Pandu College MA FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for MA admission at Pandu College or is it purely merit-based?
Ans. Admission to MA programmes at Pandu College is primarily merit-based, determined by marks in the qualifying BA examination from Gauhati University or a recognised university. The GUET (Gauhati University Entrance Test) may additionally be required for certain specializations. Candidates should confirm the admission mode for their chosen subject in the official 2026-27 notification published by Pandu College.
Ques. Can students from outside Assam apply for MA at Pandu College Guwahati?
Ans. Students from outside Assam may apply if they hold a BA degree from a recognised university with the required percentage. As Pandu College is a Gauhati University-affiliated government college, seat allocation follows GU merit norms. Outstation candidates should confirm seat category availability in the official admission notification before applying.
Ques. Why do MA fees differ across specializations at Pandu College?
Ans. Fees at Pandu College vary by MA specialization as determined by Gauhati University norms. MA Assamese is INR 48,000 for two years, MA Economics, History, and Political Science are INR 64,000, MA Education is INR 72,000, and MA Geography is INR 88,000. Hostel charges are billed separately for all specializations and are not included in these figures.
Ques. Is the MA from Pandu College valid for UGC-NET/JRF?
Ans. Yes. Since Pandu College is UGC-recognised and affiliated to Gauhati University, the MA degree meets the qualification criteria for UGC-NET/JRF in the respective subject. Clearing UGC-NET qualifies candidates for assistant professor positions in colleges and universities, while JRF additionally provides a funded PhD fellowship.
Ques. Does an MA from Pandu College help in getting admission to a PhD at Gauhati University?
Ans. Yes. An MA from Pandu College, being Gauhati University-affiliated, satisfies the academic eligibility requirement for GU’s PhD entrance examinations. A UGC-NET/JRF qualification further strengthens the PhD application at Gauhati University and provides fellowship funding through the JRF scheme.
Ques. Does Pandu College have hostel facilities for outstation MA students?
Ans. Pandu College has hostel facilities available for students. Hostel charges are billed separately from MA tuition fees and are not included in the published fee table. Students from outside Guwahati seeking accommodation should contact the college administration at the time of admission for hostel availability and current charge details.







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