Question 1

Is CUET UG mandatory for FYIMP admission at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All FYIMP admissions at Gauhati University require a valid CUET UG score from NTA. No separate GU entrance exam is conducted for this programme.

Question 2

Can students from outside Assam apply for B.Tech at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

No. B.Tech admission at GU-IST is restricted to Indian citizens with a valid Assam PRC. Students from other states are not eligible regardless of their JEE Main or CEE rank.

Question 3

What are the eligibility requirements for PG admission at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need a Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. SC/ST candidates receive marks relaxation. Final-year UG students may apply provisionally to GU-PGET 2026.

Question 4

What is GU-PGET and which programmes does it cover?

Accepted Answer

GU-PGET is the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test. It is an offline OMR exam with 100 MCQs in 2 hours. It covers 23 MA, 21 M.Sc, and 5 M.Tech programmes. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies. M.Tech admission requires a GATE score, not PGET.

Question 5

Does Gauhati University offer direct or management quota admission?

Accepted Answer

No. Gauhati University does not offer a management quota or direct admission route. All seats in every programme are filled through merit-based competitive entrance exams.

Question 6

What is the application fee for Gauhati University admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

The standard application fee is INR 700 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay INR 500. The GU Biotechnology separate entrance test has an application fee of INR 1,000.

Question 7

How many seats are available under FYIMP at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Gauhati University offers 893 seats across 38 departments under FYIMP for the 2026-27 session. All seats are on the Jalukbari campus and filled through CUET UG scores.

Question 8

What is the reservation policy at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Gauhati University follows Assam state reservation: SC 7%, ST(P) 10%, ST(H) 5%, OBC/MOBC 27%, EWS 10%, and PwBD 5% horizontal. This applies across all programmes at the university.

Question 9

Are NET-JRF or GATE holders exempt from GURET for PhD admission at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates with a valid NET-JRF or GATE score are exempted from the GURET entrance exam. They proceed directly to the departmental interview stage for PhD admission.

Question 10

What scholarships are available for students at Gauhati University?

Accepted Answer

Students can apply for the Ishan Uday Scholarship (up to INR 1.5 lakh for NE students, family income below INR 3.86 lakh), Assam State Merit Scholarship (up to INR 20,000), central government post-matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC categories, and the GU Poor Students Aid Fund for financially needy students.

Question 11

What is the MA fees at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The MA fees at Gauhati University Guwahati range from 15,340 to 80,000 for the entire duration, depending on the specialization chosen. The fee variation is based on departmental structure, facilities, and additional academic components included in each subject.

Question 12

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The M.Sc program at Gauhati University is a 2-year postgraduate course with a fee range of 15,340 to 85,250. To be eligible, candidates must hold a valid Graduation degree in the relevant discipline and qualify the university-level entrance exam, PGET, which is required for admission to most science disciplines.

Question 13

What is the Ph.D fees at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The Ph.D program at Gauhati University has a total fee of 33,360 for the entire duration. This amount may vary slightly depending on the department, research requirements, and additional components such as coursework or thesis evaluation fees.

Question 14

How many courses are offered at Gauhati University Guwahati? Also what are the popular courses at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

. Gauhati University offers a wide academic portfolio of 203 courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral levels. Among these, the most popular programs are MA, M.Sc, and Ph.D due to the universitys strong academic reputation, research focus, and the variety of specializations available in Arts, Science, and Research disciplines.

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