B.A.(Hons) in Persian 

at Cotton University, Guwahati

Hi there! So, Cotton University emerged in Assam in 2017, but what do you know? Its origins date back 116 years, to the time when Cotton College was all that existed. In 2017, all of a sudden, university status was revealed!

Let's talk about courses now. They offer a wide range of undergraduate programs, including the three-year BA, B.Sc., and BCA. How do I enter? It's easy: take the merit train.

Hold on, though—the postgrad scene is also very popular. There are seven varieties of M.Sc. Show off your golden 50% mark on your B.Sc. degree to gain entry. Flexing her 14-discipline M.A. MCA? You must have previously dabbled in mathematics in your 10+2 and hold a BCA degree with a magical 50% mark.

The VIP pass for PG admission is CPGEE. There are currently 24 disciplines to consider for academics pursuing a Ph.D. Good luck on your entrance exam!?

Cotton University offers various UG, PG and PhD courses, such as BSc, BA, BCA, MCA, MSC and MA. Admission to all the courses is entrance-based. The university accepts CUR-UG for admission to UG courses and conducts a university-based entrance exam i.e. CPGEE for admission to PG courses. Applicants seeking admission to any of these courses must appear in the entrance exam and score well to grab the final seat.

Cotton University application process varies for UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Candidates need to apply through the university website, and Assam State Admission Portal for PG and UG programmes respectively. Eligible candidates must visit the official website of the university and click on the Applicant's Login given under different programmes, such as PhD, UG, PG, and HSC, and fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

As a Higher Education institution, Cotton College has gone through several milestones from the initial phase of being under Calcutta University to the present when it is one of the full-fledged autonomous state universities of Assam. It is a Public State University established in 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton, the Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province of Assam.

It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act enacted by Assam Legislative Assembly to merge the Cotton College State University and Cotton College.

Yes, seats are reserved for students belongling to scheduled tribe, scheduled caste, obc canditates belonging to Assam. CASTE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ONLY BY A COMPETENT AUTHORITY UNDER GOVT. OF ASSAM IS VALID. A  few seats are reserved for students having outstanding performance in the field of sports, culture, NCC, NSS and guides

According to the NIRF report 2024 released by Cotton University, the median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 5.15 LPA and INR 3.89 LPA, respectively. Earlier, the NIRF report 2023 is released. According to the report,  13 UG and 95 PG students were placed during Cotton University Placements 2022.

The median Package offered to UG (3-year) students during placements 2022 stood at INR 5.34 LPA. For PG (2-year) and PG (3-year) courses,  the median package offered during Cotton University placements 2022 was INR 3.62 LPA and INR 3.80 LPA, respectively.

Students starting their first year at Cotton University should pay emphasis on the following points:

• Stay Focussed: First year of college can be very fascinating for students as it is the first time when students are away from their home, experiencing freedom for the first time. It is important to stay focussed towards studies and make the most of college life responsibly.

• Participate in Extracurricular Activities: In addition to focussing on studies, students must participate in extracurricular activities. This will help them grow and get the overall exposure.

• Be Open and Talk to People: In college, students get to meet people from all walks of life. It is crucial that students must be approachable and talk to people as it helps to grow as an individual.

• Learn Time Management and Create a Study Schedule: College life can be overwhelming as it includes not just studies but a lot of other tasks. Therefore, it is suggested that students must create a study schedule and learn time management to make the most of it.

Here are some sectors that generally have a demand for graduates from universities:

1. Government Sector: Graduates from Cotton University may find opportunities in various government departments and organizations at the state and central levels. This can include administrative services, public sector undertakings, defense services, and other government job opportunities.

2. Education and Research: Some graduates may choose to pursue careers in academia, teaching, or research by joining educational institutions, research organizations, or pursuing higher studies.

3. Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI): Banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies often hire graduates for roles in finance, accounting, risk management, and related fields.

4. Information Technology (IT) and Software Development: IT companies recruit graduates with computer Science and related degrees for software development, programming, data analysis, and other technical roles.

5. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical: Graduates in healthcare-related fields, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or biotechnology, may find opportunities in hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare research organizations.

6. Media and Communication: Graduates with degrees in journalism, mass communication, or media studies may find opportunities in news organizations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, or digital media companies.

7. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Social Work: Graduates interested in social work, community development, or working for non-profit organizations may find opportunities in NGOs and development organizations focusing on various social issues.