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Gauhati University M.A. Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats

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Estd. 1948

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Guwahati University - GU M.A. Highlights 2025

In the field of Arts, Gauhati University offers MA and MA/MSc programmes across 19 and five specialisations, respectively. For final admission to all these courses, the University conducts an entrance exam. Selected candidates are required to take admission on payment of the admission fee.

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Eligibility

M.A.

Candidate must have passed B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. (in 10+2+3 pattern) with Major/honours courses in the concerned subject or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. (in 10+2+3 pattern) with a general pass course with at least mentioned marks in the concerned subject as well as in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. [45% Marks is to be calculated on the basis of marks obtained in Part I and Part II of the (2+1) pattern and part I, part II and Part III of the (1+1+1) pattern are eligible to seek admission to the University. However, certain specific eligibility criteria have been fixed by the concerned departments and these are applicable especially for the interdisciplinary subjects.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 48K - 72K

Median Package₹ 1.9L - 8.7L

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score45%

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Q: How are the placements at Guwahati University placement?

Guwahati University Placement is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Guwahati University placements 2024:

Course	Total Students	Students Placed	Median Salary
UG 3-year	120	38	INR 4.50 LPA
UG 4-year	128	89	INR 5.35 LPA
UG 5-year	58	19	INR 4.15 LPA
PG 2-year	1,981	405	INR 9.50 LPA
PG 3-year	21	20	INR 7.25 LPA
PG 5-year (Integrated)	58	21	INR 4.65 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: Can I get direct admission to Gauhati University BSc?

No, candidates can not take direct admission into Gauhati University BSc as the admission take place through the CUET entrance exam. Candidates have to secure a valid score in the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for admission. To be eligible for admission at Gauhati University BSc candidates need to have a minimum aggregate score of 40% in Class 12 from any recognised state or central board.

Q: Why choose Guwahati University?

Established in 1948, Guwahati University is accredited with A Grade by NAAC and is approved by UGC and AICTE. It has over 302 colleges and various departments. It offers UG, PG, diploma, and various other courses in Arts, Law, Science, Management, Engineering, and various other streams.

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M.A. in Political Science

5.02 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Political Science (Part Time)

Degree

4.8

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

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M.A. in Psychology

4.42 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in English

4.12 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Economics

4.32 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Bengali

2 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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Q: Why is Guwahati University famous?

Gauhati University is a good and famous university. The accepted entrance exams are MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, and others. Students must prepare in advance for these entrance exams. Read the MAT preparation guidelines, study the MAT exam pattern, and study from MAT reference books and study material. Gauhati University is ranked 88 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the University category. Hence, it is a good and famous university that offers scholarships and placement assistance to students. The university is also famous for its infrastructure and the various facilities it offers to students.

Q: Are Gauhati University admissions open?

Gauhati University conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, certificate, and Diploma courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. The admissions to Gauhati University Assam are currently closed. Interested candidates can go to the GU Guwahati website for updates around the Gauhati University admissions.

Q: How can I get admission at Gauhati University?

Gauhati University offers admission on the basis of merit acquired in the last qualifying exam, and entrance scores. To get admission to Guwahati University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. For UG courses, candidates must have qualified Class 12 from any recognised national or state board with the specified minimum aggregate. Similarly, for PG courses, candidates must have completed graduation with the specified minimum aggregate from any recognised university/ institute. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the website.

Q: What are the courses that Gauhati University offers?

Guwahati University offers 100+ UG, PG Diploma Certificate and doctoral courses. Additionally, it also has 340+ affiliated colleges that offer UG and PG courses in the faculty members of Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Engineering. It also has an Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) to offer distance learning programmes to the students. Gauhati University admission process is completely online; for all PG courses, it is subject to candidates' performance in the Offline Entrance Test, conducted by the university. For a few courses, such as BTech and MBA, it also accepts national/state-level entrance exams for admission like JEE Main, GATE, and others. Candidates must study the GATE exam pattern, attempt GATE question papers, and hence prepare well in advance for admission.

M.A. in Philosophy

3.72 years

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Median Salary

₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Linguistics

2 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Sanskrit

4.32 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Mathematics

4.52 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Mass Communication

2 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Education

5.02 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Assamese

5.02 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in History

4.92 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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M.A. in Hindi

4.72 years

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₹8.71 LPA

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Gauhati University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 14 K - 72 K
Hostel	₹ 18 K
Total fee	₹ 32 K - 90 K

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How costly is Gauhati University?

Gauhati University tuition fee costs around INR 2,500 - INR 3.1 L. The fee is exclusive of other components including application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Aspirants can check the official website before applying.

Q: Is Guwahati University a good university?

One of the oldest Universities in North-East India, Gauhati University (GU) was established in the year 1948. Guwahati University has been ranked 36 by the NIRF in 2022. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 569 out of 2,386 UG and PG students were placed during Guwahati University placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 3.50 LPA and INR 4.80 LPA during placements 2022. Hence, it is safe to conclude that Guwahati University is a good university.

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Gauhati University M.A.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Past Events
7 Aug '23	M.A. (PGET) classes commencement date
4 Aug '23	M.A. (PGET) date of admission to interdisciplinary programmes

Gauhati University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Political Science,Gauhati University
M.A. in English,Gauhati University
M.A. in Economics,Gauhati University
M.A. in History,Gauhati University
M.A. in Geography,Gauhati University

Gauhati University M.A.
Seats

3032

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Guwahati University - GU	1285
Nowgong College	135
Pandu College	90
Pragjyotish College	70
Barpeta Road Howli College	40

Top online M.A. courses offered by Gauhati University

M.A. in Political Science (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

4.8

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Bengali (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Sanskrit

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Assamese (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

4.0

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Education (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Economics (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in History (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Philosophy (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

Total Fees

₹14 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Mass Communication (Part Time)

Gauhati UniversityDegree

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₹14 K

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2 years

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Gauhati University	₹ 8.4 LPA - 8.71 LPA	₹ 14 K	-/-
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University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Compare	₹ 5 LPA	₹ 1.2 L - 2.2 L	-/-
NEHU Shillong Compare	₹ 4.8 LPA	₹ 3.36 K	-/-
William Carey University Shillong Compare	-/-	₹ 1.29 L - 1.61 L	-/-

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Infrastructure4.5

Faculty & Course4.6

Campus Life4.6

Value for Money4.6

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In this course, there are various job scopes you can join as a teacher, content writer, private tutor, copy editor, and in advertising and marketing.

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We didn't receive any placement here, but we interned in some of the NGOs like Shishu Sarathi, Mothers Old Age Home and Ashadeep Mental Health Care.

Based on 9 Reviews

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M.A. in Education - Batch of 2021

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, the best university for the M.A. in education course.

Placements: In my university, almost 90% of students got placed. The highest package offered is 12 LPA. The minimum package offered is 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Fullmind, Proximity Learning, Kelly Education, etc. Almost 85% of the students got their internships. The higher-level roles offered are Education Counselor, School Counselor, and more.

Infrastructure: The facilities are top-notch, with excellent labs and all amenities like Wi-Fi. Classrooms are large, and the library is excellent. The university also has hotels where we enjoy good food. The mess is clean and offers a variety of food compared to the restaurant. They provide medical facilities and supply or manufacture sports and play equipment.

Faculty: Our teachers are graduates of the top schools in the world. The curriculum of our university has been designed to keep pace with current technological developments and the job market. The curriculum prepares you for both advanced courses and jobs at mainstream educational institutions. Semester exams are rigorous, training you to face tough challenges in university and beyond.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025Read More

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M.A. in Hindi - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I'm dissatisfied with the fact that classes are not taken seriously.

Placements: Around 40-50% of students got placed in our course. The salary offered is 6,000 - Rs. 7,000. Our college is very nice and everything is good. It's very good to study. The course I've taken is also very good and mesmerizing.

Infrastructure: The facilities are good, and our classroom has digital features. I was never part of the hostel, but the sports facilities are good, and so is the medical support. I like to play sports and have always wanted to join NCC, but it's not available in our college, which is unfortunate because NCC is an activity that we young people love.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The quality of teaching was also very good. The pass percentage might be around 40%, but the semester exams are quite tough. I hope I don’t get such bad marks in the future, because this semester's exams are very difficult.

Other: I chose this course because I want to learn it so I can never disappoint myself by thinking I can't do it. I am very bad at writing and memorizing Hindi. The campus crowd is lively.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025Read More

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M.A. in Mathematics - Batch of 2020

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I chose M.A. in Mathematics instead of M.Sc. in Mathematics.

Placements: The succession in the rate of placements falls below 65% for the discipline of mathematics. The placement team decide which student can participate in which company drives. The median salary package offered to the hired talents in our discipline was below 4 LPA.

Infrastructure: Gawhati University is a popular university and produces thousands of talents in every single new batch. Along with the highly spacious mess, a cafeteria is also present. The arrangements of alumni gatherings every year create a higher reach to the university. The addition of sports is a necessary physical activity in their schedule.

Faculty: The course syllabus included 21 papers, with five papers per semester, with four main papers and one elective paper in each semester. All those will be a mixture of basic Maths topics, and the question papers are created by the faculty members, making them more critical by varying the values.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2028

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall best university for M.A. in economics course.

Placements: Over 92% of the students are placed. Although the pay offered once I finish my studies is not very good, I would still like to pursue further education and earn a master's degree in economics. Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Brain & Company, and others are the leading hiring firms. Risk analysts and financial planners are among the most sought-after positions available. Approximately 90% of students can find employment.

Infrastructure: The amenities are first-rate. Classrooms, labs, sports facilities, a library, and Wi-Fi are among the amenities offered. A playground existed at this university. The classrooms could easily hold between 100 and 150 pupils. The hostel has first-rate facilities. An excellent meal at a fair price is served in the restaurant. Medical care is available. There is plenty of space in the classrooms.

Faculty: The university program is informative and well-designed. However, the curriculum structure is quite antiquated and reminiscent of educational institutions where we acquire theoretical knowledge without any real-world application. Therefore, I would suggest that it needs to get better in this instance. Both the instructors and their methods are very technological. The pass rate for the moderate semester exams is 56%.

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2024

4.6

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is an average college for M.A. In History.

Placements: The minimum GPA required for admission to this college is 75%. The highest remuneration package in the second year of high school is 4.5 LPA. 3.5 LPA is the lowest pay that is offered. The honors professor of history position is, in my opinion, the most significant position at our college.

Infrastructure: Our course infrastructure is top-notch and very effective going forward. The other hostel residents are helpful, and the food and hospitality are good. Students can choose from a range of meal options at the canteen, such as momos, friend price, chowmein, and more.

Faculty: Teachers have a wealth of knowledge and can help you develop your abilities. They help you with your studies, provide you with chances to develop your individuality and treat you like family. In addition to giving me a general understanding of the subject, the course I'm doing helps me get ready for competitive assessment.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025Read More

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2028

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, it is the best university for the M.A. in History course.

Placements: 72% of students are placed with packages ranging from 15 LPA to 27 LPA in companies like History TV18, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and many others. Many students get placed in 2024. There are some challenges, but we need to understand the lessons and learn from them. Actually, it's good because nobody offers courses under 5 LPA, which is fine. The top roles are writers, editors, etc. Many students get internships.

Infrastructure: Each department has separate classes with proper resources. Sub-labs are also available for every subject. Wi-Fi is available all around the college, including all hostels and the campus. Each student gets a single room with a study desk, one wardrobe, and one bed. There is some chaos in the hostel area, but the food is very good. There are several stadiums for different sports.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are qualified, efficient, and helpful. They know us well and have years of teaching experience. The teaching quality is excellent, and I like the way they teach. I think the curriculum is adequate. The semester exam makes it easy to get high scores, and the pass rate is 73%.

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025Read More

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What is Gauhati University BTech cutoff for OBC category?

Answered 2 months ago

In 2025, the JEE Main last round closing ranks for BTech admission ranged between 152751 and 978969, for the students belonging to the OBC AI category. The cutoff ranks vary across different rounds and specialisations. Table below consists of JEE Main last round cutoff ranks for the BTech course, ac

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Is admission to Gauhati University merit-based or entrance-based?

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Gauhati University offers admissions on the basis of merit and entrance, both. The university requires entrance exam including CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET, Assam CEE, JEE Main, NEET PG, GATE, Asaam JMEE, Andhra Pradesh PECET, etc. to offer admission to the courses. To get admission to Gauhati Universi

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What are the BTech specialisations offered at Gauhati University?

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BTech at Gauhati University is offered for a duration of 4 years in full-time mode across multiple specialisations. These include:

Computer Science Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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What all facilities are offered at Gauhati University?

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Guwahati University offers modern infrastructural facilities to the students including laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the facilities are:

State-of-the-art auditorium
Well-equipped conference hall and seminar hall
Library and hostel facilities for boys and girls
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Can I get into Gauhati University without entrance exam?

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Admission criteria to Gauhati University is both, merit and entrance based and is different for all UG and PG programmes. To get into UG programmes, the eligibility criteria is the minimum aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent, along with valid entrance scores for selective courses. However, the eligi

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