Gauhati University, Guwahati established in 1948 is a State University, currently having 57th position in NIRF Ranking 2024 and 601-650 score out of 760 in QS Asia 2023. Gauhati University Guwahati is approved by AICTE and UGC, and is accredited by NAAC. Admission in Gauhati University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level.
The Gauhati University was established in 1948 in Guwahati. It is a State University approved by the UGC and AICTE.
Its vision is to implement ethical standards in the thought process and practical implementation of learning by students and to make them responsible citizens and competent professionals. Its mission is to improve present academic structure and resources to enhance the capabilities of students.
The university has following departments:
The entire admission process of Gauhati University is conducted through online mode. The university considers admissions in its PG courses based on the performance of candidates in the Offline Entrance Test conducted by it. International candidates can refer to the website for International Relations Wing to get more information about their admission procedure, eligibility criteria, and other requirements. The key information regarding some of the courses offered by the university is mentioned in the table below:
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Integrated Masters Programs |
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B.Tech |
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LL.B |
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B.A LL.B / B.A LL.B (Hons.) |
| Institute Name | Gauhati University, Guwahati |
| Estd. Year | 1948 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof Pratap Jyoti Handique |
| Address | Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Guwahati - 781014, Assam, India |
| Contact Number | 0361-2570415, 2674243 |
| Official Website | https://gauhati.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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57 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 64 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 67 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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16 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 16 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 16 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) | |
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601-650 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) |
| 501-550 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 501-550 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) |
The Placement Cell of Gauhati University aims at developing talented human resources and imbibes leadership qualities in students by providing them suitable resources. The Cell is responsible for organising the placement process by collaborating with renowned companies. Students registered with the cell are provided with proper guidance, career counselling, and recruitment assistance. It also organises workshops on skill development, soft skill training, conducts mock interviews, etc. throughout the whole year.
Few of the recruiters of the university are Wipro, Bank of India, Capgemini, Cognizant, Infosys, IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, L & T Infotech, Reliance Communications, etc.
The campus of the university is located at Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam. The major facilities provided by Gauhati University are mentioned below:
