Frequently Asked Questions

The Five-Year Integrated Master's Programme (FYIMP) is Gauhati University's flagship undergraduate programme introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It replaces the earlier three-year honours degree and leads to a Master's degree in five years, offered across 38 departments on the GU main campus in Jalukbari.

FYIMP follows the NEP credit framework with multiple exit points:

• After Year 1: Certificate
• After Year 2: Diploma
• After Year 3: Bachelor's Degree
• After Year 4: Bachelor's with Honours / Research
• After Year 5: Master's Degree (full FYIMP award)

Students who exit early may re-enter and continue within the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) framework, subject to GU regulations.

Applicants must have passed Class 12 (10+2 or equivalent) from a recognised board. A valid CUET (UG) score issued by NTA is required. Subject-specific eligibility (e.g. Physics for M.Sc. Physics FYIMP) may apply — refer to each programme's detail page or the official admission notice for exact criteria.

Applications for FYIMP are made through the Assam Samarth portal. You will need a valid CUET (UG) score. The steps are:

1. Register and appear for CUET (UG) conducted by NTA.
2. Apply on the Assam Samarth portal during the application window.
3. Select Gauhati University and your preferred department/programme.
4. Upload required documents and submit.
5. Monitor this portal and your Samarth account for merit lists and counselling notices.

No. FYIMP is offered exclusively on the GU main campus (Jalukbari) and leads to a Master's degree at the end of five years. FYUGP (Four-Year Undergraduate Programme) is the NEP-aligned programme offered at GU's affiliated colleges across Assam, leading to a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in four years. Both use the Assam Samarth portal for applications, but the programmes, campuses, and degrees are different.

PG applications are submitted through the GU Samarth portal (gauhatiadmission.samarth.edu.in). The process typically involves: registering on the portal, filling the application form, uploading documents (marksheets of all qualifying exams, category certificate if applicable, ID proof, photograph), paying the application fee, and submitting. Shortlisting may be merit-based or entrance-based depending on the programme.

It depends on the programme. Some PG programmes admit students on the basis of merit in their undergraduate degree; others require a qualifying score in CUET (PG) or GUPGET (Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test). Refer to the individual programme page and the official admission notice for the specific mode of selection.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) in a relevant subject from a recognised university. Minimum percentage requirements vary by department — typically 45–55% in the qualifying degree (with relaxation for reserved category candidates as per UGC/GU norms). Always verify the exact eligibility criteria in the official admission notice for your chosen programme.

PhD applications are submitted through the GU Samarth portal. Each admission cycle is announced via an official PhD notification published on this portal. The notification specifies open departments, supervisor vacancies, application dates, and the test/interview schedule. You should read the relevant notification carefully before applying.

GURET (Gauhati University Research Entrance Test) is the university's entrance examination for PhD admission. Candidates who do not hold a qualifying national fellowship or exempting qualification must clear GURET before proceeding to the departmental interview. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, GATE, SLET, or equivalent qualifications are generally exempt from GURET and may proceed directly to the interview round, subject to the specific conditions stated in the admission notice.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates) from a recognised university, in accordance with UGC regulations. The exact requirement for each department is stated in the PhD admission notice.

The following are typically required (always verify with the specific admission notice):

• Mark sheets and pass certificates of all qualifying examinations
• CUET score card (for FYIMP / FYUGP)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
• Caste / Category certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Migration / Transfer certificate (for joining, not at application stage)

All documents must be uploaded as clear scanned copies. Physical submission is generally required only at the time of reporting to the department.

Yes. On the Samarth portal you can typically apply to multiple programmes or submit multiple preference choices in a single application. The specific rules (number of choices, separate fees per programme, etc.) are defined in the admission notice and on the Samarth portal at the time of application.

A correction window is typically opened after the initial application period. During this period you may edit certain fields (name spelling, photo, document uploads, etc.). Changes to programme preferences or category claims may or may not be permitted — refer to the correction window notification published on this portal and the Samarth portal for exact details. No corrections are possible after the window closes.

Merit lists and allotment results are published on this portal (under Notices, filtered by programme category) and simultaneously on the Samarth portal in your applicant account. Check this portal regularly and enable notifications on your Samarth account. SMS/email alerts are also sent to the registered mobile number and email ID at key stages.

The Admission Timeline on this portal lists all key dates for each programme — application opening, last date, entrance tests, merit list publication, counselling, and joining. Dates marked as Tentative will be confirmed by a formal notice. Always cross-check with the official admission notice published under Notices.

Reservations follow the Government of Assam and UGC norms as applicable. This typically includes quotas for SC, ST (Plains), ST (Hills), OBC/MOBC, EWS, and PwD categories, as well as special provisions for certain tribal belts and blocks in Assam. The exact seat matrix and reservation breakdown for each programme is published in the official admission notice. Refer to each programme's Reservation Policy section on this portal for further details.

For technical issues with the Assam Samarth portal (assamadmission.samarth.ac.in), contact the NIC/Samarth helpdesk through the support link on the Samarth portal itself. For issues with the GU Samarth portal (gauhatiadmission.samarth.edu.in), use the helpdesk available on that portal. This admissions portal (the one you are currently viewing) handles notice publication and programme information — it cannot resolve Samarth login or technical issues.