Tripura to offer free online admission in 22 government degree colleges amid COVID-19 pandemic

Tripura introduces an online admission portal to help candidates fill up their application forms online from their homes.

In the wake of the rising coronavirus cases in the country and to avoid large gatherings, the Tripura government has introduced a state's first-ever online admission portal through which students can apply for all 22 government general degree colleges while staying at their home. Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said the decision was taken to enable students to get admission in colleges online without risking themselves getting exposed to coronavirus.

“Candidates can fill up their application forms online from their homes. They will be able to get all details, apply for a minimum of 6 colleges and a maximum of 15 colleges in a user-friendly manner. The process will need only their photograph, signature, marks and roll number. The admission will be done based on a common merit list,” the minister said.

Those who will be opting for the Honours and pass courses can fill up their requirements and will be informed once the colleges will release their merit list. The state government has also decided to waive off all the charges of online portal registration fees, admission fees, college development fees, tuition fees etc. However, the university registration fees and some nominal fees will be charged.

Once a candidate registers on the portal, they will be able to choose from the list of colleges and programs they are interested and eligible for. Unlike previous years, the higher education department has fixed a maximum seat limit in each class to maintain the teacher-student ratio as per Tripura University standards.

Candidates would be able to avail of telephonic guidance or email support in case they face difficulties in the admission process. Candidates will also be allowed to fill their preferred location and once they are allotted a seat they need to get admitted. However, candidates will have the option of changing their college based on the availability of seats up to a maximum of three times.

The admission lines are expected to open from August 10 and are likely to continue till August 20. The first merit list would be announced on August 25, the second merit would be notified on August 29 and the third list would be out on September 03. Admission confirmations would be notified from August 26 till September 05.

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