Gauhati University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2111 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #581 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #51 of 876 | In India |
| #2 of 21 | In Assam |
| #2 of 10 | In Guwahati |
| #557 of 1,048 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- gauhati.ac.in
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* Gauhati University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | June to May |
Research profile
Gauhati University has published 7,852 scientific papers with 104,341 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Gauhati University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 20 | 54 |
| 1994 | 21 | 45 |
| 1995 | 23 | 31 |
| 1996 | 24 | 74 |
| 1997 | 22 | 87 |
| 1998 | 28 | 63 |
| 1999 | 21 | 54 |
| 2000 | 25 | 97 |
| 2001 | 25 | 102 |
| 2002 | 25 | 141 |
| 2003 | 43 | 202 |
| 2004 | 47 | 195 |
| 2005 | 42 | 264 |
| 2006 | 53 | 474 |
| 2007 | 47 | 472 |
| 2008 | 78 | 544 |
| 2009 | 85 | 739 |
| 2010 | 109 | 1001 |
| 2011 | 170 | 1227 |
| 2012 | 289 | 1661 |
| 2013 | 329 | 2197 |
| 2014 | 366 | 2605 |
| 2015 | 416 | 3160 |
| 2016 | 393 | 3969 |
| 2017 | 404 | 4589 |
| 2018 | 417 | 5030 |
| 2019 | 437 | 6367 |
| 2020 | 565 | 8413 |
| 2021 | 632 | 10378 |
| 2022 | 721 | 11265 |
| 2023 | 817 | 12928 |
| 2024 | 639 | 14395 |
| 2025 | 395 | 12827 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Gauhati University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 25,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 30,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 years | 35,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years | 50,000 |
| Master of Computer Application (MCA) | 3 years | 60,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Gauhati University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business and Commerce, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences |
|---|
Gauhati University alumni
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Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Occupations
- politicianbadminton executive and administrator
- Biography
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and lawyer serving as the 15th and the current Chief Minister of Assam since 2021. A former member of the Indian National Congress, Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015 and soon was made convenor of NEDA. He is a five time Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari, having been elected since 2001.
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Tarun Gogoi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Tarun Gogoi was an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 13th Chief Minister of Assam from 2001 to 2016. He was the longest serving Chief Minister of Assam. He was a member of the Indian National Congress. During his tenure as the chief minister, he is credited with ending militant insurgency and mitigating violence in addition to improving the state's fiscal condition. He is the father of Deputy LoP of the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi.
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Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Prafulla Kumar Mahanta is an Indian politician who was the leader of the Assam Movement, and the 11th Chief Minister of Assam from 1985 to 1990 and again from 1996 to 2001 and the co-founder and former President of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a major political party in the Indian state of Assam. He represented the Barhampur constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 2021 and Nowgong constituency from 1985 to 1991. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2010 to 2014. He became the chief minister in the state when the AGP came to power in 1985, becoming the youngest chief minister of an Indian state. He is also a former president of the All Assam Students Union, an organization that spearheaded the Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985.In August 2005, his membership in the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) was terminated. So, he floated a new political party, Asom Gana Parishad (Progressive) on 15 September 2005.
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Mamang Dai
- Enrolled in Gauhati University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- civil servantauthorpoetjournalist
- Biography
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Mamang Dai is an Indian poet, novelist and journalist based in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. She received Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017 for her novel The Black Hill.
Gauhati University faculties and divisions
| College : Law | Law |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Hindi, History, Indic Languages, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Persian, Psychology, Sanskrit, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Commerce | Business and Commerce |
| Faculty : Engineering | Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Management | Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Anthropology, Biotechnology, Botany, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
| Faculty : Technology | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | GU गुवाहाटी विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC); National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | Vidyaya Sadhayeta Achievement through Learning/Knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | Gopinath Bardoloi Nagar Quarter No. 39 Guwahati, Assam, 781 014 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,116,000 |