International Admissions
The ICFAI Group
- ICFAI was established in 1984 as a not-for-profit society with the broad objective of empowering citizens through world class quality education.
- The Institute announced its arrival into the Indian education fora by innovatively launching the CFA Program in 1985.
- The CFA Program was a unique program in finance aimed at equipping students and working professionals desiring a contemporary finance qualification to help them in the competitive corporate world.
- Since its establishment, ICFAI Group has made a significant mark in the Indian educational field with a pan- Indian network and presence.
- Innovation has been the mainstay of ICFAI Group with innovation prevalent in its programs and even its culture.
- Subsequently, there was a big leap when ICFAI Group started its chain of 8 business schools (IBS) across India in 1995 to offer management program.
- Since its inception, IBS has been consistently ranked among the top ranked B-Schools of India providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students and transforming them into leaders for the future.
- Another example that is a testimony to the culture of innovation is the introduction of Case Study methodology at IBS.
- The Case Research Center at IBS, has become a Center of Excellence and has won several accolades across the world.
- Having achieved its distinctive position in the area of management, the Society ventured into undergraduate programs in the area of Science & Technology.
- It has established its campuses of Science & Technology known as IcfaiTech at Hyderabad, Dehradun, Agartala, Jaipur, Ranchi, Raipur and Baddi that have grown into top tier institutions in a very short span of time.
- ICFAI Group has 3 Strategic Institutional Units, the ICFAI Universities, the ICFAI Business Schools and the ICFAI Distance Learning Programs.
- In all the programs offered across these units, the emphasis is on adherence to academic rigor and differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry – academia gap.
- ICFAI Group focuses on learning rather than instruction. In addition, the institute is engaged in important areas of research covering environmental sustainability, agricultural economics, health policy, financial economics, banking, intellectual property rights etc.
- There have been path-breaking research and good quality publications in these areas.
- Flexible and tech enabled learning also plays an important role in ICFAI’s teaching methodology.
- The delivery takes place with the use of hi-tech learning management system at campus programs and content delivery for distance learning through online medium.
- ICFAI Group practices the value of academic integrity at all levels. As a policy, admissions are purely based on merit and there is nothing like capitation fee et al.
- The fee payable is published in the application material and that remains unchanged.
- The ICFAI Group’s culture of teaching and learning supports and foster intellectual and personality development among its graduating students.
- They carry an attitude of ownership of their work. ICFAI Group strives to make the students - DOERS.
- The programs are designed such that the students & professionals graduating from the institution have the ability to take risks, make decisions and own the work. ICFAI Group system, strongly believes in developing an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ among its graduating students.
- At ICFAI, students inculcate research and analytical orientation due to its institutional strength and support for the research and development activities. Holistically, the student undergoes a transformative change.
- The alumni of ICFAI Group are working in renowned companies world-wide. Collectively, ICFAI Group alumni contribute significantly to the growth story of India.
- ICFAI has established 11 Universities across India. They are located at Hyderabad (IFHE, which is a Deemed University), Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh (Baddi), Jaipur, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Raipur, Sikkim and Tripura.
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the fulltime B.Tech, B Tech (L),BBA, BCA, BCA-MCA Integrated, B Com, BA English(Hons.), MBA, MBA(Rural Management), MBA(Healthcare Management),M.A(English), M.Lib.I.Sc Integrated, LLM MA(Edu),M.Sc.(Mathematics), M Sc Physics, M Sc Chemistry, MCA, MCA(LE), B Sc Physics (Hons) , B Sc Chemistry (Hons), B Sc Mathematics (Hons), B Sc in Emergency Medical Technology, BSc in Cardiac Care Technology, B Sc in Dialysis Therapy Technology,Allied Health Sciences, & PGDY programs offered by the ICFAI University Tripura. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech. | Pass in 10+2 (PCM) with 45% and above |
B Tech (L) | Pass in 3 year diploma course in respective banch of engineering with atleast 45% marks in aggregate. |
BBA | Pass in 10+2 in any discipline |
BCA | Pass in 10+2 in any discipline |
BCA-MCA Integrated Program |
Pass in 10+2 in any discipline |
B Com | Pass in Class XII with 45% marks |
BA English (Hons.) | Pass in Class XII (any discipline) with 40% marks in English |
MBA | Graduation (any discipline) with 45% and above. |
MBA(Rural Management) | Graduation (any discipline) with 45% and above. |
MBA (Healthcare Management) |
Graduation (any discipline) with 45% and above. |
M.A (English) | Graduation (any discipline) with 45% and above. |
M.Lib.I.Sc Integrated | Graduation (any discipline) |
MA(Edu) | Graduation (any discipline) |
M.Sc. (Mathematics) |
Pass in Graduation with 40% marks in Mathematics |
M.Sc (Physics) | Pass in Graduation with 45% aggregate marks. |
M Sc (Chemistry) |
Pass in Graduation with 40% marks in Chemistry |
MCA | Graduation (any discipline) with 40% and above. |
MCA(LE) | Pass in BCA or B Sc (IT or Computer Science) Degree with (Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or Degree level ) with 40% and above aggregate marks. |
B.Sc. (Mathematics) | Pass in Class XII with 40% marks in Mathematics |
B.Sc (Physics) | Pass in Class XII with 40% marks in Physics |
B Sc (Chemistry) | Pass in Class XII with 40% marks in Chemistry |
B Sc in Emergency Medical Technology | Pass with 45% and above aggregate marks in Class XII with Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
BSc in Cardiac Care Technology | Pass with 45% and above aggregate marks in Class XII with Biology |
B Sc in Dialysis Therapy Technology | Pass with 45% and above aggregate marks in Class XII with Biology |
Allied Health Sciences | Pass with 45% and above aggregate marks in Class XII with Biology |
PGDY | Graduate in any discipline |
LLM | Pass in LL.B / equivalent in Law with not less than 50% marks . |
Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Universities/Boards by July 24, 2019 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and obtaining minimum required marks mentioned above. The registration of the applicants not meeting the eligibility criteria by September 28, 2019 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.
Admission Criteria
- The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview.
- While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
Interview
- The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus.
- This is to determine the applicants' attitude and motivation to pursue the program.
- Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview.
- The original certificates will be returned after verification.
- The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process.
- All the selected applicants will be required to pay the admission fee after selection.
Guidelines on How to Complete the Application Form
The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
- Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Provide all available information under appropriate sections.
- Make sure to sign the Application Form.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
- Cost of the Application material is. BD Taka 1000 or USD 15 $.
Attested Copies of Certificates
Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the Following certificates.
- Date of Birth Certificate /Class X Certificate.
- Marks sheets of Class XII/ Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
- Passport attested by competent authority.
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
Submission of Application Form
The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University Tripura,
University Campus, Agartala-Simna Road, P.O. Kamalghat,
Mohanpur, Agartala-799 210, Tripura (West),
Phone: 0381-2865752/62,
WhatsApp: 8415952506
Fax: 0381-2865754
E-mail: admissions@iutripura.edu.in
website: www.iutripura.edu.in
Fee
Fee comprises of Admission Fee, Program Fee, Caution Deposit (Refundable) and Hostel fee as per the details mentioned below:
Program Fee
Applicants should pay the fee mentioned in the table below as per the due dates indicated in the Student Handbook.
UG Programs | |||
Programs | Processing Fee in US$ | Processing Fee in US$ per annum | Refundable Caution Deposit US$ |
B Tech | 400 | 2,200 | 200 |
B Tech(L) | 400 | 2,200 | 200 |
BBA | 400 | 1000 | 200 |
BCA | 400 | 1000 | 200 |
BCA MCA Integrated | 400 | 1000 | 200 |
BA English | 400 | 1000 | 200 |
B Sc in Emergency Medical Technology | 400 | 2000 | 200 |
BSc in Cardiac Care Technology | 400 | 2000 | 200 |
B Sc in Dialysis Therapy Technology | 400 | 2000 | 200 |
Allied Health Sciences | 400 | 2000 | 200 |
B Sc Physics | 400 | 1200 | 200 |
B Sc Chemistry | 400 | 1200 | 200 |
B Sc Maths | 400 | 1200 | 200 |
B Com | 400 | 1000 | 200 |
PG Programs | |||
MBA | 400 | 3000 | 200 |
MBA(Health Care) | 400 | 3000 | 200 |
MBA(Rural Mngt) | 400 | 3000 | 200 |
MA English | 400 | 1500 | 200 |
MA Education | 400 | 1500 | 200 |
M Lib I.Sci | 400 | 1200 | 200 |
LLM | 400 | 2000 | 200 |
M Sc Mathematics | 400 | 1500 | 200 |
M Sc Physics | 400 | 1700 | 200 |
M Sc Chemistry | 400 | 1700 | 200 |
MCA | 400 | 1500 | 200 |
MCA(LE) | 400 | 1500 | 200 |
PGD Program | |||
PGD Yoga | 300 | 1000 | 200 |
Hostel
Hostel facility is available within the campus. Students will be required to pay the hostel fee as mentioned in the following table:
Hostel Accommodation per semester | 12,000 per semester for 1st year. Subsequent year’s fee will be communicated before the commencement of the academic year. (Indian Rupees) |
Hostel Deposit (refundable) | 10,000 (Indian Rupees) |
Mess Charges | Actuals. Will be worked out in consultation with the Mess committee. |
Remittance
All payments should be made by way of demand draft drawn in favour of "The ICFAI University, Tripura - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Agartala, Tripura.
The education methodology adopted by the University encourages independent thinking and helps the students develop holistic perspectives, strong domain knowledge, contemporary skill-sets and a positive attitude and good values.
The University has evolved a comprehensive student-centric learning approach consisting of several stages, designed to add significant value to the learners’ understanding in an integrated manner.
Classroom Instruction
Students receive full-time classroom instruction, which will help them learn and consolidate their understanding of the subjects.
Courseware
The University makes sure that reference books and textbooks etc., designed for independent study are available in the library.
Assignments
The study package also includes self evaluatory assignments that help students to evaluate their own academic progress.
IT Lab
Assignments related to computers will require the students to spend significant time in the lab. All students will have access to a well-equipped computer lab for their practical work in IT courses.
Soft Skills Lab
- The Soft Skills Lab excels in imparting soft skills which form a vital component of the corporate needs.
- The exclusive design and the right mix of teaching and training processes of Soft Skills Lab help the students add a new dimension to their personality.
- The core elements of methodology like peer work, group work, stimulating group discussions, mock interviews, skits, role plays, etc. instill confidence in the students to meet the challenges of corporate work culture
Summer Internship
The summer internship enables the students to experience the rigor of business environment and apply the concepts learnt in classroom in real-life situations in organizations.
Projects
Students are encouraged to pursue live projects to enhance their learning by applying theoretical concepts to industry situations. This is done under the guidance of experienced faculty to ensure proper focus and implementation.
Evaluation
Student performance in each course will be assessed by means of continuous evaluation. Students will be evaluated on the basis of assignments, seminars, projects, mid and end semester examinations.
- The ICFAI University plays a significant role in ensuring quality education through interactive teaching.
- The faculty bring their extensive knowledge, professional experience and advanced education to their task at the University.
- The faculty members have sound academic backgrounds and sound conceptual knowledge in their respective disciplines.
- They are practising professionals and academicians drawn from industry and leading institutions.
- The commitment to teaching shapes their involvement with the students.
- Faculty members emphasize both theory and practice in the classrooms.
Computing Facilities
- Each ICFAI University is equipped with the necessary latest hardware and software infrastructure to cater to the computing needs of all students and faculty and the training needs of information technology related courses.
- It is equipped with servers and multiple terminals with multiple operating systems enabling a client-server environment.
- Internet connectivity is provided to the students to help them in their continuous search for knowledge with the help of worldwide- web.
Library Facilities
- Each ICFAI University has a well-stocked library and is being augmented regularly with books, periodicals, journals, magazines and other publications.
- Students have access to the finest collection of contemporary books, journals and electronic publications, which supplement the prescribed reference books and textbooks.
- The resources existing at the central library provides opportunities to gain significant appreciation and understanding of management and information technology subjects which goes beyond the classroom learning.
Video Conferencing Facility
- Video conferencing facility is available to facilitate lectures from guest faculty and also interviews for campus placements from remote locations.
Seminar Presentations
- Students may participate in seminars on management/information technology topics and make presentations of the same in class.
- These are done under the guidance of the faculty and will hone the reading, summarizing and presentation skills of the students apart from inculcating the reading habit in students.
Guest Lectures
- Guest lectures play an important role in the developmental process of the students.
- Eminent academicians and practising professionals are invited for guest lectures where students get an opportunity to interact closely with them and understand the practical applications of various management and information technology concepts and ideas.
- Through these activities, students get acquainted with leadership roles, develop group and interpersonal skills and develop the right kind of attitude for success in their careers.
- Foreign nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa.
- The only exceptions are nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who can enter India without a Visa. (Note: Nepalese nationals need a Visa if entering India from China).
- To study in India, it is mandatory for an international student to procure an Indian Student Visa.
- Applicant need to mention the name of the Institute while applying for the Visa, which is then mentioned on the Visa.
- International students taking admission at ICFAI University should make sure that the Student Visa is endorsed to the ICFAI University by the Visa issuing authority.
- A request for change of university or institution subsequently made cannot be considered. In this case you would be required to go back to your home country and apply for a fresh Visa.
- Also, if you have entered India on the basis of documents provided by the university then it is your responsibility to ensure that you directly join and report to the university.
- The Visa endorsed on the name of the university or obtained on the basis of university documents cannot be used for any other purpose like employment, admission to any other University/college/institute/academy etc or for non-regular (distance/online) mode of education.
- If the student is not able to complete the program in stipulated time, then the student should apply for the extension of the Visa before Visa expires.
- Students are advised to apply for the Indian Visa well in advance. Normally, it takes 3-8 weeks to obtain Indian Visa. Students can contact the Indian High Commission/Embassy if required.
Definition of Foreign Students
- All foreign nationals who do not hold an Indian Passport can apply for admission to any of the programs offered by ICFAI Universities located across India.
- Foreign nationals of Indian origin, i.e., if they hold PIO (People of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) documentation, are also welcome to apply under this category.
- Indian Passport holders residing abroad (NRIs) or wards / relatives of NRIs studying in India are also welcome to apply under this category.
Are the degrees awarded by ICFAI University recognized Internationally?
Yes. The degrees awarded by the University are recognized all over the world. Several students of ICFAI University are pursuing higher education overseas.
Is it necessary to have work experience to apply for ICFAI University programs?
No, Work Experience is not mandatory for applying to Programs of the universities. However work experience will be an added qualification.
What is the Selection Procedure for Admission?
- The process of selecting international applicants is on a rolling basis until one month before the commencement of the program.
- In this process, profile of candidates will be assessed as and when the applications are submitted.
- Candidates are assessed on the basis of their intellectual readiness (academics) and also on emotional readiness.
- Emotional readiness includes work experience, extra curricular activities and aptitude for and befitting the institution’s mission of value based leadership.
- The benefit of this process is that students will not have to wait for a long time after applying.
- Hence, we request the candidates to apply as soon as they are ready. This would help accelerate the entire selection process.
Fluency in English
- Although we do not require an entrance exam test for English proficiency, we expect our applicants to be proficient in both written and spoken English.
- All teaching is conducted in English ONLY. We will not be able to assist with English coaching once you have registered on the course.
- Several Soft skill courses are inbuilt within the program structure.
How do I apply for admission?
Applicants can download the application form for foreign nations from the respective University websites.
Last Date for Applications
Interested students must apply for the programs well in advance as it involves visa regulations.
Fee
Program Fee Annum
- Please refer the respective university page for exact fee details.
- The above fee covers only tuition fee, does not cover the hostel, food and medical expenses. The above fee has to be paid in installments at the beginning of each semester.
- In addition to the above, students have to pay admission fee and refundable caution deposit as stipulated.
Do the fee required to be paid only in US$ even if our country has a bilateral trade agreement with India in Indian Rupees ?
- No. You can pay INR (Indian Rupees) as well. It is not mandatory in pay the fee in US$ only.
- In case, your country permits transfer of fee in Indian Rupees, the same can be paid in Indian Rupees at the prevailing exchange rate between US$ and Indian Rupee on the date of payment.
Accommodation
Hostel Accommodation?
All foreign students would be assisted in getting accommodation on / or near the campus.
What are monthly expenses for accommodation and food?
Students require about USD 1000 - 1200 per semester towards hostel accommodation and food depending the location.
Can we come to study at ICFAI with our family?
No, since the programs are residential as there is no family accommodation.
Can I work during my studies?
No, We offer full time programs and the same are very intensive and academically rigorous.
Insurance
Is Medical Insurance Required?
Yes, Medical Insurance is mandatory.
- The University issues a ‘Provisional Admission Letter’ after scrutiny of the applications for eligibility, for the purpose of obtaining from Indian Consulate/Embassy a ‘Student Visa’ endorsed to University without which no admission can be made.
- After obtaining the Student Visa endorsed to University, the students must report for ‘Final Admission’ along with Original Certificates and tuition fee as stipulated in the course-wise fee details to the respective faculties at respective University.
- After fulfilling the admission process, student should take a bonafide certificate issued by the University and obtain residential permit in the respective cities within 14 days of their arrival in India.
- Foreign citizens of Indian Origin can either come with a PIO (People of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card to study in India.
- Such students need not apply for a student visa to study In India. However, a PIO/OCI card holder will have to register with the FRO as his/ her stay in India will be over 180 days.
- Please ensure that all other passport and visa rules are checked by you before you seek admission at respective ICFAI University, India.
The University arranges unpaid internship to students as per the program requirement during semester break.
Final placement is not the responsibility of the university as it involves the visa regulations.