Gauhati University is a premier state university located in Guwahati, Assam, established in 1948. It is the oldest and one of the largest universities in Northeast India, serving as a hub for higher education in the region. The university operates through its main campus at Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, and encompasses numerous affiliated colleges, institutes, and departments offering programs across diverse disciplines. It houses several specialized institutes including the Institute of Science and Technology (IST), Institute of Management and Information Technology, and the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL). The university is known for its research contributions, particularly in areas relevant to the Northeast region such as biodiversity, ethnic studies, and environmental science. With a student population exceeding 300,000 including affiliated colleges, it plays a pivotal role in educational development in Assam and neighboring states.
Programs
19
listed
Streams
4
covered
NIRF
#40
University
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Placements
2025 · avg across 10 programs
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Average CTC
₹2.9L
per year
Highest CTC
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Placed
49%
of eligible
Top recruiters
Cost of attendance
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Total over 2 years
₹4.0L
₹2.0L per year
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
B.Tech Information Technology
ug 4y · 48m · 30 seats
B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 30 seats
B.Tech-Lateral Entry
ug 3y · 36m
B.Pharm Bachelor of Pharmacy
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
5-Year BA-LLB Course (Double Degree)
ug 3y · 60m
Basics of Law (Executive Development Programme for working professionals)
ug 3y · 12m
5 Yr Integrated Law Programme
ug 5y integrated · 60m
Integrated MTech (CSE/IT)
ug 3y · 60m
LL.B. Bachelor of Laws
ug 3y · 36m · 120 seats
Diagnoses and treats illness; the MBBS-to-specialist pathway.
95/100
India demand
Entry
₹5L – ₹15L
Senior
₹30L – ₹120L
Frontline patient care — B.Sc Nursing opens doors to India, Gulf, UK, and Australian hospitals.
90/100
India demand
Entry
₹2.5L – ₹6L
Senior
₹15L – ₹35L
Builds and maintains software systems across web, mobile, and data.
85/100
India demand
Entry
₹4L – ₹12L
Senior
₹35L – ₹90L
Extracts insights from data using statistics, ML, and domain knowledge.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹18L
Senior
₹45L – ₹110L
School teaching or university faculty — B.Ed / B.El.Ed for schools, PhD for college posts.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹3L – ₹7L
Senior
₹18L – ₹40L
Owns the what & why of a product; cross-functional leadership.
78/100
India demand
Entry
₹7L – ₹22L
Senior
₹50L – ₹120L
Yes, Gauhati University is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Yes, Gauhati University is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
Gauhati University is NAAC-accredited with grade A.
Gauhati University is ranked #40 in the NIRF University category in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Yes, Gauhati University offers on-campus hostel accommodation for students enrolled in one or more of its programs.
Yes, Gauhati University offers scholarships across one or more of its programs. Eligibility and amounts vary by program; check the institution's official admissions page for specifics.
Gauhati University offers 19 programs across 4 streams (Engineering, Medical & Allied Health, Commerce & Management, Sciences & Arts).
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Aggregated rating
3.4/5
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Gauhati University is viewed as a solid regional institution offering affordable education with decent faculty, but students consistently note that placements are a weak point, especially for core engineering and science programs. IT and CS students fare somewhat better with TCS/Wipro mass recruitment. The university is valued for its research environment and as a stepping stone to government jobs or higher studies rather than direct high-paying private sector placement. Students from Northeast India appreciate the cultural familiarity and lower cost of living.
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Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
www.gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Prospectus
iqac.gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
Gauhati University | A NAAC A+ Grade Institution
gauhati.ac.in · 21/5/2026
M.A. English
pg · 24m · 60 seats
MCA Master of Computer Applications
pg · 36m · 40 seats
Minor in NEI Studies
ug 3y · 15m · 30 seats
MPhil
pg · 24m · 15 seats
M.Sc Physics
pg · 24m · 40 seats
Post-Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing and Translation (PGDCWT)
diploma · 24m · 20 seats