Enrolment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University - 4th August 2026 - Ministry of Cooperation - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary This report outlines the 2026–27 academic year enrolment and operational mandate of Tribhuvan Sahkari University as presented to the Lok Sabha. Established under the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Act, 2025, the institution currently has 350 students enrolled across four specialized MBA programmes. The university is expanding its national footprint by affiliating 16 institutions across 10 States/UTs to address manpower needs in the cooperative sector.

Key Points / Main Content

Academic Enrolment (2026–27)

• A total of 350 students are currently enrolled in the university.
• The MBA in Rural Management holds the highest enrolment with 224 students.
• Enrolment for other specialized programmes includes MBA in Agribusiness Management (53), MBA in Cooperative Banking and Finance (50), and MBA in Cooperative Management (23).

Institutional Mandate and Legal Framework

• The university was established under the “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University Act, 2025.
• Its primary mandate is to produce qualified and trained manpower for the current and future needs of the cooperative sector.
• The institution is responsible for providing education, training, and capacity building for the employees and board members of cooperative societies.

National Network and Affiliations

• The university has created a pan-India network consisting of 16 affiliated institutions across 10 States/UTs.
• The network includes prominent institutes such as VAMNICOM (Maharashtra), ICCMRT (Uttar Pradesh), and the Administrative Staff College of India (Telangana).
• The strategy involves using both affiliated institutes and the university's own outlying campuses to fulfill its educational mandate.

Impact Analysis

Prospective Students and Professionals Impact Students gain access to specialized management education (Agribusiness, Rural Management, and Cooperative Finance) designed specifically for the cooperative sector. Action Required Interested candidates must enrol in the specific MBA programmes to receive recognized training for careers in the cooperative industry.

Cooperative Societies (Employees and Board Members) Impact Personnel within cooperative societies now have a dedicated statutory university for professional development and capacity building. Action Required Societies should identify employees and board members for training and education through the university’s network to meet the sector's evolving needs.

Affiliated Institutions Impact Sixteen institutions across 10 states are now integrated into a centralized national framework under the university's mandate. Action Required Affiliated institutions must align their training and educational delivery with the standards and mandates set forth under the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Act, 2025.