MBA Prospectus 2011-12

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PROSPECTUS 2011-12

TEZPUR UNIVERSITY(A Central University)

Napaam, Tezpur, Assam 784 028

www.tezu.ernet.in

MBA (FULL TIME)


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CONTENTS

SECTION ONE TEZPUR UNIVERSITY

About University, Facilities and Services 7

Hostel Accommodation, Scholarships, Health Services, 8Games and Sports, Students Discipline, TUAA, InstructionMethodology, Academic Calendar

SECTION TWO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Department 11

The Faculty 11

Placement Scenario 12

Students Activities 13

Admission Detail 15

Eligibility 15Selection procedure 15

How to apply 15

Enclosure with application form 16

Reservation 16

Provisional admission 16

Admission 16

Course Structure 18

ANNEXURE - I ADMISSION SCHEDULE 19

ANNEXURE - II FEE STRUCTURE 20

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THE UNIVERSITY


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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Tezpur University is a unitary type, residential Central University established vide an Act of Parliamentin 1994. The University conducts under graduate, post-graduate and research programmes in theareas of Science and Engineering and post graduate and research programmes in areas ofManagement, Humanities and Social Sciences. The University is situated in a sprawling campuslocated in a lush green serene environment and is at a distance of about 200 km from Guwahati.Direct flights are available from Kolkata to Tezpur thrice a week. The Department of BusinessAdministration has a well-qualified faculty, with rich experience in academic and industry. Industry-Academia interaction is an ongoing process, culminating in an annual event Sampark theinterface

Apart from fulfilling the traditional role of the University, i.e. to create and disseminate newknowledge in diverse fields, it has been striving to keep pace with the developments that are taking

place in a rapidly changing world. Accordingly its systems are modernized as per contemporaryrequirements through constant upgradation of the syllabi; ever innovative teaching pedagogy,with transparent and scientific evaluation system and curriculum modernization.

Since its inception, the University has been trying to provide facilities for carrying out meaningfuland socially relevant research. Faculty members are, thus, awarded prestigious researchprojects from funding agencies like ONGC, UGC, AICTE, MS & PI, ICSSR, DRDO, CSIR,ISRO, NSC, MNCE, MTA, IGNOU-NECRD, IFMR, SSA, World Bank etc. and prestigious National andInternational Fellowships.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

The University has the following facilities and services for students and scholars.

University LibraryThe University has a Central Library with a rapidly increasing collection of books and

journals in printed and in electronic format. The Library can be accessed through our website. Thelibrary has INFLIBNET connectivity to facilitate access to other libraries. Most of the necessarybooks are available. Besides the Central Library, the Departments also have their DepartmentalLibraries. The catalogue of books and journals is available for online access by users within thecampus network .

Computing FacilitiesThe University has elaborate computing facilities accessible to the students. There is a modern state-of-the-art Central Computer Centre for use by the students and scholars of Tezpur University inaddition to the Departmental computer laboratories. Apart from a large number of PCs and severalservers, all connected to the campus LAN, the Centre also has a 4-processor SGI ALTIX-350servers. There are also high quality laser printers, scanners, multimedia accessories, etc.Various software systems are available that run in environments such as UNIX/LINUX, MS-Windows-2000/NT/XP, and Novell Intra Netware. The campus LAN is connected to the Internet throughits 512 kbps SCPC VSAT station of the ERNET, and BSNL leased line. Wireless LAN hasalso been set up in the Campus.

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Hostel AccommodationThe University has separate hostels for boys and girls adequate to accommodate all studentsand scholars. The Hostels are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like washing machine,musical instruments, and ultra modern kitchen with hot and cold air ventilation. SC/ST students areexempted from paying hostel seat rent.

ScholarshipsA limited number of scholarships are offered to Tezpur University students by various Government

/ semi-Government organizations such as NEC, DBT, ITDP, MNES, DTE, AICTE, other StateGovernments, etc. Free studentships are also provided to a limited number of meritorious studentsbelonging to economically weak families.

Health ServicesThe University has a Health Centre to provide basic medical services with its own medical andpara-medical staff. Each student (below the age of 35 years) is compulsorily put under a health

insurance coverage of Rs. 50,000/-.

Games and SportsThe University provides opportunities for students to excel in various departments of sports.The University has basketball, volley ball and tennis courts, cricket and football groundswith playing facilities under flood light and a well equipped multi gymnasium.

Students DisciplineStudents shall abide by the Statutes, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the University that arein force. They shall give due respect to the teachers and staff of the University and shall displaydecent and cordial behaviour to fellow students.

Students must strictly follow the discipline as prescribed in the Regulations on Maintenance ofDiscipline of the University. Violation of any clause by any student will be subjected to disciplinaryaction as per the regulations.

Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited inside or outside the University. Students found indulgingin ragging will be subjected to punishment as per rule.

Tezpur University Alumni Association (TUAA)TUAA was formed in 2000 to create a network of the alumni of the University. The web-site ofthe association provides full listing of events, news and other relevant information.

Instruction Methodology

The medium of instruction/ examination in the University at all levels is English.

In framing the courses, care has been taken to see that they are NOT burdened with formal lecturesonly. There is adequate provision for seminars, tutorials, case studies, guided field work, labwork etc., whatever necessary, to promote the habit of independent thinking and to relatetheoretical knowledge to the practical field. Group Discussion is an integral part of teaching pedagogyto help the students in increasing their analytical capability and creativity.

Academic CalendarThe university strictly adheres to a well planned academic calendar specifying theschedule of academic activities. Detailed academic calendar for the current Academic Year isavailable in the University Website.


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THE DEPARTMENT OF

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


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THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Department of Business Administration, under the School of Management Sciences started function-

ing from 18th

of January, 1995 with its first batch of MBA students. It offers Masters in BusinessAdministration Full Time ( 4 Semesters) and Part Time (6 Semesters), Post Graduate Diploma inTourism Management (2 Semesters) and Ph.D. programmes. So far it has produced 14 batches ofFull Time and 2 batches of Part Time MBA Graduates besides 8 batches of Post Graduate DiplomaHolders in Tourism Management. The Department offers dual specialization (Major and Minor) inthe areas of Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management,Industrial Management and Systems Management. Faculty and students with interdisciplinarybackground are drawn from the premier institutes of the country.

Several major industry oriented research projects sponsored by IGIDR, AICTE, MS & PI,MHRD, NEDFi, MAKAIAS, ICSSR, SSA have been carried out by the faculty in thrust areassuch as: Entrepreneurship, Small Enterprise Management, Tourism Management, Rural Develop-ment, Organizational Development, Value-Added Tax Management, Micro Finance, Education etc.

The Department has been organizing a series of programmes like Refresher Courses as wellas Management Development Programmes for Executives of reputed organizations. Besides,industry- institute interaction is being organized as an annual event (Sampark) since 1998 withactive collaboration of industry.

The Department not only has a well equipped computer lab and a high-tech case study room but alsohas the latest software packages like SPSS, Operation Research Packages, Accounting andProject Management packages, DBMS packages etc.

It is ensured that the students not only get theoretical knowledge but also extensive practical expo-sure on latest management concepts like E-commerce, Knowledge Management and manymore through real life projects. Most of the faculty members have been associated with variousnational and inter-national Institutes of repute. Accordingly the latest trends in Management educationare incorporated in our teaching methodology. The list of the faculty members is offered below.

Faculty Area(s) of Specialization

Dr. M. K. Sarma, MBA, Ph.D.Professor & Dean School of Management Sciences

Marketing and Business Research

Dr.(Mrs) Chandana Goswami, MBA, Ph.D.Professor

Financial Management & General

Dr. Subhrangshu Sekhar Sarkar, M.Com, Ph.D.Professor & Head

Accounting and Taxation

Dr. Debabrata Das, M.Com, Ph.DProfessor

Finance

Dr. Chandan Goswami , MBA, Ph.D.Associate Professor

Marketing and Promotional Strategies

Dr.(Mrs) Papori Baruah, MBA, Ph.D.Associate Professor

Change Management and Human Resource Development

Dr. T. R. Sarma , BE(Mech.), DCSA, MBA,Ph.DAssociate Professor

Systems Management

Dr. Anjan Bhuyan,M A(Eco), Ph.DAssociate Professor

Economics, Entrepreneurship and Tourism

Ms. Heera Barpujary, MCA, LLB,Assistant Professor

Systems Management and E-Commerce

Mr. Arup Roy, MBAAssistant Professor

Finance, Investment Management

*Mr. Gyan Prakash, M.Sc., M.M.S.Assistant Professor

Information Systems, International Finance

Mrs. Kakali Mahanta, MBAAssistant Professor

HRM, Marketing

Dr.Runumi Das, MBA, Ph.DAssistant Professor

Marketing

(* on lien) ) N.B. One more Assistant Professor is likely to join shortly


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Placement Scenario

Tezpur University has an active Training and Placement Cell to facilitate Final Placements as wellas Academic Placements, and other related activities.

There exists a high degree of emphasis on maintaining close liaison with the Industry and otheremployers. Interaction of the Students with professionals from Industry is arranged regularly.This is apart from the regular training and mock interview sessions arranged for grooming upthe students for the big day.

Special efforts are made to attract the best of employers- MNCs, Public Sector, PrivateSectors, NGOs, etc. - to pick up our graduates. Over the years such efforts have paid rich dividendsas excellent set of recruiters have selected our students both via on-campus and off-campusrecruitment process. The increasing number of visiting recruiters, the uptrend in the initial packagesoffered and the repeat visits for more recruitment indicates the upswing in the confidence ourrecruiters place on us. The pleasant result of that is a healthy growth of the number of our studentsfinally placed.

A good majority of our students receive their offer letters even before the final semesterexaminations. The active follow-up efforts made by the Training and Placement Cell as well asthe Department with the recruiters network makes it possible that each one of our graduates aresuitably placed within a couple of months.


Faculty Publications

2010

Bora, M. & Baruah, P. (2010). Paradigm shift in health sector: A case study of National Rural HealthMission in Sonitpur District of Assam. Journal of Interacademicia, 14(1), 94-101.

Das, D. & Tiwari, R.K. (2010). Financial Inclusion-broadening the access to finance: Perspectivesfrom India, Asian Profile, 38(2), 141-161.

Dey, B. & Sarma, M. K. (2010).Information source usage among motive-based segments of travelersto newly emerging tourist destinations. Tourism Management, 31(3), 341-344.

2009

Das, D. & Purkayastha, P.K. (2009). Power sector reforms in Assam: An introspection. Indian Journalof Power and River Valley Development,59(5/6), 61-70.

Goswami, Chandana, & Patar, P. J. (2009). Role of stakeholders in promoting eco-tourism.International Journal of Tourism and Travel, 2(1), 57-67.

The above list is not exhaustive.

Major Recruiters

American Express Airtel

AMUL (I) Ltd Anchor

Assam State Electricity Board Axis Bank

BAAN Bajaj Allianz

Bell Ceramics Berger Paints (I) Ltd

B & A Ltd Balsara Hygiene Ltd


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Bank of Maharashtra BCPL

Celstream Technologies Coca Cola (I) Ltd

DDE ORG Dabur India Ltd

Down Town Hospitals Ltd. Dibrugarh University

Frito Lays HDFC Bank

Hindustan Sanitary HDFC Standard Life

HCL Infosystems Ltd. Hindustan Lever Ltd.

Honeywell HDFC

ITDC Ltd ITC Ltd.

ICICI Bank IBM India

IDBI Bank IFB

ICI Dulux Indian Oil Corp

JUSCO, Jamshedpur Jenson & Nicholson (I) Ltd.

LG Electronic Ltd. Mudra Communication Ltd.

MOL India Ltd Mosanto

Nicholas Piramal Nestle India

Numaligarh Refinery Ltd NEDFi

Net Decisions Orpat

ONGC OM Kotak Mahaindra

Philips (I) Ltd. Patni Computers

Parker Power Grid

Reliance Mobile Reliance India Ltd.

Samsung (I) Ltd. Standard Chartered

Stock Holding Corp. (I) Ltd. TATA AIG

TVS Electronics Ltd. T & I Global India Ltd.

Tezpur University UB Groups

VST Industries Ltd. Wipro Infotech

Willamson Magor & Co.Ltd. Zydus Cadila

and many more.

Students Activities

Sampark. The Interface is the benchmark event of the Department of Business

Administration, Tezpur University, organized mainly by the students with active and unparalleled

support from the faculty members. Sampark aims at establishing a synergic relationship and

interface platform where the management fraternity from both the corporate and academic world

can share their experience, thereby, enriching the students who are supposedly the measure of

a nations future development. This, in turn, helps promote and propagate a culture of management

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Our students regularly prove their mettle in B-School Meets. Be it a case study or

developing conceptual advertisements, our students have always been ahead of their competition.

There is a strong alumni base spread all across the country (and beyond). The Alumni Association

has a very active Mumbai Chapter. Such network of alumni helps the students to get an idea of the

real world problems. For a detailed list one may refer to our Departmental website.

Formex is a voluntary body of the Department of Business Administration, Tezpur University,

constituted by the faculty members as well as the students. The forum undertakes activities like

organizing seminars both inhouse and out-house, popular talks, guest lectures, management

games etc. All the students and the faculties are members of the forum. The forum has

organized various such sessions in the department so far. The forum is headed by the HoD in thecapacity of President.

ForeignLanguagesSuggestive Courses for first 2 Semesters

Chinese French



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ADMISSION DETAIL

MBA (Full Time, 4 Semesters) Programme

EligibilityA Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign University/Institution with aminimum of 50 % of Marks (or equivalent Grade) in Major subject or in aggregate. Relaxation of 5% of the minimum percentage will be applicable to the reserved categories as per Govt. of India rules.

Selection of CandidateA. Eligible candidates desirous of seeking admission to the MBA (Full time) programme are to

appear in the(i) Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs to be held during the window

of Wednesday, 27 October 2010 - Wednesday, 24 November 2010. (For further

information please visit www.catiim.in.)OR

(ii) In the Management Aptitude test (MAT) conducted by AIMA-CMS New Delhi to be heldonSunday 5 December 2010 throughout the country. Only December 2010 MAT score will beconsidered.

A candidate can apply through both CAT and MAT.

B. Based on their performance in the CAT / MAT, short-listed applicants (generally 3 times thenumber of seats available) will be called for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI)as per the schedule provided in Annexure I. The GD and PI will be held in the UniversityCampus at Napaam, Tezpur and the candidates will have to arrange for travel and stay (ifnecessary) in Tezpur on their own. The Final list of selected students i s p r epar edtaking into account their performance in CAT / MAT, GD & PI, past academic perfor-mance, extra curricular activities, work experience etc.

C. The list of selected candidates for admission including a waiting list along with the date and timeof admission shall be notified in the University Notice Board and the selected candidates will be in-timated individually through letter. The list will also be available at the University web sitewww.tezu.ernet.in

Canvassing by any quarters to obtain seat is considered as a disqualification.

IntakeThe present intake is 46. However, the same may be changed at the discretion of the authority.

How to ApplyEligible candidates seeking admission to the MBA programmes at Tezpur University are requiredto fill in the Tezpur University application form apart form the CAT / MAT form. The CATvoucher / MAT Registration form (not the University form), is to be submitted to theconcerned testing authorities, but a copy of proof of application must be retained andsubmitted with the Tezpur University application form. The University form should reach theHead, Department of Business Administration, Tezpur University within the last date i.e,10.12.2010. However, the University form is available after the last date with a late fee, which willbe accepted in the Department till 10.01.2011. This late submission is permissible ONLY for

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those candidates applying through MAT.

It is to be noted that duly filled in Tezpur University application form submission ismandatory for all candidates. They are also to tick in the option TEZPUR UNIVERSITY inthe MAT form and Non-IIM Institutes in the CAT form, without which the candidates scoreswill not be sent to the University and thus it will not be possible to shortlist such candidates.

Students are advised to go through the prospectus carefully before filling in the applicationform.

They are also requested to maintain a valid e-mail account and contact numbers throughoutthe selection process.

EnclosuresEnclosures to be attached along with the Tezpur University application:

1. The proof of application for the MAT/CAT examination2. Category proof, if applying for reserved seat.3. Candidates belong to OBC (NCL) category must submit the certificate in the format given in

Tezpur University website.

Candidates shall have to produce the original of all documents at the time of personal interviewand during admission they are required to submit a set of photocopies of the same at the time ofadmission.

Reservation:As per Government of India Rules.

Provisional Admission:

Applicants who are going to appear in the qualifying examination (like final Degree exam.) of

2011 will also be provisionally admitted if otherwise found eligible at the Admission Test/Interview on

the conditions that-

1. They have passed all the earlier examinations held for the same degree without any carry over

of subject and

2. They must produce the evidence of passing the qualifying examinations with eligible normsbefore 31-10-2011, failing which such admission will automatically stand cancelled.

3. All academic works including theory and practical of qualifying examinations are completed before

the scheduled date of admission.

Admission

Selected candidates are to get themselves admitted on the stipulated date and time (which will

be notified) by paying all dues failing which his/her seat shall be cancelled. The seats so available

shall immediately be allotted to the candidates from the waiting list and they shall also have to

take admission on a specified date, which will be notified in due course of time. Admission Schedule

is given in Annexure I (page 19)

The fee structure of the MBA (Full time) Programme is given in Annexure-II (page 20)



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Syllabi

The Department endeavours to offer the latest developments in the field of Management throughits continuously updated syllabi to train the students to take on the hustle-bustle of the future. There

are a total of 100 credits offered during the course out of which 76 are allotted for the core papers

and the remaining ones for the elective papers. The Tezpur University MBA program offers dual

specialization, a Minor and a Major area. In the third Semester, students have to select two

elective areas (and the courses from both the areas), of which one area is to be carried over to the

next semester. The fourth semester elective area is the Major area for the concerned student.

The programme is designed in such a manner that the skills of the students can be developed ina gradual manner. In the first semester, basic ideas about business, communication, accounting

system, IT, QT etc. are given to the students. In the second semester students are exposed

to different functional areas of business. In the next two semesters, more emphasis is g i v e n

t o the specialization areas.

The inherent managerial qualities of the students are further groomed and harnessed by our qualified

faculty members with their up to date pedagogy. Term papers, regular class tests, group discussions,

case studies comprise the bulk of the evaluation process. This process is carried throughoutthe entire semester. Care is taken that the students are evaluated not only on the theoretical contents

but also on the practical aspect of the course. Students are also encouraged to participate in

various extra curricular activities in addition to their classroom coaching. The Department is well

equipped with all modern teaching tools like OHPs, MMPs, State-of the-art computer laboratory, air

conditioned case study and library rooms etc.

The detailed course structure is given below. The full syllabi will be made available to the students

at the time of admission.

Tezpur University MBA students are also exposed to one foreign language (to be chosen from French

and Chinese) and to the basics of yoga.



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Course Structure**

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st

SemesterBM 501 Foundation of Management BM 502 Managerial CommunicationBM 503 Organizational Behaviour BM504 Managerial Economics

BM 505 Quantitative Techniques BM 506 Financial AccountingBM 507 IT for Managers BM 508 Business Law

2nd

semesterBM 521 Operations Management BM 522 Research Methods in Business

BM 523 System Analysis and Design BM 524 Business On-line BasicsBM 525 Working Capital Management BM 526 Capital Structure & Capital Budgeting

BM 527 Marketing Management BM 528 Human Resource Management

3rdsemester

BM 601 Operations Research BM 602 Cost and Management AccountingBM 603 Supply Chain Management BM 604 Management Information SystemBM 605 Knowledge Management BM 606 Summer Project

4th

semester

BM 621 Strategic Management BM 622 Project Management

BM 623 International Business BM 624 Entrepreneurship Development

BM 625 Change Management BM 626 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Specialization (Marketing Area)BM 631 Relationship Marketing BM 632 Services Marketing

BM 633 Marketing & Electronic Network BM 634 Business to Business MarketingBM 635 International Marketing Management BM 636 Brand Management

BM 637 Salesmanship and Sales Management BM 638 Logistics and Retail ManagementBM 639 Promotional Strategies BM 640 Consumer AnalysisBM 641 Advanced Marketing Research

Specialization (Finance Area)BM 651 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management BM 652 Indian Financial Institutions and Financial Markets

BM 653 Corporate Taxation BM 654 Trends and Innovations in Financial Sector

BM 655 Management Control System BM 656 International FinanceBM 657 Financial Engineering BM 658 Advanced Financial Management

Specialization (Human Resource Areas)BM 661 Human Resource Development BM 662 Industrial PsychologyBM 663 Labour Law I BM 664 Labour Law II

BM 665 Social Psychology BM 666 Wage and Salary Administration

BM 667 Industrial Relations

Specialization (Systems Area)BM 671 Database Management Systems BM 672 Object Oriented Analysis and DesignBM 673 Software Project Management BM 674 Business Software System Design and Development

BM 675 Networking and Communication BM 676 Operating Systems

Specialization (Industrial Management Area)BM 681 Quality Management BM 682 Materials Management and Inventory Control

BM 683 Service Operations Management BM 684 Production Planning and Control

BM 685 Transportation Management BM 686 Advanced Operation ResearchBM 687 Productivity Management

** syllabi subject to change


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ANNEXURE-1

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

1. Issue of T.U. prospectus & Application Form From September 20, 2010To January 10, 2011

2. Last date of submission TU form (without late fees) December 10, 2010

3. Late submission (TU forms will be available with a late fee of Rs.200/-, separately payable bybank draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Tezpur University payable at Tezpur)

For MAT applicants only From December 11, 2010to January 10, 2011

4. Group Discussion & Personal Interview February 25,26, 2011

5. Publication of Selected List 1st

week of March 2011(Will be available at website: www.tezu.ernet.in)

6. Date of Admission to be notified later

CAT Advertisement: August 22, 2010

Sale of CAT Vouchers: From August 30 toSeptember 27, 2010

Registration for CAT 2010: From August 30 toSeptember 30, 2010

CAT Test Dates: From October 27 toNovember 24, 2010

MAT Test date December 5, 2010


Important Note: The University is not responsible for any delay in delivery of forms sentby post/courier. Any form received after December 10, 2010 must be accompanied by abank draft for late fee as specified above.


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ANNEXURE II

FEE STRUCTURE

FOR MBA (FULL TIME) PROGRAMME

Amount Payable in First Semester

Development Fee Rs. 25,000

Educational Kit Rs. 5,000

Other Fees Rs. 11,550

Refundable Deposit Rs. 3,500

Amount payable in SecondSemester

Other Fees Rs. 11,750/-

Amount Payable in Third

Semester

Development Fee Rs. 25,000

Other Fees Rs. 11,750

Rs. 36750/-

Amount Payable in FourthSemester

Other Fees Rs. 11,750 Rs. 11,750/-

Total Rs. 1,05,300/-

Rs. 45,050/-

* Fee structure is subject to revision

** includes hostel rent

1. This fee structure may be modified from time to time and shall be binding.2. The above fee structure is not applicable to foreign students.3. Fees for duplicate certificate/ Identity Cards/ Grade Cards will be double of the normal fee

Published by the Controller of Examinations, Tezpur UniversityPrinted at TICOL STYLE TRACK, Kumar gaon, Tezpur - 784001

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