Guwahati University - GU Answered Questions

Both universities have similar postgraduate course syllabi  It i.s advisable to consider other factors such as faculty expertise, research opportunities, infrastructure, and student feedback to make an informed decision. You can compare Cotton University and Guwahati University on various parameters such as fees, placements, cut off, and reviews to assess which one aligns better with your preferences and goals.I am suggesting you Guwahati university.

NIELIT Guwahati or Cotton University both are the best for BCA programme , Cotton University is a public state university whereas as The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Guwahati is National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous scientific society under the administrative control of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The fee of Cotton University for BCA is INR 1.33 Lacs whereas the fees of NIELIT Guwahati is INR 1.20 Lacs . Cotton University is accepted admission on the baisis of CUET, AHSEC, CBSE12th, whereas NIELIT Guwahati is accepted admission on the basis of class 12th and in some cases they offer NIELIT entrance exam, candidate can choose any one of them according to their capabilities. 

Offered through JEE Main ranks and counselling, Gauhati University cutoff for BTech is released round-wise. Going as per the last three year trends, the expected Gauhati University cutoff 2024 can be anticipated. For JEE Main Counselling Round 1, B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering can range between 29284 and 39338, B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering can range between 43455 and 47966, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering can range between 47559 and 54827, B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering can range between 50806 and 52910 and B.Tech. in Food Processing Technology can range between 44928 and 63869.  

The B.Sc. student's decision between Guwahati University and Cotton University is influenced by a number of factors, including the faculty, the campus, the course curriculum, research opportunities, and placement history. Each university has its own advantages and specializations. To ensure you make an informed choice, it is advised that you investigate and contrast these factors. Choosing wisely can also be aided by taking into account aspects like location, campus amenities, and individual preferences.At lastels after full research choose the college that suits you .Accourding to me  cotton university provide better placement and facilities and also has a better infrastructure .

Here are some key points about placements at both institutions:Cotton University:Offers various courses in B.Sc., M.Sc., BCA, M.A., and others.Estimated fees for various courses range from INR 3,600 to INR 132,600.The university has a well-supported campus with facilities.Gauhati University:Offers various courses in UG and PG levels.In 2023, the highest salary package was INR 10.3 LPA, and the average salary package was 2.5 LPA.In 2023, 52 students were placed, with a median salary of INR 3.5 LPA.The university has a good placement record, with 100% placements in some courses.

As far as placements are concerned, the median package for BTech and MBA courses has improved year-on-year from 2020 to 2022. To know the Assam Don Bosco University placement package trends refer to the table below:CourseMedian Package (2020)Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)BTechINR 2.59 LPAINR 3.70 LPAINR 4.84 LPAMBAINR 2.60 LPAINR 2.80 LPAINR 3.50 LPANOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

Guwahati University has not released any MBA specific placements statistics for the year 2023 or 2022. However, as per the NIRF 2022 report released by MHRD, Ministry of Education, the median salary for two-year PG courses at Gauhati University stood at INR 8.40 LPA which was 60% up compared to the median salary offered to two-year PG courses during placements 2021. However, as per the data collated from verified students’ reviews on Shiksha, the current and pass out MBA students mention that the salary packages offered to MBA students he ranges between INR 5 LPA and INR 10 LPA. Read more reviews on Guwahati University MBA here. 

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:Comparison Components (MBA)Gauhati UniversityTezpur UniversityMedian SalaryINR 8.40 LPAINR 4.85 LPATotal Tuition FeeINR 7,000 - INR 3.35 lakhINR 24,000 - 69,770Seat intake150*79*EligibilityUG degree with 50% aggregateUG degree with 50% aggregateNOTE: 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. 

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.

Yes, Gauhati University offers a two-year MBA programme across four specialisations, namely Marketing, Finance, HR, Production. Spread over four semesters, admissions to MBA at GU starts in the month of March and the final shortlist is released in the months of May-June. The course is inclusive of a 60-day internship/ in-plant training for them to learn the basics of solving real life problems in business/ industrial organisations. The programme is under full sponsorship of UGC and is recognised by AICTE. Admission to MBA is completely entrance-based. The university conducts its own entrance exam for admission to MBA. However, those with a valid score in the national-level entrance exams are exempted from the university-level tests and are forwarded directly for other selection rounds. Read more about MBA colleges in India.