Maharaja Bir Bikram University (MBB University) is a state university located in Agartala, Tripura, established in 2015 by the Government of Tripura. The campus is situated at College Tilla, about 3 km from Agartala city centre, and is named after Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman, the last ruling Maharaja of Tripura. The university is affiliated with UGC and oversees three colleges: Bir Bikram Memorial College, Maharaja Bir Bikram College, and Tripura Government Law College. MBB University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law, with a typical student strength of 1,000–1,500 across all years. Key programs include BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, and PhD in various disciplines.
Maharaja Bir Bikram University Admission Deadlines
MBB University in Agartala typically opens its admission portal for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in April–June each year, with applications for PhD programs usually invited in July–August. For the 2025–26 cycle, UG and PG applications are expected to close by June 2025, while PhD applications may close by August 2025. Entrance exams for PG and PhD programs are generally held in July, with merit lists published in July–August. The application fee ranges from INR 600–1,000 depending on the program.
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Program |
Application Start |
Application End |
Entrance Exam |
Merit List/Result |
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UG (BA, BSc, BCom) |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
NA (Merit-based) |
June–July 2025 |
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PG (MA, MSc, MCom) |
April 2025 |
June 2025 |
July 2025 |
July–August 2025 |
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PhD |
July 2025 |
August 2025 |
August 2025 |
August–September 2025 |
Maharaja Bir Bikram University UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at MBB University Agartala are offered for BA, BSc, and BCom programs, with a total intake of approximately 400–500 seats across all streams. Admission is generally merit-based, considering marks in the 10+2 examination. The application window is usually April–June each year, and the annual fee ranges from INR 6,000–8,000. Popular subjects include English, Bengali, Political Science, History, Education, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Commerce.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats (Approx.) |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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BA (Hons/Pass) |
10+2 (Arts/Science/Commerce) |
180–200 |
Merit in 10+2 |
6,000–7,000 |
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BSc (Hons/Pass) |
10+2 (Science) |
120–150 |
Merit in 10+2 |
7,000–8,000 |
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BCom (Hons/Pass) |
10+2 (Commerce/Science) |
80–100 |
Merit in 10+2 |
6,000–7,000 |
Maharaja Bir Bikram University PG Admission
MBB University Agartala offers postgraduate programs in MA, MSc, and MCom across disciplines such as History, Political Science, English, Bengali, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Commerce. The total PG intake is typically 120–150 seats per year. Admissions are based on entrance tests conducted by the university, usually in July, with merit lists released by August. The annual fee for PG programs ranges from INR 8,000–10,000. Reserved category students may be eligible for fee waivers or government scholarships.
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Course |
Eligibility |
Seats (Approx.) |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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MA |
BA/BSc/BCom (relevant discipline) |
60–70 |
Entrance Test + Merit |
8,000–9,000 |
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MSc |
BSc (relevant discipline) |
30–40 |
Entrance Test + Merit |
9,000–10,000 |
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MCom |
BCom/BA (Economics) |
30–40 |
Entrance Test + Merit |
8,000–9,000 |
Maharaja Bir Bikram University PhD Admission
PhD admissions at MBB University Agartala are available in select disciplines such as History, Political Science, English, Bengali, and Science subjects. The university typically offers 10–20 seats per year for doctoral research. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Admission is based on a university-conducted entrance exam and interview, usually held in August. The annual fee for PhD programs is around INR 12,000–15,000. Limited university fellowships and government scholarships are available for meritorious candidates.
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Discipline |
Eligibility |
Seats (Approx.) |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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Arts/Humanities |
MA/MSc/MCom (55%+) |
5–10 |
Entrance + Interview |
12,000–14,000 |
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Science |
MSc (55%+) |
3–5 |
Entrance + Interview |
13,000–15,000 |
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Commerce |
MCom (55%+) |
2–5 |
Entrance + Interview |
12,000–14,000 |
Maharaja Bir Bikram University Application Process
The application process for MBB University Agartala is conducted online via the university’s official portal, with forms typically released in April for UG/PG and July for PhD. Applicants must submit personal details, academic records, and pay the application fee of INR 600–1,000 per program. For PG and PhD, entrance exam admit cards are issued online. Document verification and counseling are held on campus after merit list publication. Reserved category and economically weaker section applicants may apply for fee waivers and scholarships during admission.
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Online registration at the official university portal
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Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, marksheets)
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Pay application fee (INR 600–1,000) via online payment
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Download admit card for entrance exam (PG/PhD)
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Attend counseling/document verification on campus
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Step |
Details |
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Registration |
Online form submission (April–June for UG/PG, July–August for PhD) |
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Documents Upload |
Photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate (if applicable) |
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Application Fee |
INR 600–1,000 per program |
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Entrance Exam |
PG/PhD only (July/August) |
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Counseling/Verification |
On-campus, after merit list publication |
