Tezpur University

Tezpur University Fee Structure 2025-26: Complete Overview

Tezpur University (TU), a Central University established in 1994 and located at Napaam in Tezpur, Assam, is one of the most affordable premier institutions in North-East India. Because it is funded by the Government of India through the UGC, its tuition fees are a fraction of what comparable private and deemed universities charge. TU is a fully residential campus ranked 79th in the NIRF 2025 University category and placed in the 151-200 band in NIRF Engineering 2025, which makes its low fee structure exceptional value for money. This guide breaks down tuition, hostel, mess and one-time charges for every major programme so prospective students can plan their total cost of study.

Note: Fees below are compiled from the university's official 2025-26 fee notification and leading education portals. Figures are revised annually by the university; always confirm the current amount on the official admission portal (tezu.ernet.in) before paying.

Program-wise Fee Structure (Full Course Duration)

The table below summarises the approximate total tuition and academic fees for each major programme over its full duration (hostel and mess charged separately). Two figures are confirmed directly from the university's verified records: the LLM at ₹73,520 and the B.Ed at ₹60,920.

The two confirmed figures deserve emphasis. The one-year LLM programme costs ₹73,520 for the full course, while the two-year B.Ed programme costs ₹60,920. Both are well below the rates charged by private law and education colleges, where comparable programmes routinely cross ₹2-4 lakh.

B.Tech Fee Breakdown

The four-year B.Tech is TU's flagship undergraduate engineering programme, admitting students through JEE Main. The total academic fee for the full duration works out to roughly ₹2.19-2.25 lakh, making it one of the cheapest B.Tech options at any central university. The cost is built up from a modest per-semester tuition and a set of one-time charges paid at admission.

Because the caution deposit is refundable on completion of the course, the effective net cost is slightly lower than the headline figure. Per-semester charges of around ₹27,000 (excluding hostel) are payable at the start of each of the eight semesters.

M.Tech and Postgraduate Engineering Fees

The two-year M.Tech, offered to GATE-qualified B.E./B.Tech graduates, carries a total fee in the range of ₹91,072 to ₹1.03 lakh. The fee is loaded slightly toward the first year due to one-time admission and deposit components: the first-year fee is approximately ₹49,186 and the second-year fee approximately ₹41,886. GATE-qualified M.Tech students admitted to regular seats are also generally eligible for the AICTE/MHRD stipend (₹12,400 per month for the standard scheme), which can offset much of the cost of study.

Hostel and Mess Charges

Tezpur University is a fully residential campus with 17 hostels (7 for girls and 5 for boys, plus research and other blocks) accommodating over 4,000 students. Most rooms are dual-occupancy, while single rooms are reserved for PhD scholars. Hostel and mess fees are charged separately from tuition and are among the most economical of any central university.

Combined hostel charges (seat rent plus admission and amenities) come to roughly ₹7,900 per year, exclusive of mess. Each hostel offers beds, tables, chairs and wardrobes, Wi-Fi, 24/7 electricity and water, canteen facilities and common rooms. The hostel seat rent is waived for SC/ST students, further reducing costs for reserved-category candidates.

Total Cost of Study (Tuition + Hostel + Mess)

For a B.Tech student living on campus, the all-inclusive annual outlay can be estimated as follows: tuition (~₹54,000 for two semesters) + hostel (~₹7,900) + mess (~₹19,200) ≈ ₹81,000 per year, or roughly ₹3.2-3.3 lakh for the full four-year degree including living expenses. This remains dramatically lower than comparable private engineering colleges.

How Tezpur University Compares

The table below places TU's flagship B.Tech fee alongside other central and government institutions in the region to show the value proposition for students.

While Assam Engineering College and Gauhati University can be marginally cheaper, TU's central-university status, residential campus, NIRF ranking and research environment make its fee one of the best returns on investment in North-East India. Compared with NITs and private deemed universities, the savings run into several lakhs.

Scholarships and Fee Concessions

TU students can reduce their net cost further through multiple schemes. GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars receive monthly stipends; SC/ST students enjoy hostel seat-rent waivers and central/state post-matric scholarships; and merit-cum-means, single-girl-child and minority scholarships are available through national portals. PhD scholars admitted with valid national fellowships (UGC-JRF, CSIR, etc.) receive their full stipend in addition to the low programme fee.

Important Notes for Applicants

Fees at Tezpur University are revised every academic session, and amounts can vary slightly by specialisation and category. Caution deposits are refundable, and several charges differ for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The figures here reflect the 2025-26 cycle; before remitting any payment, candidates should download the latest official fee notification from the university's admission portal at tezu.ernet.in and confirm the exact, category-specific amount for their chosen programme.