In the Northeast of India, Gauhati University is located. The university has accreditations from NAAC and approvals from UGC. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and technology, law, etc. It also offers doctorate, certificate, and postgraduate diploma courses. Gauhati University has received rankings from NIRF and many other ranking agencies. It is one of the top choices of the students in Assam to complete the graduation with. The university's graduates have excelled in their respective disciplines.
Gauhati University Highlights
Gauhati University is a public university that is one of the oldest. Its campus is 508.8 acres in area. Below is a list of Gauhati University's highlights.
| Year of Establishment | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Type of University | Public University |
| Accreditation | Grade A from NAAC |
| Approvals from | UGC and AICTE |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, PG diploma, and certificate courses |
| Number of Students enrolled in 2024 | 6500+ |
| Number of faculties | 425+ |
| Campus Area | 508.8 acres |
Gauhati University Rankings
Gauhati University has received rankings from The Week, NIRF, The World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and Outlook. It has mostly received ranks in the overall category. In Assam, it has been given three ranks only that is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in different years. The rankings of Gauhati University are mentioned below.
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Week | Overall | 33 | 2024 |
| 34 | 2023 | ||
| 33 | 2022 | ||
| NIRF | Overall | 57 (2nd in Assam) | 2024 |
| 101 (3rd in Assam) | 2023 | ||
| 64 (2nd in Assam) | 2022 | ||
| The World University Rankings | Overall | 1001 | 2024 |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 72 (3rd in Assam) | 2020 |
| Outlook | Overall | 46 (3rd in Assam) | 2019 |
Gauhati University Programs Offered
Gauhati University offers programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com, MBA, M.Com, etc. Many undergraduate programs have the same eligibility but differ in a few. For postgraduation programs, one must have completed their graduation. The selection of the students for UG and PG programs is done also on the basis of entrance test scores that the university conducts. The programs with the eligibility and first-year fees are mentioned below.
| Programs | Fees (first year) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com | INR 15,000 | 45% minimum in 10+2 |
| BA | INR 12,000 to INR 20,000 | 45% minimum in 10+2 |
| B.Sc | INR 16,000 to INR 20,000 | 45% minimum in 10+2 with science |
| B.Tech | INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 | 45% minimum in 10+2 with PCM/B |
| B.Ed | INR 9,040 to INR 15,000 | 45% minimum in graduation |
| PG Diploma | INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 | 55% minimum in graduation |
| MBA | INR 30,000 to INR 50,000 | 50% minimum in the graduation |
| BBA | INR 30,000 INR 40,000 | 45% minimum in 10+2 |
| M.Tech | INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 | 50% minimum in the graduation |
Gauhati University Admission Process
The admissions at Gauhati University entirely depends on the entrance test but to appear for the entrance one must meet the eligibility requirements. The following steps are part of Gauhati University's application process:
- At the official website of Gauhati University, apply for the courses at the particular departments and colleges.
- To register, provide your phone number, date of birth, and email address.
- Complete the details as mentioned in the application form.
- Upload your documents PDF and the scores of the entrance test if available.
- Pay the registration fee of INR 1000 for one subject, INR 1500 for two subjects, and INR 2000, if three subjects are chosen.
Candidates are advised to visit Gauhati University to get any updates regarding the admissions regularly. Also, you can use any payment mode to make the payment. For online, you can go for UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. For offline, you pay the registration fee by cash, DD, etc.
Gauhati University Campus
The campus of Gauhati University has all the basic facilities such as smart classrooms, a library, hostels, halls, etc.
- The university campus has auditoriums, and seminar halls, where gatherings and events are organized.
- It has a gymnasium and hospital facility.
- It offers hybrid teaching that is online and classroom both.
- It has a Botanical Garden and an Anthropological museum.
- It has playgrounds for outdoor sports.
- The campus has a cafeteria.
- The banking facility and ATM facility have also been provided by the university.
- There are a total of 23 hostels on the campus of the university with all the basic facilities such as food, water, laundry, AC, etc.
- Many cultural, sports, and technical events such as hackathons, etc are conducted at the university and students are encouraged to participate in such events.
Gauhati University Scholarship
Gauhati University offers scholarships to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribe, De-notifiedNomadic Tribes, Semi-Nomadic Tribes, landless agricultural laborers, traditional artisans, etc. To apply for the scholarships, one has to visit the NOS portal. Also, one can gather information related to scholarships from the admission cell of the university campus.
Gauhati University Placements
At Gauhati University, on-campus and off-campus placements are conducted. Activities pertaining to placement are carried out by the placement cell. Students receive interview training before placements. Their soft skills are enhanced. Companies recruit students after conducting a written test, group discussion, technical interviews, and HR interaction. Those students who have qualified for each stage are given the offers. The stats of 2024 of placements at Gauhati University are mentioned below.
| Particulars | Stats |
|---|---|
| Highest Package Offered | INR 12 LPA |
| Median Package Offered | INR 6.42 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, ADANI, Wipro, Infosys |
Gauhati University Alumni
Gauhati University has alumni who are working as politicians, scientists, writers, etc. Its few alumni are listed below.
- Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, became 11th CM of Assam has completed his LL.B from Gauhati University.
- Prashant Goswami, working as a geoscientist has completed MSc in Physics from Gauhati University.
- Rita Chowdhury has won Sahitya Akademi Award. She is a novelist and completed her PhD from Gauhati University.
