Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 45% marks. Final year degree students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by July 18, 2024. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MA (English) Program.

Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before July 18, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria / non-submission of graduation transcripts by September 16, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Spot admission will be given to deserving students.

Admission Criteria

• The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview.
• While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
• Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation

• There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
• Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 12,000 is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 14,000. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 28, 2024.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs. 5,000 as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 28, 2024.

Domicile: Students from State of Meghalaya. Non-Domicile: Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan/Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura/Shillong, Meghalaya.