Gauhati University was established in 1948 under the Guwahati University Act 1947. This is the first university in North East India. The University which started functioning from the city center was shifted to the present campus in 1955-56. The objective of the University is to revitalize its educational leadership and transform the University from an institution of higher education to an institution of higher development of the intellect, the will, and the moral through continuous self-development, collaboration, and sharing of knowledge with institutions of excellence
Placements -
Year |
Course |
Number of students placed |
2013 |
B.Tech |
63 |
2014 |
B.Tech |
04 |
2012 |
M.Tech |
12 |
2013 |
M.Tech |
30 |
Extracurricular activities -
Facilities-
Library: The University’s Krishna Kanta Handiqui Library is a designated 'Manuscript Conservation Centre' (MCC) under the National Mission for Manuscripts established in 2003
Item |
Numbers |
Books |
259490 |
Bound Periodicals |
102212 |
Theses |
1161 |
Reports and Dissertations |
4220 |
Maps |
306 |
Manuscripts |
4500 |
Festivals -
Ranking -
Year |
Rank |
Publisher |
2011 |
32 |
India Today |
Awards -
Gauhati University, the oldest higher educational institution in the North East region, has been awarded the European Awards for Best Practices 2014 by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) on 1st June 2014 in a gala event at hotel Le Plaza in Brussels.
Is this University reaccredited and approved from ?
Gauhati University is reaccredited to National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and approved from UGC.
Why Join Gauhati University ?
This University is UGC recognised. It has good state infrastructure facility. Faculty with Ph.Ds from premier national and international universities. It organises National or International conferences, workshops, guest lectures and seminars. The University is now gearing up to extend Placement Services to all the students and departments in the campus.
What is the admission eligibility for Master of Business Administration ?
Admission Eligibility - Graduation and a bachelors degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India. A Relaxation of 5% aggregate is there for SC, ST candidates.
What is about the placement service ?
Some organizations came to conduct workshops in our campus. As our college is comparatively new i.e. established on 2009 so placement is not 100% yet but it keeps growing every year. As of now we have tie-ups with other colleges and our students go there to seat for campusing.