Is CUET UG mandatory for FYIMP admission at Gauhati University?

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.

Can students from outside Assam apply for B.Tech at Gauhati University?

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.

What are the eligibility requirements for PG admission at Gauhati University?

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.

What is GU-PGET and which programmes does it cover?

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.

Does Gauhati University offer direct or management quota admission?

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.

What is the application fee for Gauhati University admission 2026?

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.

How many seats are available under FYIMP at Gauhati University?

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.

What is the reservation policy at Gauhati University?

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.

Are NET-JRF or GATE holders exempt from GURET for PhD admission at Gauhati University?

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.

What scholarships are available for students at Gauhati University?

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.