T.N.B. College Bhagalpur BA {Hons.} Maithili: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. T.N.B. College is one of Bihar’s oldest degree colleges, established in 1883 and accredited NAAC ’A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Affiliated with TMBU, it has a longstanding tradition of arts education in Bhagalpur. The Maithili department draws students from across the Mithila region who wish to study the language’s classical texts, modern prose, poetry, and oral traditions under experienced faculty.

Ans. The total programme fee for BA (Hons.) Maithili at TNB College is INR 21,690 for the complete 4-year course. This covers tuition, examination, library, and miscellaneous charges for all four years. As a government-affiliated college, fees at TNB College are among the most affordable in the Bhagalpur district, making the programme accessible to students from economically weaker backgrounds.

Ans. Admission is merit-based through the OFSS Bihar portal. Candidates fill the Common Application Form online, select the BA stream, and list preferred colleges. A merit list is prepared based on Class 12 board marks alone with no entrance test. Shortlisted candidates complete document verification at TNB College and pay the fee. The 2026 registration closed on May 31, 2026, with the first merit list released on June 8, 2026.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Maithili language teachers in Bihar government schools, where Maithili holds official recognition. Other paths include translation work, journalism in regional media, civil services preparation for Bihar PSC and BPSC, and postgraduate research in linguistics or literature at TMBU or other universities. Many graduates also appear for CTET or BTET to qualify as government school teachers.

Ans. T.N.B. College offers hostel accommodation on its campus. Hostel fees are nominal and in keeping with the government-sector fee structure of the college. Students interested in hostel admission should contact the college administration directly after securing academic admission, as hostel seat allotment is handled separately from the main academic admission process and is subject to availability.

Ans. Yes. After completing BA (Hons.) Maithili from TNB College, graduates can apply for MA Maithili at TMBU or other Bihar universities. TMBU offers postgraduate programmes in several arts subjects including Maithili. Students with strong academic records can also appear for NET/JRF conducted by NTA to qualify for lectureship or junior research fellowships, opening valuable long-term academic career pathways in Maithili linguistics, folklore, and literature at undergraduate colleges affiliated with TMBU and other state universities across Bihar, Jharkhand, and other Maithili-speaking regions of eastern and north-eastern India.