Gauhati University was established in 1948. The University is located in Jalikbari, Gauhati, Assam, University. Gauhati University mission is to provide quality teaching and to empower and competent stakeholders to empower stakeholders of the university and its affiliated colleges. The University wants to improve support -structure to improve existing academic and administrative resources and enhance the physical and technological infrastructure for the effective realization of the University’s vision. More than 300 colleges are affiliated with Gauhati University. Gauhati University offers various courses like Integrated, MOOCs, Post Graduate, Post Graduate (CBCS), Undergraduate, Certificate and Foundation course in Science Education for Visually impaired students. Check the article for more information on Gauhati University fee structure, programmes of study, departments, affiliated institutes and colleges.
Gauhati University
The admission to the various courses is based on the entrance exam. The University conducts an entrance exam every year and the qualifying student gets admission in the university after the verification of the important documents.
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Gauhati University: Institutes & Colleges
There are five Institutes & Colleges under GU. Check the list.
- University of Law College (ULC)
- Institute of Science & Technology (GUIST)
- Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL)
- Institute of North – East India Studies (GUINESIS)
- Human Resource Development Centre (UGC – HRDC)
Gauhati University: Programmes
Check the list of programmes offered at GU.
- Integrated
- MOOCs
- Post Graduate
- Post Graduate (CBCS)
- Undergraduate
- Certificate
- Foundation course in Science Education for Visually impaired students
Gauhati University: Courses
There is total of 7 courses at Gauhati University. Check the name of the stream.
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Management
- Technology
- Law
- Fine Arts
Gauhati University: Departments
Check the list of departments course wise.
| Course | Departments |
| Arts | Arabic |
| Assamese | |
| Bengali | |
| Bodo | |
| Disabilities Studies | |
| Economics | |
| Education | |
| English | |
| English Language Teaching | |
| Foreign Languages | |
| Hindi | |
| History | |
| Library and Information Science | |
| Linguistics | |
| MIL and Literary studies | |
| Persian | |
| Philosophy | |
| Political Science | |
| Psychology | |
| Sanskrit | |
| Sociology | |
| Women’s Studies | |
| Science | Anthropology |
| Botany | |
| Chemistry | |
| Environmental Science | |
| Geography | |
| Geological Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physics | |
| Statistics | |
| Zoology | |
| Commerce | Commerce |
| Management | Business Administration |
| Technology | Applied Sciences |
| Bioengineering and Technology | |
| Biotechnology | |
| Computer Science | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| Electronics and Communication Technology | |
| Information Technology | |
| Instrumentation and USIC | |
| Law | Law |
| Fine Arts | Communication and Journalism |
| Folklore Research |
Gauhati University: Programme of Study
The university offers various programmes in different departments. Check the table for various programmes department wise.
| Department | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Arabic | M.A. in Arabic |
| PhD | |
| Assamese | M.A. in Assamese |
| M.Phil. | |
| PhD | |
| Bengali | M.A. in Bengali |
| M.Phil. | |
| PhD. | |
| Bodo | M.A. in Bodo |
| Certificate Course for non-Bodos | |
| PhD | |
| Disability Study | PG Certificate Course |
| PG Diploma Course | |
| Certificate Course in Computer Literacy | |
| Foundation Course in Science Teaching | |
| Economics | M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics |
| Master of Business Economics | |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Education | M.A. in Education |
| M.Ed. | |
| PhD. | |
| English | M.A. in English |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD. | |
| English Language Teaching | M.A. in English Language & ELT |
| PhD. | |
| Foreign Languages | M.A. in European Studies |
| PG Certificate in French / Russian | |
| PG Diploma in French / Russian | |
| Intensive Course in French / Russian / German | |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD. | |
| Hindi | M.A. in Hindi |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| History | M.A. in History |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Library & Information Science | M.L.I.Sc |
| M.Phil. | |
| PhD | |
| Linguistics | M.A. in Linguistics |
| PhD. | |
| Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies | M.A. Comparative Indian Literature |
| M.A., M.Phil, in Comparative Indian Literature | |
| PG Diploma in Assamese | |
| PG Diploma in Oriya | |
| PG Diploma in Tamil | |
| Ph.D | |
| Persian | M.A. in Persian |
| PG Certificate Course in Persian | |
| PG Diploma Course in Persian | |
| Ph.D. | |
| Philosophy | M.A. in Philosophy |
| PhD | |
| Political Science | M.A. in Political Science |
| PhD | |
| Psychology | M.A. / M.Sc in Psychology |
| Certificate in Psychological Counselling | |
| PhD | |
| Sanskrit | M.A in Sanskrit |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Sociology | M.A. in Sociology |
| PhD | |
| Women’s Studies | M.A. |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Anthropology | M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology |
| PhD | |
| Botany | M.Sc. in Botany |
| M.Sc. in Microbiology | |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Chemistry | M.Sc. in Chemistry |
| PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | |
| PhD | |
| Environmental Science | M.Sc. in Environmental Science |
| PhD. | |
| Geography | M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography |
| M.Phil | |
| Short-term Training in GIS & Remote Sensing PhD | |
| Geological Sciences | M.Sc. in Geology |
| PhD | |
| Mathematics | M.A. / M.Sc. in Mathematics |
| PhD. | |
| Physics | M.Sc. in Physics |
| M.Sc. in Radiological Physics | |
| PhD | |
| Statistics | M.Sc. in Statistics |
| M.Phil. | |
| PhD | |
| Zoology | M.Sc. in Zoology |
| M.Sc. in Wildlife Science | |
| PhD | |
| Biotechnology | M.Sc. Biotechnology |
| PhD | |
| Computer Science | M.Sc. in Computer Science |
| M.Sc. in Information Technology | |
| PhD. | |
| Electronics & Communication Technology | M.Sc. in Electronics & Communication technology |
| M.Sc. in Microelectronics and Advanced Communication | |
| M.Phil | |
| PhD | |
| Instrumentation & USIC | M.Sc. in Instrumentation & Applied Physics |
| PhD | |
| Communication & Journalism | M.A. in Mass Communication |
| PhD | |
| Folklore Research | M.Phil |
| PhD | |
| Commerce | M.Com |
| Five Year Integrated M.Com | |
| PhD | |
| Business Administration | Master of Business Administration |
| Master of Business Economics | |
| PhD. | |
| Law | LL.M |
| PhD | |
| GUIST | M.Tech in Biotechnology |
| M.Tech in Signal Processing and Communication | |
| M.Tech in Signal Processing and VLSI Design | |
| M.Tech in Material Science and Technology | |
| M.Tech in Information Technology | |
| M.S.c in Chemical Science, Mathematical Science, Physical Science | |
| University Law College | LL.B. (Hons) 3- years |
| Five years integrated B.A.LL.B / B.A.Ll.B(Hons) |
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