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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome all those who are seeking admission to the various courses of Gauhati University. Th is University, during last sixty six years of its existence has grown from strength to strength to contribute to the social, intellectual, economic and moral uplift ment of the people of Assam as well as North East India as a whole. Th is University has focused on the traditional values of this region and also in bringing about necessary adjustment with the new impulses of the modern world. Th e University, during last one year has received prestigious awards viz. Best Regional University and European award for best practices for its contribution to the academic and social dimension of the region. Th e University of Gauhati, popularly known as ‘Gauhati University’, is the oldest and largest University of North East India. Since its inception in 1948, it continues to be a leading teaching and research institution, off ering courses in a wide range of disciplines. Many of our teachers are academics of national and international repute, and are working in the state-of-the-art areas of research. Th e University has forty-one Post Graduate Departments, an Institute for Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) and a constituent Law College in the main campus. It has 326 affi liated colleges, off ering Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in the Faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Medicine and Technology. Th e University campus is a sprawling scenic and serene one with an inspiring, peaceful and congenial environment. Th e Campus life is extremely friendly, informal and is entirely self-contained, with markets, hospital, bank, post-offi ce, sports facilities, gym. etc. There are about 20 student’s hostels and this year, we shall be able to provide more seats to girl students in the new girls’ hostels. More classroom space and better facilities shall be available to the students from this year in the new and old academic buildings. Th e University has impressive academic infrastructure such as well-equipped laboratories, central and departmental libraries and computer facilities. Th e K.K. Handiqui Central Library has been recognized as a manuscript resource and a conservation centre by the Government of India. We have capacity building centres such as the Career Counseling and Guidance Centre, the Pre-Examination Training Centre and the Women’s Study and Research Centre that aim to assist in the overall development of personality of out students. We are committed to our reputation as a leading University in India. In this Prospectus, we have tried to provide some information about the University for your convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact the Offi ce of the Secretary, University Classes if you have any further queries. Dr. Mridul Hazarika Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati University CONTENTS Message from the Vice-Chancellor General Information and Rules 14 Contents Accommodation 15-16 Administrative Profi le Residence for Girls 15 Residence for Boys 16 Gauhati University at a Glance 1-4 Mission and Vision 1 Schedule of Fees 17-18 Emblem and MoƩ o1M.A./M.Sc./M.Com. 17 The Vision 2 3-year L.L.B. 17 A University 5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 17 by the people M.B.A. 17 3 for the people L.L.M. 17 of the people M.Lib.Sc. 17-18 A Unique Heritage 3 M. Ed. 18 Resources 4 M.Sc., Computer Sc. / InformaƟ on 18 Capacity Enhancing Centres 4 Technology New Programmes of Study 4 M.Sc., Electronics Sc. / M.Sc., 18 LocaƟ on and Campus 4 InstrumentaƟ on ConnecƟ vity 4 Mass CommunicaƟ on and 18 Programmes of Study 5-7 Journalism M.Tech., Electronics Science 18 Interdisciplinary Subjects 8-10 Hostel Fees 18 Admission Process 11-13 Admission Procedure 11 Semester System and Documents to be AƩ ached to the 11 19 Credit Grading System ApplicaƟ on for Admission Eligibility 11 EvaluaƟ on Under Semester System 19 Eligibility for Interdisciplinary 11 Subjects The Faculties: A Profi le 20 ReservaƟ on of Seats 12 ARTS Admission of InternaƟ onal Students 12 Arabic 21 Entrance Tests 12 Assamese 22-23 Submission of Aĸ davits on AnƟ - 13 Bengali 24 Ragging Bodo 25 Lists of Selected Candidates 13 DisabiliƟ es Study 26 Payment of Fees 13 Economics 27-29 Hostel Admission 13 EducaƟ on 30-31 Date of Admission 13 English 32-33 Commencement of Classes 13 English Language Teaching 34-36 CancellaƟ on of Seats 13 Foreign Languages 37-38 Hindi 39 History 40 FINE ARTS Library and InformaƟ on Science 41 CommunicaƟ on and Journalism 86-87 LinguisƟ cs 42-44 Folklore Research 88 Modern Indian Languages 45 COMMERCE Persian 46 Commerce 89 Philosophy 47 MANAGEMENT PoliƟ cal Science 48-49 Business AdministraƟ on 90-92 Psychology 50-51 LAW Sanskrit 52 Law 93-94 Sociology 53-54 University Law College 95-97 Women’s Studies 55-56 Complaint Committee against Sexual 98-99 SCIENCE Harassment at Work Place Anthropology 57 Residence, Health and 99 Botany 58-59 Discipline Board Chemistry 60-61 Post Graduate Students’ Union 99 Environmental Science 62-63 100- Academic Calendar Geography 64-65 103 Geology 66 Institute of Distance and Open 104- MathemaƟ cs 67-68 Learning 107 Gauhati University Institute of North Physics 69-71 108 SaƟ sƟ cs 72-73 East India Studies Zoology 74-75 Institute of Science and Technology 109 TECHNOLOGY Academic Services 110 Biotechnology 76-78 K.K. Handiqui Library 110 Computer Science 79-80 Pre-ExaminaƟ on Training Centre 110 Electronics and CommunicaƟ on 81-82 Welfare Services 111 Technology Directorate of Students’ Welfare 111 InstrumentaƟ on and USIC 83-84 University Health Service 111 Career Counselling and Guidance 111 Centre Placement Cell 111 Offi ces: Location and Function 112 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFILE Chancellor Vice-chancellor Shri Janaki Ballav Patnaik Dr. Mridul Hazarika Governor of Assam, Raj Bhavan 0361-2570412 0361-2606055 Registrar Deputy Controllers of Exam Principal, University Law College Dr. Suresh Kr. Nath 1. Dr. Debohari Talukdar Dr. Jyoti Prasad Bora 0361-2570415 2. Mr. Pranab Das 0361-2570364 Treasurer Dean, Faculty of Arts Director, Institute of Distance and Bishnu Chakravarty Prof. Dipti Phukan Patgiri Open Learning (IDOL) 0361-2570411 Prof. Kandarpa Das Dean, Faculty of Commerce 0361-2673728 Controller of Examinations Prof. Hem Chandra Gautam Director i/c GU Institute of North Dr. Dhruwajyoti Choudhury Dean, Faculty of Engineering East India Studies 0361-2570410 Prof. D. Agarwal Prof. Umesh Deka 97065 43286 (O) OSD (Examination) Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Dr. Nilamoni Bora Prof. Umesh Deka Director i/c College Development Council Dean, Faculty of Law Academic Registrar, OSD Prof. Jogen Chandra Kalita Prof. R.C. Borpatragohain Dr. Jitram Dutta 0361-2700353 0361-2700517 Dean, Faculty of Management Director, i/c Pre Examination Training Secretary, University Classes Prof. Munindra Kakati Centre Dr. Hemanta Kr. Nath Dean, Faculty of Medicine Prof. Narendra Lahkar 0361-2570538 Dr. Kabul Ch. Saikia Deputy Director, PETC Librarian, K.K. Handiqui Library Dean, Faculty of Science Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dutta Sri Wooma Sankar Dev Nath Prof. Karabi Dutta Director, Academic Staff College 0361-2570529 Dean, Faculty of Technology Prof. Bhabesh Ch. Goswami 0361-2570599 Joint Registrar Prof. Kanak Ch. Sarma Dr. Ramani Barman Coordinator, Internal Quality Offi cer, Placement Cell 0361-2700311 Assurance Cell (IQAC) Sri Kandarpa Kumar Sarma Prof. Jyotiprakash Tamuli 0361-2671262 Secretary i/c, GU Publication Department Superintending Engineer, i/c In-Charge, Careeer Counselling & Sri Anjan Kumar Das Sri Sanjib Baruah Guidance Centre Prof. Jyotiprakash Tamuli Deputy Secretary, University Classes Chief Medical Offi cer Sri Anjan Kumar Das Dr. N. N. Talukdar Offi cer-in-charge GU Guest House 0361-2572572 0361-2571137 Sri Arabinda Sarma 0361-2570848 Deputy Registrar Public Relations Offi cer, i/c Sri Uday Kumar Khanikar Sri S.N. Misra Public Information Offi cer Sri Uday Kumar Khanikar 92074 10116 (O) 0361-2570412 92074 10116 (O) 94350 34245 (M) Law Offi cer 94350 34245 (M) Director i/c, Students’ Welfare Deepak Talukdar Dinesh Ch. Kalita Security Offi cer 9864094742 Sri R. Borbaruah 9957801312 Deputy Treasurer Sri Abhay Bhattacharya Director i/c, GU Institute of Science and Technology Prof. Shikhar Kr. Sarma General Sections PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE COMING FOR ADMISSION 1. Lists of selected Students for admission to the PG Classes (Department-wise) and University Halls will be published in the University website: www.gauhati.ac.in 2. Please check your position and on confi rmation of your seat, make the payment of Admission Fee as well as Hostel Admission Fee as specifi ed in Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 below. 3. Candidates who will be admitted from the waiting list, provided seats are available, can make the payment of all the fees as mentioned in 2 above on the day of admission in the university campus in the bank counters which will be temporarily arranged. 4. As far as possible, the Students are requested to make it convenient to pay their fees to any local Branch of the Banks as mentioned in the Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 below in order to help us to conduct a hassle-free Admission process. 5. There will be a Grievance Redressal Cell for settling all disputes regarding Admission. The details of the Cell will be posted in the university website: www.gauhati.ac.in 6. Please do not forget to carry with you and produce the counterfoils of the used and original Bank pay-in-slips at the time of Admission. This is required for verifi cation of your payment of all dues to get the admission.