| Details of Gauhati University Phd Admission 2025 | |
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| Name of the University | Gauhati University, Guwahati |
| Number of seats | PhD = 359
M.Phil = 23 |
| Last Date for GUERT, 2025 | 16/07/2025 |
| Date of GURET 2025 | 03/08/2025 |
| Name of Course | M Phil and PhD |
| Official website | gauhati.ac.in |
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GU Phd Admission 2025
The Gauhati University has published a notification regarding M Phill and PhD program (Autumn Session) for 2025-2026. The Gauhati University will conduct an Entrance Test (GURET) for selection of students for various departments. The Gauhati University Phd/M Phill Admission test popularly known as GURET(Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test). For the Autumn session the GURET-2025 is going to be held on 03/08/2025. Interested candidates have to apply online to participate the Gauhati University will conduct an Entrance Test (GURET). The admission to the PhD Programmes at GU is a highly competitive process and prospective PhD applicants need to go through the Central Application Process (CAP) For more recent Job and educational Notifications Please Visit Assam Job Alert Regularly.
Details of GU Phd Admission 2025
Name of the Entrance Test: Gauhati University Research Eligibility Test(GURET)
Name of the University: Gauhati University
Name of the Courses: Doctor of Philosophy(Phd) and Master of Philosophy(M. Phil.)
Opening of Online Application form for UGC-NET & CSIR-NET candidates: 20-06-2025
Closing of Online form for UGC-NET & CSIR-NET candidates: 25-06-2025
Opening of Online Application form for GURET, 2025: 11.07.2025
Closing of Online form for GURET, 2025: 16.07.2025
Date of Entrance Test:
- GURET for Core subjects: 03.08.2025 (forenoon)
- GURET for Multidisciplinary subjects: 03.08.2025 (afternoon)
Categories of Eligible Applicants:
- The UGC-JRF and CSIR-JRF qualified candidates (Category-1) with one year validity are admitted into the Ph.D. programme based on the percentile of the candidate subject to fulfilling the other eligibility conditions as per the Gauhati University Ph.D. Regulations, 2023.
- The UGC-NET and CSIR-NET candidates who qualified for appointment as Assistant Professor (Category-2) and those who qualified for Admission to Ph.D. only (Category-3) will be admitted giving 70% weightage on the NET scores and 30% weightage on the interview for admission to Ph.D. programmes. The Ph.D. admission will be based on the combined merit of NET marks and the marks obtained in the interview/viva voce; provided that the marks obtained in the UGC-NET and CSIR-NET by the candidates in categories 2 and 3 will be valid for a period of one year for admission to the Ph. D. programme.
- GURET 2025 shall be conducted for the departments of GU whose vacancies for the Ph.D. programme could not be filled up because of (a) lack of UGC-NET and CSIR- NET qualified candidates or (b) the subject being outside the scope/list of UGC CSIR list of subjects in which the NET is conducted; provided that the Department concerned shall hold the GURET at the department level with a minimum of 60% of marks allotted to multiple choice (MCQs)/objective questions.
Eligibility Criteris for Gauhati University Phd Entrance Test
- Only person having a Postgraduate Degree or its equivalent, of GU or any recognized university/institute with not less than 55 (fifty-five) percent of marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject may apply for admission to the Ph.D. programme in the subject in which the candidate has the Master’s Degree or in a subject recognized by the respective department as its allied subject which will not be vice-a-versa for consideration by respective Departmental Research Committee (DRC) or Faculty Research Committee (FRC). The minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates or a differently abled candidate (with equal to or more than 40% disability) is 50% or equivalent grade. A relaxation in respect of eligibility criteria in terms of marks shall be applied as per applicable rules and regulations of Govt. of Assam.
- In case of any special eligibility conditions or deviations from the above generic eligibility conditions, concerned DRC may submit the proposal to the Academic Registrar for consideration and necessary approval from the Vice Chancellor.
- In case of Medical Sciences, the rules of Medical Council of India/Indian Nursing Council/Rehabilitation Council of India/ recommendation of Faculty of Medicine for Clinical Courses shall be followed (where necessary).
- Students who have appeared or are appearing in their postgraduate final examinations may also apply for admission into the Ph.D. Programme. However, such candidates will be required to furnish their results before the final selection list of successful applicants is prepared by the concerned department.
Structure of GURET 2025 Exam
Admission into the Autumn session of the PhD Programme of Gauhati University for the academic session 2025-2026will be conducted in two phases:
- In the first phase, UGC-NET and CSIR-NET qualified candidates will be admitted against vacant seats.
- In the second phase, departments with no pending NET applicants will admit candidates to the vacant seats after holding GURET. Departments with unadmitted NET qualified candidates shall not hold NET.
Admission into the Autumn session (2025-2026) of the PhD Programme of Gauhati University is a two-tier process, viz.,
- The Central Application Process(CAP); and
- Counselling
Please Note: Completing the CAP DOES NOT guarantee admission into the PhD Programme
How to Apply for GURET 2025
All applicants MUST go through the Central Application Process (CAP) [SAMARTH Portal: https://gauhatiadmission.samarth.edu/in/2025/index.php] complete the process of filling up the form and pay the application fee. Without the remittance of this application fee, the application is incomplete and she/he will not be able appear in the counselling process. The fee should be paid through online payment gateway only.
Gauhati University Phd Admission 2025 Application Fee
Application Fee – Application fee is ₹ 1500.00 (one thousand five hundred) per subject (the bank transaction fees, if any are not included).
Mode of Payment – Online through Debit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards/ Internet Banking/RuPay Card
Important Date and Links For GU Phd Admission 2025
| Last Date for GUERT, 2025 | 16/07/2025 |
| GUERT, 2025 Notification | Check Here |
| GUERT, 2025 Subject wise Seats | Check Here |
| For Apply Online | Check Here |
