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CONTENTS English, Hindi, History, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science 18 Sanskrit, Womens Studies, Education, Message from the Vice-Chancellor Sociology, Geography, Mass Comm 19 Contents Psychology, Anthropology, Botany, Administrative Profile 1 Biotechnology, Computer Science 20 Gauhati University at a Glance 2-5 Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Env. Science, Mission and Vision 2 Physics, Mathematics 21 The Emblem and Motto 2 Instrumentation, Zoology, Statistics, G.U. Anthem 3 Information Technology, MBA 22 A Unique Heritage 4 LLM, M.L.I.Sc., M.Com, Electronic Sc. Resources 5 LL.B. (Three-years) 23 Capacity Enhancing Centres 5 B.A. LL.B. (Five-years) 24 New Programmes of Study 5 Hostel Fee 24 Location and Campus 5 Semester System and Credit Grading System 25 Connectivity 5 Evaluation Under Semester System 25 Programmes of Study 6-8 The choice based credit system introduced in G.U. 26 Interdisciplinary Subjects offered by the University 9-11 The Faculties : A Profile 27 Admission Process 12-13 Faculty of Arts 29-71 Admission Procedure 12 Arabic 29 Documents to be Attached to Application Assamese 30-32 for Admission 12 Bengali 33-34 Eligibility 12 Bodo 35 Eligibility for Interdisciplinary Subjects 12 Disabilities Study 36 Reservation of Seats 12 Economics 37-39 Admission of International Students 13 Education 40-41 Entrance Tests 13 English 42-43 Submission of Undertakings on Anti-Ragging 13 English Language Teaching 44-46 Lists of Selected Candidates 13 Foreign Languages 47-48 Amount of Fees 13 Hindi 49-50 Hostel Admission 13 History 51-52 Cancellation of Seats 13 Library and Information Science 53-54 General Information amd Rules 14 Linguistics 55-57 Accommodation 15-16 Modern Indian Languages 58-59 Residence for Girls 15 Persian 60-61 Residence for Boys 16 Philosophy 62 Schedule of Fees 17-24 Political Science 63-64 Assamese, LELT, Arabic, Bengali, Bodo, Psychology 64A-64B Economics 17 Sanskrit 65-66 Sociology 67-68 Faculty of Fine Arts 122-125 Women’s Studies 69-71 Communication and Journalism 122-124 Faculty of Science 72-100 Folklore Research 125 Anthropology 72-73 Faculty of Commerce 126-127 Botany 74-76 Commerce 126-127 Chemistry 77-79 Faculty of Management 128-130 Environmental Science 80-81 Business Administration 128-130 Geography 82-84 Faculty of Law 131-132 Geological Sciences 85-87 Law 131-132 Mathematics 88-89 University Law College 133-135 Physics 90-93 Complaint Committee against Sexual Satistics 94-95 Harassment at Work Place 136 Zoology 96-100 Residence, Health and Discipline Board 137 Faculty of Technology 101-111 Post Graduate Students’ Union 137 Biotechnology 101-102 Institute of Distance and Open Learning 138-142 Computer Science 103-105 G. U. Institute of North East India Studies 143 Electronics and Communication Technology 106-108 Academic Services 144 Instrumentation and USIC 109-111 K.K. Handiqui Library 144 G.U. Institute of Science and Technology 112-121 Welfare Services 145 Applied Sciences 112-114 Directorate of Students’ Welfare 145 Electronics and Communication Eng. 114-117 University Health Service 145 Information Technology 117-119 Career Counselling and Guidance Centre 145 Bioengineering and Technology 120-121 Placement Cell 145 Offices : Location and Function 146 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFILE Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Shri Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya Dr. Mridul Hazarika Hon'ble Governor of Assam, Raj Bhavan 0361-2570412 0361-2606055 Rector Director, Students' Welfare Dean, Faculty of Science Prof. Hari Prasad Sarma Dr. Ranjan Kr. Kakoti Prof. Jatin Kalita 98640-45328 94357-10670 9706021864 Registrar Chief Medical Officer Dean, Faculty of Commerce Dr. Suresh Kr. Nath Dr. N. N. Talukdar Prof. Bhaskarjyoti Bora 0361-2570415 0361-2571137 9435082803 Treasurer, i/c Director i/c, GUP Dean, Faculty of Law Dr. P. K. Jain Dr. Bibhas Choudhury Prof. R.C. Borpatragohain 0361-2570411 98640-17813 98640-61684 Secretary, University Classes Secy. to Vice-Chancellor & Public Dean, Faculty of Management Dr. Hemanta Kr. Nath Relations Officer Prof. N. A. Baruah 0361-2570538 98640-34527 M. J. Deka Academic Registrar, i/c 0361-2570412 Dean, Faculty of Technology Prof. M. P. Bora Prof. Rupjyoti Bharali Director, UGC Human Resource 0361-2700517 0361-2700231 Centre Controller of Examinations Prof. B. C. Goswami Dean, Faculty of Engineering Dr. D. J. Choudhury 94350-47933 Prof. D. Agarwal 0361-2570410 99540-48758 Director, i/c, GU Institute of Distance Joint Registrar and Open Learning (IDOL) Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Dr. Ramani Barman Prof. P. J. Das Prof. M.P. Bezbaruah 0361-2700311 0361-2673728 98640-55485 Deputy Controllers of Exam Director, College Development Council Principal, University Law College 1. Dr. Debohari Talukdar Dr. B. Sarmah Dr. Jyoti Prasad Bora 94352-76125 94350-52120 0361-2570364 2. Mr. Pranab Das Director, i/c Pre Examination Training Director i/c, GU Institute of North East Deputy Treasurer India Studies Centre (PETC) Sri Abhay Bhattacharya Prof. M.P. Bezbaruah Prof. Narendra Lahkar 80115-85632 98640-55485 98640-53349 Deputy Registrar & PIO Director i/c, GU Institute of Science Deputy Director, PETC Dr. Prasanta Barman and Technology Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dutta 8011995015 Prof. Manab Deka 80114-08336 99540-28440 Deputy Secretary, University Classes Officer, Placement Cell i/c Law Officer Dr. Badan Barman Dr. Kandarpa Kumar Sarma Dipak Talukdar 0361-2572752 0361-2671262 98641-55442 Coordinator, Internal Quality In-Charge, Career Counselling & Security Officer Assurance Cell (IQAC) Guidance Centre Sri R. Borbaruah Prof. Jyotiprakash Tamuli Prof. Jyotiprakash Tamuli 99578-01312 94350-42679 94350-42679 Estate Officer Librarian, K.K. Handiqui Library Co-ordinator, GU Guest House Rajeshwar Goswami Sri Wooma Sankar Dev Nath Dr. D. Bezbaruah 94353-08755 (M) 0361-2570529 94350-34172 Superintending Engineer, i/c Dean, Faculty of Arts Sri Sanjib Baruah Prof. Amalendu Chakrabarty 97060-49304 94353-46359 1 GAUHATI UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE Mission and Vision The prime vision of the university is to revitalize its educational leadership and transform the university from an institution of higher education to an institution of higher development of intellect, will and morale through continuous self-development, collaboration and sharing of knowledge with institutions of excellence that would place it among the most sought-after institutions in the Country. Some of the focused objectives are To become a leading university in the country and to set high standards of excellence in the preservation, The Emblem and Motto creation and dissemination of knowledge through teaching, learning, research, innovation and experiment, and to serve as an effective instrument for development and change of the State of Assam and for the country, to pass on faithfully and comprehensively the cultural, scientific and technological experience of mankind accumulated over the last century, thereby ensuring the continuity and advancement of human civilization, To conduct pioneering research works in the frontier areas of knowledge, To introduce modular-based structure, multi and inter disciplinary approach in selected PG departments and to increase options and flexibility to the students in every PG department, To strengthen the extension education services to the society, To undertake faculty development programmes through training programmes, self-appraisal, student-feedback, participation in seminars, The emblem of Gauhati University contains a wealth of workshops and group discussions, meaning. On it is inscribed the name of the university and its To pursue and achieve excellence through motto in two significant Sanskrit words collaboration with the institutions of higher learning and research in the country and abroad and through industry linkage and University-Industry interface, Vidyaya Sadhayeta To introduce computer application for classroom 'achievement through learning' instructions and in the administrative, financial and academic activities, To help judiciously to utilize and preserve the rich in 'Sadhayeta' indicates that the learner is the rightful person biodiversity, biomass, thousands of rare flora and (Adhikari) of the fruit of learning. The Isopanishad states that fauna, scenic beauty with many tourist spots, natural one can attain immortality through learning or knowledge. resources like oil, gas, coal, forest, water bodies, medicinal plants for which the North Eastern region is justly famous. The university has been contributing towards these efforts, and is now keen to play a key role in the future, To document and preserve the rich ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity of the North East - a region with a population of 3.5 crores with more than two hundred tribes comprising nearly half of the total population, speaking more than 150 languages and dialects, and To work towards the economic integration and cultural links of North East India with the immediate neighbouring countries of Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Bangladesh and Tibet. 2 øÊ√ø˘fl¡±¬ı ˘≈˝◊√√Ó¬À1 ¬Û±1 ¤g±11 Œˆ¬È¬± ˆ¬±ø„√√ õ∂±·ÀÊ√…±øÓ¬¯∏Ó¬ ¬ı˚˛ ŒÊ√ά◊øÓ¬ øÚÊ√1±À1 Ò±1º GU Anthem ˙Ó¬ ˙Ó¬ ¬ıøôL1 :±ÚÀ1 √œ¬Û±˘œÀ˚˛ Cultural Icon Bhupen Hazarika’s well- known song on Gauhati University øÊ√ø˘fl¡±¬ı ˘≈˝◊√√Ó¬À1 ¬Û±1º ¸“±ø‰¬¬Û±ÀÓ¬ ˆ¬±¯∏± ø√¬ı, ø‰¬Ù≈¬À„√√ ’±˙± ø√¬ı 1—‚À1 Œ˜ø˘¬ı ≈√ª±1º ¸˜±ÀÊ√ ¸±¬ıøȬ¬ı ˜˝√√±Ú ˜±ÚªÓ¬± ø¬ı:±ÀÚ ’±øÚ¬ı ŒÊ√±ª±1º øÊ√ø˘fl¡±¬ı ˘≈˝◊√√Ó¬À1 ¬Û±1... 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