Four-Year Degree Programme in Limbo in Tripura : Students Face Uncertainty as 28 Colleges Await Clear Policy
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, August 6, 2026
Thousands of undergraduate students in Tripura are facing growing uncertainty over the implementation of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), with the academic future of students in as many as 28 general degree colleges reportedly hanging in the balance due to delays in policy decisions and administrative coordination.
According to reports, the crisis has emerged following changes in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Four-Year Degree structure. While universities and higher education authorities have been revising academic regulations regarding credit requirements and eligibility for the fourth year, many students who expected to continue their studies now remain unsure whether they will be allowed to enrol.
The uncertainty has affected students across the state, with many awaiting a clear notification from the Higher Education Department and the concerned universities. Academic experts have warned that prolonged indecision could disrupt students' careers, delay higher studies, and create confusion over degree completion.
The issue has also raised serious questions about administrative preparedness and coordination between the Higher Education Department, Tripura University, MBB University, and affiliated colleges in implementing the revised academic framework.
The situation has prompted criticism from sections of the academic community and observers, who argue that the Higher Education Department should have acted more proactively to prevent such uncertainty. Some critics have questioned whether sufficient monitoring and timely departmental review meetings were conducted to address the evolving challenges related to the four-year degree programme.
There has also been criticism directed at Higher Education Minister Kishore Barman, with opponents alleging that greater administrative attention should have been given to resolving the issue.
Students and parents are now urging the state government and the Higher Education Department to issue an immediate clarification and take corrective measures so that the academic future of thousands of students is not jeopardized.
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