| Event Name | PG Admission |
| Exam Name | GU PGET-2024 |
| Course | MA, MSc & MCom |
| Course Type | Post Graduate |
| University | Gauhati University |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.1000/- |
| Start Date | 15th June 2024 |
| Last Date | 25th June 2024 |
GUPGET Merit List 2024
Candidates who have submitted their online applications for admission into postgraduate courses at Gauhati University and appeared in the GUPGET can download their provisional merit list from the official website. For the convenience of our users, we have provided the direct link to the GUPGET Merit List below.
Important Links of GUPGET Admit Card
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Gauhati University PG Admission
Gauhati University is a well-known higher education institution in Assam. Every year, Gauhati University conducts the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) to select meritorious students for admission to various postgraduate courses. For this year, the official notification regarding the GU PGET 2024 was released on 15th June 2024. According to the notification, the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET)-2024 will be conducted in 10 centres across the North Eastern states for admission to postgraduate courses under Gauhati University and its affiliated colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
Related: Dibrugarh University PG Admission
Gauhati University PG Admission Details
Name of Test: Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test, 2024
Name of Courses: MA, MSc and MCom
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Name of University: Gauhati University
Date of Entrance Test: 9th to 11th July 2024
Helplines: 7636890406, 7636890407, 7636891204, 7636890402 and [email protected].
Eligibility Criteria of GU PG Admission
Students who have graduated with a minimum of 24 credits in the specific subject they wish to pursue for their PG, either with a Major/Honours or with a Regular Course, are eligible to submit online applications for the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) of Gauhati University. For more specific details about the eligibility criteria, click here.
Candidates who appeared or are appearing in the 6th Semester BA/BSc/BCom/BVoc Examinations, 2024 and are waiting for their results are eligible to appear in the PGET-2024 and obtain provisional admission if selected. However, candidates must submit their Final Gradesheet/Marksheet within 7 days of the result being declared. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of their seat.
Candidates who appeared or are appearing in the 6th Semester BA/BSc/BCom/BVoc Examinations, 2024 and are waiting for their results, but have backlogs in earlier semesters, are also eligible to appear in the PGET-2024 and obtain provisional admission if selected. However, candidates must submit their Final Gradesheet/Marksheet within 7 days of the result being declared. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of their seat.
Other Details of GU PG Admission
Application Fee: If an applicant applies for one PG program, the application fee will be Rs.1000/-. For two programs, the application fee will be Rs.1500/-, and for three PG programs, the application fee will be Rs.2000/-. Application fees can only be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking. The link to the payment gateway will be provided in the online application portal.
Available Disciplines: Gauhati University is one of the oldest universities in Assam and offers a wide range of postgraduate courses in various disciplines. We suggest you click here to learn more about the available disciplines.
How to Apply for GU PG Admission?
Students eligible for the Post Graduate Entrance Test of Gauhati University can submit their applications through the official web portal, known as the OnlineGU portal. You can follow these steps as a reference to complete the online application procedure.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself. |
| After registration, you have to provide all your required details. |
| After that, you have to upload your documents. |
| Now, you have to pay the examination fee. |
| After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of Gauhati University PG Admission
| Application Start Date | 15th June 2024 from 5 PM |
| Application Last Date | 25th June 2024 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | 4th July 2024 |
| PGET Exam Date | 9th to 11th July 2024 |
| Rank List Publication | 29th July 2024 |
| Date of Admission | 5th & 6th August 2024 |
| Classes Start | 7th August 2024 |
Important Links of GU PG Admission
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Install Our Android App | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
GU PG Seat Intake Capacity
The seat intake capacity for PG Admission at Gauhati University is as follows. Note that the provided intake capacity is specific to the university campus.
Traditional Programmes
| Programme | Student Intake |
|---|---|
| M.A. / M.Sc. in Anthropology | 33 |
| M.A. in Arabic | 60 |
| M.A. in Assamese | 88 |
| M.A. in Bengali | 55 |
| M.A. in Bodo | 48 |
| M.Sc. in Botany | 50 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 50 |
| M.Com | 71 |
| M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics | 75 |
| M.A. in Education | 60 |
| M.A. in English | 76 |
| M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography | 40 |
| M.Sc. in Geology | 30 |
| M.A. in Hindi | 55 |
| M.A. in History | 72 |
| M.A. / M.Sc. in Mathematics | 90 |
| M.A. in Persian | 15 |
| M.A. in Philosophy | 72 |
| M.A. in Political Science | 75 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 50 |
| M.A. in Sanskrit | 80 |
| M.Sc. in Statistics | 35 |
| M.Sc. in Zoology | 50 |
Interdisciplinary Programmes
| Programme | Student Intake |
|---|---|
| M.Tech in Bioprocess Technology | 18 |
| M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 28 |
| M.Sc. in Herbal Science and Technology | * |
| M.Sc. in Microbiology | 10 |
| M.A. in Mass Communication | 38 |
| M.Sc. in Computer Science | 30 |
| M.Sc. in Information Technology | 10 |
| M.Sc. in Electronics & Communication Technology | 20 |
| M.Sc. in Micro Electronics and Advance Communication | 12 |
| M.Tech in Signal Processing and Communication (SPC) | 18 |
| M.Tech in Signal Processing and VLSI (SPV) | 18 |
| M.Tech in Information Technology | 22 |
| M.A. in English Language Teaching (ELT) | 30 |
| M.Sc. in Environmental Science | 20 |
| M.Sc. in Environmental Management | * |
| M.A. in Folklore Studies | 25 |
| M.Sc. in Instrumentation and Applied Physics | 20 |
| M.L.I.Sc. | 35 |
| M.A. in Linguistics | 20 |
| M.A. in Comparative Indian Literature | 25 |
| M.Sc. in Radiological Physics | 10 |
| M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology | 30 |
| M.A. in Sociology | 55 |
| M.A. in Women’s Studies | 45 |
| M.Sc. in Wildlife Science | 15 |
| Master of Tourism Management (MTM) | * |
Note: All starred (*) intake capacities are only available at affiliated colleges.
Schedule of GU PG Entrance Test
As per the official notification, Gauhati University will conduct the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) 2024 from 9th to 11th July 2024. The schedule of GU PGET is as follows.
Name of Exam: PG Entrance Test, 2024
Mode of Exam: Offline
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
No of Questions: 100 MCQs
Negative Marking: For each wrong answer, a 0.25 mark will be deducted.
Date of Exam: 9th to 11th July 2024
Duration of Exam: 2 Hours.
An applicant can appear in the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET-2024) in a maximum of 3 (three) subjects. They can choose only one subject from Traditional Programmes and two subjects from Interdisciplinary Programmes. Additionally, candidates should not apply for more than one subject from the same session on the same date as mentioned in the schedule for entrance tests.
List of PGET-2024 Centres
The Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) 2024 of Gauhati University will be held in the following examination centres.
| Code | Centre Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam |
| 02 | Madhab Choudhury (M.C.) College, Barpeta, Assam |
| 03 | Bhola Nath (B.N.) College, Dhubri, Assam |
| 04 | Darrang College, Tezpur, Assam |
| 05 | Lakhimpur Girls’ College, Lakhimpur, Assam |
| 06 | Jagannath Barooah (J.B.) College, Jorhat, Assam |
| 07 | Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi (DHSK) College, Dibrugarh, Assam |
| 08 | Diphu Govt. Boys’ H.S. School, Diphu |
| 09 | Gurucharan College, Silchar |
| 10 | St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya |
GU PG Entrance Test Admit Card
Students who submit applications for the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test 2024 must download their admit card from the official portal to participate in the exam. The admit card is a mandatory document for participation in GUPGET-2024, and without it, no student will be allowed inside the examination hall. According to the official notification, Gauhati University will release the admit cards on 4th July 2024.