Summary: Gauhati University Centre for Distance and Online Education (GUCDOE) has opened admission for the July 2026 cycle. Eligible students can apply for its open and distance learning programmes until July 31, 2026. Applicants need an ABC ID and DEB ID, must pay the programme fee online and should keep the final application, challan and payment receipt.
Key highlights
- Applications for the 2026-27 July cycle opened on July 1 and close on July 31.
- Courses include M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. IT, diploma and certificate programmes.
- Final-result-awaited candidates may seek provisional admission under GUCDOE rules.
- Registration asks for ABC ID, DEB ID, identity details, academic records and a chosen study centre.
- Applicants must complete payment and final submission; merely generating a challan is not the final step.
Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online admission opened | July 1, 2026 |
| Last date to complete online admission | July 31, 2026 |
Programmes and eligibility
- M.A. and M.Com.: graduation from a recognised university in any discipline; the official page states no restriction on marks or undergraduate subjects.
- M.Sc. Information Technology: specified computer/IT degrees or a B.Sc. with PGDCSA/PGDCA from a recognised university.
- DCA and Diploma in Human Rights: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
- Certificate in Computer Applications and Certificate in Human Rights: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
Official fee information
The official fee page lists ₹5,000 per semester for the M.A. and M.Com. programmes and ₹14,500 per semester for M.Sc. IT. DCA and Diploma in Human Rights are ₹5,000 per semester; the two six-month certificate programmes are ₹5,000. Examination and other applicable charges differ by programme, so verify the live challan before payment.
Who is affected?
This update is for students seeking a flexible Gauhati University qualification through open and distance learning in the July 2026 cycle, including working learners and applicants who cannot attend a regular campus programme.
Required student action
Create or confirm your ABC ID and DEB ID, choose an eligible programme and study centre, and complete the application through the official GUCDOE admission portal by July 31. Save the challan number, access code, payment receipt and final application PDF.
Step-by-step instructions
- Read the official 2026-27 admission notice and confirm programme eligibility.
- Create the required ABC ID and DEB ID before starting registration.
- Register with your personal, contact, identity, category, programme and study-centre details.
- Generate the fee challan and note its challan number and access code.
- Pay only through the official payment link and keep the receipt.
- Log in with the challan number and date of birth, complete the declaration and upload clear documents.
- Preview every field, select final submission and download the completed application PDF.
- Follow the official study-centre verification instructions with originals and payment records.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The July-cycle application may not be accepted after July 31 unless GUCDOE publishes an extension. A generated but unpaid or unsubmitted form may also remain incomplete. Do not pay an agent or rely on an unofficial promise of late admission.
FAQ
Can a final-result-awaited student apply?
Yes, the official page permits provisional admission subject to GUCDOE rules and timely submission of the required qualifying documents.
Is the examination fee included?
It is included for most listed programmes, but not for M.Sc. IT, DCA and CCA. Check the official fee page and the generated challan.
