HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, March 18: Tezpur University (TU) has introduced 7 new academic programmes to bring innovative educational opportunities for its students, scheduled to commence from the academic session 2024-25.
The newly introduced programmes are Bachelor of Design (B Des.), Bachelor in Chinese, MTech in Electrical Engineering, MTech in Data Sciences, MA in Women Studies, Master of Education (M Ed.), and PhD in Law. Additionally, the university has opened PhD enrolment for industry personnel and professionals. The undergraduate programmes at TU align with the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) of the National Education Policy.
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Admissions to B Des will be based on valid Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design, JEE (Main), or TUEE 2024 test scores. Candidates aspiring for BA in Chinese are required to appear in the CUET-UG-2024 conducted by NTA, New Delhi. For M Tech in Electrical Engineering and M Tech in Data Sciences, candidates with valid GATE scores in relevant disciplines will be admitted directly on a merit basis. Non-GATE candidates need to appear for TUEE-2024 or CUET-PG for admission. Admission to MA in Women Studies will be based on performance in the TUEE-2024 conducted through computer based test mode across India. For M Ed., admission will be through TUEE and CUET-PG. Candidates aspiring for Ph D in Law will be selected based on their performance in TUEE 2024 followed by a personal interview.
In the PhD for industry personnel and professionals, the university has already enrolled 5 candidates under the working personnel category. Among them, two are fellow members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, one is a fellow cost & management accountant, one is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and one is a machine learning expert.
Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, vice chancellor, TU, expressed, “The newly introduced programmes encompass a diverse range of disciplines, catering to the evolving needs of students and the demands of the modern world. Each program has been meticulously crafted to provide students with a comprehensive education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their respective fields.”
This year, the university is organising examinations in five foreign countries, i.e., Nepal (Kathmandu), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Bhutan (Thimphu), Myanmar (Yangon), Thailand (Bangkok), and 39 centers across India. All details are available at https://www.tezuadmissions.in/public/.
