Summary: Gauhati University will conduct its 2026-27 postgraduate admissions entirely online through the Samarth portal. The provisional merit list is scheduled for July 23, 2026. Traditional-course admissions begin July 28, interdisciplinary-course admissions begin July 30, and other-quota and endowment-seat activity begins July 31. Shortlisted students must pay the admission fee within two hours of receiving the payment link.
Key highlights
- The admission process is online only; students and parents should not visit the campus on admission days unless specifically instructed.
- The provisional merit list will be published on July 23.
- Shortlisting and payment links will appear against the submitted application in the Samarth portal.
- Every shortlisted candidate gets only two hours from receipt of the payment link to pay.
- Original documents will be verified during the first week after classes commence.
Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional PG merit list | July 23, 2026 |
| Traditional-course online admission | July 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Interdisciplinary-course online admission | July 30, 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Other-quota and endowment-seat activity | July 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Fee-payment window after receiving link | Two hours |
Who is affected?
This notice affects applicants to Gauhati University’s postgraduate programmes for 2026-27. The notification includes traditional and interdisciplinary programmes and explains that a separate notice will cover the detailed admission of other-quota and endowment seats.
Required student action
Use the same credentials submitted with the PG application and remain ready on the official Gauhati University Samarth portal during the programme’s admission date. Also monitor the registered email address and mobile number. If “Shortlisted for admission” appears with a payment link, pay within two hours.
Step-by-step instructions
- Check the July 23 provisional merit list and confirm your department and merit position.
- Note whether your programme is traditional, interdisciplinary or covered by a later quota notice.
- Sign in before 10:00 AM on the applicable admission day and keep the portal session active.
- Keep a reliable payment method and enough account limit available for the published programme fee.
- Watch the application status, registered email and mobile number for the shortlist alert.
- Pay through the integrated portal within two hours and save the receipt.
- Retain all original documents for university verification after classes begin.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
If the admission fee is not paid within two hours, the university will treat this as unwillingness to take the seat. The offer will be forfeited automatically and the seat can be offered to the next eligible candidate. The notice says requests to restore a forfeited candidature will not normally be considered.
FAQ
Should shortlisted students visit campus on admission day?
No. The notice describes an end-to-end online process unless the university later issues a specific instruction.
When will original documents be checked?
The university plans original-document verification during the first week after classes commence.
