Question 1

Is CUET UG mandatory for Cotton University UG admission?

Accepted Answer

CUET UG is mandatory only for the 60% CUET-route seats (846 seats). The remaining 40% are filled through direct HS merit for Assam domicile candidates. Non-Assam students must use the CUET route. Assam candidates can compete in both pools simultaneously.

Question 2

How many UG seats does Cotton University have, and how are they divided?

Accepted Answer

Cotton University has a total UG intake of 1,410 seats across BA, BSc, BCA, and BCom Honours under FYUGP. Of these, 846 seats go to CUET UG route candidates and 564 seats go to direct HS merit candidates from Assam.

Question 3

What HS percentage is required for direct UG admission at Cotton University?

Accepted Answer

General category candidates need a minimum of 60% in Class 12 from AHSEC or an equivalent Assam board. The minimum is 55% for OBC/MOBC candidates and 50% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Assam domicile is mandatory for the direct merit route.

Question 4

What is CPGEE, and which PG courses use it at Cotton University?

Accepted Answer

CPGEE is the Cotton Post Graduate Entrance Examination conducted by Cotton University for PG admissions. It covers MA, MSc (except MBBT), MCA, and several other programmes. MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology uses GATB-2026 from NTA. MLISo, LLM, and MCom seats are filled through open category merit without a CPGEE score.

Question 5

Can outside-university candidates apply for Cotton University PG programmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Open Category holds 50% of PG seats and is open to graduates from any recognised university. The Cotton Graduate Category (other 50%) is reserved for Cotton Universitys own 2025-26 session graduates. For LLM, MLISo, and MCom, all seats fall under the Open Category.

Question 6

Are NET or GATE holders exempt from the Cotton University PhD entrance test?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, ICMR, or DBT fellowship scores are exempt from the PhD entrance test. They proceed directly to the departmental viva voce. NET Category 2 and Category 3 holders (qualified from June 2024 onwards) are also exempt from the entrance test.

Question 7

How is PhD merit calculated at Cotton University?

Accepted Answer

The PhD entrance test carries 70% of the final merit. The viva voce carries the remaining 30%. Candidates must score at least 50% in the entrance test to qualify for the viva voce stage. NET/GATE exempt candidates skip the test and go straight to the viva.

Question 8

What are the application fees for Cotton University UG and PG admission?

Accepted Answer

The UG application fee is INR 350. For PG programmes, the fee isINR1,200. PwD and EWS students receive a full tuition fee waiver after admission. The application fee is applicable to all candidates regardless of category.

Question 9

What scholarships are available at Cotton University?

Accepted Answer

Students can avail the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for Northeast India candidates, the Indira Gandhi Scholarship for single girl children at PG level, the PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders, and the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students. PwD and EWS students receive full tuition fee waivers on admission.

Question 10

Does Cotton University offer a management quota or paid direct seats?

Accepted Answer

No. Cotton University is a state government university and does not offer any management quota seats. All UG, PG, and PhD seats are filled strictly through merit via CUET UG, CPGEE, or the universitys own entrance test and selection process.

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