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Gauhati University - [GU], Guwahati

Guwahati, AssamState University

Important Updates for Gauhati University

GU MBA Admissions 2023 has begun and the last date to apply till March 25, 2023. For further details, candidates can check the official website. BTech Admissions will be done on the basis of JEE Mains.

Gauhati University or also known as GU is the oldest university in North-East India located in Jalukbari, Gauhati, The University is accredited grade ‘A’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Gauhati University has 42 post-graduate departments and a constituent college for Engineering and law. More than 350 colleges are affiliated with GU. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Gauhati University 88th in the University Category in 2023. GU also provides distance/ Online Education through IDOL (Institute of Distance and Open Learning) Check Gauhati University Distance Education

Gauhati University offers UG, PG, and Doctoral programs in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, Law, and Medicine. Admission to the UG programs is based on the academic merit of the candidate or scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Gauhati University PG Admissions are based on the scores obtained in the Offline Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University. Admission to Ph.D. programs is based on the Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test (GURET) conducted by Gauhati University. Check Gauhati University Admission 2023

Gauhati University Placement 2023 reports will be released soon. However, as per Gauhati University NIRF 2023 reports, the median package offered to UG (3-year) students was INR 3.50 LPA during Gauhati University Placement 2022. Also, the median package for PG (1-year) students was INR 4.80 LPA. Top recruiters during GU Placement 2022 included Exposys Data Labs, Axis Bank, Infosys, Hills Cement Company Limited, and Tata Consultancy Services. Check Gauhati University Placement

Gauhati University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
M.Com Integrated/ B.Tech (Biotechnology)
Online Application begins June 1, 2023
Last Date to apply June 15, 2023
Admit cards release June 19, 2023
Entrance Test (Offline) June 25, 2023
PG Programs
Application process starts June 6, 2023 
Last Date to Apply June 20, 2023
Admit card release July 1, 2023
PGET 2023 Exam July 15,16 and 17, 2023
Publication of Rank List July 29, 2023
Date of Admission to Traditional Programs August 3, 2023
Date of Admission to Interdisciplinary Programs August 4, 2023
Commencement of classes August 7, 2023
MBA
MBA Admissions June 9, 2023
MBA Admissions at GU Affiliated Colleges June 10, 2023
Last Date for MBA Admission Fee payment  June 13, 2023
PhD
Last Date to Apply June 15, 2023
GURET 2023  July 2, 2023

Gauhati University Courses and Fees

The University offers Undergraduate Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, Law, and Medicine. The annual fee and details of Gauhati University Courses have been tabulated below:

Course Details Annual Fees
BA Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in any discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Academic Merit in the qualifying exam
INR 25,590
B.Sc Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Academic Merit in the qualifying exam
INR 44,800
B.Tech Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Entrance exam conducted by GU or JEE Main or Assam CEE
INR 79,500
BA LLB Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Entrance exam conducted by GU
INR 19,525
BCA Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Academic Merit in the qualifying exam
INR 44,800
BBA Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Based on the Academic Merit in the qualifying exam
INR 40,104
MA Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: Based on Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University
INR 34,330
M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: Based on Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University
INR 18,950
M.Tech Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: Based on Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University
INR 41,010
MBA Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: Based on MBA Entrance Test conducted by the University
INR 55,000
M.Com Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University
Selection Criteria: Based on Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University
INR 12,000
PhD Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized University with 55% aggregate.
Selection Criteria: Based on GURET scores 
INR 27,900

Read about Gauhati University Courses & Fee

Gauhati University offers UG, PG, and Doctoral programs in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, Law, and Medicine. Admission to the UG program is based on the academic merit of the candidate or scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Gauhati University PG Admissions are based on the scores of the Offline Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University. Admission to Ph.D. programs is based on the Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test (GURET) conducted by Gauhati University. 

Gauhati University Application Process

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for Gauhati University Admissions.

  • Visit the official website https://onlinegu.in/
  • Now Click on the Application Link of your desired course.
  • Enter your Mobile no. and Enter your Date of Birth.
  • Now Click on the “Start” button present on the page.
  • Now fill out the Application form.
  • Choose the Entrance exam Centre.
  • Upload the necessary documents.
  • Click on the “Submit” button.
  • Now appear for the Entrance exam and wait for the results.
  • You will be called for further admission process if you qualify the entrance exam.

Documents Required 

  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Passport Sized photographs
  • Signature
  • Last Semester Marksheet

Gauhati University Reservation Criteria

Category Reservation Criteria
EWS 10%
SC 7%
Scheduled Tribe living in plain areas 10%
Scheduled Tribe living in hilly areas 5%
OBC and MOBC 15%
Differently abled 3%
GU Employee Quota 1%
Fringe Village 1%
Moran Community of Assam 2 seat
Ex-defence 1%
Extra Curricular 1 seat in each department
NCC & NSS 5 Seats

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Gauhati University Cutoff

Gauhati University Cutoff 2023 has not been released yet. However, the expected cutoff based on Gauhati University cutoff 2022 is given below:

Course Expected Cutoff 2023
BA LLB/ BA LLB (Honours) Click Here
LLB Click Here
MA Economics Click Here
MA English Click Here
MA Hindi Click Here
MA History Click Here
M.Sc. Mathematics Click Here
M.Sc Physics Click Here
M.Sc Chemistry Click Here
M.Com Click Here
M.Tech Material Science & Technology Click Here
M.Tech Information Technology Click Here
M.Tech Signal Processing & Communication Engineering Click Here
M.Tech Signal Processing & VLSI Click Here

Gauhati University MBA Rank List 2023 has been released. The Gauhati University MBA cutoff 2023 can be determined through the Rank List mentioned below:

Course Rank List 2023
MBA Click Here

Gauhati University Results

Students can easily check their Gauhati University Results for Semester End exams through the official portal. Here are steps students can follow to view their GU Results:

  • Visit the official website of Gauhati University - guportal.in
  • Click on the "GU Results" option on the homepage
  • Choose the exam you opted for.
  • Enter your ‘Roll Number’ and select the ‘Check Result’ option.
  • Download your result and take a printout of it.

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Gauhati University Placements

Gauhati University Placement 2023 reports have not been released yet. However, as per Gauhati University NIRF 2023 reports, the median package offered to UG (3-year) students was INR 3.50 LPA during Gauhati University Placement 2022. Also, the median package for PG (1-year) students was INR 4.80 LPA. Top recruiters during GU Placement 2022 included Exposys Data Labs, Axis Bank, Infosys, Hills Cement Company Limited, and Tata Consultancy Services.

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
Number of UG students Placed 129
Number of PG students Placed 440
UG (4-year) placement rate  52%
PG (3-year) placement rate  100%
Median Salary Package UG (3-year) INR 3.50 LPA
Median Salary Package UG (4-year) INR 4.40 LPA
Median Salary Package UG (5-year) INR 3.20 LPA
Median Salary Package PG (1-year) INR 4.80 LPA
Median Salary Package PG (2-year) INR 8.40 LPA
Median Salary Package PG (3-year) INR 7.50 LPA
Median Salary Package PG-Integrated INR 3.20 LPA
Top Recruiters Exposys Data Labs, Axis Bank, Infosys, Hills Cement Company Limited, and Tata Consultancy Services

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Gauhati University Campus

Gauhati University Campus is one of the greenest campuses in Assam. The University is also popularly called the “Land of Gulmohar” since it has abundant Gulmohar trees inside its campus. Gauhati University campus is a site of local biodiversity since it has numerous wetlands and Botanical gardens. The campus has several facilities that make students' life easy and enjoyable. Here are some facilities available at Gauhati University Campus:

Academic Facilities

  • Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF): This facility was established at Gauhati University Campus to facilitate the research activities at the University. At present CIF is housed in the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University as the permanent CIF building is being constructed. The facility currently has a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), a High-Resolution Mass Spectrometer (HRMS), and an Atomic Force microscope (AFM).
  • Institutional Biotech Hub: The Institutional Biotech Hub at Gauhati University campus was sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology; Govt of India. The Institutional Biotech Hub (IBH-GU) is boosting the infrastructure facility for molecular biology and proving the atmosphere for research and education. Besides the Department of Biotechnology, other Departments like Botany, Chemistry, and Zoology are also availing this facility.

Healthcare and Sports Facilities

  • GU Hospital: Gauhati University Hospital is the primary healthcare facility of Gauhati University campus. Besides the services it provides to the university community, the GU Hospital remains a primary source of healthcare facilities to the neighboring regions around the university campus. It carries out OPD services as well as 24-hour Emergency Services and is equipped with ambulances, doctors, nurses, and other supporting staff.
  • GU Sports Complex: GU playground, indoor stadium, GU Stadium, Various Courts, and Gymnasium Hall are components of the GU Sports Complex located at the Gauhati University campus. All the sports-related activities are organized here and the complex also provides all the sports goods required by the students.

GU Campus Facilities

  • Food Court and Canteen: GU Campus has several food joints, some of which are GU Arts Canteen (near BKB Auditorium), GU Food Court (on the way to the Department of Education), Faculty House Canteen (near Department of Business Administration), Eateries at GU Market. Students get Traditional as well as International Hygienic food at Gauhati University Campus.
  • University Market: Gauhati University Campus has a Market that is a very well-developed and mature shopping joint. It has several stores and is sufficient for all the stuff for daily needs.
  • Community Radio Service: In addition to commercial and public radio broadcasting, there is also community radio available at the Gauhati University campus. It airs information that is well-liked and pertinent to a local or niche audience yet frequently disregarded by other media. Radio Luit 90.8 FM is the first community radio station with a campus located in the Northeast. 

Residential Facilities

  • Hostel: There are 24 Hostels for students at Gauhati University Campus. These hostels have their own cooking and security staff. The hostels run their own Mess Committee, which operates on a no-loss-no-profit basis.

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Gauhati University Alumni

Gauhati University Alumni network includes some of the renowned personalities of India. Here is a list of Notable Alumni of the University:

Notable Alumni Designation
Kishore Kalidas Jadav  Novelist, critic, and short story writer
K M Baharul Islam Chairperson of Centre of Excellence in Public Policy and Government at Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Dhruba Hazarika Indian novelist
Amarjyoti Choudhury Indian educationist, scientist, actor, reciter, playwright, poet, novelist, orator and editor
Himanta Biswa Sarma Former member of the Indian National Congress

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Gauhati University Ranking

Agency Category Year Rank
NIRF Overall 2023 114
NIRF University 2023 88
QS World  Asian University 2023 #601-650
QS World  Southern Asia 2023 160
NIRF  University 2022 36
NIRF Overall 2022 64
NIRF Overall 2021 67
NIRF Overall 2020 72
NIRF  Overall 2019 65

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Gauhati University Scholarships 

The University Awards scholarships based on the Academic Merit and financial need of the students. Those students who hold great merit records in the qualifying exam are eligible to apply for the Gauhati University Scholarship.

International Students Scholarships

Gauhati University offers Government-sponsored scholarships to its International students. All international students seeking admission to Gauhati University with Government Sponsored scholarships are firstly required to register themselves. Scholarships to deserving students are then offered through the Government of India's Cultural Exchange Programmes namely ICCR. Interested students can visit the ICCR website to apply for scholarships.

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Gauhati University Fellowships

Gauhati University offers a number of external fellowships by different organizations/agencies to Ph.D. scholars. The university notifies about these fellowships from time to time in the Recruitment Section of the GU Notification website.

Vishvesvaraya Fellowship

Visvesvarya Fellowships are awarded by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) in three categories:

  • Visvesvarya Full-time Ph.D. Fellowships
  • Visvesvarya Part-time Ph.D. Fellowships
  • Visvesvarya Young Faculty Fellowships

The fellowships are awarded for research leading to a Ph.D. degree in the areas of ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing), IT (Information Technology) / ITES (IT Enable Services).

MHRD-DRDO Academic Fellowships

These MHRD-DRDO (MHRD - Defence Research Development Organisation) fellowships are awarded in certain prioritized areas which are available in all participating academic departments (in Science & Technology) of the Gauhati University. This Gauhati University Fellowship is ONLY for full-time research leading to a Ph.D. degree. The areas, where these fellowships are awarded, are

  • High altitude horticulture/agriculture
  • Pharmaceutical products for personal protection
  • Bio-prospecting of bio-resources of NE India
  • High altitude bio-waste management technologies
  • Vector and vector-borne disease management
  • Water purification/decontamination technologies

Internal Fellowships

A number of internally funded GU fellowships are available, which are being advertised from time to time. Interested candidates may get in touch with the Academic Registrar for more information on the same.

Other Fellowships

Other Gauhati University fellowships are available through research projects awarded to the faculty members and scientists of various academic departments of the university, which are advertised as and when they are available. For more information, candidates may contact their concerned department.

Gauhati University Affiliated Colleges

Gauhati University FAQs

Ques. Does Gauhati University offer any reservations for OBC candidates?

Ans. Yes, the University offers a reservation of 15% for OBC and MOBC candidates.

Ques. How many seats are reserved for NCC and NSS candidates in each course?

Ans. Gauhati University reserves 5 seats for NCC and NSS in each course.

Ques. What are the courses offered at Gauhati University?

Ans. Gauhati University offers a variety of UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in multiple disciplines. You may check the Courses and Fees section above to know about the courses offered at GU.

Ques. What are the selection criteria at Gauhati University?

Ans. Admission to the UG program of Gauhati University is based on the academic merit of the candidate or scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Gauhati University PG Admissions are based on the Offline Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the University. Admission to Ph.D. programs is based on the Gauhati University Research Entrance Test (GURET) conducted by Gauhati University

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for M.Com at Gauhati University?

Ans. Candidates with a BCom degree under the 10 + 2 + 3-pattern with Major course are eligible for admission to the M.Com program at Gauhati University or candidates with a B.A./B.Sc. under the 10+2+3 pattern with a general or pass course subjects with a minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the concerned subject are eligible for admission at Gauhati University.

Ques. Is the admission criteria the same for International candidates?

Ans. Gauhati University admission criteria vary for international candidates. The academic qualification should be from Universities or boards of higher education recognized by AIU- Association of Indian Universities.

Ques. Does Gauhati University consider merit for admission?

Ans. The University conducts an entrance exam for admission into different courses. 60% weightage is given to the entrance exam. Admission to interdisciplinary courses is based on entrance tests only.

Ques. What is the duration of the entrance exam conducted by Gauhati University?

Ans. The entrance test is of 100 marks and has to be attempted in 2 hours duration.

Ques. Can the Gauhati University application form be filled out offline?

Ans. No, the application process for admission is entirely online. The application fee also has to be paid online.

Ques. Does Gauhati University offer distance education as well?

Ans. Yes, the University offers distance and open learning courses under PG, PGD, UG, and Certificate programs.

Ques. What are the facilities available for distance learning?

Ans. The Gauhati University distance learning offers IDOL library-open or free e-resources, Online and offline study material, Learners' Grievances Redressal Cell, and Digital Classroom.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for Gauhati University Distance courses?

Ans. The University provides admission via merit score, however for admission in M.Sc, PG Diploma, and Certification courses an entrance exam is conducted.


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College Faculty

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Malinee Goswami

Professor


Upen Rabha Hakacham

Professor


Kandarpa Kumar Barman

Professor


Archana Sharma

Professor


Kaberi Saha

Professor


Banani Chakravarty

Assistant Professor


Pranjal Sharma Bashishtha

Assistant Professor

Binita Rani Das

Assistant Professor

Manashi Bora

Associate Professor


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companyIndian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)

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Gauhati University MBA Admission 2023 Open
New Delhi: Gauhati University is inviting applications for admission to its two year MBA program for the academic session 2023-25. Interested candidates can apply online by submitting their applications till March 25, 2023.  To apply for Gauhati University MBA Admission 2023, candidates
Gauhati University PG Admission 2023 Application Form Out Soon Check Details to Apply Here
New Delhi:  As per the latest updates, the Gauhati University will soon release the application forms for admission to its PG courses for the academic session 2023-24. Aspiring candidates can submit the online application form through the official portal at gauhati.ac.in. As of now, Gauh
Gauhati University Result 2023 Released
Gauhati University has recently published the Results for BCA, M.Sc, BA LLB & BA Semester exams on their official website. Backlog exam results have also been released. Gauhati University conducted TDC B.Sc, BA, B.Com exam along with B.tech, BBA, BCA, MSc, MA, MCom, MCA exams througho
Gauhati University Hikes Fees for MPhil and PhD Courses
New Delhi: According to a notification issued by Gauhati University, the PhD course price has increased for the fields of arts, law, and fine arts to INR 15,000 and for fields of science, technology, medicine, commerce, and management to INR 25,000. The prices have also been increased for MPhil and&

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Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam 781014 India - 781014
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