Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati was established in 1948 under the Guwahati University Act 1947. This is the first university of North East India. This university catered to the needs of all the students from Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Assam.

Gauhati University is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Northeast India and one of the most sought-after postgraduate institutions. We have been a top ranking institute (Placed within top 1.12% of all institutes, as per NIRF Rankings) for six years in a row and is a NAAC A-Grade Institution. In the recent NIRF 2021 rankings, we are placed at the top spot above all universities in the Northeast India. We are also the most diversified in our academics among all other institutions of higher education in the Northeast. This year, we have been selected for the prestigious NSS Award for the year 2019-20, which is being received by the Honourable Vice Chancellor of GU and the Programme Coordinator of NSS Cell, Gu from the Honourable President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 24th September, 2021. GU is among the two universities selected for this award in the entire country.

Great Sanskrit Scholar, Indologist and Philanthropist Krishna Kanta Handiqui was the founder Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University. Some very illustrious sons and daughets of Assam have been our alumni which includes none other than Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, noted litterateur and Gyanpeeth Award Winner Mamoni Raisom Goswami, Eminent poet Dr. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi, Famous academician Dr. Maheswar Neog, prominent literary figure Dr. Banikanta Kakati, academician, researcher of folklore, singer and lyricist Dr. Birendra Nath Datt to name a few. Other renowned alumni include well known personalities such as Padmashree Dr. Jitendra Nath Gosawmi, an alumnus of the Physics Department, who has been the Chief Scientist of Chandrayan MIssion and also a Bhatnagar Awardee, and the former Chief Election Commissioner Sri Harishankar Brahma. Gauhati University has been also Alma Mater to other famous personalities like former Chief Ministers of Assam, Sri Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Late Sri Tarun Gogoi, Sri Sarbananda Sonowal and present Honourable Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Being the oldest and the largest university in the entire Northeast, the university represents the academic and cultural background of the region, on which the other academic institutions of Northeast India Started their journey. Being the pioneer educational institute, it extends it hand holding support to all subsequent academic institutions in this region.

Gauhati University has been serving as the Think Tank for development of entire Assamese Society throughout the history of the University,

The university has been accredited with a 4 star rating by the NAAC. It is founded by the UGC and the Government of Assam for research and other academic activities.

VISION

The following statement is a vision of the university, which is a declaration for the university’s intention to guide its internal decision making process for realizing its core values.

To perform a transformative role for the region and its people, foster a spirit of enquiry, articulate global human, social and scientific concerns from its strong base in the region, set ethical standards in thinking and practice and enable the making of responsible citizens and compassionate and sensitive human beings.

MISSION

This Vision results in the following Mission statements

Academic Excellence  to provide quality teaching and a learning environment that takes account of changing student needs and expectations, incorporate global developments in all fields into its curricula, conduct cutting edge research through innovation and collaboration across all borders.

To Widen Horizon of Institutional Activity  to extend its activities to address environmental, social and cultural concerns in the region, and promote free inquiry and life-long learning.

To Empower and Competent Stakeholders  to empower stakeholders of the university and its affiliated colleges through capacity development, augmentation of skills and entrepreneurship, provide access to knowledge, extend academic and administrative assistance and enable employability.

To Improve Support-Structure  to improve existing academic and administrative resources and enhance physical and technological infrastructure for the effective realization of the University’s vision.