M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism 

at Tezpur University, Tezpur

The total tuition fee for the MA programme at Tezpur University ranges between INR 51,800 - INR 1.3 lakh. Although, the above tuition fee is collated from unofficial sources on internet. Hence, it is indicative. The total tuition fee for admission to the MA programme is includes many components such as admission fee, examination fee, security deposit, and charges for many kind of facilities provided by the university during the programme. 

Tezpur University offers a postgraduate degree in MA across wide-range of specialisations to students. The university accepts students on an entrance basis for the programme. Interested students can find out the Tezpur University MA specialisations listed below:

• MA in Social Work
• MA in Education
• MA in English
• MA in Mass Communication & Journalism
• MA in Sociology 
• MA in Assamese
• MA in Hindi
• MA in Linguistics and Language Technology
• MA in Cultural Studies
• MA in Communication for Development

Tezpur University (TU) provides a two-year full-time MA course comprising four semesters. MA is one of the most opted courses by students. Tezpur University inducts students in the MA course through CUET-PG rank. Candidates interested in taking admission in the MA course must take the CUET-UP entrance examination and prepare well for the exam described above. Qualified candidates can apply via the University official website and appear for the personal interview. 

Students whose rank is within the specified range mentioned in the merit list released by Tezpur University can register for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment.

The persentage required for Tezpur University's programme are as follows:

Popular Courses	Eligibility Criteria
B.Ed	Class 12 or SSC with a minimum of 60% aggregate
Integrated MA	Class 12 or SSC with a minimum of 60% aggregate
BTech	Class 12 or SSC with a minimum of 75% aggregate
MBA	UG Degree with a minimum of 45%-50% aggregate
MCA	UG Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate
ME/MTech	BE/BTech with 50-60%
PG Diploma	UG Degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate

Yes, Tezpur University accepts CUET scores for admission to its UG and PG courses across multiple specialisations. Students need to prepare well for the CUET-UG exam because only those candidates can register further for the admission process whose rank or scorecard will be within the range specified by the university, i.e. merit list, which will be released on Tezpur University's official website. Apart from CUET-UG, applicants can also take admission into various specialisation of UG courses through the Tezpur University Entrance Examination (TUEE), the university’s entrance exam. 

As per the Tezpur University admission guidelines 2024 admission to most of the course is based on CUET exam. Therefore, candidates must have a valid CUET score. After having a valid score card/ rank allotted, interested candidates need to check for the merit list, which is released from the university side from their official website. Only those applicants will be eligible for further process of securing a seat in Tezpur University whose score card/ rank is as per the merit list of TU. The last step is submitting their documents and fee payment.

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Here's what students and alumni have to say:

* Placement and Internship Opportunities: Around 60% of students get placed, and the highest package offered was 4.5 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting companies include Zaloni, Tech Variable, Cognizant, Alliance, etc. About 40% of students get internships, and the top roles are in software development and web development.
* Infrastructure and Facilities: The university has modern classrooms, labs with the latest software, and good hostel facilities with shared rooms and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Medical facilities are available 24/7, and ambulance services are also available.
* Faculty and Teaching Style: Faculty members are experienced and knowledgeable, trying to share their industrial experience and make classes interesting. However, some newer faculty members may require improvement in their teaching style.
* Course Curriculum and Exams: The course is structured to meet industry demands, and exams are relatively easy. However, some students find the curriculum outdated.
* Campus Life and Extracurricular Activities: The campus has a great atmosphere, with good sports facilities, a basketball court, cricket ground, and indoor games organized. Students can engage in various extracurricular activities, such as organizing festivals and events.
* Career Prospects: After completing the MCA program, students can expect good job opportunities in IT companies, with salaries ranging from 3.5-4 Lacs rupees per annum.

Overall, MCA at Tezpur University seems to offer decent placement opportunities, good infrastructure, and experienced faculty. While there may be room for improvement in certain areas, such as the curriculum and teaching styles, students seem generally satisfied with their experience.

{Source: B.Com students & alumni}

* Teaching Quality: The teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is also of a high standard and well-mannered.
* Course Curriculum: The activities in the course curriculum are relevant to the courses, aiding in making the students industry-ready. However, some students feel that the course curriculum may not be directly applicable to real-life situations.
* Facilities: The facilities, such as Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and libraries, are well-organized and systematic. Infrastructure is also excellent, with amenities like washing machines and canteens.
* Internship and Placement: Around 30-40% of students get placed during the campus placement drive, with an average salary package of 4-5 lakhs. 100% of students get internships in various companies.
* Campus Life: Campus life is good, with free Wi-Fi, automated libraries, and recreational facilities like courts for outdoor games.

Overall, while B.Com at Tezpur University seems to have its strengths, such as excellent teaching quality and facilities, the relevance of the course curriculum and placement record could be improved. Students considering this programme should weigh these factors carefully to determine whether it aligns with their goals and expectations.

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527

Tezpur University cutoff 2024 for the BTech courses is based on JEE Main 2024 followed by the round-wise counselling. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for Tezpur University BTech cutoff 2023:

Course	R1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	63147	163300
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering	45599	75111
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	54245	101346
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	52777	98219
B.Tech. in Food Engineering and Technology	70634	254983
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	61267	156341