PhD Admissions

GURET — GU Research Eligibility Test GURET is Gauhati University's research eligibility examination for PhD admissions. It is designed to assess subject knowledge, analytical ability, and research aptitude. Candidates holding a valid JRF, NET, or GATE score may be eligible for exemption from GURET and can proceed directly to the departmental interview, as per applicable University regulations.

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General Eligibility Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant or allied subject from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates) as per UGC regulations. Candidates awaiting final postgraduate results may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling all eligibility conditions before admission. Relaxation for reserved categories applies as per norms. Applicants employed in organisations may be required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Fellowship & funding information (UGC-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, departmental fellowships) and the list of available supervisors with research areas will be published here each session. Watch the notices panel below for updates.

1. Register via CAP / Samarth Complete online registration through the Central Application Process (CAP) on the Samarth portal.
2. Select programme & upload documents Choose your discipline, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
3. Appear for GURET or claim exemption JRF / NET / GATE holders proceed to the departmental interview directly. Others must qualify GURET first.
4. Departmental evaluation & interview Shortlisted candidates are called for a departmental interview / evaluation before the final merit list is prepared.
5. Admission & provisional registration Selected candidates complete admission, pay fees, and are provisionally registered before coursework begins.

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