Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) admits students mainly through their qualifying examination marks, while some programmes require entrance scores. Its courses include B.Sc and MBA, and the application fee is INR 165.

Established in 1960, TMBU is a State University in Bhagalpur, Bihar, with 10+ affiliated colleges and institutes. Students can choose programmes across several streams and apply through the university’s Online Admission Portal.

  • For undergraduate admission, the university considers merit based on students’ 10+2 results.
  • Selection for LLB and BA+LLB combines LAT scores with marks in the 10+2 examination.
  • Postgraduate applicants are assessed on their graduation results in the relevant stream or subjects.
  • MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree and scores from management entrance examinations such as GMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT or CMAT.
  • The university conducts PAT for Ph.D. admission. NET or JRF qualifiers receive a direct invitation to the interview.
  • Applications for every course are submitted through the university’s Online Admission Portal.

TMBU Important Dates

CAT 2026

EventDate
CAT 2026 admit card downloadNovember 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examinationNovember 29, 2026

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MAT December 2026

EventDate
MAT December 2026 paper-based test registration deadlineDecember 14, 2026
MAT paper-based test admit card releaseDecember 17, 2026
MAT paper-based examinationDecember 20, 2026
MAT computer-based test registration deadlineDecember 21, 2026
MAT computer-based test admit card releaseDecember 24, 2026
MAT computer-based examinationDecember 27, 2026
MAT December 2026 resultsBy the first week of January 2027

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NMAT 2026

EventDate
NMAT 2026 registrationAugust 20 to October 25, 2026
NMAT examination schedulingAugust 20 to October 25, 2026
NMAT examination reschedulingAugust 20 to December 17, 2026
NMAT examination windowNovember 2 to December 20, 2026
NMAT retake registrationNovember 3 to December 17, 2026
NMAT retake schedulingNovember 3 to December 17, 2026

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XAT 2027

EventDate
XAT 2027 registrationJuly 15 to December 6, 2026
Registration deadline for access to the final official XAT mock testOctober 28, 2026
Final official XAT mock testOctober 31 and November 1, 2026
XAT admit card download, tentativeDecember 20, 2026
XAT examinationJanuary 3, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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UGC-NET December 2026

EventDate
UGC-NET December 2026 online application submissionOctober 8 to October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET examination fee payment deadlineOctober 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET application submission with an additional late fee of INR 500October 29 to October 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET fee payment deadline for late applicationsOctober 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET application correction windowNovember 2 to November 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET examination city announcementNovember 23, 2026
UGC-NET admit card downloadDecember 7, 2026
UGC-NET examinationDecember 14 to December 18, 2026, and December 21, 2026

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TMBU Undergraduate Admissions

At the undergraduate level, TMBU has courses in commerce, science, management, arts, law, computer applications, education and library science. Most selections depend on qualifying examination marks. The law programmes use LAT, the university’s Law Admission Test.

B.Com, BBA [H] and B.Sc

Students who have completed school in the relevant stream can seek admission to these full-time programmes. Each course lasts 3 years, and applications are accepted online.

ProgrammesB.Com, BBA [H] and B.Sc
Study modeFull time
Duration3 years
Academic requirementPass in 10+2 from a recognised board in the relevant stream
Basis of admissionMerit in the qualifying examination
Application modeOnline
Application chargeINR 165

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Eligibility and selection

A recognised board’s 10+2 qualification in the relevant stream is necessary. The university uses marks from this qualifying examination to select students.

BA, LLB and BA+LLB

The arts and law options include BA, LLB and the integrated BA+LLB programme. BA and LLB take 3 years each, while BA+LLB takes 5 years.

ProgrammesBA, BA+LLB and LLB
Study modeFull time
DurationBA and LLB: 3 years; BA+LLB: 5 years
School qualificationPass in 10+2 from a recognised board
Additional LLB qualificationA graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Entrance examinationLAT for LLB and BA+LLB
Basis of admissionMerit and entrance examination performance, as applicable
Application modeOnline
Application chargeINR 165

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Academic requirements

Applicants need to have passed 10+2 through a recognised board. For LLB, a recognised university’s graduate degree in any discipline is also required.

Law admission procedure

  • Students seeking LLB or BA+LLB admission must take LAT, which TMBU conducts.
  • The final selection list combines LAT performance and 10+2 examination marks.

BCA, B.Ed and B.Lib.I.SC+M.Lib.I.SC

These full-time courses have different entry qualifications. School completion is sufficient for BCA, while B.Ed and the combined library science programme require graduation.

ProgrammesBCA, B.Ed and B.Lib.I.SC+M.Lib.I.SC
Study modeFull time
Academic requirementsBCA: 10+2; B.Ed, B.Lib.I.SC+M.Lib.I.SC and LLB: graduation
Basis of admissionMerit in the qualifying examination for BCA, B.Ed and B.Lib.I.SC+M.Lib.I.SC
Application modeOnline
Application chargeINR 165

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Course-wise entry requirements

  • BCA applicants must hold a 10+2 qualification from a recognised board or university.
  • B.Ed applicants need graduation in a relevant stream from a recognised university.
  • For B.Lib.I.SC+M.Lib.I.SC, a recognised university’s graduate degree in any discipline is accepted.
  • LLB applicants must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

How selection works

  • LLB selection requires performance in the university-conducted Law Admission Test, LAT.
  • For the other courses in this group, qualifying examination marks determine merit for admission.

UG Second Merit List Subjects

SubjectMerit list round
BotanySecond
ChemistrySecond
MathematicsSecond
PhysicsSecond
ZoologySecond
AccountsSecond
CorporateSecond
EconomicsSecond
EnglishSecond
GeographySecond
HindiSecond
HistorySecond
Home ScienceSecond
MusicSecond
PhilosophySecond
PsychologySecond
SanskritSecond
SociologySecond
UrduSecond
Political ScienceSecond
R. EconomicsSecond
Gandhain ThoughtsSecond
A.I.H & CultureSecond

TMBU Postgraduate Admissions

Graduation in the relevant subject or stream forms the entry requirement for TMBU’s postgraduate courses. Options include MBA, M.Com, MA, M.Sc, MCA and LLM. Management entrance scores are considered for MBA, while M.Com, MA, M.Sc and MCA use merit-based selection.

MBA and M.Com

Both programmes run full time for 2 years. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s qualification from a recognised university, but the selection route differs between the two courses.

ProgrammesMBA and M.Com
Study modeFull time
Duration2 years
Academic requirementGraduation in a relevant stream from a recognised university
MBA entrance examinationsGMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, XAT or CMAT
Basis of admissionMBA: entrance examination scores; M.Com: merit
Application modeOnline
Application chargeINR 165

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Eligibility and admission

A recognised university’s graduate degree in a relevant stream is needed for either programme.

  • M.Com places are allotted according to merit.
  • For MBA selection, TMBU considers scores from GMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, XAT or CMAT.

MA, M.Sc and MCA

TMBU’s MA and M.Sc programmes have 22 and 8 specialisations respectively. These courses and MCA are full-time programmes lasting 2 years, with selection based entirely on merit.

ProgrammesMA, M.Sc and MCA
Study modeFull time
Duration2 years
Number of specialisationsMA: 22; M.Sc: 8
Entry qualificationGraduation, with programme-specific subject requirements
Basis of admissionMerit
Application modeOnline
Application chargeINR 165

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MA subject options include:

  • English
  • Angika
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Maithili
  • Music
  • Persian
  • Sanskrit
  • Urdu

The M.Sc specialisations are:

  • Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Physics
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Statistics and Computer Application

Academic requirements for MA, M.Sc and MCA

  • For MA, students must have graduated in a relevant stream from a recognised university.
  • M.Sc requires a graduate qualification in a relevant science stream from a recognised university.
  • MCA applicants must have passed BCA or B.Sc in a relevant field. Mathematics must have been a compulsory subject at the 10+2 or undergraduate level.

Admission procedure

For all three programmes, selection depends solely on merit in the qualifying examination.

PG Third Merit List Subjects

SubjectMerit list round
ChemistryThird
MathematicsThird
PhysicsThird
BotanyThird
ZoologyThird
CommerceThird

TMBU Ph.D. Admissions

Research applicants need a postgraduate qualification in the relevant field. TMBU’s full-time Ph.D. programme lasts 3 years and covers 26 specialisations. Admission normally requires PAT, the university’s Ph.D. Admission Test.

ProgrammePh.D.
Study modeFull time
Duration3 years
Number of specialisations26
Entry qualificationPostgraduation in the relevant field
Entrance examinationPAT
Basis of admissionEntrance examination performance, with a direct interview route for NET or JRF qualifiers
Application modeOnline

Research subject options include:

  • Ancient Indian History, Culture and Arch.
  • English
  • Geography
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Music
  • Persian
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Rural Economics

Eligibility and selection

Applicants must have completed postgraduation in the relevant field and pass PAT for the entrance-based route. Students holding valid NET and/or JRF scores do not need to take the university entrance examination and are called directly for an interview.

TMBU Application Process

The Online Admissions Portal accepts applications for all TMBU courses. Complete the following steps to apply and finish the admission formalities:

  • Open Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University’s official website.
  • Go to the Admissions Portal.
  • Choose the relevant application form and enter your personal information and academic details.
  • Pay the application charge of INR 165.
  • Check the course-wise merit lists released by the university for selected applicants.
  • If selected, visit the college campus and submit the completed application form together with all required documents and certificates.

TMBU Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Deserving students can receive scholarships and financial assistance through TMBU. These programmes follow State and Central Government norms.

TMBU FAQs

Ques. Which academic background qualifies a student for M.Sc admission at TMBU?

Ans. A graduate qualification in the relevant science stream is needed to apply for M.Sc.

Ques. What rules govern scholarship support at TMBU?

Ans. The university provides several scholarships under State and Central Government norms.

Ques. How can an MBA applicant submit the form and complete seat confirmation at TMBU?

Ans. Open the admission portal through the university website, complete the MBA application form and pay INR 165. After selection, bring the required documents and certificates to the college to confirm the seat.

Ques. Can valid NET or JRF scores replace PAT for a TMBU Ph.D. applicant?

Ans. Yes. Students with valid NET and/or JRF scores may apply for the Ph.D. programme without taking the university entrance test. They proceed directly to an interview.

Ques. What accommodation choices do TMBU students have?

Ans. TMBU has 4 boys’ hostels and 3 girls’ hostels. Students may also arrange separate accommodation.