Founded in 1948, Gauhati University (GU) is one of the oldest and most reputed public universities in Northeast India. Located in Guwahati, Assam, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs and is known for its academic excellence and contributions to research and development.
Ranking
Ranked By
Achievement / Ranking
NIRF (Universities)
Ranked in the Top 100 Universities in India
NAAC
Accredited with Grade A
UGC
Recognized under Section 12(B) and 2(f)
QS I-Gauge
Rated in categories of Teaching, Research & Infrastructure
AIU
Active member of Association of Indian Universities
DST-FIST
Recognized for science & technology infrastructure support
Courses
Gauhati University offers a variety of programs through its departments and affiliated colleges.
Undergraduate Programs
Program Name
Duration
Approx. Total Fees (INR)
B.A. (All Majors)
3 Years
₹8,000 – ₹20,000
B.Sc. (All Majors)
3 Years
₹10,000 – ₹25,000
B.Com
3 Years
₹10,000 – ₹20,000
B.Ed (via affiliated colleges)
2 Years
₹40,000 – ₹60,000
Postgraduate Programs
Program Name
Duration
Approx. Total Fees (INR)
M.A. (English, Economics, etc.)
2 Years
₹12,000 – ₹25,000
M.Sc. (Physics, Botany, etc.)
2 Years
₹15,000 – ₹30,000
M.Com
2 Years
₹12,000 – ₹20,000
MBA (GUIM)
2 Years
₹1.2 – ₹2.0 Lakhs
M.Tech (Information Technology)
2 Years
₹80,000 – ₹1.5 Lakhs
Admission
Admissions to Gauhati University are based on merit and entrance exams conducted by the university for specific programs like MBA, M.Tech, LLM, etc.
Undergraduate Admission
Program Name
Eligibility
Last Date to Apply (Tentative)
B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
10+2 from recognized board
June 30, 2025
B.Ed (GU affiliated)
UG Degree + B.Ed Entrance Test (GU-B.Ed)
July 15, 2025
Postgraduate Admission
Program Name
Eligibility
Last Date to Apply (Tentative)
M.A./M.Sc./M.Com
UG Degree with relevant subject
July 10, 2025
MBA (GUIM)
UG Degree + GU-MAT / CAT/MAT Score
July 20, 2025
M.Tech (IT)
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. + Entrance Test
July 20, 2025
Placements
While Gauhati University is traditionally an academic and research-focused institution, it has recently improved placement opportunities, especially in departments like Management, Commerce, IT, and Engineering (through affiliated colleges).
Undergraduate Placements (Recent Data)
Year
Program
Average Package (INR)
Highest Package (INR)
Top Recruiters
2023
B.Sc. IT
₹3.2 LPA
₹6.5 LPA
Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra
2023
B.Com
₹2.8 LPA
₹5.0 LPA
HDFC Bank, ICICI, Deloitte, Byju’s
Postgraduate Placements (Recent Data)
Year
Program
Average Package (INR)
Highest Package (INR)
Top Recruiters
2023
MBA
₹5.6 LPA
₹10.2 LPA
ICICI, HDFC, BYJU’S, SBI Life, Axis Bank
2023
M.Sc. IT
₹4.2 LPA
₹8.0 LPA
TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Gauhati University UGC recognize?
Yes, it is recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(B).
Does Gauhati University have its own entrance exam?
Yes. Entrance exams are conducted for PG, B.Ed, MBA, M.Tech, and LLM programs.
Are hostels available at Gauhati University?
Yes, separate hostels are available on campus.
How are placements at Gauhati University?
Placements are improving, especially in Management, IT, and Commerce streams.
What is the medium of instruction?
The medium is primarily English, with regional language support in some UG courses.
Is MBA from GU worth it?
Yes. The GU Institute of Management (GUIM) offers good ROI, strong academics, and improving placements.
