Description

Gauhati University or also known as GU is the oldest university in North-East India. It was established in the year 1948. It is located in Jalukbari, Gauhati, it was moved to this campus in the year 1955-56. The University is accredited grade ‘A’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Gauhati University has 42 post-graduate departments, IDOL (Institue of Distance and Open Learning), a constituent college for Engineering and law. More than 350 colleges are affiliated to GU. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Gauhati University 64th in India in Overall Category and 36th in University Category in 2022.

Gauhati University Overview

Location Jalukbari, Gauhati
Type Government
Accreditation Grade A by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Affiliated Colleges More than 350 affiliated colleges.
Area 650 acres
Courses PG, Distance Education
Universities Department 42 Post-Graduate Departments

Gauhati University Ranking

Agency Rank Year
NIRF (University) 2022 36
NIRF (Overall) 2022 64
NIRF (Overall) 2021 67
NIRF (Overall) 2020 72
NIRF (Overall) 2019 65
QS(Overall) 2020 72

Gauhati University Courses Offered

Gauhati Univeristy offers only PG courses in the campus. However, student willing to take up under-graduates program can easily go to any affiliated colleges of the Gauhati University and can avail the admission. Following courses are offered in Gauhati University.

Courses Offered Eligibility
Master Of Arts Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant course with 40% aggregate score.
Master Of Science
Master Of Commerce
M.Tech Bachelor’s in technology, science or mathematics with 55% aggregate marks.
L.L.M Bachelor’s any field or a L.L.B graduate with minimum of 40% aggregate marks.

Gauhati University Fees

Gauhati University fees for different courses offered are listed below. However, remember that Gauhati University fees may vary from its affiliated colleges fees.

Courses Fees (INR)
M.A 8,975-22,775
M.Sc 7000-30000
M.Com 8000-9000
M.Tech 20000-21000
L.L.M 16000-17000

 


GU Admission Procedure

Admission in Gauhati university is done through different entrance test. Students taking admission in any of the affiliated colleges are also obliged to give the entrance exam for admissions. No student shall be exempted from giving entrance exam.

GU Entrance Exam Application Form

  • Application form are uploaded online. Admission procedure is done entirely online. From filling of application form to payment for application as well as entrance examinations are conducted online.
  • Online payment of admission fee will only be accepted. No other mode of payment is accepted by the University.

Gauhati University Selection Criteria

  • Admission conducted is done on the merit basis prepared by the admission department of the university.
  • 60% weight-age will be on the candidates undergraduate marks or on the basis of the marks scored in the entrance exam.
  • The selection of students for admission into interdisciplinary programs of study will be on the basis of entrance test only. This also applies to other University students applying to any Course.
  • Entrance Test:
    • Entrance test will be of 100 marks.
    • Entrance Exam Duration: 2 hours.
    • Proportion of descriptive questions and MCQs may vary with different subjects.

Admission of International Students

  • For International Students Gauhati University has separate guidelines.
  • The Admission criteria for international student will be that the candidates academic qualification should be from Universities, or board of higher education, recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • lBy International Student what the university means is someone who has a valid passport at the time of application filling.
  • lInternational Students can apply for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs under the following categories:
    • Self Financing Student (Full Time).
    • Cultural Exchange Fellowship Program (Government of India).
    • Visiting Student Under Memorandum of Understanding.
Programs Criteria
Graduate Program (B.Tech) International Student with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class XII are eligible.
Post Graduate TOEFL\IELTS Scores to show proficiency of a candidate in English Language. Financial Support Proof.
Ph.D\M.Phil l The admission process into the M.Phil/Ph.D programme of Gauhati University is a two-step process: common entrance test (known as GU-RET) and counseling process. An International Applicant is not required to appear in the GU-RET. l An International Applicant with not less than 55% of marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject can apply for admission into the PhD program of Gauhati University in a subject

 Gauhati University  Admission


GU Reservation Criteria

  • Seat reservation for schedule cast is 7%.
  • For schedule tribe living in plain areas; seat reservation is 10%.
  • Scheduled tribe living in hilly areas gets a seat reservation of 5%.
  • OBC and MOBC seat reservation is 15%.
  • For differently abled 3% seats are reserved.
  • For the university permanent employee 1 seat in every faculty with 40 seats and 2 seats in every faculty with more than 40 seats are reserved.
  • Fringe Village: 10%
  • seats are reserved for GU Former Employees.
  • Moran Community of Assam: 2 seats.
  • Extra Curricular: 1 seat reserved in each department.
  • NCC & NSS: 5 seats.

Fees and Eligibility

COURSE FEES
MBA 63170/Yearly
M.A 14090/Yearly
M.SC 12000/Yearly
M.Com 14090/Yearly
Ph.D 27900/Yearly

GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Gauhati University has several academic faculties such as Arts, Commerce, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology and under which UG, PG, Doctoral programs are offered by Gauhati University. All these courses are imparted in multiple disciplines. 

The university has been accredited 'Grade A' by NAAC and approved by AICTE & UGC. Behind this accreditation the highly qualified & experienced faculty members and enthusiastic students are there.

At UG level professional, integrated courses are offered such as B.Tech, LLB, B.A LLB, B.Com + M.Com. To be eligible for an undergraduate course, students are required to complete 10+2 level with at least 50% marks in aggregate. For LLB, applicants need to pass a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. For admission to B.Tech courses, students need to appear in Assam CEE and obtain qualified marks to be selected. For admission to LLB, B.A LLB & B.Com + M.Com courses admission will be granted on the basis of secured merit in the last qualifying examination. 

 

Basic Criteria :To be eligible for an undergraduate course, students are required to complete 10+2 level with at least 50% marks in aggregate
Entrance Exam : Assam CEE
Entrance Exam :Online
Application Fee :1000
Admission Process :The application process for GU RET 2022 is conducted through a Central Application Process (CAP). Exempted candidates are also required to pay the application fee and participate in CAP. Application form can be filled online by visiting The application
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes : The college has been very helpful to get students their scholarships from various schemes like ishan uday, and other minority scholarships. Apart from this most seniors have got their paid internships in local law firms and quite good stipends. Semester
Specializations :Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law
Intake : Assam CEE
Tuition Fee :N/A

<p><strong>Gauhati University has several academic faculties such as Arts, Commerce, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology and under which UG, PG, Doctoral programs are offered by Gauhati University. All these courses are imparted in multiple disciplines.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>The university has been accredited 'Grade A' by NAAC and approved by AICTE &amp; UGC. Behind this accreditation the highly qualified &amp; experienced faculty members and enthusiastic students are there.</strong></p> <p><strong>At UG level professional, integrated courses are offered such as B.Tech, LLB, B.A LLB, B.Com + M.Com. To be eligible for an undergraduate course, students are required to complete 10+2 level with at least 50% marks in aggregate. For LLB, applicants need to pass a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. For admission to B.Tech courses, students need to appear in Assam CEE and obtain qualified marks to be selected. For admission to LLB, B.A LLB &amp; B.Com + M.Com courses admission will be granted on the basis of secured merit in the last qualifying examination.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Admission CutOff Criteria

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Scholarship

Faculty

Dr Jagdish Mukhi

Designation :Chancellor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Management
Experience :33 Years

Malinee Goswami

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :SANSKRIT
Experience :33 Years

Upen Rabha Hakacham

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :LITERATURE IN MODERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGES
Experience :33 Years

Kandarpa Kumar Barman

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Agriculture
Experience :30 Years

Archana Sharma

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :ECONOMICS
Experience :30 Years

Binita Rani Das

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :LITERATURE IN MODERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGES
Experience :23 Years

Placement