Gauhati University

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

Gauhati University, the oldest university in Northeast India (established 1948) and a NAAC A+ accredited institution, has its 2026-2027 admission cycle in full swing as of June 2026. Below are the most recent, time-sensitive updates an aspirant must act on. The single most urgent deadline right now is the Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET-2026) application, which closes on 15 June 2026.

• PGET-2026 application window is OPEN (closes soon): Apply online on the Samarth portal from 6 June 2026 to 15 June 2026 (11:59 PM). This is the master deadline for all Master's (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com/MCA) programmes at the campus and affiliated colleges. (as of June 2026)
• Reserved-category form due 18 June 2026: Candidates applying under SC/ST/OBC-MOBC/EWS/PwD must submit the printed Other Category Form with self-attested testimonials to Room No. 14, Office of the Secretary, University Classes, on or before 18 June 2026.
• Assam CEE 2026 exam on 14 June 2026: The state engineering entrance accepted for B.Tech at GUIST is held on 14 June 2026 (11 AM to 2 PM); admit cards were available 26 May to 4 June 2026.
• UG (FYUGP) Non-CUET merit lists out: The 1st merit list for Non-CUET undergraduate candidates was released on 2 June 2026 and the 2nd merit list on 9 June 2026.
• PGET admit card from 20 June 2026: Hall tickets release on the Samarth portal from 20 June 2026 onwards.
• PGET exam dates: 3, 4 and 5 July 2026 (offline OMR mode across 18 centres).
• B.Tech (GUIST) Samarth portal is LIVE for JEE Main and Assam CEE qualified candidates.

Gauhati University Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Gauhati University runs a wide programme portfolio, and each course sets its own minimum qualification and entrance requirement. The table below maps the exact eligibility, qualifying marks and accepted entrance exam for the most-applied programmes, so you can confirm in one glance whether you qualify before paying any fee. This answers the most common pre-application question: "Am I eligible for this specific Gauhati University course?" Read each row against your own marksheet and entrance status. Where the university does not fix a uniform cut-off percentage, the merit/entrance score becomes the deciding factor.

The biggest takeaway for 2026 is that the entry route splits sharply by level: undergraduate seats run on CUET-UG scores or Non-CUET merit lists, almost all Master's programmes are gated by the PGET-2026 entrance, and B.Tech runs entirely on JEE Main or Assam CEE ranks. PG aspirants must note the 24-credit subject requirement and the 5-year study-gap bar. If you are eligible for multiple PG subjects, you may apply for up to three (one Traditional and up to two Interdisciplinary). Confirm your category documents early, since reserved-category applicants face the separate 18 June 2026 form deadline.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This section tells you, programme by programme, whether the 2026 application window is currently open, how many seats are broadly on offer, the admission mode and the qualifying exam. It directly answers the question most aspirants ask in June: "Can I still apply to my course at Gauhati University right now?" Use the Application Status column to prioritise: anything marked OPEN needs immediate action before its deadline. Seat figures are indicative of the campus intake and vary year to year with sanctioned strength.

The clear action point is that PGET-based Master's applications close first, on 15 June 2026, so PG aspirants should treat that as the immediate priority. B.Tech and MBA applications remain open longer but depend on you already holding a valid JEE Main/Assam CEE rank or CAT/CMAT score. Undergraduate candidates should watch the rolling merit lists rather than a single deadline, since the university releases sequential Non-CUET lists (1st on 2 June, 2nd on 9 June 2026). Verify exact seat counts on the official admissions portal, as branch-wise intake is revised each session.

Application Fees

A frequent point of confusion is the difference between the application/exam fee you pay to apply at Gauhati University and the tuition fee you pay after admission. The table below lists the application fee for each programme stream and each reservation category on its own row, plus, where relevant, the tuition/programme fee. This answers "How much does it cost to apply, and does my category pay less?" For PGET and B.Tech, Gauhati University charges a flat application fee that scales with the number of programmes/subjects chosen rather than by category, so reserved-category candidates pay the same application fee unless separately notified.

For context, the application/exam fee is small compared with the eventual tuition fee, which is what you actually pay on admission: the MBA programme fee is ₹100,000 (2026) and the M.Com programme fee is ₹17,950 (2026), while most other arts/science programme fees are confirmed at the time of admission. Note that the Assam CEE fee (₹1,500) is paid to ASTU, the conducting body, and is separate from any Gauhati University B.Tech counselling charge. Keep your payment receipt, since it is checked during document verification. Pay strictly through the online Samarth gateway to avoid fraudulent third-party links.

Entrance Exam Requirements

Gauhati University does not accept a single common test; the qualifying exam depends entirely on the programme you target. This table lists which exam feeds which programme, the confirmed 2026 exam date, and the score or rank band that is realistically competitive for admission here. It answers the practical question: "Which exam do I need, and what score gets me in?" Treat the qualifying-score column as a guide drawn from recent admission trends rather than a guaranteed cut-off, since final cut-offs depend on seats and applicant strength each year.

The headline takeaways: B.Tech aspirants have two routes but should note that JEE Main fills only up to 20% of seats and that mode requires a valid Assam PRC, while the bulk of B.Tech seats are filled through Assam CEE counselling run by DTE Assam. MBA candidates with 75 percentile or above in CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT can skip Gauhati University's own written test and go straight to Group Discussion and Personal Interview. PG aspirants must clear PGET-2026, an offline 100-MCQ paper of two hours with +1 marking and -0.25 negative marking. Lock in your exam-specific timeline now, because JEE and CUET windows for 2026 have already closed.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

Closing ranks are the truest signal of how hard a seat is to win, so this section presents Gauhati University's JEE Main B.Tech closing ranks by category for 2022 and 2024 (the verified cycles on record), with 2026 figures to be released after counselling. The table answers "What rank do I need for B.Tech at GUIST in my category?" Read it category-by-category and note the direction of movement between 2022 and 2024. A falling closing-rank number means tougher competition (you need a better rank), while a rising number means the cut-off has loosened.

The trend is revealing and not uniform across categories. For the most sought-after General branches, the closing rank tightened sharply, with top branches closing around 45,771 in 2024 versus 94,460 in 2022, signalling rising demand for premium GUIST streams like CSE. In contrast, OBC (36,000 to 49,633), SC (7,458 to 15,334), ST (2,938 to 6,458) and EWS (6,605 to 16,415) all saw their closing ranks rise between 2022 and 2024, meaning reserved-category cut-offs eased over that period. General-category aspirants should therefore aim well inside a 45,000-60,000 JEE Main rank for the competitive branches, while reserved-category candidates have comparatively more headroom; 2026 ranks will be confirmed only once GUIST and DTE Assam complete counselling.

Counselling Process

Gauhati University runs separate admission flows for B.Tech and for PGET-based PG programmes. The B.Tech counselling and the PG admission steps for 2026 are below, with confirmed dates where available.

B.Tech (GUIST) admission flow

1. Qualify JEE Main (Session 1: 21-29 January 2026 / Session 2: 2-8 April 2026) or Assam CEE (14 June 2026).
2. Register and apply on the Gauhati University Samarth portal (B.Tech portal is live).
3. JEE Main candidates: attend counselling conducted at GUIST for up to 20% of seats (valid Assam PRC mandatory). Assam CEE candidates: participate in DTE Assam counselling for the majority of seats.
4. Choice filling and provisional seat allotment based on JEE Main / Assam CEE rank.
5. Document verification at GUIST (rank card, marksheets, PRC, category certificate).
6. Pay admission fee to confirm the allotted seat and report to the institute.

PGET-2026 admission flow

1. Apply online on the Samarth portal between 6 June and 15 June 2026 (11:59 PM); reserved-category candidates submit the Other Category Form by 18 June 2026.
2. Download admit card from 20 June 2026 onwards.
3. Appear for PGET-2026 on 3, 4 or 5 July 2026 at your allotted centre (offline OMR, 100 MCQs, 2 hours).
4. Check the provisional rank list, expected around 20 July 2026.
5. Attend the admission process on 27 and 28 July 2026 for seat allotment and document verification.
6. Pay programme fee and confirm admission; classes begin 5 August 2026.

Important Dates (2026)

This master calendar consolidates every canonical admission event for Gauhati University 2026 into one place, so you never miss a window. It answers the single most-searched query, "What are the Gauhati University admission 2026 dates?", and the Status column tells you at a glance whether an event is done, open or still upcoming as of June 2026. Dates marked across PGET, B.Tech, Assam CEE, JEE Main and CUET are drawn from the respective official notifications; any event not yet officially dated is shown as "to be announced" rather than omitted. Cross-check the live portal before acting, as the university occasionally revises the schedule.

The immediate priorities from this calendar are clear: the PGET application closes on 15 June 2026 and the reserved-category form on 18 June 2026, so these are the two deadlines to act on first. B.Tech aspirants relying on Assam CEE must be exam-ready for 14 June 2026, while PG candidates should block 3 to 5 July 2026 for the entrance and keep 27-28 July 2026 free for admission formalities. Mark 5 August 2026 as the tentative start of classes. Always reconfirm correction-window and answer-key dates on the official portal, as those are yet to be formally notified.