Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India was established through an Act of Parliament, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007, by Government of India. The university provides avenues of higher education and research facilities primarily for the tribal population of India.
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) offers a variety of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses leading to BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BJMC, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, B.Voc, B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed., MA, MBA, MCA, M.Com, M.Sc., MJMC, Ph.D. and D.Pharm programs.
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Minimum eligibility for UG courses is passed in 10+2 examination in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks. For PG courses, candidates must pass in graduation degree with minimum 50% marks.
The Admission in the UG Courses shall be given on the basis of CUET conducted by NTA. For the admission in PG Courses, the University will conduct the Entrance Test.
In case of two or more candidates securing equal marks in the qualifying examination/Entrance Test then the admission will be successively given in order of preference as follows:
- Who secures highest marks/CGPA in the qualifying examination
- Who obtained highest marks in the relevant subject for which he/she is seeking admission
- Who obtained highest marks in previous examinations. (10+2 for UG and 10+2+3 for PG)
- Who is senior in age.
IGNTU Important Dates
Event | Dates |
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CUET UG 2023 Application Form Release Date | February 9, 2023 |
Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form | March 30, 2023 |
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window | April 01 – April 03, 2023 |
Reopening of CUET UG 2023 Application Forms | April 09 – April 11, 2023 |
Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card | Second Week of May 2023 |
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date | May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023 |
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Release Date | March 20, 2023 |
Last day for submission of CUET PG 2023 Application Form | May 05, 2023 |
Last date of successful transaction of fee | May 05, 2023 |
CUET PG 2023 Application Form Correction Window | May 06 – May 08, 2023 |
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date | June 1 – 10, 2023 |
Read More: IGNTU Fees Structure
IGNTU UG Admission 2023
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University offers B.A, B.Com, BJMC, BBA, and B.Pharm at the UG level. The eligibility to apply to any of the Undergraduate programs of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University ranges between 40%-50% in 10+2. Admission will be granted on the basis of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
IGNTU UG Eligibility Criteria
Course-wise eligibility criteria along with the domain-specific subject that candidates need to choose in the CUET are tabulated below:
Course | Domain-Specific Subjects For CUET | Eligibility |
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BA (Hons.) Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | History | Students who have cleared 10+2 in any stream from a recognized Board and have scored at least 45% in aggregate or equivalent CGPA or equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General category, EWS and OBC and 40% in case of students belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply |
BA (Hons.) Economics | Economics | |
BA (Hons.) English | General Test | |
BA (Hons.) Geography | Geography | |
BA (Hons.) Hindi | General Test | |
BA (Hons.) History | History | |
BJMC | Mass Media/ Mass Communication | |
BA (Hons.) Political Science | Political science | |
BA (Hons.) Sociology | Sociology | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Biotechnology | Biotechnology | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Botany | Biology | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry | Chemistry | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Environmental Science | Environmental Science | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics | Mathematics | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | Physics | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Zoology | Biology | |
B.Sc (Hons.) Statistics | Mathematics | |
B.Com | Accountancy+Book Keeping | |
BBA | Business Studies | |
B.Pharm. | Biology+Chemistry+Mathematics | Candidates shall have cleared 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to a 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. The candidate has scored a minimum of 50% in aggregate in the case of candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC Categories and 45% in case of students belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply |
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) | Biology+Chemistry+Mathematics | A Candidate who has cleared D.Pharm. course from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act and have scored a minimum of 50% in aggregate of both years in case of candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC categories and 45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible to apply |
IGNTU UG selection criteria
Based on the scores in CUET, candidates are offered admission to Indira Gandhi National Tribal University. A merit list will be prepared in descending order of the scores of many candidates. The candidates who will meet all the requirements of the university will be called for further rounds of the admission process. After the display of the CUET result, candidates will have to enrol for counselling rounds and hence the candidates can select the colleges as per their requirements.
Candidates will have to go through the CUET exam which has three sections-
- Section I – Section I comprises of Section IA and Section IB. Section IA will have 13 languages out of which candidates are given an option of selecting one language of their own choice. Section IB contains a set of 20 languages out of which only one language has to be selected.
- Section II – Section II of CUET is domainspecific test that means candidates will have to choose a set of specific domains in which they want to make their career. Candidates should choose the domains after careful consideration as these will be the deciding factor for the choice of their university. Candidates can select a maximum of 6 domains from a list of 27 domains.
- Section III – Section III is a general test wherein candidates will be tested based on basic general questions based on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning
IGNTU UG Application Process
Candidates applying for UG courses at IGNTU must follow the below mentioned steps in order to apply for CUET:
Step I: Candidates should go to the CUET's official website.
Step II: Go to the top right corner and click Register.
Step III: Fill in all of the required information, which will include both basic and personal information.
Step IV: Double-check the accuracy of the information you provided on the application form. If the information on the application form is incorrect, edit it.
Step V: From the drop-down menu, select the University and Program.
Step VI: Choose your CUET test paper and/or subject(s).
Step VII: Complete the CUET exam language.
Step VIII: Choose a city preference to be assigned to the CUET exam location closest to you.
Step IX: Make sure you have all of the necessary documentation.
Step X: Go over the application form once again.
Step XI: Check all the boxes if the information you provided on the application form is correct.
Step XII: To pay the application fee, make an online payment using a secure payment option.
Step XIII: Save the application form to your computer and print it for future use.
Documents Required
- 10 and 10+2-mark sheets.
- Valid Email address
- Valid mobile number
- Scanned copies of photographs
- Scanned signature of the candidate.
- If belonging to any caste category then a caste category certificate will be needed.
- CUET Scorecard.
- Migration Certificate.
- Character Certificate.
IGNTU PG Admission 2023: MA, MBA, M.Com, M.Sc., MCA
IGNTU offers a number of postgraduate programmes in the fields of Arts, Literature, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Application, Mass Communication & Journalism.
Minimum eligibility for PG courses is passed in Graduation degree with minimum 50% marks. Admission to the PG courses at IGNTU is done through IGNTU Admission Test.
Age limit for PG Courses:
- Candidates seeking admission in Postgraduate Courses should not be more than 27 years on 1st July. Age relaxation of 5 Years shall be given to candidates belonging to SC, ST and PWD categories whereas candidates belonging to OBC (Non Creamy Layer) category shall get 3 years relaxation in upper age limit
List of PG Courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Duration |
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M.A. | English | Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) |
2 Years |
Hindi | |||
Linguistics | |||
Applied Psychology | |||
Economics | Graduation with Economics/Management/ Commerce/Mathematics/ Statistics with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Ancient Indian History | Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) |
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Culture & Archaeology | |||
History | |||
Geography & Rural Development | Graduation with Geography with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Political Science & Human Rights | Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) |
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Sociology & Social Anthropology | |||
Social Work | |||
Tribal Studies | |||
MJMC | Journalism and Mass Communication | 3 Years | |
MBA | Business Management | 2 Years | |
Tourism Management | |||
M.Com. | Commerce | Graduation in Commerce or Management with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | 2 Years |
M.Sc. | Botany | Graduation in Science (Biology Groups with Botany) with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | 2 Years |
Zoology | Graduation in Science (Biology Group with Zoology) with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Geology | Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Chemistry | Graduation in Science (with Chemistry) with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Biotechnology | Graduation in Science with Biotechnology/other disciplines of Biological Sciences with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Environmental Science | Graduation in Science with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Mathematics | Graduation in Science with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Statistics | Graduation in Science with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) | ||
Computer Science | Graduation in Science (Physics, Chemistry & Maths/Computer Sc.) or Graduation in Computer Application with 50% marks in aggregate ( 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender categories) |
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Physics | |||
MCA | Computer Application | 2 Years |
Key Points:
- Candidates appearing in the Final Year of the Qualifying Examination may also apply and appear in the Entrance Test.
- However, to get admission the candidate is required to produce the original mark sheet of the qualifying examination at the time of counselling for getting admission.
- For MBA., candidates with valid score in CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA/XAT can also apply for admission.
IGNTU Ph.D Admission 2023
At doctoral level, IGNTU offers Ph.D. courses with multiple specializations in various fields like
Communication and Media Studies, Economics, Geography & Regional Development, Political Science & Human Rights, Management, Tribal Studies, Linguistics and Contrastive Study of Tribal Languages, Science and Social Work.
Admission to the Ph.D. courses is done through an Entrance Test. However, candidates need to hold Master's degree in relevant discipline in order to get admission to the doctoral programmes.
- No Entrance Exam for admission to the following disciplines :
Communication and Media Studies, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (AIHC), Geography & Regional Development, Business Management, Tourism and Travel Management, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and History
- Candidates who have cleared NET/JRF can apply.
List of Ph.D. courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria |
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Ph.D. | English | Master's degree in relevant discipline |
Communication and Media Studies | ||
Applied Psychology | ||
Economics | ||
Geography & Regional Development, | ||
Political Science & Human Rights | ||
Business Management | ||
Tourism Management | ||
Tribal Studies | ||
Linguistics and Contrastive Study of Tribal Languages | ||
Zoology | ||
Botany | ||
Computer Science | ||
Biotechnology | ||
Environmental Sciences | ||
Chemistry | ||
Social Work |
IGNTU Application Process 2023
Application Form may be submitted through Online mode only.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the university.
- Candidates are required to have valid email id and mobile number at the time of registration.
- Fill the form online and upload recent passport size photograph and signature.
- Candidates can pay the application fees via Bank Challan which is generated after filling the application form online.
- Fees can be paid in the University’s Account number (State Bank of India) through NEFT mode from any nationalized bank.
- Application fees: INR 300 (for General/OBC) and INR 100 (for SC/ST/PH)
- Candidates can also obtain Prospectus from the official website or from the main campus.
FAQS
Ques. How many courses are offered at IGNTU?
Ans. IGNTU has 12 departments of allied disciplines that collectively offer 19 UGC-approved courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. These courses are offered majorly in the field of Science, Arts, Humanities, Management, Commerce, Pharmacy and many more.
Ques. What is the application process for IGNTU?
Ans. IGNTU application process is available in online mode only. For seeking admission to the courses, candidates need to register themselves on the university's official admission portal.
Ques. How much do I have to pay as a registration amount being an ST candidate to apply for the admission to PG course?
Ans. For admission to the PG course at IGNTU, the application fee for the online registration for the SC/ ST/ PH candidate is Rs.100. However, the application fee for General/ OBC candidates to apply for IGNTU is Rs.300.
Ques. Can I apply for the IGNTU course in offline mode?
Ans. No, IGNTU accepts only applications duly filled online through the official website of the institute. The University will not accept any offline/postal mode of application for any of its courses.
Ques. Are there any reservation criteria applicable at IGNTU?
Ans. Yes, as per the govt. guidelines, 27% seats are reserved for OBC candidates while SC & ST candidates are given 15 and 7.5 percent of reservation at IGNTU located in MP.
Ques. Are there any age criteria to apply for IGNTU PG Course?
Ans. A candidate aspiring to take admission in any of the P.G. courses at IGNTU should not be more than 25 years. However, 05 years of age relaxation shall be provided to SC/ ST categories.
Ques. How much marks do I need to score to qualify for the university entrance exam?
Ans. To be shortlisted through the university entrance exam conducted by UGNTU, the open category candidates need to score a minimum of 50% marks. applicants who secure the 45% marks in the reserved category are also liable to apply for the IGNTU course.
Ques. Is it mandatory to appear in the CUET exam for IGNTU admission to UG programs?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to appear in the CUET exam for admission to the UG courses since the admission is granted on the basis of CUET score.
Ques. What is the process to get finally selected for IGNTU PG admission?
Ans. Candidates who are shortlisted through the entrance exam score have to attend personal interaction for the final IGNTU admission shortlisting. The candidates who are appearing for the final exam of a Master's Degree can also apply.
Ques. Is there any age limit for applying to IGNTU UG programmes?
Ans. Yes, the upper age limit for interested UG candidates is 22 years as of July 1 of the current session. However, the University grants an age relaxation of five years for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD candidates.
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