Tripura University
| Tripura University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1987 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Prof. Amiya Kumar Bagchi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Arunodoy Saha |
| Location | Tripura, India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www.tripurauniv.in |
History :
Tripura University epitomizes the aspirations of the state’s people for academic excellence at the highest level and quest for knowledge. It is axiomatic that knowledge alone forms the basis of progress and development in the present internet-driven world. However, also of crucial importance are successful dissemination of knowledge and ease of accessibility to learners. With its cryptic motto ‘pursuit of excellence’ Tripura University has dedicated itself to this noble task ever since it had been launched on October 2 1987. The dream of the state’s people had come true on the birth anniversary day of the ‘Father of the Nation’. A flash-back to the historical background of the university sheds fascinating light on the series of developments that culminated in the setting up of the university. The state’s first institution of higher education, MBB College, had commenced functioning from 1947 with affiliation from Calcutta University but in the immediate aftermath of partition the population of the state registered a steep growth and so did the number of students aspiring for higher education.
The launching of the MBB College was soon followed by the setting up in 1950 of Ramkrishna Mahabhidyalay in Kailasahar , present headquarter of North Tripura district . The year 1964 saw the launching of Belonia College in South Tripura , followed within three years by the establishment of Ram Thakur College in 1967 at Agartala. The students of the state remained hamstrung by one crucial fact : all the colleges had to secure affiliation with Calcutta University and no scope for university education existed within Tripura. Since the late sixties of last century student movements within Tripura consistently focused on the demand for expansion of opportunities for higher education and setting of Tripura’s own university . Responding to rising demands Calcutta University authority agreed to have post-graduate classes on History, Mathematics and Economics held in MBB College and in 1976 University Grants Commission (UGC) formally recognized this as Calcutta University Post Graduate Centre (CUPGC). This only further intensified the state’s quest for higher education and demand for a separate university . It however took nine more years to initiate measures for setting up Tripura’s own university. It was on the momentous day of May 18 1985 that the then education minister and legendary tribal leader Dasharath Deb laid the foundation for Tripura University on the sprawling 75 acres (300,000 m2) of land , donated by the state government , at Suryamaninagar , ten km south of Agartala. The work on construction progressed rapidly and the state assembly passed the Tripura University Act in 1987 , extending legislative sanction to the process of launching the University. It was on October 2 , birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi , that Tripura University formally came into being as a towering embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of the people .
At present Tripura University provides post-graduate courses on sixteen subjects while the various Departments, Directorates and Centres within it provide 38 degree courses. All twenty four general and technical colleges within the state are affiliated with Tripura University which is now the veritable nerve centre of the state’s higher education , enjoying the highest possible autonomy in all matters.
Location :
The new campus of Tripura University is situated at Suryamaninagar, 10 km away from the city center of Agartala. The location is a nice beautiful place. The new website of Tripura University is www.tripurauniv.in
Departments :
- Department of Analytical and Applied Economics
- Department of Rural Management and Development
- Department of History
- Department of Sanskrit
- Department of Bengali
- Department of English
- Department of Hindi
- Department of Kokborok
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Botany
- Department of Human Physiology
- Department of Physics
- Department of Geography and Disaster Management
- Department of Engineering
- School of Management
- School of Information Technology & Computer Science
- Centre for Gandhian Studies
- Centre for Tribal Language
- Cetre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
- Directorate of Distance Education
- Directorate of Professional Studies
Colleges :
- Tripura Institute of Technology
- MBB College
- Government Women's College
- Birbikram Memorial College
- Ramthakur College
- College of Teacher Education, Agartala
- Govt. Law College, Agartala
- Govt. Music College, Agartala
- Govt. College of Arts and Crafts, Agartala
- R.I.P.S.A.T, Agartala
- Dasarath Deb Memorial College
- Belonia College—, Sabrum
- Govt. Degree College, Amarpur
- Netaji Subhas Mahavidylaya, Udaipur
- Kaji Nazrul Mahavidyalaya, Sonamura
- Govt. Degree College, Dharmanagar
- Govt Degree College, Kamalpur
- Govt Degree College, Fatikroy
- Ramkrishna Mahabhidyalay, Kailashar
- Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar
- holy cross college, suryamaninagar
The Central Library :
The Central Library of Tripura University came into being in 1987 with an initial collection of 18780 books and documents, taken from the erstwhile Calcutta University Post Graduate Centre (CUPGC).
The University maintains the library especially in 28 major and inter-disciplinary subjects. It serves the students, research scholars, faculty members and participants of the various programs and also other organizations through the inter-library loan system and public consultation.
Over the years, the Central Library has developed a lot and may claim to be one of the richest higher educational libraries in the State. The Central Library acts as a crucial resources and learning centre of the University to meet the information needs of its clientele for the growth and overall development of the University. The collection and dissemination of data and information and the creation and sharing of knowledge are the success of the central Library in the present era of learning.
During the last 19 years the Central Library was housed in the different buildings and locations with acute shortage of space and technical manpower. The Library is presently shifted (June, 2005) to its own newly constructed 3 storied building having 4400 Sq. meter total floor area and the 4th floor are under construction. In the ground floor having 14 rooms, in the 1st floor having 11 rooms and in the 2nd floor having 3 rooms, the Central Library building is the most spacious library building in the state. In coming days when the Central Library will be fully operational along with its all rooms functional, the Central Library will be a land mark for Tripura. The library is well furnished with modern furniture and fixtures.
The library facilities are heavily used by the students, research scholars, faculty members and visiting faculty members. Moreover scholars from other organizations also use the library facilities. The outsiders and visitors who intend to consult the library are allowed to utilize the facilities.
The Central Library has a collection of 97500 books and documents presently besides a rich collection of reports, state-of-arts, non-print media, etc. The library subscribes 141 journals both national and international in the area of subjects taught and e-journals under UGC INFONET program. Approximately 8000 e-journals with millions full text articles in all subjects/disciplines are usable under the UGC INFONET program presently. The computerization of library services and the creation of data base are under process by “SOUL” software and new advanced technology is under active consideration under INLIBNET. In 2004, the ERNET’s 64 kbps VSAT connectivity was upgraded to 250 Kbps SCPC VSAT connectivity under UGC INFONET program. Currently the library is equipped with 10 Mbps dedicated leased line under the UGC INFONET program and 1 Gbps dedicated leased line under NKN NMEICT.
The University maintains the library especially in 28 major and inter-disciplinary subjects. It serves the students, research scholars, faculty members and participants of the various programs and also other organizations through the inter-library loan system and public consultation.
Over the years, the Central Library has developed a lot and may claim to be one of the richest higher educational libraries in the State. The Central Library acts as a crucial resources and learning centre of the University to meet the information needs of its clientele for the growth and overall development of the University. The collection and dissemination of data and information and the creation and sharing of knowledge are the success of the central Library in the present era of learning.
During the last 19 years the Central Library was housed in the different buildings and locations with acute shortage of space and technical manpower. The Library is presently shifted (June, 2005) to its own newly constructed 3 storied building having 4400 Sq. meter total floor area and the 4th floor are under construction. In the ground floor having 14 rooms, in the 1st floor having 11 rooms and in the 2nd floor having 3 rooms, the Central Library building is the most spacious library building in the state. In coming days when the Central Library will be fully operational along with its all rooms functional, the Central Library will be a land mark for Tripura. The library is well furnished with modern furniture and fixtures.
The library facilities are heavily used by the students, research scholars, faculty members and visiting faculty members. Moreover scholars from other organizations also use the library facilities. The outsiders and visitors who intend to consult the library are allowed to utilize the facilities.
The Central Library has a collection of 97500 books and documents presently besides a rich collection of reports, state-of-arts, non-print media, etc. The library subscribes 141 journals both national and international in the area of subjects taught and e-journals under UGC INFONET program. Approximately 8000 e-journals with millions full text articles in all subjects/disciplines are usable under the UGC INFONET program presently. The computerization of library services and the creation of data base are under process by “SOUL” software and new advanced technology is under active consideration under INLIBNET. In 2004, the ERNET’s 64 kbps VSAT connectivity was upgraded to 250 Kbps SCPC VSAT connectivity under UGC INFONET program. Currently the library is equipped with 10 Mbps dedicated leased line under the UGC INFONET program and 1 Gbps dedicated leased line under NKN NMEICT.
Visitor :
Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
The President of India and
Visitor of Tripura University
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil
The Governor of Tripura and
Rector of Tripura University
Prof. Amiya Kumar Bagchi
Distinguished Indian Political Economist and
Chancellor of Tripura University
Prof. Arunoday Saha
Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University 
Prof. B. K. Agarwala
Pro Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University
Dr. Kalyan Bijoy Jamatia
Registrarof Tripura University
Prof. B. K. De
Dean of Faculty of ScienceExecutive Council of Tripura University :
- Vice Chancellor
Chariman (Ex-officio) - Pro Vice-Chancellor
Member (Ex-officio) - Two Deans,one from each Faculty by rotation according to seniority
- Dean of the Faculty of Science,Tripura University
Member - Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Commerce,
Tripura University, Member
- Dean of the Faculty of Science,Tripura University
- One Professor other than a Dean by rotation according to seniority,to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
- Prof. B. Dinda, Senior most Professor, Department of Chemistry, Tripura University
Member
- Prof. B. Dinda, Senior most Professor, Department of Chemistry, Tripura University
- Secretary of Higher Education, Govt. of Tripura
Member - Dr. Mihir K. Choudhary
Vice-Chancellor,
Tezpur University, Assam - Prof. Rajpal Sirohi
Former Director,
IIT, Delhi - Prof. (Dr.) P. N. Ghosh
Vice Chancellor,
Jadavpur University, Kolkata - Two members of the Court,to be nominated by the Visitor, none of whom shall be an employee of the University or a college or an institution affiliated to or recognized by the University.
(To be notified later on).
Academic Council of Tripura University
- Prof. A. Saha, Vice Chancellor
Chariman (Ex-officio) - Prof. B. K. Agarwala, Pro Vice-Chancellor
Member (Ex-officio) - Prof. B. K. De, Dean of Faculty of Science
Member - Prof. P. K. Haldar, Dean of Arts & Commerce
Member - Prof. R.C. Srivastava, H.O.D.,Dept. of Botany
(Faculty of Science),
Member - Dr. Maitrayee Datta, H.O.D.,Dept. of Bengali
(Faculty of Arts & Commerce),
Member - Prof. Durgadas Ghosh, Dept. of Zoology
Member - Prof. Satyadeo Poddar, Dept. of History
Member - Principal, Agartala Govt. Medical College
Member (V.C's nominee) - Principal,MBB College,Agartala
Member (V.C's nominee) - Dr. Amitabha Sinha, Associate Professor,
Dept of A & A Economics
Member - Dr. Mohan Debbarma, Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Philosophy
Member - Four Persons, not being employees of the University or of a college or institution or affiliated to it,to be nominated by the Visitor for their special knowledge.
To be notified later on - Two teachers of whom one shall be woman of the colleges admitted to the privileges of the University to be elected amongst themselves.
To be notified later on - One Research Scholar and two Post-Graduate Students of the University-one from Sciences & one from Humanities/Commerce to be selected on academic merit in the manner prescribed by Ordinance.
To be notified later on
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