences, Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering and Technology, and Energy.. Admission will be on the basis of the performance in the written test and personal interview. Written Test will be conducted in different centres along with other UG/ PG programmes. Personal Interview of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the respective departments. The panel of candidates shortlisted for PI in the Autumn Semester, 2016 will also be valid for the Spring Semester, 2017. No separate entrance test will be held for admission for the Spring Semester, 2017. List of the candidates shortlisted for Personal Interview will be displayed on the Tezpur University website. No call letter will be issued separately. Pre-requisites for admission and area of research are given in the Tezpur University website www.tezu.ernet.in.

Reservation and relaxation: As per the Govt. of India rules.

Self Supported Scheme: Tezpur University has a provision for admission under Self Supported Scheme (SSS). The waitlisted candidates shall be eligible for the admission under SSS with additional fees.

How to apply: The candidates are required to fill-up the application form online available on the University website www.tezu.ernet.in. Candidates should read and follow the instructions available on the website carefully while filling up the relevant columns of the online application form.

Important dates:

· Date of display of online application form on the website with prospectus: February 29,2016

· Last date of submission of online application form:

(i) All programmes of studies (except B. Tech): April 25, 2016

(ii) B. Tech programme: May 06, 2016

Sd/-L. Boral

Controller of Examinations

Source: Darshana Brahma, City Journalist, Guwahati, College Dekho