Overview of PGET 2026
Gauhati University has invited online applications for the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) 2026. The entrance test is for admission to postgraduate programmes at Gauhati University and its affiliated colleges for the academic year 2026-2027.
Applications must be submitted through the Gauhati University Samarth admission portal. The official admission notice is dated 26 May 2026 and the online application portal opened on 6 June 2026.
The PGET 2026 will be held as an offline entrance examination on 3, 4 and 5 July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Online application portal opens | 6 June 2026 |
| Last date for online application and fee payment | 15 June 2026, 11:59 midnight |
| Online admit card issue date | From 20 June 2026 onwards |
| PGET 2026 offline entrance test | 3, 4 and 5 July 2026 |
| Provisional rank list publication | 20 July 2026 |
| Admission to Traditional Programmes | 27 July 2026 |
| Admission to Interdisciplinary Programmes | 28 July 2026 |
| Admission approval by HoD | 27 July 2026 to 29 July 2026 |
| Common orientation programme | 3 August 2026 |
| Department orientation programme | 4 August 2026 |
| Classes commence | 5 August 2026 |
The official notice says affiliated colleges will announce their own PG admission schedule and commencement of classes at their convenience.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is programme-specific. For many traditional programmes, the official notice requires FYUGP or graduate candidates with at least 24 credits in the relevant subject with Major, Honours or Regular Course, depending on the programme.
Candidates who appeared or are appearing in the 6th semester B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. or B.Voc. examinations in 2026 and are waiting for results are eligible to appear in PGET 2026 and may receive provisional admission if selected.
Candidates with backlog in earlier semesters are also allowed to appear in PGET 2026 and may receive provisional admission if selected. However, such candidates must submit the final grade sheet or mark sheet within 7 days of the result being declared. Failure to submit it within the stated time will result in withdrawal of the seat.
Candidates must also satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria during document verification. Merely appearing in PGET 2026 does not give any right to admission.
Programme-wise Eligibility Highlights
| Programme / area | Eligibility mentioned in official notice |
|---|---|
| Most traditional language, humanities, science and commerce programmes | FYUGP or Graduate with minimum 24 credits in the relevant subject with Major, Honours or Regular Course, as applicable |
| Economics | FYUGP or Graduate in Economics with Major, Honours, Regular or Minor course. M.Sc. Economics is for Economics Science background as stated in the notice |
| English | FYUGP or Graduate with minimum 24 credits in English under NEP, or Honours or Regular under CBCS |
| Geological Sciences | FYUGP or Graduate with minimum 24 credits in Geology as Major or Honours and at least one minor subject from Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry |
| L.L.M. | Graduate in Law, LL.B., with 50% marks and 5% relaxation for reserved categories |
| Persian | Graduate with 3 years of FYUGP or CBCS having Major or Minor in Persian, Arabic or Urdu, or one-year PG Diploma in Persian, Arabic or Urdu from a recognised university |
| Statistics | Graduate with minimum 60 credits in Statistics Major under NEP structure, or Graduate Statistics Major or Honours under CBCS arrear batch |
| M.Tech Biotechnology | B.Tech in specified biotechnology or allied technology branches, or M.Sc. in specified life science and technology disciplines with CGPA 6.0 or 55% marks |
| M.Sc. Cancer Biology | FYUGP or B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Bioengineering and Biotechnology with 55% marks |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | FYUGP or graduates in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, or specified Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology combinations with minimum 55% marks, 50% for SC/ST |
| M.Sc. Microbiology | FYUGP or B.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology or allied health sciences with minimum 24 credits |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | FYUGP or Graduate with 24 credits in Computer Science, IT, Computer Application or CSE, or 24 credits in any science subject with one-year PG Diploma in Computer Science / Application or equivalent |
| Electronics and Communication Technology / Microelectronics | FYUGP or Graduate with Major or Honours in Electronics or Physics with minimum 24 credits, or relevant subject with Electronics, Physics or Computer Science as pass course |
| M.Tech ACIS / VLSI and Microelectronics | Specified B.E., B.Tech or M.Sc. degrees with CGPA 5 or 50% marks |
| M.Tech Information Technology | B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, IT or ECE, or M.Sc. in IT, CS, Maths and Computing, or MCA, or equivalent degree |
| M.Tech Research in AI and ML | Master or four-year UG in Engineering, Technology, Science, Computer, Software, Medicine, Agriculture or allied disciplines |
| M.Voc Animation and Graphic Design | Undergraduate degree in Animation and Graphic Design, Animation, Graphics, Design or Multimedia |
| Environmental Science | FYUGP or B.Sc. with specified science subjects securing minimum 50% in major subject, or FYUGP / B.Tech / B.Sc. in Agriculture, Biotechnology or Forestry with minimum 55% |
| Folklore Studies | FYUGP or Graduate with minimum 24 credits in Social Sciences, Humanities or Science disciplines with 50% marks. Folklore graduates will be given preference |
| Psychology | FYUGP or Graduation with Major in Psychology, Education, Medical Sciences, Nursing and related fields with minimum 24 credits |
| Wildlife Science | FYUGP or B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, Forestry, or UG course in Biotechnology with minimum 24 credits |
| Tourism Management | Any graduate with minimum 24 credits |
Candidates should read the official notification for the exact eligibility wording of the specific programme before applying.
Available PG Programmes / Disciplines
Traditional Programmes
| Department | Programme(s) | GU campus intake |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | M.A. Anthropology, M.Sc. Anthropology | 18, 15 |
| Arabic | M.A. Arabic | 34 |
| Assamese | M.A. Assamese | 50 |
| Bengali | M.A. Bengali | 40 |
| Bodo | M.A. Bodo | 48 |
| Botany | M.Sc. Botany | 40 |
| Chemistry | M.Sc. Chemistry | 50 |
| Commerce | M.Com | 65 |
| Economics | M.A. Economics, M.Sc. Economics | 37, 8 |
| Education | M.A. Education | 60 |
| English | M.A. English | 50 |
| Geography | M.Sc. Geography | 10 |
| Geological Sciences | M.Sc. Geology | 30 |
| Hindi | M.A. Hindi | 37 |
| History | M.A. History | 70 |
| Law | L.L.M. | 50 |
| Mathematics | M.Sc. Mathematics | 90 |
| Persian | M.A. Persian | 15 |
| Philosophy | M.A. Philosophy | 74 |
| Political Science | M.A. Political Science | 51 |
| Physics | M.Sc. Physics | 50 |
| Sanskrit | M.A. Sanskrit | 78 |
| Statistics | M.Sc. Statistics | 25 |
| Zoology | M.Sc. Zoology | 35 |
Interdisciplinary and Professional Programmes
| Department / centre | Programme(s) | GU campus intake |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Sciences | M.Sc. Chemical Science, M.Sc. Physical Science, M.Sc. Mathematical Science | 2, 4, 7 |
| Bioengineering and Technology | M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Sc. Cancer Biology | 18, 20 |
| Biotechnology | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 28 |
| Botany | M.Sc. Microbiology | 15 |
| Centre for Performing Arts and Culture | M.A. Performing Arts - Sattriya Dance, M.A. Performing Arts - Theatre Studies and Acting | 20, 20 |
| Communication and Journalism | M.A. Mass Communication | 20 |
| Computer Science | M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Information Technology | 15, 10 |
| Electronics and Communication Technology | M.Sc. Electronics and Communication Technology, M.Sc. Microelectronics and Advanced Communication | 20, 12 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | M.Tech ACIS, M.Tech VLSI and Microelectronics | 18, 18 |
| Information Technology | M.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech Research in AI and ML, M.Voc Animation and Graphic Design | 20, 20, 12 |
| English Language Teaching | M.A. English Language Teaching | 30 |
| Environmental Science | M.Sc. Environmental Science | 20 |
| Folklore Studies | M.A. Folklore Studies | 25 |
| Instrumentation and USIC | M.Sc. Instrumentation and Applied Physics | 20 |
| Library and Information Science | Master of Library and Information Science | 30 |
| Linguistics | M.A. Linguistics | 20 |
| Modern Indian Language and Literary Studies | M.A. Comparative Indian Literature | 25 |
| Psychology | M.A. / M.Sc. Psychology | 24 |
| Sociology | M.A. Sociology | 30 |
| Women's Studies | M.A. Gender and Women's Studies | 45 |
| Zoology | M.Sc. Wildlife Science | 15 |
| A.D.P. College | M.Sc. Herbal Science and Technology | 30 |
| Pragjyotish College | Master of Tourism Management | 30 |
Subject Codes for PGET 2026
| Code | Subject | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Anthropology | 28 | Mathematics |
| 02 | Arabic | 29 | Mathematical Science |
| 03 | Assamese | 30 | Microbiology |
| 04 | Bengali | 31 | Library and Information Science |
| 05 | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 32 | M.Tech Bioprocess Technology |
| 06 | Bodo | 33 | Persian |
| 07 | Botany | 34 | Philosophy |
| 08 | Chemistry | 35 | Physics |
| 09 | Chemical Science | 36 | Physical Science |
| 10 | Comparative Indian Literature | 37 | Political Science |
| 11 | Masters of Commerce | 38 | Psychology |
| 12 | Computer Science and Information Technology | 39 | Sanskrit |
| 13 | Economics | 40 | Sociology |
| 14 | Education | 41 | M.Tech ACIS |
| 15 | Electronics and Communication Technology | 42 | M.Tech VLSI and Microelectronics |
| 16 | English Language Teaching | 43 | Statistics |
| 17 | English | 44 | Wildlife Science |
| 18 | Environmental Science | 45 | Women's Studies |
| 19 | Folklore Studies | 46 | Zoology |
| 20 | Geography | 47 | Linguistics |
| 21 | Geology | 48 | Microelectronics and Advanced Communication |
| 22 | Hindi | 49 | Herbal Science and Technology |
| 23 | History | 50 | Masters of Tourism Management |
| 24 | L.L.M. | 51 | M.Tech Research in AI and ML |
| 25 | M.Tech Information Technology | 52 | Performing Arts |
| 26 | Instrumentation and Applied Physics | 53 | M.Sc. Cancer Biology |
| 27 | Mass Communication |
Application Fee
| Number of PG programmes applied for | Entrance examination fee |
|---|---|
| One PG programme | Rs. 800 |
| Two PG programmes | Rs. 1600 |
| Three PG programmes | Rs. 2400 |
The application fee can be paid only online by debit card, credit card or internet banking. The application form will be considered finally submitted only after successful payment, and an online receipt will be generated.
Entrance Test Details
An applicant can appear in PGET 2026 in a maximum of 3 subjects. The official notice allows only one subject from Traditional Programmes and two subjects from Interdisciplinary Programmes.
Candidates should not apply for more than one subject from the same session on the same date.
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline examination |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Options per question | Four options |
| Marks per correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
Entrance Test Schedule
| Date | Session I, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Session II, 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM | Session III, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026, Friday | Environmental Science; English Language Teaching; Philosophy; M.Tech VLSI and Microelectronics | Sanskrit; Political Science; Geology; Microbiology; Psychology; Electronics and Communication Technology / Microelectronics and Advanced Communication | Botany; Chemistry; Zoology; M.Tech ACIS; Linguistics; Folklore Studies |
| 4 July 2026, Saturday | Assamese; Hindi; Arabic; Economics; Education; English; History | Computer Science / Information Technology; Anthropology; Comparative Indian Literature; Commerce; Tourism Management; Mathematical Science; Physical Science; Chemical Science | Bengali; Bodo; Persian; Cancer Biology; L.L.M.; Mass Communication |
| 5 July 2026, Sunday | Biotechnology / Herbal Science and Technology; Instrumentation and Applied Physics; Sociology; M.Tech Research in AI and ML | Geography; Wildlife Science; Women's Studies; Performing Arts; Mathematics | Physics; Statistics; M.Tech Information Technology; M.Tech Biotechnology; Library and Information Science |
PGET 2026 Examination Centres
| Location | Examination centre | Centre code |
|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | Gauhati University | GUPGET-01 |
| Barpeta | M.C. College | GUPGET-02 |
| Dibrugarh | D.H.S.K. College | GUPGET-03 |
| Jorhat | J.B. University | GUPGET-04 |
| Dhemaji | Dhemaji College | GUPGET-05 |
| Lakhimpur | Lakhimpur Girls' College | GUPGET-06 |
| Tezpur | Darrang College | GUPGET-07 |
| Nagaon | ADP College | GUPGET-08 |
| Bongaigaon | Bongaigaon College | GUPGET-09 |
| Diphu | Diphu Govt. Boys' H.S. School | GUPGET-10 |
| Dhubri | B.N. College | GUPGET-11 |
| Meghalaya | St. Anthony's College, Shillong | GUPGET-12 |
| Nagaland | Capital College of Higher Education, Kohima | GUPGET-13 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram University, Aizawl | GUPGET-14 |
| Manipur | Manipur University, Imphal | GUPGET-15 |
| Tripura | Tripura University, Agartala | GUPGET-16 |
| West Bengal | North Bengal University, Siliguri | GUPGET-17 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NERIST, Itanagar | GUPGET-18 |
Reservation Policy
For Traditional Programmes, the official notice states that the seat reservation policy for the university in the 2026-2027 session will be:
- 50% seats for Gauhati University candidates.
- 50% seats for Other University candidates, including Gauhati University.
- For M.Sc. Geology, the ratio is 30 for GU candidates and 70 open for all universities including GU candidates.
- Interdisciplinary programme seats remain open to all candidates irrespective of university affiliation.
Other reservation of seats will be as per Government of Assam rules and Gauhati University provisions.
Statutory Reservation
| Category | Reservation mentioned |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 7% |
| Scheduled Tribes Plains | 10% |
| Scheduled Tribes Hill | 5% |
| OBC / MOBC non-creamy layer | 27% |
| Differently-abled / benchmark disability | 3% of total seats in each discipline of faculty |
| Economically Weaker Sections | 10% seats in each academic programme |
The notice states that OBC / MOBC reservation is enhanced from 15% to 27% for non-creamy layer candidates, and that Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch Rajbongshi and Tea Tribe community reservations are within the 27% OBC / MOBC reservation as per Government of Assam notification.
Non-Statutory Reservation Quotas
The notification also mentions supernumerary or reserved quota provisions for candidates from North East India excluding Assam, sons and daughters of GU employees, sons and daughters of retired GU employees, fringe village quota, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, NCC, NSS and sons and daughters of ex-defence personnel.
Candidates seeking admission under non-statutory quota and differently-abled categories must fill the additional prescribed form available on the Gauhati University website and submit it with the printed application and required self-attested testimonials to Room No. 14, Office of the Secretary, University Classes, Gauhati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati - 781014, in person or by post before commencement of the entrance test.
Reserved-seat candidates must be permanent residents of Assam and must produce PRC at the time of admission.
Selection Process
All candidates must appear in PGET 2026 for admission to postgraduate programmes at Gauhati University and its affiliated colleges.
Selection of eligible candidates will be solely based on PGET 2026 scores. Preference for admission to the relevant programme will be given to candidates who obtain higher marks in PGET 2026.
In case of a tie, candidates will be selected based on performance in the last Board, Council or University examination.
Admission will be provisional until candidates produce relevant original documents and certificates before the respective department during admission. If a candidate fails to meet the minimum eligibility criteria during document verification, the candidature will be cancelled.
Admission Procedure
Admission to academic departments of Gauhati University will be held over 2 days:
- Traditional Subjects on the first day.
- Interdisciplinary Subjects on the second day.
The schedule and procedure for admission will be notified on the Gauhati University website along with the list of provisionally selected candidates prepared by the concerned department and approved by the Admission Committee.
Admission and other fees must be paid through the online payment system of Gauhati University. The notification also mentions that the fee waiver scheme will be as per Assam Government notification.
Required Documents
The official notification does not provide a general document upload checklist for all candidates. It does, however, clearly mentions the following document requirements:
| Candidate type / situation | Documents or action mentioned |
|---|---|
| All selected candidates | Relevant original documents and certificates must be produced before the respective department at admission |
| Candidates waiting for final result | Final grade sheet or mark sheet must be submitted within 7 days of result declaration |
| Differently-abled candidates | Medical Certificate issued by the Joint Director of Health Services of the district concerned, plus prescribed form |
| EWS candidates | Relevant EWS certificate issued by an officer not below the rank of Circle Officer |
| Reserved-seat candidates | Permanent Resident Certificate must be produced at admission |
| Non-statutory quota and differently-abled category candidates | Additional prescribed form, printed application and required self-attested testimonials must be submitted to Room No. 14, Office of the Secretary, University Classes |
| Fringe Village quota candidates | Prescribed form with land ownership documents of parents and NRC Data of 1951 as mentioned in the notice |
| Candidates with study gap | Gap certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer or Head of last attended institution, in original, as applicable |
Candidates should keep all academic, category, identity and reservation-related documents ready before applying and should follow the exact instructions shown in the Samarth portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Gauhati University PGET admission portal: gauhatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/pg.
- Read the official PGET 2026 admission notification carefully.
- Choose the PG programme or programmes according to eligibility and the subject/session rules.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Pay the applicable entrance examination fee online.
- Submit the form only after verifying all details.
- Save the online payment receipt and submitted application details.
- Download the online admit card from 20 June 2026 onwards.
- Appear in the PGET 2026 on the allotted date, session and centre.
- Follow the rank list and admission instructions published by Gauhati University.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications are invited only through the online portal.
- Candidates may appear in a maximum of 3 subjects.
- Candidates can choose only one subject from Traditional Programmes and two subjects from Interdisciplinary Programmes.
- Candidates should not apply for more than one subject from the same session on the same date.
- Payment of application, admission and other fees shall be made only through online payment at the stipulated time.
- Affiliated colleges will announce their own PG admission schedule at their convenience.
- Admission is provisional until original documents and eligibility are verified.
- Candidates with more than 5 years of study gap from the qualifying degree at the time of application will not be eligible for admission as stated in the notice.
- Candidates seeking admission under general or statutory reservation category, including EWS, must submit the concerned certificates to the department, institute or centre at the time of admission.
- Candidates should frequently visit gauhati.ac.in for updated notifications.
Important Links
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Open Gauhati University Samarth PG Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PGET 2026 Notification |
| Gauhati University Official Website | Visit gauhati.ac.in |
FAQ
What is Gauhati University PGET 2026?
PGET 2026 is the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test for admission to postgraduate programmes at Gauhati University and its affiliated colleges for the academic year 2026-2027.
When does online application for GU PGET 2026 start?
The online application portal opened on 6 June 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Gauhati University PGET 2026?
The official notice states that the last date for online submission of application and payment of application fee is 15 June 2026, 11:59 midnight.
What is the application fee for PGET 2026?
The entrance examination fee is Rs. 800 for one PG programme, Rs. 1600 for two PG programmes and Rs. 2400 for three PG programmes.
How many subjects can one applicant choose?
An applicant can appear in a maximum of 3 subjects: one subject from Traditional Programmes and two subjects from Interdisciplinary Programmes.
What is the exam pattern of Gauhati University PGET 2026?
The test will have 100 multiple-choice questions with four options each. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each incorrect answer carries a negative mark of 0.25. The duration is 2 hours.
When will GU PGET 2026 be held?
The entrance test is scheduled for 3, 4 and 5 July 2026.
When will the GU PGET 2026 rank list be published?
The provisional rank lists are scheduled to be published on 20 July 2026.
Is admission guaranteed after appearing in PGET?
No. The official notice states that merely appearing in PGET 2026 does not confer any right to admission. Admission depends on PGET score, eligibility, seat availability, reservation rules and document verification.