Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati
- Fees / year
- ₹5,000 - ₹50,000
- Median salary
- ₹5.35 LPA
- Placed
- 69.5%
- NIRF Overall
- #52
- Established
- 1948
About Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1948
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Affiliation
- State University (UGC)
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #52 Overall, #33 University, #9 State Public University
- Median salary
- ₹5.35 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 69.5%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 5,2992023–24
- Website
- gauhati.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #9State Public UniversityScore 64.24 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #33UniversityScore 57.37 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #52OverallScore 55.27 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
69.5%
Placement rate
₹5.35 LPA
Median salary
89
placed of 128 graduates
26
went on to higher studies
89 of the 128 students who graduated from Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (69.5%), at a median salary of ₹5.35 LPA. 26 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
74.3%
of students reimbursed
3,938
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 3,938 of 5,299 students at Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati (74.3%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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(10)Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati is ranked #9 among state public universities, #33 among universities and #52 overall.
How are placements at Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati?
In the data Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati submitted to NIRF 2025, 89 of the 128 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (69.5%), at a median salary of ₹5.35 LPA. Another 26 went on to higher studies.
Is Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati a government or private institution?
Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati is a government institution in Guwahati, Assam, established in 1948. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).
Which bodies approve or accredit Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati?
Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
Do students at Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 3,938 of its 5,299 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,126 through state and central government schemes, 2,800 by the institution and 12 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati?
5,299 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 59.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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