Tezpur University Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Tezpur University, Tezpur, offers admissions mainly through national-level entrance exams like CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main, GATE, UCEED, and its own entrance tests, followed by counselling and document verification. The exact 2026 schedule is not yet officially published, so the 2026 dates below are projected based on the 2025 admission calendar and may change; candidates must check the university website and official notices regularly.

Overview of admissions

Tezpur University offers UG, PG, integrated, diploma and PhD programmes and follows an entrance-based admission system for almost all courses. Selection typically considers entrance exam scores, eligibility in qualifying exams, and sometimes personal interview or counselling performance.

• UG programmes: Mostly through CUET-UG; B.Tech via JEE Main; B.Des via UCEED.
• PG programmes: Through CUET-PG, GATE (M.Tech), or university entrance tests where applicable.
• PhD: Through a university-level entrance test and/or national fellowships (e.g., NET/JRF, GATE), plus interview.

Admission process (step-wise)

The general admission workflow is similar across programmes, with exam-specific variations.

Online registration

• Visit Tezpur University admission portal (Samarth) and register with email and mobile number.
• Read instructions, verify OTP, and create login credentials.

Filling the application form

• Login and fill personal, academic, and communication details carefully.
• Select preferred programme(s) and upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates in prescribed formats.

Entrance examination stage

For CUET-UG/CUET-PG based courses:

• Apply for CUET separately through NTA portal and appear in relevant subject papers.

For JEE Main-based B.Tech:

• Appear in JEE Main (Paper 1) and obtain a valid score.

For UCEED-based B.Des:

• Register and appear for UCEED; meet Tezpur University’s cut-off and other criteria.

For GATE-based M.Tech:

• Appear in relevant GATE paper; candidates without GATE are considered through CUET-PG (if seats remain).

For university entrance tests and PhD:

• Apply through the university portal; appear for the entrance exam and interview (for shortlisted candidates).

Merit list and counselling

• University prepares merit lists based on entrance score, eligibility, and reservation policy.
• Shortlisted candidates register for online/offline counselling, fill choice of programme/department, and attend counselling as per schedule.
• Document verification and fee payment
• Candidates report physically (or as notified) with original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
• After verification, candidates pay the admission fee within the deadline to confirm the seat.

Final enrolment

• Issue of admission/registration number, semester registration, and commencement of classes (generally July–August session).
• Eligibility criteria (major programmes)
• Eligibility is programme-specific; below is a consolidated view of typical requirements.

Undergraduate (UG)

B.Tech

• Passed 10+2 (Physics, Mathematics, and one more relevant subject) with at least 45–50% aggregate (5% relaxation for reserved categories, as per regulations).
• Valid JEE Main score and satisfaction of institute-specific cut-off.

BSc/BA/BCom and other UG programmes (through CUET-UG)

• 10+2 (relevant subject combination) from a recognised board with minimum 45–50% aggregate depending on programme.
• Must appear in relevant CUET-UG subject tests as prescribed by the university.

B.Des

• 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with qualifying marks as per university norms.
• Valid UCEED score and fulfilment of university cut-off and portfolio/interaction requirements if applicable.

Postgraduate (PG)

• MSc, MA, MCom, MCA, LLM, MTTM, PG Diploma etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university, with typically 50–55% aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories).
• Must qualify CUET-PG or university entrance test where specified.

M.Tech

• BE/B.Tech or equivalent in relevant branch with required minimum aggregate (often around 60% or equivalent CGPA, relaxations as per rules).
• Valid GATE score in relevant paper; non-GATE candidates may be considered through CUET-PG or university test if seats remain.

Doctoral (PhD)

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate (5% relaxation for reserved categories) or equivalent grade.
• Qualifying the university entrance test and interview; candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, GATE or equivalent may be exempted from written test as per university rules, but must appear for interview.

Application fees

Specific fee amounts vary by programme and category; recent cycles show broad ranges.

General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates:

• Around ?600–?1000 per application, depending on course and level.

SC/ST/PwD candidates:

• Typically lower than the general category fee (often in the range of ?300–?500).

Payment modes:

• Online payment via credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI through the admission portal payment gateway.

Exact application fee for each programme and category is notified in the official admission brochure for that year, which candidates must check before applying.

Required documents

The following documents are usually required at the time of application upload and later for verification.

• Passport-size colour photographs (as per specified size and background).
• Scanned signature of the candidate.
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (proof of date of birth).
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet for UG admissions.
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and all semester/year-wise mark sheets for PG admissions.
• Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets for PhD admissions.
• Entrance exam scorecards: CUET-UG/CUET-PG/JEE Main/GATE/UCEED or university test, as applicable.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in latest prescribed format, if claiming reservation.
• PwD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile certificate, if any state quota or specific category applies.
• Migration and transfer certificates from the last attended institution at the time of final admission.
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence etc.).

Candidates are advised to carry both original and at least two sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents for verification.

Important dates for 2026 (tentative)

• Official 2026 dates are not yet released; the table below extrapolates likely timelines using the 2025 admission cycle as a reference for planning purposes only.
• Applicants must cross-check with the official admission notification when it is released.

Tentative Tezpur University admission calendar 2026

Key points for aspirants

• Being entrance-based, timely registration for the correct national-level tests (CUET, JEE Main, GATE, UCEED) is as important as filling the university form.
• Aspirants should monitor both the Tezpur University admission portal and the respective exam-conducting bodies’ websites to avoid missing deadlines or updates.