Gauhati University - [GU], Guwahati

Gauhati University, established in 1948, is the oldest and most prominent university in Northeast India, ranked 52nd overall in NIRF 2025. Located on a 510-acre campus on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, the university offers programs across arts, science, commerce, law, management, and technology. Gauhati University is a premier research institution in the region, with significant contributions to biodiversity studies, petroleum technology, linguistics, and North-East Indian culture. The university is NAAC accredited with A grade and serves as a hub of academic excellence for the entire northeastern region of India.