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 Total fees for Ph.D at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a Ph.D at Gauhati University Guwahati is INR 33,360 for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, Ph.D in Education, has a total fee of INR 33,360.                                                                            Other specializations, such as Ph.D in Assamese, Remote Sensing And Gis Applications, History have total fees of                                                            INR 33,360,                                                             INR 33,360,                                                             INR 62,130,                                                             INR 33,360                                                        respectively.

Question 12

What is the fees for various specializations of M.Sc at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a M.Sc at Gauhati University Guwahati range from INR 15,340 - 85,250 for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, M.Sc in Botany, has a total fee of INR 40,640.                                                                            Other specializations, such as M.Sc in Zoology, Physics, Cancer Biology have total fees of                                                            INR 40,640,                                                             INR 32,020,                                                             INR 37,850,                                                             INR 1 Lakh                                                        respectively.

Question 13

What is the fees for various specializations of M.A at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a M.A at Gauhati University Guwahati range from INR 15,340 - 80,000 for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, M.A in English, has a total fee of INR 25,620.                                                                            Other specializations, such as M.A in Political Science, Mass Communication, Economics have total fees of                                                            INR 25,620,                                                             INR 25,620,                                                             INR 67,920,                                                             INR 25,620                                                        respectively.

Question 14

What is the fees for various specializations of MBA at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a MBA at Gauhati University Guwahati range from INR 3,350 - 1 Lakh for the entire course duration.                                                    The top specialization, MBA in Finance, has a total fee of INR 1 Lakh.                                                                            Other specializations, such as MBA in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Production Management have total fees of                                                            INR 1 Lakh,                                                             INR 1 Lakh,                                                             INR 1 Lakh,                                                             INR 1 Lakh                                                        respectively.

Question 15

What is the Total fees for BA +  L.L.B at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for a BA +  L.L.B at Gauhati University Guwahati is INR 1.09 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

Question 16

What is the Application fees for applying for various courses at Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The Application fees for various courses at Gauhati University Guwahati are as follows -                    MBA : INR 1,000

Question 17

What is the refund policy for Gauhati University Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The refund policy for Gauhati University Guwahati is as per the guidelines by the UGC. Students are advised to check the official website for details.

Question 18

Is Gauhati University Guwahati a good option to apply? How are the placements at Gauhati University Guwahati

Accepted Answer

Gauhati University Guwahati is a great option with good ROI. it offers good placements with average package of INR 7.35 Lakhs.

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