OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY : UNIVERSITY CLASSES

No: GU/SUC/2024/1582 Date: 13/06/2024

ADMISSION NOTICE
GAUHATI UNIVERSITY POST GRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST (PGET-2024)
Gauhati University is inviting online applications through the Gauhati University website admission portal
(https://onlinegu.in) from intending eligible candidates to appear in the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test
(PGET)-2024 in order to be admitted to the following academic programmes at Gauhati University and its Affiliated
Colleges in the academic year 2024-2025:
TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMES
Student
SL.
Department Programme Eligibility Criteria Intake(at GU
No. campus)
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
M.A. / M.Sc. in
1 Anthropology Anthropology with Major / Honours or 33
Anthropology
with Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
2 Arabic M.A. in Arabic Arabic with Major / Honours or with 60
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
3 Assamese M.A. in Assamese Assamese with Major / Honours or with 88
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
4 Bengali M.A. in Bengali Bengali with Major / Honours or with 55
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
5 Bodo M.A. in Bodo Bodo with Major / Honours or with 48
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
6 Botany M.Sc. in Botany Botany with Major / Honours or with 50
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
7 Chemistry M.Sc. in Chemistry Chemistry with Major / Honours or with 50
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
8 Commerce M.Com Commerce with Major / Honours or with 71
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
9 Economics M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics Economics with Major / Honours or with 75
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
10 Education M.A. in Education Education with Major / Honours or with 60
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
11 English M.A. in English English with Major / Honours or with 76
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
12 Geography M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography Geography with Major / Honours or with 40
Regular Course

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13 Geological Sciences M.Sc. in Geology Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
Geology with Major / Honours or with 30
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
14 Hindi M.A. in Hindi Hindi with Major / Honours or with 55
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
15 History M.A. in History History with Major / Honours or with 72
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
16 Mathematics M.A. / M.Sc. in Mathematics Mathematics with Major / Honours or 90
with Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
17 Persian M.A. in Persian Persian with Major / Honours or with 15
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
18 Philosophy M.A. in Philosophy Philosophy with Major / Honours or with 72
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
19 Political Science M.A. in Political Science Political Science with Major / Honours or 75
with Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
20 Physics M.Sc. in Physics Physics with Major / Honours or with 50
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
21 Sanskrit M.A. in Sanskrit Sanskrit with Major / Honours or with 80
Regular Course
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
Statistics with Major / Honours or with
Regular Course
22 Statistics M.Sc. in Statistics 35
(If seats are vacant, graduate with
Mathematics and Statistics as subjects will
be considered)
Graduate with minimum of 24 Credits in
23 Zoology M.Sc. in Zoology Zoology with Major / Honours or with 50
Regular Course

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES
SL. Student Intake
No. Department Programme Eligibility Criteria (at GU campus)

B. Tech in Biotechnology/Bioengineering
& Biotechnology/Biochemical
Bioengineering & M.Tech in Bioprocess
1 Engineering/Bioprocess Technology/Food 18
Technology Technology
Process Technology/Industrial
Biotechnology.
Graduates in Biotechnology (Professional
/ Honours), Microbiology, Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
OR
Chemistry as one of the pass course in case
2 Biotechnology (i) M.Sc. in Biotechnology of students with a Major in Botany / 28
Zoology.
 Minimum percentage of Marks in
qualifying examination: A minimum of
55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST
students
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 Graduates in Biotechnology (Professional
/Honours), Microbiology, Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
(ii) M.Sc. in Herbal Science Only available at
OR
and Technology affiliated college
Chemistry as one of the pass course in case
of students with a Major in Botany /
Zoology.
B.Sc. in Agriculture / Biochemistry /
3 Botany M.Sc. in Microbiology Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / 10
Zoology with minimum 24 credits
Communication & M.A. in Mass Graduate in any subject with minimum of
4 38
Journalism Communication 24 Credits
1. Graduate with 24 credit in any of the
following subjects
 Computer Science
 Information Technology
 Computer Application
 Computer Science and Engineering

(i) M.Sc. in Computer OR

 Minimum credit of 24 in any 30
Science
science subject with a 1-year Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
/ Application or equivalent from a
UGC/AICTE/Govt. recognized Institute.
2. Students must secure the minimum pass
mark in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
5 Computer Science
1. Graduate with 24 credit in any of the
following subjects
 Computer Science
 Information Technology
 Computer Application
 Computer Science and Engineering

(ii) M.Sc. in Information OR

 Minimum credit of 24 in any 10
Technology
science subject with a 1-year Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
/ Application or equivalent from a
UGC/AICTE/Govt. recognized Institute.
2. Students must secure the minimum pass
mark in Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Graduate with Major/Honours in

Electronics/Physics having minimum of 24
credits
(i) M.Sc. in Electronics & OR
Communication Graduate with Major/Honours in any 20
Electronics & Technology relevant subject with
6 Communication Electronics/Physics/Computer Science as
Technology Pass Course having minimum of 24 credits

Graduate with Major/Honours in

(ii) M.Sc. in Micro
Electronics/Physics having minimum of 24
Electronics and Advance 12
credits
Communication
OR
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 Graduate with Major/Honours in any
relevant subject with
Electronics/Physics/Computer Science as
Pass Course having minimum of 24 credits

A student must have Any one of the

following degree:

 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and

Communication Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
(i) M.Tech in Signal  B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and
Processing and Instrumentation 18
Communication (SPC)  B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Power Electronics
 B.E/B.Tech in Instrumentation
 MSc. In Electronics Science
 MSc. In Electronics and Communication
Technology
 MSc. In Instrumentation
 MSc. In Instrumentation and Applied
Electronics and Physics
7 Communication
A student must have Any one of the
Engineering
following degree:

 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and

Communication Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and
(ii) M.Tech in Signal
Instrumentation 18
Processing and VLSI (SPV)
 B.E/B.Tech in Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering
 B.E/B.Tech in Power Electronics
 B.E/B.Tech in Instrumentation
 MSc. in Electronics Science
 MSc. in Electronics and Communication
Technology
 MSc. in Instrumentation
 MSc. in Instrumentation and Applied
Physics
A student must have B.E./B.Tech in
CSE/IT/ECE ,OR
Information M.Tech in Information
8 M.Sc. in IT/CS/ Maths & Computing, 22
Technology Technology
ORMCA, OR any other equivalent degree
from a recognized Institution

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 Graduate with Major in English with a
English Language M.A. in English Language
9 minimum of 40% of marks 30
Teaching Teaching (ELT)
OR
Graduate with Major in any other subject,
at least 50% in English as a subject at
graduation (or equivalent)
B.Sc. Degree with a Major in
Environmental Science/ Physics/
Chemistry/Geography/ Geology/ Zoology/
Botany/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/
Mathematics/ Statistics/ Anthropology
M.Sc. in Environmental while securing a minimum of 50% marks
10 Environmental 20
Science in aggregate in the Major subject
Science OR
B.Tech./B.Sc. in Agriculture/
Biotechnology/ Forestry while securing a
minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its
equivalent
M.Sc. in Environmental B.Sc. in any subject with minimum 24 Only available at
Management credits affiliated college
Graduate with minimum 24 credits having
major course / general course in any
Social Sciences /Humanities/Science
11 Folklore Research M.A. in Folklore Studies 25
disciplines with 50% marks in Degree
course. Graduates with Folklore as a major
/ general subject will be given preference
B.Sc. with minimum of 24 credits in
Instrumentation M.Sc. in Instrumentation
12 Physics / Electronics (Major) with 20
and USIC and Applied Physics
Mathematics
Library & Graduate in any subject with minimum of
13 M.L.I.Sc. 35
Information Science 24 Credits in Honours or regular course
Graduate in any subject with minimum of
14 Linguistics M.A. in Linguistics 20
24 Credits in English
Modern Indian Graduate with minimum 24 credits having
M.A. in Comparative Indian
15 Language & Major Subject in any Modern Indian 25
Literature
Literary Studies Language (MIL) or in English.
B.Sc. with Physics as Major / Honours
M.Sc. in Radiological
16 Physics subject with minimum 60% or equivalent 10
Physics
marks in Physics
Applicants with Education, Philosophy,
Medical Sciences (including Ayurvedic and
17 Psychology M.A. / M.Sc. in Psychology Homeopathic medicine), Nursing and 30
Home Science in graduation with
minimum 24 credits
Graduate in any subject with minimum of
18 Sociology M.A. in Sociology 55
24 Credits in Honours or regular course
Graduate in any subject with minimum of
19 Women’s Studies M.A. in Women’s Studies 45
24 Credits in Honours or regular course
B.Sc. in Zoology (both Honours and Pass
Course) / B.Sc. in Botany (both Honours
20 Zoology M.Sc. in Wildlife Science and Pass Course) / B.Sc. in Forestry / 15
Undergraduate course in Biotechnology
with minimum 24 credits
Master of Tourism Only available at
21 Any graduate with minimum 24 credits
Management (MTM) affiliated college

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N.B.: Besides this above, it is to be noted that-
(i) Candidates who appeared/appearing in the 6th Semester B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/B.Voc
Examinations, 2024 and are waiting for their results are eligible to appear in the PGET-2024
and get provisional admission if selected. However, the candidates must submit the Final
Gradesheet/Marksheet within 7 days of the result being declared. Failure to do so will result in
the withdrawal of their seat.
(ii) Candidates appeared/appearing in the 6th Semester B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/B.Voc Examinations,
2024 and waiting for their results but have backlog in earlier Semester(s) are also eligible to
appear in the PGET-2024 and get provisional admission if selected. However, the candidates
must have to submit the Final Gradesheet/Marksheet within 7 days of the result being declared.
Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of their seat.

IMPORTANTDATES
Opening of online application submission portal June 15, 2024 (05:00 PM onwards)

Last date for online submission of the application form

June 25, 2024 (11:59 Mid Night)
and payment of the application fee

Issue date of online Admit Card: From July 04, 2024 onwards
Dates of the Entrance Test (PGET-2024)
(Offline Exam) July 09, 10 and11, 2024

Publication date of the provisional rank lists: July 29, 2024

Date of admission to
Traditional Programmes: August 05, 2024
Date of admission to
Inter disciplinary Programmes: August 06, 2024

Date of Commencement of Classes: August 07, 2024

N.B: (i) The Affiliated Colleges will announce their Admission Schedule (i.e., date of admission to their
PG programmes and commencement of classes) at their convenience.
(ii) Payment of the Application, Admission and other fees shall be made only through the online
payment system at the stipulated time.

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 Tentative Schedule for Entrance Tests (PGET-2024)
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 following schedule for entrance tests:
Date of Session-I Session-II Session-III
Entrance
test 9:00AM to 11.00AM 12:00Noon to 2:00PM (3:00PM to 5:00PM)

Environmental Science Sanskrit Botany

English Language Chemistry
Teaching Political Science
Philosophy Geology Zoology
09/07/2024

M. Tech. in Signal Processing and

(Tuesday)

Microbiology
Communication

M. Tech. in Signal Psychology

Linguistics
Processing and VLSI (SPV) Electronics and
Communication
Technology/
Microelectronics &Adv. Folklore Studies
Communication
Computer Science/Information
Assamese Bengali
Technology

Hindi Anthropology Bodo

Arabic Comparative Indian
(Wednesday)
10/07/2024

Literature Persian
Economics Commerce
Education
English
Tourism Management Mass Communication
History
Environmental
Management
Biotechnology/
Geography Physics/Radiological
Herbal Science
Physics
and Technology
Instrumentation and Wildlife Science Statistics
Applied Physics
11/07/2024
(Thursday)

Women’s Studies M. Tech. in Information

Technology
Sociology M. Tech. in Bioprocess
Technology
Mathematics Library and Information Science
(MLISc)

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 Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET-2024):

a) The PGET-2024 will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions with four options each, carrying 1
mark for each correct answer.
b) The duration of the exam will be 02 hours.
c) For each incorrect answer, 0.25 (zero point two five) marks will be deducted.

Subject for PGET-2024 and Codes:

Program
Subject Subject Program Code
Code
Anthropology 01 Microbiology 27
Arabic 02 Library and Information
28
Assamese 03 Science(M.L.ISc)
Bengali 04 M. Tech in Bioprocess Technology 29
M. Sc. in Biotechnology 05 Persian 30
Bodo 06 Philosophy 31
Botany 07 Physics 32
Chemistry 08 Political Science 33
Comparative Indian Literature 09 Psychology 34
Masters of Commerce (M. Com) 10 Radiological Physics 35
M. Sc. in Computer Science & 11 Sanskrit 36
Information Technology
Economics 12 Sociology 37
Education 13 M. Tech in Signal Processing and 38
Communication
Electronics& Communication 14 M. Tech in Signal Processing and 39
Technology VLSI
English language Teaching (ELT) 15 Statistics 40
English 16 Wildlife Science 41
Environmental Science 17 Women’s Studies 42
Folklore Studies 18 Zoology 43
Geography 19 Linguistics 44
Geology 20 Microelectronics and Advanced 45
Communication
Hindi 21 Environmental Management 46
History 22 Herbal Science and Technology 47
M. Tech in Information Technology 23 Masters of Tourism Management 48
(MTM)
Instrumentation and Applied 24
Physics
Mass Communication 25
Mathematics 26

Application/Entrance Test Fee to be paid by an Applicant:

a) If an applicant applies for one PG programme, the application fee will be Rs. 1000/-; for two
programmes, the application fee will be Rs. 1500/-; and for three PG programmes, the
application fee will be Rs. 2000/-.

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b) Application fees can only be paid online (by debit card, credit card, or internet banking). The
link to the payment gateway will be provided in the online application portal.
c) The application form will be considered finally submitted only after the application fee has
been successfully paid by the applicant and an online receipt has been generated confirming
payment.

List of PGET-2024 Centres :

Sl.No Location Name of the Examination Centre Centre Code
01 Guwahati Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam 01
02 Barpeta Madhab Choudhury (M.C.) College, Barpeta,Assam 02
03 Dhubri Bhola Nath (B.N.) College, Dhubri, Assam 03
04 Tezpur Darrang College, Tezpur, Assam 04
05 Lakhimpur Lakhimpur Girls’ College , Lakhimpur, Assam 05
06 Jorhat Jagannath Barooah (J.B.) College, Jorhat, Assam 06
07 Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi (DHSK)College,
Dibrugarh 07
Dibrugarh, Assam
08 Diphu Diphu Govt. Boys’ H.S. School , Diphu 08
09 Silchar Gurucharan College, Silchar 09
10 Shillong St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya 10

Selection Procedure:
A. All candidates must appear in the PGET-2024 to get admitted to any postgraduate
programmes at Gauhati University and its affiliated colleges.
B. The selection of eligible candidates for PG programme admission will be solely based on PGET-
2024 scores. Furthermore, the selection and admission will be considered provisional until the
relevant documents/certificates (in their original form) are produced before the respective
department where admission is being sought at the time of admission.
C. Preference for admission to the relevant programme will be given to candidates who obtain higher
marks in the PGET-2024.
D. Seat reservations will be made following the guidelines established by the Government of Assam
and Gauhati University.
E. Merely appearing in the Entrance Test (PGET-2024) does not confer any right to the
candidate for admission to a programme. If a candidate does not meet the minimum eligibility
criteria during the document verification of the admission process, his/her candidacy will be
cancelled.

How to Apply:
Online Applications will be invited from eligible candidates through the following online
portal:

https://onlinegu.in

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 Seat Reservation Policy:
A. Seat reservation policy for the Traditional Programmes of the University for the Academic Session
2024-25 will be as follows:
a) Reservation of 70% of seats for Gauhati University candidates
b) Reservation of 30%of seats for Other University candidates
 Furthermore, there will be exceptions for M.Sc. in Geology programme, where the seat
reservation ratio will be 30 (for GU candidates): 70 (open for all Universities including
GU candidates)

B. Seats in the Interdisciplinary programmes of the University remain open to all candidates irrespective
of their university affiliation.

 Other Reservation of seats shall be as per Government of Assam rules and as per provision of Gauhati
University.
1. Statutory Reservation:
(I) Scheduled Caste: 7%
(II) Scheduled Tribes (Plains): 10%
(III) Scheduled Tribes (Hill): 5%
(IV) OBC & MOBC: 27% (As per the letter from the director of Higher Education Govt. of Assam (Ref. no:
DHE/EG/Misc/79/2023/14 dated 20-07-2023), the reservation of seats for OBC/MOBC community is being
enhanced from existing 15% to 27% and this reservation is applicable for the NON-CREAMY LAYER
candidates of OBC/MOBC community only. In addition, the reservation of seats for candidates belonging to
Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch Rajbongshi and Tea Tribe Community will be within 27% of OBC/MOBC
reservation. Additionally, there will be a Community wise special reservation of six communities within the
27% reserved seats for OBC/MOBC community as per Govt. of Assam Notification (Ref. no:
DHE/EG/Misc/79/2023/14 dated 20-07-2023). As per this provision, a total of 07 seats for Ahom
community, 06 seats for Tea Garden community, 06 seats for Koch Rajbongshi community, 05 seats for Chutia
community, 06 seats for Moran community and 05 seats for Matak community are reserved within the 27%
reserved seats for OBC/MOBC community in Gauhati University.

(V) Differently-abled: 3% of the total seats in each Discipline of Faculty are reserved for differently-abled
students/persons with benchmark disabilities (with not less than forty per cent of a specified disability).
Candidates applying for consideration under this category must submit a Medical Certificate issued by the
Joint Director of Health Services of the district concerned. Students applying for reservation under this
category must submit a prescribed form for this purpose in the Office of the Secretary, University Classes, G.U.
Candidate must appear in a Medical Board constituted for this purpose when called for.

(VI) Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% seats are reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections
(EWS) in each Academic Programmes. As per the Government of Assam Office Memorandum, No.
ABP.07/2019/3 dated 2nd February, 2019, the eligibility norms for the EWS, is as below:

1. Persons who are not covered under the existing sections of reservations for the Scheduled caste, the
scheduled Tribes and OBC/MOBC and whose family has Gross Annual Income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Revised
as per the Government of Assam Office Memorandum No: ABP.07/2019/16, dated 31st December, 2019) are to
be identified as EWS for the benefit of reservation. Family for this purpose will include the person who seeks
benefit of reservation, his/ her parents and sibling below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and

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children below the age of 18 years. The income shall include income from all sources, i.e. Salary, agriculture
business, profession etc. and it will be income for the Financial Year prior to the year of application.
Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being
identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income—(a). Agriculture Land more than 15 Bigha in rural area;
(b). Residential land in rural area more than 1 Bigha; (c). Residential plot in notified Municipal
corporation/Municipal Board/ Town Committee Area more than 1.5 Katha; (d). Residential Built up area
more than 1000 Sq. ft. in notified Municipal Corporation/ Municipal Board/ Town Committee.

2. The income and assets of the families as mentioned above (Sl. No. 1) will be required to be issued by an
officer not below the rank of Circle Officer.

2.Non-Statutory Reservation Quota:

(I) Sons and daughters of permanent GU Employees: 1(one) seat in each Academic department with
intake capacity 40 or less and 2 (two) seats when the intake is more than 40 students on supernumerary
basis. Student applies for reservation under this category must submit a prescribed form for this purpose in
the Office of the Secretary, University Classes, G.U.

(II)Sons and daughters of Retired GU Employees: A total of 5 (five) seats are reserved irrespective of all
academic departments as supernumerary basis. Student applies for reservation under this category must
submit a prescribed form for this purpose in the Office of the Secretary, University Classes, G.U.

(III) Fringe Village: A total of 15 (fifteen) seats are reserved irrespective of all academic departments as
supernumerary basis.
Applicants must be sons/daughters of the residents of the fringe villages, viz. Garigaon, Sadilapur, Katiadalang
(North Jalukbari) and Sundarbari. Applicant’s fore-fathers must be the residents in these villages at the time
of inception of Gauhati University. Student applies for reservation under this category must submit a
prescribed form for this purpose along with the land ownership documents of the parents and the NRC Data
of 1951, in the Office of the Secretary, University Classes, G.U.

(IV) Extra Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities: 1(one) seat in each Academic department as
supernumerary basis. Eligibility of this quota lies on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the
field of Sports/Art/Culture. Proficiency in Extra Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities in the last 3 years
preceding graduation (earlier than three years before the academic session in which admission is sought) will
be considered for this purpose. Candidate must have represented Gauhati University/State (Assam) in any of
the Olympic disciplines or other sports/ Cultural activities conducted by the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi/National Sports Federation as recognized by the Sports Authority of India
(SAI)/Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India/ any other organization recognized by
the Competent Authority. (Selection will be made by a committee constituted by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor,
GU).

(V)N.C.C.: A total of 3 (Three) seats are reserved irrespective of all academic departments as supernumerary
basis. Candidate must have represented the State (of Assam) in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi
sponsored by the Regional Directorate, N.C.C. or having N.C.C. ‘C’ certificate. NCC certificates obtained in the
last 3 years preceding Graduation will be considered for this purpose.

(VI)N.S.S.: A total of 2 (Two) seats are reserved irrespective of all academic departments as supernumerary
basis. Candidate will be selected on the basis of possession of the certificates (obtained in the last 3 years
preceding Graduation) placed below in order of weightage:

1. National Level NSS Awardees

2. State Level NSS Awardees

3. Member of the Indian Youth Delegation Team (International Youth Exchange)

4. Republic Day Camp Participants

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 5. Participation in various National Level NSS Integration Camps and Programmes
6. Participation in various State Level NSS Integration Camps and Programmes/ University Level NSS
programmes

(VII) Sons and daughters of Ex-Defense Person: 1(one) seat in each Academic department as
supernumerary basis.

N.B.

i. Under Non-statutory quota, if there is more than One eligible candidate for any of the supernumerary seats
mentioned above (from sl. No. II-VII), only one candidate will be selected per category for each programe
except Sl. No. I.

ii. Candidates seeking admission under Non-statutory quota and Differently abled categories shall have to fill
an additional prescribed form available in the website of Gauhati University along with the print copy of their
application and other required testimonials duly self attested and submit the same to the Room No- 14, Office
of the Secretary University Classes, Gauhati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati-781014 in person or by post
before commencement of the entrance Test.

iii. Candidates seeking admission under general / statutory reservation category including EWS are
requested to submit concerned certificates to the Departments/Institutes/Centers concern at the time of
Admission.

iv. Candidates seeking admission under reserved seats must be permanent residents of Assam (PRC must be
produced at the time of Admission).

Admission Procedure:
A. Admission to all Academic Departments of Gauhati University shall be held in 2 days (on first day the
Traditional Subjects and on Second day the Interdisciplinary Subjects). The Schedule and procedure for
admission shall be notified in the Gauhati University website (https://admissions.gauhati.ac.in/home) and
Samarth portal (https://onlinegu.in) along with the list of the provisionally selected candidates prepared by
the concerned department and approved by the Admission Committee of Gauhati University.

B. The admission and other fees to be paid at the time of admission shall be received through online payment
system of Gauhati University.

C. Fee Waiver scheme: The University provides Fee Waiver Scheme to eligible candidate as per Govt. of
Assam Office Memorandum No: 490303/2024/9, dated. 01-0602024. Under this scheme, (i) students whose
parental annual income is less than Rs. 2.00 lakh from all sources will be eligible to avail this scheme; (ii) if
either of the parent (mother or father) of the student is working in the State Govt./Central Govt./ Semi
Govt./State or Central Govt. undertakings, such students shall not be eligible. As per Higher Education
Department, Govt. of Assam notification, Income certificate issued by the Circle Officer (competent revenue
official)/Head of the Institute from where the student has passed out or Notary/Affidavit in respect of annual
income will be accepted for this purpose of granting Fee Waiver in admission. The fee waiver scheme will be
applicable to the eligible candidate for M.A/M.Sc./M.Com course only. The candidate admitted under
M.Lib.sc/M.Tech./M.B.A./L.L.M. etc. programmes are not eligible for fee waiver scheme.

D. Selection shall be made on the basis of merit in the concerned Entrance Test on a competitive basis. In case
of a tie, candidates shall be selected on the basis of the performance in last Board/Council/University
examination.

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E. Candidate having more than 5 (five) years of study gap from the qualifying degree at the time of
application, will not be eligible for admission. Gap certificate issued from the Gazetted Officer or Head, last
attended institution must be submit (in original) at the time of admission in the concerned department.

F. The Affiliated Colleges of Gauhati University shall announce their own admission schedule as per their
convenience. A list of admitted students will be sent to the Office of the Secretary, University Classes, GU after
completion of the admission process of each programe by the Affiliated Colleges.

IMPORTANT:

*Candidates are advised to frequently visit the official website of Gauhati University (www.gauhati.ac.in) and
(https://onlinegu.in) for up-to-date Information/Notification issued from time to time.

* Candidates are advised to register themselves in the Government of Assam Higher Education department
admission portal, i.e. Samarth portal (https://assamadmission.samarth.ac.in/) for availing the Govt.
scholarship/grants/fee wave etc. in due course of time.

This Notice has been issued as per the approval of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, G. U. dated 13/06/2024.

Sd/-
(Prof. Jagadish Sarma)
Secretary (i/c), University Classes
Gauhati University

Copy forwarded for favour of information and necessary action to:

1. The Registrar, GU
2. The Treasurer, GU
3. The Controller of Examinations, GU
4. The Academic Registrar, GU
5. The Deans, Faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce, & Technology, GU
6. All Heads of Teaching Departments, GU
7. All members of Admission Committee, GU
8. The Principals of GU affiliated Colleges having P. G. programmes
9. The Director, Students’ Welfare, GU
10. The Secretary to the Vice- Chancellor, GU
11. The Dy. Secretary, University Classes, GU
12. The System Officer, G.U. -- with a request to upload in G. U. website

Sd/-
(Prof. Jagadish Sarma)
Secretary (i/c), University Classes
Gauhati University

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY:: UNIVERSITY CLASSES here

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO THE TWO YEAR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
UNDER RESERVED QUOTA FOR THE SESSION 2024-25

 In order to apply for reservations under the Extra-Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities, Differently-Abled,
NCC/NSS, Fringe Village, Son and Daughter of Employee/Ex- Employee of Gauhati University and Son and
Daughter of Ex- Defence Person quota must submit this filled-up form along with the printed copy of their
application form and other required testimonials with duly self-attested to Office of the Secretary
University Classes, Room No -14, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014 on or before June 28, 2024
in person or by post.

 Relevant Certificate from the competent authorities must be submitted along with this form applying under
reservation for the following quota:

1. Please tick ✔in the appropriate box (s) to select your reservation under following quota:
a. Son and Daughter of Gauhati University Employee
b. Son and Daughter of Gauhati University Permanent Ex- Employee
c. NCC
d. NSS
e. Fringe Village
f. Extra- Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities
g. Differently Abled Percentage (%) of disability
h. Son and Daughter of Ex- Defence Person

2. Application ID No: …………………….………………………Samarth Registration No: .…………………………………

3. Name of the Applicant (In Block Letters): ……………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Subject Applied For: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Name of the Father/ Guardian: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Address for Communication

Town/Village/Area …………………………………..………………………….. P. O. ………………………………………..

District: …………………………………………….. State: ………………..…………………………. Pin: ………………………

Mobile No: .……………………………………… Email ID : ………………………………...…………………………………

8. Particulars of last examination passed:

Name of the Exam Year Name of the Institute Affiliation Subject(s) Marks in % or CGPA

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 * To be filled ONLY by the candidate applying Under Extra –Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities Quota
State
Institute/Organisation Year of Inter College District National International
Event (s) Level
Certifying the proficiency participation Level level Level Level

* To be filled ONLY by the competent authority, if a candidate is applying under the reserved quota for
Son and Daughter of Employee/Ex-Employee of Gauhati University OR Ex-Defence person

It is certified that Mr./Mrs…………………………………………………………………………………… is/was a permanent/temporary

employee of ………………………………………………………………………….(name of the University/Department for Ex Defense
person) and will be retired /was retired on……………………………….

Signature of the Dealing Assistant Signature of the

Authorized Employer with seal

 For Gauhati University Employee/Ex –Employee authorized employer is the Registrar, GU.
 For Ex- Defence person authorized employer is Zila Sainik Welfare Office of the concerned district.
 Preference will be given to the Son and Daughter of permanent employee of Gauhati University

DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

(To be filled by all applicants)

I do hereby declare that the information furnished above is correct & complete to the best of my
knowledge and belief. If any of the information given above is found to be incorrect, my admission will be liable
to be cancelled.

Signature of the Parent/Guardian Signature of the Applicant

Date…………………………… Date…………………………

-:For Office Use Only:-

The applicant is eligible or ineligible under the reserved quota applied for:

Signature of the Competent Authority Signature of the Secretary

University Classes, Gauhati University

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 CERTIFICATE
(For Fringe Village Quota)
(Please strike-out which are not relevant)

Certified that ………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………father of

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…(Name of the Applicant) is a
resident of the Village Garigaon/Sadilapur/Katia Dalang Sundarbari.

Further, it is certified that as per the record of the jamanbandi of the year …………….………….
Dag No ……………………..……………..….. Patta No ……………………………….….. and as supported by legacy
Data Code …………………Image Id ……………………..…..Mr ………………………………………..………….……………………..
Father/Grandfather of the applicant’s father, bears the Legacy of permanent Resident of Village/Ward
No …………………………………..…….……………….. Mouza ……………………………………..………………………..……………
P. O. ………………………………………….. P. S. ……………………………………………..Dist ……………………………………………
State ............................. since 1950 or earlier.

Counter signature of the S.D.C. Signature of Mouzadar

Date……………………… Date………………………….

Name………………………………………………………… Office Seal:

Office Seal:

-: For Office Use Only: -

Provisionally selected under Fringe Village Quota into:

Programme…………………………………………………..

Signature of the Secretary

University Classes, Gauhati University

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