Gauhati University Guwahati (GU GUWAHATI) - Admission 2022

State University

NAAC A, UGC, AICTE, AIU

Guwahati, Assam

State University

NAAC A, UGC, AICTE, AIU

Guwahati, Assam

Gauhati University Admission 2022: Courses, Eligibility Criteria

Updated On - January 14 2022 by Urja Sardesai

Gauhati University Admission 2022 is done on the basis of the merit list prepared by the university. GU Guwahati is the oldest and one of the most renowned universities in North East India. It was established in 1948. It is a teaching-&-affiliating university. 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 65 in India and 42nd in Universities List.

Gauhati University Admission 2022 Highlights

Candidates may check the highlights of Gauhati University through the below-given information:

University NameGauhati University
Type of UniversityGovernment 
LocationJalukbari, Gauhati
AccreditationIt is accredited grade "A" by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Affiliated collegesMore than 350 colleges
University departments Post Graduation, Distance Education
Location42 Post-Graduate Departments
Official websitehttps://www.gauhati.ac.in/

Gauhati University Admission 2022 Dates

The candidates can check below in the table the tentative dates for Gauhati University Admission 2022:

EventsDates(tentative)
Opening date of application6 August 2022
Last Date to apply 31 August 2022
Admit card  10 September 2022
Entrance exam 15-17 September 2022
Rank list publication 26-27 September 2022
Date of admission 29-30 September 2022
Commencement of classes1 October 2022

Gauhati University B.Ed Admission 2022

At the postgraduate level, Gauhati University offers admission to the B.Ed programme. The minimal requirement for admission is a bachelor's or master's degree with a grade point average of 50 percent (45 percent for reserved categories). Admission is granted on a case-by-case basis.

GUBEDCET is a two-hour paper with 100 multiple-choice questions. The marks achieved in 10+2 and Graduation are given 30% weightage in final admission, whereas the GUBEDCET score is given 70% weightage.

Eligibility: A BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com. or MA/ M.Sc/M.Com. or equivalent degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks is required for admission to the B.Ed programme.
Selection criteria: The GUBEDCET 2022 score will be used to determine admission to the B.Ed programme. The GUBEDCET Entrance Exam will have 100 questions with a total score of 400. The entrance exam will take two hours and thirty minutes to complete.

The questions in the Entrance Exam will be in MCQ format, with four possible answers, only one of which will be correct. The following sections will make up the test:

SectionMarks
General English120
General Knowledge120
Reasoning and Numerical Ability120
Current India Education40

Note: The test booklet will be in English, as will the OMR. The correct answer will receive 4 points, while the incorrect answer will receive (-1).

GUBEDCET Test Centers: Guwahati, Nagaon, Nalbari, Tezpur, Mangaldai, Barpeta, Goalpara, Dhubri and Bongaigaon.

Gauhati University B.Tech Admission 2022

Gauhati University's Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology offers B.Tech in four areas (GUIST). To apply, you must have completed 10+2 (PCM/B) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised board. Candidates are admitted based on their performance in the Assam CEE. The university conducts counselling to determine final seat allocation.

Eligibility: The fundamental eligibility criteria for admission to Gauhati University's B.Tech programmes are 10+2 in Science with a 50 percent aggregate score (45 percent for reserved groups).
Selection criteria: JEE Main or CEE (Assam) scores are used to determine admission to the B.Tech programme. Candidates that meet the cutoff criteria will be invited to participate in the counselling process.

Gauhati University will publish the counselling list on its website, along with the date, time, and location of the counselling. Candidates for B.Tech (Lateral) admission will be selected based on their performance in the GU Entrance Exam.

Note: Candidates holding a valid Assam PRC are eligible to participate in the counselling procedure. JEE Main qualifying students will fill up a maximum of 20% of the seats. JEE (Main) qualifying students will receive counselling at the GUIST campus.

Gauhati University Admission 2022 PG Courses Offered

This University offers admission in various post-graduation and distance courses. Candidates who want to take admission in undergraduate programs can go to any affiliated colleges of the Gauhati University and can avail of admission from there. Given below are some courses offered by Gauhati University:

Course Offered Eligibility Criteria

Masters of Arts (M.A)

  • Arabic
  • Assamese
  • Bengali
  • Bodo
  • Comparative Indian Literature
  • Economics
  • Education
  • European Studies
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • English Lang
  • Mass Com
  • Persian
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology
  • Women's Studies
Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant course with 40% aggregate score.

Masters of Science (M.Sc)

  • Anthropology
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication Technology
  • EVS
  • Environmental Mgt
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Herbal Science and Technology
  • Maths
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Zoology
  • Stats
  • Microelectronics & Adv Communcation
Masters of Commerce (M.Com)

M.Tech

  • Material Sc and Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Signal Processing & Communication Engg
Bachelor’s in technology, science or mathematics with 55% aggregate marks.
LLMBachelor’s of any field or an L.L.B graduate with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.
MBAthe candidate must hold a bachelo's degree to apply, also CAT/MAT/XAT is vital.
M.LIScthe candidates need to qualify bachelor's degree. for final selction and entrance exam will be conducted by the university.

Candidates may check the courses offered by the university from the above details and can choose the course accordingly.

Gauhati University M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2022

Gauhati University also provides M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in a variety of fields. The Central Application Process is used for admission (CAP). The minimal requirement for admission is a master's degree in a related discipline with a cumulative grade point average of at least 55 percent.

M.Phil
AssameseBengaliEconomicsEnglishSanskrit
Women’s StudiesBotanyGeographyForeign LanguagesStatistics
HindiElectronics & Communication TechnologyLibrary & Information SciencesFolklore Research-
Ph.D
ArabicAssameseBengaliBodoEconomics
EducationForeign LanguagesHistoryLinguisticsPersian
EnglishHindiLibrary & Information ScienceModern Indian Languages & Literary StudiesPhilosophy
Political ScienceSanskritComputer Science Electronics & Communication TechnologyCommunication & JournalismCommerce
PsychologyChemistryInstrumentation & USICFolklore ResearchBusiness Administration
LawGeologyPhysicsZoologySociology
Environmental ScienceMathematicsStatisticsBiotechnologyWomen’s Studies
AnthropologyBotany---

Gauhati University Ph.D Eligibility

  • Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Technology, Fine Arts, Engineering, Medicine, or other professional subjects with a minimum of 55%.
  • The minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates or those who are differently abled (with a disability of equal to or greater than 40%) are 50% or equivalent grade.
  • M.Ed. candidates are preferred. Students with this degree can apply to the Education Department's PhD programme to do research on a topic relevant to education, education system, curriculum, teaching methods, and educational technology.

Gauhati University Ph.D Selection Criteria

Selection is dependent on performance in a university-sponsored admission examination, the Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test (GU-RET). The test is divided into two parts, the first of which assesses general aptitude, computer skills, and reasoning ability, and the second of which assesses subject-specific knowledge.

  • Candidates who have passed the CSIR/UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or comparable exam are free from taking the GU RET. Such candidates are just required to attend the university's interview round.
  • Only 50% of the total seats are filled by exempted seats, so if a candidate does not get a place through exempted seats, he or she can take the GU-RET 2022 exam.

The Central Application Process will be used to offer admission to Ph.D. and M.Phil. programmes (CAP). The entrance exam will be administered in a multiple-choice format and will include the following sections:

SectionNumber of QuestionsTotal marks
General Awareness 1020
Subject Specific Knowledge Test4080
Note
  • For each successful answer, 2 marks will be awarded, while each wrong input will be penalised 0.5 marks in each area of the GU RET.
  • The GU RET result will be published as a merit on the Gauhati University website. A subject-by-subject merit list will also be released by the university.

Gauhati University Counseling

Students whose names appear on the merit list as well as exempted students will be contacted for the counselling procedure after the merit list is published. The counselling process is worth a total of 20 points, and candidates who do not participate in the entrance exam will be denied admission.

Gauhati University Fees

Below given are the fees for the different courses offered by the university. University offers various courses and each course has different fees. Candidates can check the fees through the below details for the particular course he/she wants to seek admission in:

Course OfferedCourse Fees
Masters of Arts (M.A)Rs.8975 to Rs.22,775
Masters of Science (M.Sc)Rs.7000 to Rs.30,000
Masters of Commerce (M.Com)Rs.8000 to Rs.9000
M.TechRs.20,000 to Rs.21,000
LLMRs.16,000 to Rs.17,000

Candidates may check the fees of each course offered and choose the course in which he/she wants to proceed.

Gauhati University Admission 2022 Selection Criteria

Candidates may check the selection criteria of the particular course, the candidate wants to seek admission in. Applicants need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the course in which he/she wants to apply for. 

  • Admission conducted is done on the merit basis prepared by the admission department of the university.
  • 60% weight-age will be on the candidate's 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:
    • The entrance test will be of 100 marks.
    • Entrance Exam Duration: 2 hours.
    • The proportion of descriptive questions and MCQs may vary with different subjects.

Admission for International Candidates

  • For International Students Gauhati University has separate guidelines.
  • The Admission criteria for the international students will be that the candidate's academic qualification should be from Universities, or the board of higher education, recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • lBy International candidates what the university means is someone who has a valid passport at the time of application filling.
  • International applicants can apply for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the following categories:
    • Self-Financing Student (Full Time).
    • Cultural Exchange Fellowship Program (Government of India).
    • Visiting Student Under Memorandum of Understanding.

Below given is the eligibility criteria for various courses:

ProgramsCriteria
Graduate Program (B.Tech)International candidates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class XII are eligible.
Post GraduateTOEFL\IELTS Scores to show the proficiency of a candidate in the English Language. Financial Support Proof.
For P.hD/M.Phil-
  • 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 candidate is not required to appear in the GU-RET. 
  • An International candidate with not less than 55% of marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject can apply for admission into the Ph.D. program of Gauhati University in a subject.

How to Apply for Gauhati University Admission 2022?

The application form will be available online mode. Candidates may check the application process of Bodoland University (BU) through the below-given details-

Steps to Apply for Offline Application Form-
  •  Candidates need to visit the official website of the University.
  • Scroll down to find the “Quick Links” tab.
  • Click on the “Admission Form” button under the “University Corner” column.
  • Download the application form and take a printout of it.
  • Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
Required Documents-
  • 10th standard marks sheet and certificates.
  • 12th standard marks sheet and certificates.
  • Graduation semester-wise marks sheets and certificates.
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Gauhati University Reservation Criteria

Candidates may check the reservation criteria for various categories from the table given below

CategoryPercentage of Reservation
Schedule Cast (SC)7%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)10%
A scheduled tribe living in hilly areas5%
OBC and MOBC15%
Differently Abled3%
For University Permanent Employee1 seat in every faculty with 40 seats and 2 seats in every faculty with more than 40 seats are reserved
Fringe Village10%
For GU Former EmployeesSeats are reserved
Moran Community of Assam2 seats
Extra-Curricular1 seat reserved in each department
NCC & NSS5 seats

Gauhati University Distance Learning 

In 1998, the Graduate Institute of Distance and Open Learning (GU IDOL) was founded as the Post Graduate Correspondence School (PGCS). In various subjects, GU IDOL provides 4 UG programmes, 16 PG courses, 8 PGD courses, and 2 Certificate Courses. Admission to the Institute is based on the merit list of qualifying exams, as well as the basics of state entrance tests for various IT degrees. The application is available in online mode.

Gauhati University Distance Learning Courses Offered

Gauhati University Institute of Distance and Open Learning, as previously stated, provides 30 courses divided into four categories: PG Programs, PGD Programs, UG Programs, and Certificate Programs.

CourseDetails
BCADuration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10 + 2 or 3-year Polytechnic Diploma
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
B.Sc.Duration: 3 Years
Specialization: Information Technology
Eligibility: 12th with science stream or 3-year Polytechnic Diploma
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
B.A.Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
B.ComDuration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
MADuration: 2 Years
Specialization: Political Science, Economics, Education, Bengali, Mass Communication, English, History, Assamese, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Mathematics, Bodo
Eligibility: Graduation
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
M.ComDuration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.Com. or BBA from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
M.ScDuration: 2 Years
Specialization: IT, Economics, Mathematics Eligibility: B.Sc. or BCA graduate in Engineering, technology or an equivalent degree from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test
PG DiplomaDuration: 1 Year
Specialization: Business Management, Computer Applications, Journalism And Mass Communication, Finance
Eligibility: Graduate in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test
CertificationDuration: 6 months
Specialization: Community Radio and Computer Application
Eligibility: 10+2 Selection Criteria: Entrance Test

Gauhati University Distance Learning Admission Process

For admission to various programmes, Gauhati University's Institute of Distance and Open Learning accepts both online and offline applications. Steps to be followed are mentioned below.

  • Visit the Gauhati University's official website or the GUIDOL office to acquire an application form at the UBI counter annexe building or any GUIDOL study centre.
  • Fill out all of the relevant details and click "submit" after going to the "student" link and clicking on the "self-Enrollment" page.
  • Take a photo of the application form and print it.
  • Now take the hard copy of the form and the needed documentation to any of the study centres for verification.
  • The candidate will be given a roll number and will be able to deposit the admission fees after successful verification.

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