Gauhati University was set up in 1948 under the Gauhati University Act, 1947. The act was enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly. Gauhati University runs with the motto of “Vidyaya sadhaveta” and it is also one of the oldest institutes in the Northeastern part of India. Gauhati University hosts around 5411 students with about 341 academic staff and 1167 administrative staff according to the 2018 census. Gauhati University provides various postgraduate, undergraduate, and doctoral degrees.
With a campus of 508 acres, Gauhati University is also recognized by the University Grants Commission, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the Association of Indian Universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. With 306 affiliated colleges and institutions, the university is also accredited grade “A” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
Colleges affiliated with Gauhati University include:
ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Asian Institute of Management and Technology was established in 2007.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor of Computer Application
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor in Mass Communication
- Masters of Arts in Mass Communication
BAJALI COLLEGE
Bajali College was established in 1955.
Courses offered:
UNDERGRADUATE
Honors Programmes under Humanities and Social Sciences:
• B.A. in Assamese (80 Seats)
• B.A. in Economics (45 Seats)
• B. A. in Education (20 Seats)
• B.A. in English (40 Seats)
• B.A. in Geography (35 Seats)
• B.A. in History (45 Seats)
• B.A. in Political Science (80 Seats)
• B.A. in Philosophy (75 Seats)
• B.A. in Sanskrit (50 Seats)
• B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism
Honors Programmes under Natural and Mathematical Sciences:
• B.Sc. in Botany (55 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Chemistry (40 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Geography (10 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Mathematics (60 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Physics (40 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Statistics (40 Seats)
• B.Sc. in Zoology (55 Seats)
POSTGRADUATE
Postgraduate Programmes:
• M.A. in Assamese
• M.Sc. in Geography
• M.Sc. in Mathematics
• M.Sc. in Physics
• M.Sc. in Zoology
PG DIPLOMA
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications
• Postgraduate Diploma in Assamese Journalism
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management
PH. D or Doctor of Philosophy Programme
B. BAROOAH COLLEGE
B. Borooah College was set up in 1943.
Courses offered:
- Higher Secondary first year/ Class 11th Standard: Science, Arts, and Commerce
- Higher Secondary Second year/ Class 12th standard: Arts, Science, and Commerce
- TDC (Semester): Arts (General and Major)
- TDC (Semester): Science (General and Major)
- TDC: B.Sc. Information Technology (Self-Supportive)
- TDC: Bachelor of Business Administration (Self-Supportive)
- Postgraduation: M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry & Zoology
- GIS courses by the Department of Geography.
- Computer courses in the New Laboratory at College Campus.
CHAIDUR COLLEGE
Chaidur College was set up in 1967.
Courses offered:
UG
Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (General)
- Bachelor of Vocational Education Mass Media
- Bachelor Vocational Education in Laboratory Technician
- Bachelor of Arts Education Major
- Bachelor of Arts Political Science Major
- Bachelor of Arts Assamese Major
- Bachelor of Arts Bodo Major
- Bachelor of Arts Economics Major
- Bachelor of Arts History Major
- Mathematics Major
- English Major
Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (General)
- Bachelor of Commerce Accountancy Major
- Bachelor of Commerce Management Major
- Bachelor of Arts Economics Major
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Medicine and Allied Science
- Bachelor of Vocational Education in Medical Laboratory Technician
Science
- Bachelor of Science (General)
- Bachelor of Science Zoology Major
- Bachelor of Science Mathematics Major
- Bachelor of Arts Mathematics Major
- Bachelor of Science Botany Major
- Bachelor of Science Physics Major
- Bachelor of Science Chemistry Major
DIPLOMA
- Diploma in Theatre Stage Craft and Acting
- Diploma in Nursing and Healthcare
DARRANG COLLEGE
Darrang College was set up in 1945.
Courses offered:
- B.Sc. in Biotechnology
- Master’s Degree in Assamese, Zoology, Botany
- PGDCA, BCA
- Two Year Higher Secondary Course in Science, Arts, and Commerce
- Three Year Degree Course in Science, Arts and Commerce
- Master’s Degree in Assamese, Zoology, Botany
- Distance Education
- Masters’ Degree, Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Courses
- Certificate Course in Computer Application.
- Certificate Course in Conservation Ecology
- Certificate / Diploma / Degree courses
- Vocational Courses
- Course on Human Rights.
- PGDCA, BCA from IDOL
DISPUR LAW COLLEGE
Dispur Law College was set up in 1993.
Courses offered:
UG
- Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Law
PG
- Master of Laws
HANDIQUE GIRLS’ COLLEGE
Handique Girls College was set up in 1939.
Courses offered:
CLASS 11 AND 12 STANDARD- ARTS AND SCIENCE
UG
Arts
- Bachelor of Arts CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System
- Bachelor of Arts Non-CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System
- Bachelor of Science CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System
- Bachelor of Science Non-CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System
- CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System BCA
- Non-CBCS/ Choice Based Credit System BCA
PG
- Master of Arts Assames-20 seats
- Master of Science Botany-8 seats
- Master of Science Chemistry-15 seats
- Master of Science Zoology-15 seats
PGDCA course/ Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application
KC DAS COMMERCE COLLEGE
KC Das Commerce College was set up in 1983.
Courses offered:
UG
- Bachelor of Commerce (General)
- Bachelor of Computer Application
- Bachelor of Business Administration
PG
- Master of Commerce
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application