Integrated Master Degree Programme(IMD) in Rural Studies at Tripura University

Integrated Master Degree Programme(IMD) in Rural Studies at Tripura University in Agartala, Tripura is a 2-year postgraduate programme in the Bachelor of Arts family. Fees for the full course come to ₹20,700 – ₹33,700 (roughly ₹10,000 a year).

Tripura University is a other institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Tripura University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BA programmes at Tripura University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Tripura University before you pay anything.

For admission to Integrated Master Degree Programme(IMD) in Rural Studies, you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through GATE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Tripura University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take GATE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Tripura University on its website (tripurauniv.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2022) show a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Tripura University. 21 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Tripura University runs 11 BA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Integrated M.A. in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Integrated B.A. + M.A. in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Geography
• B.A. (Hons.) in Education

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Integrated Master Degree Programme(IMD) in Rural Studies genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹20,700 – ₹33,700 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Tripura University compare with other colleges offering BA in and around Agartala?