Tripura University was the first university to offer higher education. The government took the initiative to pass the Tripura university act on the 2nd of October 1987. Thus, this university was established on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Tripura University was converted to a Central University w.e.f 2nd July 2007 by an Act of the Parliament.
Founded In |
1987 |
Approval |
UGC |
Affiliated colleges |
38 |
Total Number of Students |
34774 |
Number of Teaching Staff |
611 |
Teacher Student Ratio |
1:21 |
Campus area |
75 acres including two campuses i.e. Suryamaninagar Campus and Gandhighat Centre Campus. |
Department:
Tripura University possesses a rich array of departments and faculties which can be listed below:
Extra-Curricular:
Film Study Circle |
The university screened numerous movies. For instance The movie ‘Lunch Box’ was screened on the occasion of Hindi Fort Night, ‘English Vinglish’ was screened on the inaugural day of Tripura University Movie club, etc. |
NSS |
NSS unit of the university participates in various activities such as Aid for Flood Victims in Uttarakhand. |
Sports |
Every year various Sports & Games are conducted by Tripura University Sports Board among the University Students, like Inter-Department Football, Volleyball, and Cricket Competition. Annual Sports & Indoor Games. |
Library:
Books |
1,26,738 |
Printed Journals |
116 |
e-Journals |
5000 |
Computer Centre:
Server |
4 |
No. of Computer Terminals |
40 |
No. of Printers |
2 |
Accommodation:
Boys Hostel |
There is 1 hostel with 68 students and 26 rooms. |
Girls Hostel |
There is 1 hostel with 48 students and 16 rooms. |
Guest House |
There is 1 hostel with 32 seats and 16 rooms. |
Ranking:
Magazine |
Rank |
Year |
India Today |
4th –State |
2014 |
43rd - National |