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Gauhati University Admission Process

Gauhati University Admissions 2024: Gauhati University offers admissions to courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Gauhati University admissions to the programmes require the candidates to appear for GU PGET 2024 entrance examinations. The Gauhati University prepares the merit list based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.

For GU Guwahati admissions to the MBA programme, the CAT, XAT, MAT, and ATMA scores are considered. Candidates applying for admission must meet the admission criteria set by the college.

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Gauhati University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in various fields like Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, Law, and Medicine. The Gauhati admission process will be held completely in online mode. The Gauhati University will admit the students based on the results of PGET 2024 and the examination will be held in online mode. Additionally, GU offers distance learning and online courses through IDOL (Institute of Distance and Open Learning).

Gauhati University Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria of Gauhati University 2024 are the minimum academic qualifications and other requirements needed for admission to the university. The candidates appearing for the Gauhati University admission test must fulfil the Gauhati University 2024 eligibility criteria as prescribed by the GU.

Gauhati University Eligibility 2024 - Specific

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
M.A. Psychology	Bachelor’s degree with major or honours in any of the following subjects - Philosophy, Psychology, Education, Home Science, Social Work or In Medical Science (MBBS, BAMS, BHMS degrees) or in nursing.
MA Sociology	Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or CGPA.
M.A. in Comparative Literature	B.A. degree in any modern Indian language or English.
M.A. Linguistics	Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science, Commerce. However, there are certain applicable conditions as well - Major or honours in English a minimum of 40% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Majors or honours in English should have secured a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in English as a subject.
M.A/.M.Sc. Statistics	Graduation with Hons./Major in Statistics with Maths as the general subject with at least 45% marks.
M.Sc. Biotechnology	Graduation with a minimum of 55% Marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Major / Honours in Science with Bachelor’s degree with honours or major in Chemistry with Botany/Zoology as a general subject. Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology OR Bachelor’s degree with a major/Zoology with Chemistry honours in Botany as general subjects. OR
M.Sc. Nursing	BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55% with Registration number with ‘state nursing council of India’ OR Must have working experience as a nurse.
M.Sc. Cancer Biology	Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Science with Honours in Biotechnology/Zoology/Biochemistry. OR A bachelor’s degree (BTech or equivalent) in BAMS/BVSC/MBBS/Biotechnology with 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
M.Sc. in Radiological Physics	Graduation in science with a major in Physics with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA.
M.Sc in Instrumentation and Applied Physics	Bachelor’s degree in science with honours in Electronics/Instrumentation/Physics. OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics and Maths as general subjects with at least an aggregate of 50% marks (or an equivalent CGPA).
M.Sc. in Electronics, Advanced Communication Technology, Microelectronics	Graduation In science with Hons. In Electronics, Physics. OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with a major in Maths/Statistics/Chemistry with Electronics/Physics as a general subject.
M.Sc. in Environmental Science	Bachelor’s degree with a major in any science subject with at least 45% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
Master of Library Science	Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in any course with at least 45% marks in either the Hons./major course or general course.
M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology	Bachelor’s degree in computer science as a general subject. OR A bachelor’s degree (technology or engineering) in IT/Computer Science. Graduation in science with a major in Computer Science. OR Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in science with a postgraduate diploma in Computer Science. OR Bachelor’s degree in BCA or B.Sc. in IT. 45% as aggregate in a bachelor’s degree or 45% in majors in computer science.

Gauhati University 2024 Eligibility Criteria - General

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
MSc	B.Sc. degree under the 10+2+3 pattern with a major or Hons. n the concerned subject with a minimum of 40% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
MCom	Candidates must have passed BCom degree under the 10 + 2 + 3-pattern with major course will be eligible. OR Candidates with a B.A./B.Sc. Under the 10+2+3 pattern, a general or pass course subject with a minimum of 45% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the concerned subject will be eligible.
B.Ed.	Candidates must have passed the B.A, B.Sc, B.Com. or MA, MSc, M.Com or equivalent degree programmes from a recognised Board or university with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category or 45% for SC/ST/OBC categories.
MA	B.A., BCom or B.Sc. degree under the 10+2+3 pattern with a major/Hons. in the concerned subject and with a minimum of 40% marks.

Gauhati University Application Form 2024

The application form for Gauhati University 2024 was released in June for PGET. Candidates need to register themselves first and start filling out the Gauhati University 2024 application form by visiting the official website of the university. The mode of application is only online. Follow the steps given below to fill out and submit the Gauhati University application form 2024 successfully.

How to fill Gauhati University 2024 Application Form?

Step 1. Registration

Visit the official website of Gauhati University (gauhati.ac.in).
Go to the “Admission” section on the homepage of the website.
On the admission page, select the programme level.
Fill up the registration form for Gauhati University.
Candidates will receive the user ID and password on their registered email IDs and mobile numbers.

Step 2. Filling up the application form

Log in using the user ID and password.
Click on the ‘Proceed to Application’ option.
Fill up the personal, academic and contact details in the application form of Gauhati University.
Select the preferences of degree and college. A student can apply for a maximum of three courses using the same application form.

Step 3. Uploading the documents

Upload the scanned copies of the required images.
The scanned images should be uploaded in the prescribed format.

Gauhati University Admission Form 2024 - Documents Specifications

Documents	Dimensions	Image size	File format
Photograph of the candidate	413 x 531	Up to 100 KB	.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, and .png
Signature of the candidate	512 x 128	Up to 100 KB	.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, and .png
Graduation Mark Sheet	-	File size should not be greater than 200 KB, equal to or less than 100 KB	.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, and .png
Minority/Caste Certificate	-	100 KB	.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, and .png

Step 4. Fee payment

Pay the required Gauhati University application fee using the e-payment link.
The Gauhati University fee 2024 can be paid through a debit card, credit card or net banking

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Gauhati University UG(B.Ed) Admission Procedure 2024

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the programme.
The admissions to the B.Ed programme is done based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the previous qualifying examinations.
Based on their performance, the candidates will be shortlisted.
The shortlisted candidates must get their documents verified and pay the B.Ed admission fee, to complete the admission procedure.

Gauhati University PG Admission Procedure 2024

The candidates applying for Gauhati University PG courses must apply for the GU PGET 2024 entrance exam.
Admissions to the PG programmes are done based on the merits of the candidates in the GU PGET 2024 entrance examination.
For admissions to the MBA programme, relevant scores in the CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA exams are considered.
The GU Guwahati will release the merit list of selected candidates.
The selected candidates should get their documents verified and pay the admission fee to complete the admission procedure.

Gauhati University Admit Card 2024

The candidates can download the Gauhati University 2024 admit card from July 1 for integrated PG programmes from the GU admission portal - guportal.in. The admit card of Gauhati University 2024 will be released in online mode. Only those candidates who have successfully completed the registration process can download the GU admit card 2024 and no hard copies will be sent to the candidates on their postal address. The students have to bring the Gauhati University 2024 admit card along with a government ID to the exam centre.

How to download the Gauhati University Admit Card 2024?

Candidates can download the Gauhati University admit card by going through the following steps -.

Steps to download Gauhati University 2024 Admit Card

Step 1. Visit the Gauhati University’s official website (gauhati.ac.in)

Step 2. Go to the “Admissions” section.

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Step 3. Now, click on the “Gauhati University Admit Card 2024” link.

Step 4. Enter the application number in the given space and click on the “Download Admit Card” tab.

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Step 5. The GU admit card 2024 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 6. Take out a few printouts of the admit card for further reference.

Gauhati University Admission - Window for uploading Qualifying Marks

The students who are waiting for their final year results will be allowed to upload the qualifying examination marks. The window to upload the marks will be opened after the declaration of the results. They also need to upload supportive documents to claim their qualifying exam marks.

Gauhati University Result Dates 2024

The schedule for the Gauhati University 2024 result has been updated below.

Events	Dates
GU PGET exam date	July 2024
GU PGET merit list date	July 2024
Admission starts	August 2024
Commencement of classes	August 2024

How to check Gauhati University Result 2024?

Visit the official website of the university.

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Candidates need to go to the “Admissions” section.
Click on the “Master’s Rank List” section on the admission page.

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The Gauhati University 2023 rank list for various programmes will be displayed on the screen.

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Select the programme applied in the entrance test.
The GU merit list 2024 will be displayed on the candidate’s screen.

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Download the rank lists of the programme and keep it preserved for future reference.

Details Mentioned on Gauhati University Merit List 2024

Application number
Caste category
Name of candidate
Programme name
Entrance score
Gender
Seat matrix
UG percentage of the candidate
Roll number

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Gauhati University Admission 2024 - Merit Calculation

The colleges and institutions affiliated with the Gauhati University prepare the merit list for the students selected provisionally on the basis of their entrance test marks and last qualifying exam marks, depending upon the programme applied by the candidates. The Gauhati University merit list 2024 is not the final list of the selected candidates and the admissions will be strictly dependent upon the document verification process and other admission criteria.

Gauhati University Merit Calculation 2024

Categories	Merit calculation process
For B.Ed. applicants	70% [marks in the qualifying exam (better of UG/PG marks)] + 30% (marks in the entrance examination)
For students from Gauhati University applying for traditional courses	60% of weightage to the marks secured in undergraduate level and 40% of weightage to marks scored in the entrance test.
Interdisciplinary courses	Entrance test marks
For students from other universities	Entrance test marks

Gauhati University Seat Reservations 2024

The university will announce the Gauhati University 2024 reservation criteria at the time of the registration process. 5% relaxation in the seats will be granted to the candidates who belong to the reserved categories. The Gauhati University seats reservation criteria 2024 are provided for candidates belonging to categories of OBC and MOBC, Fringe village, Differently abled, Employee quota, Ex-defence, NCC and NSS, GU ex-employees, Extracurricular, SC, ST (Plains/Hills), and persons with disabilities.

Gauhati University 2024 Seat Reservations

Categories	Seats Reserved
Sons and Daughters of permanent employees of Gauhati University	One seat in each department with an intake capacity of 40 or less and 2 seats when there are more than 40 students
Scheduled Tribes (Hills)	5%
Scheduled Tribes (Plains)	10%
Scheduled Caste	7%
OBC & MOBC	15%
Other universities	20% of seats in every department
Differently-abled	3% (for each discipline of faculty)
Fringe village	10 seats
Ex defence	As per EC resolution
GU Ex-employees	5 seats
NCC and NSS	5 seats
Extracurricular	One seat in every department

Gauhati University Courses 2024

GU offers admissions to Gauhati University 2024 courses in various streams such as arts, science, commerce, humanities, etc. The students can take admissions in their desired courses by appearing in the Gauhati University entrance exam 2024. Given below are some of the postgraduate Gauhati University Courses 2024 which students can apply for through Gauhati University admission 2024.

Gauhati University 2024 Courses

Courses	Intake Capacity
M.A. Arabic	60
M.A. Anthropology	26
M.A. Assamese	88
M.A. Bengali	45
M.A. Bodo	44
M.A. Comparative Indian Literature	15
M.A. Economics	75
M.A. Education	45
M.A. English	66
M.A. European Studies	20
M.A. Geography	38
M.A. Hindi	50
M.A. History	60
M.A. Linguistics	10
M.A. English Language Teaching	25
M.A. Mathematics	80
M.A. Persian	10
M.A. Philosophy	72
M.A. in Political Science	60
M.A. Psychology	28
M.A. Sanskrit	70
M.A. Sociology	45
M.A. Women's Studies	36
M.A. Statistics	30
M.Sc. Anthropology	26
M.Sc. Biotechnology	20
M.Sc. Botany	40
M.Sc. Cancer Biology	10
M.Sc. Chemistry	46
M.Sc. Computer Science	20
M.Sc. Information Technology	10
M.Sc. Electronics and Comm Tech	20
M.Sc. Economics	75
M.Sc. Environmental Science	15
M.Sc. Geography	38
M.Sc. Instrumentation and Applied Physics	20
M.Sc. Mathematics	80
M.Sc. Microbiology	10
M.Sc. Microelect & Adv Comm Tech	10
M.Sc.Physics	50
M.Sc. Radiological Physics	10
M.Sc. Psychology	28
M.Sc. Statistics	30
M.Sc. Zoology	40
M.Sc. Wildlife Science	20
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)	60
Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) in	30
B.Ed.	3450
Total number of seats	5236

Gauhati University Counselling 2024

The shortlisted candidates have to finish the document verification process of Gauhati University 2023 counselling, where college officials will verify the documents of the candidates. The candidates have to produce all the supporting documents including a certificate for quota and pay the required admission fee. The students need to visit the GU admission portal and use their application ID and password to pay the Gauhati University counselling fee. The admitted students have to fill the anti-ragging form failing which the admissions can be cancelled.

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Gauhati University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is CUET required for Gauhati University?

No, the university will conduct its own entrance examination PGET for PG programmes.

2: What is the application fees of Gauhati University?

The Gauhati University application fee 2023 for all categories is Rs. 400.

3: What is the duration of the Gauhati University entrance exam 2023?

The GU entrance exam 2023 will be conducted for a duration of two hours.

4: When will the Gauhati University BEd final merit list 2023 be released?

The Gauhati University rank list 2023 release date for BEd programme will be announced soon.

5: What are the details mentioned in the Gauhati University rank list 2023?

The Gauhati University 2023 rank list mentions important details about the entrance exam such as the name of the candidate, programme name, caste category, application number, entrance test score and rank of the candidate.

6: How many seats are offered at the MA Psychology of Gauhati University?

The Gauhati University offers around 28 seats in MA Psychology.

7: Name some Gauhati University colleges offering postgraduate programmes?

Some GU colleges offering admission to PG courses in Gauhati University are Commerce College, Chaygaon College, NEF College, NERIM Commerce College, Gauhati Commerce College, Icon Commerce College and Sonapur College.

8: How can candidates apply for Gauhati University admissions?

Candidates can apply for admission by filling the application form of the university available on the official website.

9: Are candidates with 75 or more percentile in national level management entrance exam exempted from the entrance examination conducted by the university?

Yes, candidates with 75 or more percentile in national level management entrance exam are exempted from the entrance examination and directly need to appear in an personal interview and group discussion.

10: What is the eligibility criteria for admission in the M.B.A. course at Gauhati University?

Candidates who have passed a bachelor degree from a recognised university can take admission in the M.B.A. programme.

Student Reviews for Gauhati University

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College Infrastructure: 3.8/5

Academics: 3.9/5

Placements: 3.4/5

Value for Money: 4/5

Campus Life: 4.3/5

Holistic education, excellent infrastructure

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The college offers a robust academic environment with experienced faculty, diverse courses, and a strong focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum is regularly updated to meet industry standards, ensuring students are well-prepared for the professional world. Additionally, the college promotes research opportunities and critical thinking through various academic programs, seminars, and workshops. Overall, it fosters a culture of academic excellence and continuous learning

My experience is quite good with hands on experience

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The MBA Course is well versed with today's world with updated curriculum.The teaching faculty is also good with many years of experience and published research papers.The hands on experience with latest softwares keep us job ready. The curriculum is extensive with 8 papers in every semester along with a summer internship.

My experience was enriching.

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The academic environment of the university is strong, with a well-structured curriculum that balances theory and practical knowledge. The faculty is knowledgeable and supportive, though teaching methods could be more interactive at times. The institution offers a wide range of courses, and there are ample resources like libraries and labs to aid learning.

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what is the eligibility criteria of MSc. in Statistics under GU?... I have done my graduation in statistics as my major subject and my pass course is computer science.. So am I eligible for MSc in statistics??

Hey aspirant,

The degree requires a strong mathematical foundation, where relevant numbers associated with polynomial mathematics are treated equally and topics like the following exam are developed.

The programme covers elements of the investigating, covering subjects like of and employing efforts.

MSc degree attainment. There is a set of business decisions in statistics.

There is a lack of trained investigators, particularly in the, thus it is always feasible to obtain employment that allows for error detection.

Pursuing an MSc in Statistics. The applicant must hold a BSc in statistics, mathematics, or any other degree that is equivalent in statistics and computer programming.

Additionally, certain universities might have a threshold percentage for applicants.

These cutoffs can be overall or sectional, for example, certain institutes may only accept a minimum percentage in mathematics as a cutoff.

Most universities do not also require an entrance exam.

Students are chosen based on their academic history, performance on a written test, and personal interview. Goal type and Descriptive type are typically the two portions of the written exam.

To know more about MSC branches at GU,

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iamlavishamittal12 Jul'22

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Is there a provision for Integrated M.Com??? And the required subjects for the Entrance, if prov. ?

Hello Aspirant,

Integrated B.com+M.com is a five year long full time course. The eligibility criteria for B.Com+M.com is a minimum of 50% marks aggregate for your 10+2 level education in commerce or science stream from a recognized board of education. Some colleges request that you qualify an entrance examination like IPU CET, AUCET, DUET, BHU PET, etc. The top colleges offering integrated B.Com+M.Com in India are listed below

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rothak

Punjabi university, Patiala

SPMR College, Jammu

Annamalai university, Tamil Nadu

Jyoti Nivas college, Bengaluru

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Rajasthan

Gurugram university, Gurugram

Hope this helps and Good luck

susanna.maryb9 Jul'21

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What is the admission process for UG? Does the uni offer a BA in psychology?

Hello,

Sorry to say but Guwahati University does not offer any undergraduate course in Psychology. Most of its course offered are mainly Masters course and in Bachelor's it offers BA LLB course.You can visit its website for more information.

I hope this helps.

Aditi amrendra29 May'21

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