Gauhati University MBA Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility, Placements, Curriculum, Admission, Dates, Seats

Gauhati University MBA admission is completely based on the merit scores obtained by students in the university/national-level entrance exam along with their merit at the undergraduate level. The university conducts its own entrance exam for admission. However, those with a valid score in national-level entrances, such as MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT exams are exempted from this test provided they have a score of 75 percentile and above. Those who qualify one of the afore-mentioned exams are required to go through a GDPI round for final selection. Before everything else, students must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university which is to pass a relevant undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate. However, those who are in the final year of their UG degree can also apply provided they have no arrears in the previous semesters and fulfill the complete eligibility before first semester exams.

Located in Assam and Guwahati, a comparison of both these public universities for their MBA programme on the basis of components such as fee, seats, eligibility and salary is tabulated below:

NOTE: The data mentioned in the above table is sourced from various sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative. Additionally, the seat intake mentioned also includes seats for the course at affiliated colleges.

As per the factual data available in the above table, it can be noted that Gauhati University offers more ROI-centered value to the students’ after completion of their MBA degree compared to Tezpur University. However, its fee range for MBA is comparatively higher than Tezpur. Hence, students looking for an affordable option for MBA might find Gauhati University expensive. The final decision is with the aspirants of whether they wish to get into a university with a better ROI or an affordable option. 

Gauhati University MBA admission is not based on the applicant's merit in graduation. Candidates with a valid score in MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/other national-level exam can get admission at the university for an MBA. However, the university has specified a minimum eligibility requirement for MBA admission. Candidates with an aggregate score of at least 50% (45% for reserved categories) in bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for the programme. Hence, a candidate scoring less than 60% in graduation can get admission to Guwahati University for MBA, subject to their performance in the entrance exam. In case a candidate fails to secure a seat for a regular MBA, they can check out the colleges/institutes offering online MBA courses.

As per the data collated from the official website, Gauhati University MBA admission is completely entrance-based. Students seeking admission must are either required to go through the university-level entrance test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds or those with a valid score (75 percentile and above) in national-level entrances, such as MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT can directly appear for GD and PI rounds for final admission. Any information on direct admission is not available in the online brochures. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office for any details on the same.

The total tuition fee for MBA at Guwahati University ranges between INR 7,000 - INR 3.35 lakh. Other than the tuition fee, the students are also required to pay additional charges inclusive of the security and hostel deposits, etc. (if applicable). This tuition fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Additionally, this range is inclusive of the tuition fee for the MBA course offered at the campus of GU along with the course offered at different GU-affiliated colleges for MBA. Other than the tuition fee, students are also required to pay an application fee of INR 800 while filling and submitting the online application form. The fee needs to be paid online only. Once admission offer is provided to the students, they’re required to pay an admission fee of INR 63,210 (as per merit list 2022) to confirm their seat.