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Departments providing Assam University PhD Admission 2025

Silchar Campus: Agricultural Engineering, Arabic, Bengali, Biotechnology, Business Administration Computer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology and Environmental Science, Economics, Education, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Hindi, History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Law, Library & Information Sciences, Lite Science & Bioinformatics, Linguistics, Manipuri, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Performing Arts, Pharmaceutical Sciences, , Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Urdu, Visual Arts.

Diphu Campus: Assamese, History (Centre for Tribal Studies), Commerce, Geography, Hindi, Life Science & Bioinformatics, Physics

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Criteria

The following candidates are eligible to seek admission to the Assam University PhD programme 2025 is given below:

• The candidates who have completed
  • One year/ 2-semester master’s degree programme in the same and allied subjects after a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree programme
  • Or a 2-year/ 4-semester master’s degree programme in the same and allied subjects alter a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree in the same and allied subjects by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading systems followed
  • Or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which 1s approved, recognized or authorized byan authority, established or incorporated under a law in the respective country or anyother statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quaiity andstandards of the educational institution.
• Other category of the candidates applying under Assam University PhD Admission 2025 are those
  • Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme in the same or ailied subject according to UGC regulations (Minimum Standard and procedure for award ofM.Phil./ PhD degrees, 2016 and subsequent amendments) with at least 55% marks in aggregate
  • Or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks
  • Or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-able. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.
  • Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to the M Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established, recognized or incorporated by law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country empowered for assessing, accrediting orassuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission o Ph.D. programme.

Age Limit

Details regarding the age limit, if applicable, are provided in the official admission guidelines.

Selection Process

The selection for Assam University PhD Admission 2025 involves an entrance test followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for a personal interview to assess their research aptitude and area of interest. The candidate clearing any national level entrance such as GATE/CSIR or UGC NET/DBT etc will be able to directly apply for interview.

Exam Pattern / Admission Test Details

• The entrance test for Assam university PhD Admission 2025 covers the subject relevant to the candidate’s intended research area.
• The test aims to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and readiness to undertake doctoral research.
• The interested candidate may also apply for PhD maximum of two allied departments. However, separate application should be submitted for each with requisite application fees.

Documents Required

• Postgraduate degree certificate and mark sheets
• Proof of age (birth certificate or equivalent)
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Research proposal or statement of purpose
• Passport size photographs
• Any other certificate mentioned in the official notification

Steps to Apply

• Click the link given below to apply for the Assam University PhD Admission 2025
• Register and create a candidate profile.
• Fill out the online application form for PhD Admission 2025.
• Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee as per instructions.
• Submit the application form and keep a copy for reference

Fee Structure / Application Fees

Fees for applying to Assam University PhD Admission 2025 and subsequent admission are detailed below:

Key Dates

Important Links

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The admissions against the vacant seats will be done solely based on the student’s performance in the Lateral Entry Selection Test or LEST, which will be conducted on the 7th of February, 2026. The last date to apply for the Navodaya Class 11 Admissions 2026 was 23rd of September. However, this deadline is now extended till the 7th of October 2025.

Also read: Navodaya Class 9 Admissions 2026: Last date extended, apply by October 7th

Who can Apply?

Here are the eligibility conditions that every candidate needs to satisfy to apply for Navodaya Class 11 Admissions 2026:

• The date of birth of the student should be between the 1st of June 2009 to the 31st of July 2011 (both days inclusive).
• The student must complete their class 10th in 2026 (2025-26 academic session) from any Government-recognized school.
• The school must be from the same district/ state, in which they are applying.
• Please note that the above-mentioned eligibility criteria are applicable to all irrespective of the categories (UR/ EWS/ OBC/ MOBC/ ST/ SC) of the student.

Selection Procedure

• There will be an entrance exam called the Lateral Entry Selection Test or LEST 2026 (XI) for selecting eligible candidates against the vacant seats of Navodaya Class 11 Admissions 2026.
• The selection test will have 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.
• Candidates will get 2 hours and 30 minutes (11:00 AM to 01:30 PM) to appear in the exam.
• The medium of the test paper will be English/ Hindi.
• The test will consist of 5 sections, each having 20 questions in each section:
  • Mental Ability
  • English
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Mathematics
• The candidate has to score a minimum of 6 marks out of 20 in all subjects.
• However, the merit list for admission will depend on only three subjects.
  • Science Stream: Mental Ability + Science + Mathematics
  • Commerce Stream: Mental Ability + Social Science + Mathematics
  • Humanities: Mental Ability + Social Science + One subject out of the remaining three subjects with the highest marks
  • Vocational: Mental Ability + two more subjects out of the remaining four subjects with highest marks
• Also, in addition to the sectional cut-off mentioned above, the overall cut-off out of 60 will be considered as per the following details.
  • For Gen/ OBC Boys : 21
  • For Gen/ OBC Girls : 20
  • For SC/ ST/ Divyang candidates: 18
• Candidates can check the detailed syllabus and the number of seats open in each JNV in the prospectus linked below.

Fee Structure

• The education in the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is free, including board & lodging, uniforms, and textbooks.
• The students from classes VI-VIII need not provide any fees.
• Each month a sum of Rs 600 is collected from students in Classes IX to XII towards Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN).
• The students belonging to SC/ ST categories, all Girl students, and the students whose family income is below the Poverty Line (BPL) are exempted.
• In respect of wards of Government employees other than the exempted category (Students of classes VI to VIII, all SC/ ST & Girl students, and wards of BPL families), Vikas Nidhi will be charged with Rs. 1500/- per month or actual children’s education allowance received by the parent, whichever is less.
• The VVN shall not be less than Rs. 600/- per student per month.

Navodaya Class 11 Admissions 2026: How to apply?

• First of all, visit the admission portal of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
• Click on the link given for Registration
• Choose the state and district, then enter candidate’s personal and communication details
• Next upload the candidate’s photo, signature, and also a signature from any one of the parents
• Lastly, enter the candidate’s academic information and submit the application form
• Do not forget to download a copy of the application form after final submission and keep it safe, as it will be required for future references

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Departments providing NEHU PhD Admission 2025

Shillong Campus:

• Biochemistry, Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, and Geology, complemented by specialized fields such as Environmental Science and Linguistics.
• The social sciences and humanities feature core disciplines including Anthropology, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Hindi, Khasi, Sociology, and Philosophy, while modern professional and interdisciplinary fields round out the offerings with Commerce, Library & Information Science, Law, Political Science, Tourism & Hotel Management, Folkloristic, and Journalism and Mass Communication.

Tura Campus: Education, English, History & Archaeology, Garo, Rural Development and Agricultural Production, Management, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture, Food Technology, and Forestry

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Criteria

• Candidates with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade points on the UGC 10-point grading scale at the Master’s Degree/ M.Phil Degree or equivalent level in the concerned or allied/ cognate subject from University or a recognized institution (national/ international) are eligible for admission. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ EWS/ Differently-abled and other categories as per the UGC decision and approved by the Academic Council from time to time.
• A candidate seeking admission to Ph.D programme after a 4-year/ 8-semester Bachelor’s Degree programme should have a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% marks (from75% to 70%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ EWS/ Differently-abled and other categories as per the UGC decision and approved by the Academic Council from time to time.

Age Limit

Details regarding the age limit, if applicable, are provided in the official admission guidelines.

Selection Process

The selection for NEHU PhD Admission 2025 involves an entrance test followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for a personal interview to assess their research aptitude and area of interest. The candidate clearing any national level entrance such as GATE/CSIR or UGC NET/DBT etc will be able to directly apply for interview.

Exam Pattern / Admission Test Details

The entrance test for NEHU PhD Admission 2025 covers the subject relevant to the candidate’s intended research area. The test aims to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and readiness to undertake doctoral research.

Documents Required

• Postgraduate degree certificate and mark sheets
• Proof of age (birth certificate or equivalent)
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Research proposal or statement of purpose
• Passport size photographs
• Any other certificate mentioned in the official notification

Steps to Apply

• Click the link given below to apply for the NEHU PhD Admission 2025
• Register and create a candidate profile.
• Fill out the online application form for PhD Admission 2025.
• Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee as per instructions.
• Submit the application form and keep a copy for reference.

Fee Structure / Application Fees

Fees for applying to NEHU PhD Admission 2025 and subsequent admission are detailed below:

Key Dates

Important Links

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Courses Offered

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements to be eligible for KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025:

• Completed a Master’s degree after a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree or a 2-year Master’s after a 3-year bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• Equivalent foreign qualifications recognised by statutory authorities are acceptable.
• Relaxation of 5% marks is available for SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled/ EWS and other categories as per regulations.
• Candidates with an M.Phil. degree securing 55% marks or equivalent grade are also eligible.
• For candidates after a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree, 75% marks are required with allowed relaxation for reserved categories.

Selection Process

The selection for the KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025 involves the following:

• UGC NET (JRF/ Assistant Professor/ PhD) qualified candidates must apply online and will be shortlisted for an interview.
• The final admission is based on the interview performance and presentation of a research proposal.
• Vacant seats after NET-qualified admissions will be filled through an entrance exam for eligible candidates.
• The entrance exam for non-NET candidates will comprise two parts, details of which will be provided by the university.
• The exam and interview schedule will be strictly followed as per the announced dates.

Documents Required

• Passport size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Final Marksheet/ Certificate of the last educational qualification
• Any Photo Identity Card (PAN/ Driving License/ Aadhaar card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Bank Passbook with address and photo)
• UGC NET qualification certificates, if applicable
• Reservation certificates – if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ EWS)
• Other documents as specified by KKHSOU in the admission notification

Steps to Apply

• Scroll down to the important links section and click on the ‘Link to apply’
• You will be redirected to the application portal of KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025
• Fill up the registration form and get registered
• Now, you can log in using the password and email/ mobile number entered during the registrations
• Fill in personal and academic details
• Upload all the relevant documents in the prescribed format
• Lastly, pay the application fees of Rs. 1000 and submit your form
• Kindly don’t forget to keep a copy of the acknowledgement form and fee payment receipt for future references

Fee Structure of the Course

Key Dates

Important Links

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All the students, who wish to apply for Darrang College PG Admissions 2025 can find the complete details, starting from the Eligibility Criteria, Courses available, and Steps to apply to the selection procedures in this detailed article.

Also read: UGC grants Autonomous status to Darrang College for 2025-30; Know more

Who can apply?

• The candidate should have completed their graduation from Gauhati University or any other recognised institutes.
• The candidate should have applied for the Gauhati University Postgraduate Entrance Test (GUPGET) and appeared for the same, as scores of GUPGET 2025 will be used to prepare the merit lists.

Courses Available

Darrang College will admit around 90 students to its postgraduate programmes in the new academic session 2025-26. Here is the detailed list of courses available for Darrang College PG Admissions 2025 along with the number of seats in each subject:

Darrang College PG Admissions 2025: Steps to apply

• First of all, visit the admission portal of Darrang College by clicking on the link given below
• Click on the ‘New Registration’ button
• Now, enter your basic details and submit it
• After registering successfully, log in to the portal and fill up the application form part by part, as instructed on the website
• Next, upload a photo, signature, and all the necessary documents
• Lastly, pay the registration fees and submit the form
• Don’t forget to download the application form of Darrang College PG Admissions 2025, as it may be required for future references

Selection Procedure

Once the application process is completed, Darrang College will prepare a merit list of the applicants on the basis of their performances in the GUPGET 2025. And candidates can seek admission to their preferred programmes on the 9th of August, 2025 according to the available seats and their ranks in the merit list published on the college website.

Key Dates

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Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a postgraduate degree or its equivalent from Gauhati University or a recognized university/ institute, securing not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject or an allied subject as recognized by the respective department.
• For SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates or differently-abled candidates (with at least 40% disability), a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade is required.
• Relaxation in eligibility marks is in accordance with applicable government rules of Assam.
• Students appearing or having appeared in their postgraduate final examinations may also apply but must submit their results before the final selection list is prepared.
• Apart from these, special eligibility criteria for Medical Sciences and allied health courses under LGBRIMH apply as per regulatory bodies for certain courses under Gauhati University PhD admission 2025.

International Applicants

• Must have passed a master’s level examination from a UGC-recognized university/institute securing at least 55% or equivalent grade.
• Must have completed formal education equivalent to 17 years including 2 years of master’s level education.
• Demonstration of English proficiency via standardized tests like TOEFL or IELTS or evidence of receiving education in English over a significant period.
• Consideration of research proposal merit, reference letters, and GRE scores by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
• No application fee applicable for international applicants.

Selection Process

The Gauhati University PhD admission 2025 is conducted in multiple phases:

• First phase: Admission of UGC-NET and CSIR-NET qualified candidates to vacant seats (already over)
• Second phase: Admission through the GURET 2025 for candidates in departments with unfilled vacancies or where NET qualified candidates are unavailable.

The selection involves the following steps:

• Central Application Process (CAP)
• GU Research Eligibility Test (GURET) conducted at the departmental level
• Counselling and final selection by respective Department Research Committees (DRC)

For UGC-NET and CSIR-NET candidates, 70% weightage is given to NET scores, and 30% to the interview/viva voce. Candidates qualifying GURET must secure a minimum of 60% and are further considered based on counselling and merit.

Exam Pattern

• As per notification of Gauhati University PhD admission 2025, GURET 2025 will be conducted on 3rd August 2025.
• It will be a 2-hour examination comprising 100 multiple-choice questions.
• One mark is awarded for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
• There is no negative marking for un-attempted questions.
• The syllabus is based on the concerned master’s degree subject.

Documents Required

• Postgraduate degree certificate or provisional certificate.
• Mark sheets of the qualifying exams.
• Net qualification certificate (if applicable).
• No Objection Certificate from employer (if employed).
• For international applicants, proof of English proficiency and equivalency certificates for academic qualifications.
• Research proposal for assessment by the DRC.

Steps to Apply for Gauhati University PhD Admission 2025

• Visit the PhD admission portal by clicking on the link given below
• Click on the “New Registration” button
• Fill in your basic details and get registered on the portal
• Next, login using your email id and the password entered during registration process
• Fill the online application form and upload required documents.
• Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
• Download the payment receipt and application form, and keep it safe for future references.

Application Fees

• Application fee for Gauhati University PhD admission 2025 is Rs. 1500 per subject (excluding bank transaction fee), paid online via the SAMARTH portal.
• For candidates appearing in two subjects, the fee is Rs. 2500 plus bank charges.
• No application fee for international applicants.

Key Dates

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This year, Gauhati University will conduct the postgraduate entrance test on 10th, 11th and 12th of July. And any student can opt for appearing in the entrance examination for a maximum of three subjects (one traditional and two interdisciplinary).

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Courses offered

Gauhati University is looking to admit around 2000 students in Master’s degree programmes in 62 disciplines in Arts, Science & Technology, Law, Commerce, and Management. Here is the detailed list of courses along with the number of seats available for each of the programs.

Traditional Courses & Seat capacity

Interdisciplinary Courses & Seat capacity

Along with the above-mentioned courses in Gauhati University Campus, there are seats available in many affiliated colleges/ institutes for various postgraduate courses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree in a relevant field to be eligible to appear in GUPGET-2025.
• Minimum Credits: For many traditional programmes and several interdisciplinary programmes, candidates are generally required to have a minimum of 24 Credits in the specific subject of their chosen postgraduate programme or a related discipline, either with Major/ Honours or through a Regular Course. For example, M.A. in Anthropology requires a graduate degree with a minimum of 24 Credits in Anthropology.
• Minimum Marks/ CGPA: Several programmes, particularly within the interdisciplinary category, may also require candidates to secure a minimum percentage of marks or a specific CGPA in their qualifying examination. These percentages can vary by programme.
• Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in their 6th Semester B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com/ B.Voc Examinations in 2025 are eligible to apply for Gauhati University PG Admissions 202 and get provisional admission if selected. However, such candidates must submit their Final Marksheet within 7 days of their result declaration; failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of their seat.
• Candidates who have a backlog in earlier semester(s) are also eligible, but they will need to submit their Final Marksheet within 7 days of their result declaration.
• For all courses, certain specific eligibility criteria have been fixed by the concerned departments. So, candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria for the courses beforehand in the Admission notification.

Selection Procedure: GUPGET 2025

The merit list for Gauhati University PG Admissions 2025 will be fully based on the candidates’ performance in the entrance examination, i.e. GUPGET 2025. This year, GUPGET will be conducted from the 10th, 11th and 12th of July, 2025. The examination will have 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQ), and candidates will get 2 hours of time to complete it. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded while for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Reservations

Guwahati University also offers a 50% reservation of seats in traditional subjects for GU students and the remaining 50% of seats are open for all students including students from GU. Also, note that there is no such reservation in interdisciplinary subjects and seats are open to all students.

Along with this, Gauhati University will completely follow the reservation structure laid out by the government for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD categories. And eligible students can also apply for Gauhati University PG Admissions 2025 under various other quotas for co-curricular activities/ NSS/ NCC/ Fringe Village category/ Ex-Servicemen category/ GU Employee category/ Ex-GU employee category, according to their matching criteria under different branches.

How to Apply?

• Visit the application portal (Scroll Down for Direct Link)
• Click on the button given for new registrations
• Enter your basic details like Phone number, Date of birth, and get yourself registered on the portal
• Once done, log in and enter the details as asked in the admission portal – which will include your personal information, address info, academic details, etc.
• Next, upload the required documents, your image, and your signature
• Then choose the courses, you wish to apply for and proceed
• Lastly, pay the application fees and submit your form for Gauhati University PG Admissions 2025
• Please download a copy of your application form and the payment receipt for future references

Application Fees

While registering for Gauhati University PG Admissions 2025, candidates need to pay an entrance examination fee.

Key Dates

These are important dates regarding Gauhati University PG Admissions 2025:

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All the students, who wish to apply for Cotton University PG Admissions 2025 can find the complete details, starting from the Courses available, Eligibility Criteria, and Steps to apply to the selection procedures in this detailed article.

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Courses Available

In this academic session 2025-26, Cotton University will admit around 1000 students to its PG courses. Here is the detailed list of courses available along with the number of seats in each programme:

50% seats for Cotton Graduates

Cotton University reserves 50% of seats in all the PG programmes for the graduates of the university itself. Hence, any graduate from Cotton University, who is passing this year or has passed in 2024 can avail the benefit of the same and get their admissions. The remaining 50% of the seats in each postgraduate programme will be open to graduate students from any recognised universities/ institutions, subject to their eligibility conditions.

However, there are no such reservations for Cotton graduates in the few programmes, and 100% of the seats in the following courses are open to all:

• Master of Library & Information Science
• LLM
• MA in Bodo
• M.Com

Detailed Seat Matrix in Master of Arts (MA)

Detailed Seat Matrix in Master of Science (M.Sc)

Seat Matrix of Other Courses

Cotton University PG Admissions 2025: How to apply?

• First of all, candidates need to visit the official website of Cotton University
• Click on the highlighted link saying ‘Admissions 2025-26’
• Once you are redirected to the admission portal, click on the ‘Register’ button given under the headline ‘Online Admission Form Fill-up for PG Courses’
• Now, enter your Email ID and Mobile number, choose postgraduate in the option given to select courses, and then request an OTP and submit it
• After registering successfully, candidates have to log into the admission portal and fill up the application form part by part, as instructed in the admission portal
• Next, candidates have to upload their photo, signature, and all the necessary documents
• Lastly, the applicants should pay the application & entrance fees and submit the form
• Also, candidates need to download the Application Form of Cotton University PG Admissions 2025, as it may be required for future references

Application Fees

While registering for Cotton University PG Admissions 2025, students must pay the application & entrance fees of Rs. 1200. Candidates can pay the registration fees by choosing any of the payment methods available in the admission portal. The available payment methods are Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI, etc.

Admission Procedure

(a) For Cotton Graduates

The candidates, who have graduated from Cotton University itself in the years 2024 and 2025 can get their admissions via the following methods:

• CGPA-Based Admission: In all subjects requiring candidates to have honours in the concerned subject, the Cotton graduate can be admitted based on their CGPA in bachelor’s degree. Such candidates should have a minimum of 5.5 CGPA for admissions (5.3 for OBC/ MOBC and 5.0 for SC/ ST candidates)
• Entrance-Based Admission: In those subjects for which the eligibility criteria of Honours/ Major in the qualifying UG Degree does not specify the concerned subject only, admissions will be based on CPGEE 2025 scores. Here is the list of such courses:
  • MA in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology
  • Master of Computer Applications
  • M.Sc in Environmental Biology & Wildlife Sciences
• The standard reservation policy set by the government of Assam for OBC/ MOBC/ ST(P)/ ST(H)/ SC/ EWS/ PWD candidates will be followed while admitting Cotton graduates.

(b) For Open Category Seats

• On the other hand, for the remaining 50% of seats in such courses and 100% of seats in programmes like Master in Library Science, LLM, M.Com, and MA in Bodo; the admission will be based on the candidate’s performance in the Cotton University Postgraduate Entrance Test, also known as CPGEE.
• The standard reservation policy set by the government of Assam for OBC/ MOBC/ ST(P)/ ST(H)/ SC/ EWS/ PWD candidates will also be applicable for admissions in open category seats.

CPGEE 2025 & Merit List

The entrance examination for Cotton University PG Admissions 2025 will probably be conducted by the last week of June. This will be an OMR-based paper and candidates will need to solve 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in 90 minutes. The candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each of their correct answers and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

The question papers for CPGEE 2025 will be based on Cotton University’s syllabus for the corresponding undergraduate course. And for programmes, which are not available in the UG curriculum of the university; question papers will be based on the standard syllabuses of reputed universities under UGC.

Once the entrance test is completed, Cotton University will release the subject-wise merit lists for both CGPA and CPGEE-based admissions. Selected students can get their admissions according to these lists on the scheduled dates for Cotton University PG Admissions 2025 into corresponding programmes.

Dates & Events

All the candidates should note the following dates for Cotton University PG Admissions 2025:

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Notes:

• If a candidate wants to apply in more than one subject or programme, then she/he has to complete the online application procedure in those subjects or programmes separately.
• However, there shall be no change of schedule of CPGEE 2025, if there happens to be a clash of date and time of the entrance examinations for any candidate applying for multiple PG programmes.
• We advise all the students to keep a close watch on the official website for all relevant updates regarding Cotton University PG Admissions 2025.

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1. Who can Apply?

Admission to Class VI in a JNV is district specific. A candidate is eligible to apply for JNVST 2026 only in the same district where they are studying Class V. Only bona fide resident candidates from the district concerned, who are also studying Class V in the same district, are eligible.

Key eligibility criteria include:

• The candidate must be studying in Class V for the whole of the academic session 2025-26 in a Government/ Government aided or other recognized school located in the same district where they are seeking admission.
• Candidates must have studied and passed Class III, IV & V from a Govt./ Govt. aided/ recognized school, spending one full academic session in each class.
• Candidates who have passed Class V before the session 2025-26 or are repeated candidates are not allowed.
• A candidate seeking admission must have been born on or after 01-05-2014 and on or before 31-07-2016 (Both dates are inclusive)9. This age criteria applying under JNVST 2026, applies to candidates of all categories.
• Candidates studying under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) scheme must have obtained a ‘B’ certificate on or before 15th September 2025 and be a bona fide resident of the same district where they are seeking admission.
• No candidate is eligible to apply for the selection test for the second time.
• Rural candidates must have studied in Classes-III, IV and V in Government/ Government Aided/ Government recognized schools located in rural areas, completing a full academic session in each. The candidate should study the full academic session under a rural area in Class-V from the same district where admission is sought.
• A candidate who has studied in a school located in an urban area for even a single day during Class III, IV, or V will be considered an urban candidate

Documents Required

• The certificate verified by the Head-Master mentioning the details of the candidate in the prescribed format (you can find it in the prospectus linked below)
• Photograph
• Signature of parent
• Signature of candidate
• Aadhaar details/ Residence certificate issued by a competent Government authority

How to apply for JNVST 2026?

• First of all, visit the admission portal of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti by clicking on the link given below
• Click on the link given for Registration
• Enter the details as asked in the application portal
• Next upload the candidate’s photo, signature, certificate by the Head Master, and also a signature from any one of the parents
• That’s it, submit the application form
• Do not forget to download a copy of the registration form for JNVST 2026, as it will be required for future references

JNVST 2026: Date of Test

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test or JNVST 2026 for admission to Class-VI for the academic session 2026-27 will be held in two phases19:

• Phase 1: On Saturday, 13th December, 2025 at 11.30 A.M. This phase covers the States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (except Dibang Valley & Tawang Districts), Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (except Chamba, Kinnaur, Mandi, Sirmour, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Solan and Shimla Districts), Jammu & Kashmir (only for Jammu-I, Jammu-II, Samba & Udhampur), Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand & West Bengal (except Darjeeling), and the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

• Phase 2: On Saturday, 11th April, 2026 at 11.30 A.M. This phase covers the States of Jammu and Kashmir (except Jammu-I, Jammu-II, Samba & Udhampur), Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and in the Districts of Dibang Valley and Tawang of Arunachal Pradesh, in the Districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, Mandi, Sirmour, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Solan and Shimla of Himachal Pradesh, in the District of Darjeeling of West Bengal, and Leh & Kargil districts of UT Ladakh

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The JNVST 2026 will have 80 objective-type questions of 100 marks in total. Each candidate will be given 120 minutes, i.e. 2 hours to complete the paper. However, there is a relaxation for Divyang students or differently-abled students, and they will get an additional 40 minutes to complete the paper.

Section 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT)

The first section of the JNVST 2026 will have reasoning-type questions to check the mental ability of the candidate and all of them will be based on some diagrams. It is divided into 10 parts (listed below) and will have 4 questions of each type.

Section 2: Arithmetic Test

The second section of the paper will have 20 mathematical questions to measure the candidate’s basic competencies in Arithmetic, and the questions will be based on the following 15 topics:

1. Number and Numeric system
2. Four fundamental operations on the Whole number
3. Factors and multiples including their properties
4. Decimals and Fundamental Operations on them
5. Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa
6. Measurement of length, mass, capacity, time, money, etc.
7. Simplification of Numerical Expressions
8. Fractional numbers – addition and subtraction of like fractions and multiplication (unlike fraction and division of fractional numbers not included)
9. Profit and loss without calculation of percentage (calculation of the percentage of profit and loss is exempted from the topic)
10. Perimeter and Area: the perimeter of a polygon, area of a square, rectangle, and triangle (as a part of a rectangle)
11. Types of Angles and their Simple Applications
12. Data analysis using bar diagram, graph, and line chart

Section 3: Language Test

The third and last section of the JNVST 2026 is to assess the reading comprehension of the candidates. This section will have 4 passages and 5 questions with each passage, that is 20 questions in total. Candidates will need to read the passages given and find out the answers to the questions given along with them.

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• At least 75% of seats in a district will be filled by candidates from rural areas.
• NVS will completely follow the reservation structure laid out as per government norms for SC, ST, OBC, and Divyang candidates.
• A minimum of one-third (1/3) of the seats in JNVST 2026 are reserved for girl students.

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Also read: DUPGET 2025: Apply now for Post Graduate Programmes in Dibrugarh University

Courses Available

In this academic session 2025-26, Madhabdev University will admit around 470 students to its postgraduate courses. Here is the detailed list of courses available, along with the number of seats in each programme.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025 into MA/ M.Sc programmes are as follows:

• The applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the concerned subject, securing at least 45% marks or equivalent grade point.
• Or, the applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the subject applied for admission and 45% marks in aggregate in case of the candidates of the General Programme or equivalent grade point.
• Candidates who passed the qualifying examination in CBCS must have studied a minimum of 24 Credits in the subject applied for admission.
• Candidates appeared/ appearing in the 6th Semester B.A., B.Sc. Examinations, 2025 and those waiting for their results are eligible to appear in the MDUPGET 2025 and can get provisional admission if selected.

Admission Procedure

The admissions to various postgraduate courses will be done on the basis of candidates’ performance in the Madhabdev University Post Graduate Entrance Test (MDUPGET) 2025.

Internal Quota (30% Seats)

• 30% of the total seats in each department will be reserved for students who have graduated from Madhabdev University with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 in the relevant subject.
• However, selection will be based on merit in the MDUPGET 2025 entrance examination.

External Quota (Remaining 70% seats)

• 70% of the total seats will be reserved for candidates from other universities.
• Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and will be evaluated with 100% weightage on a percentile basis of any recognised entrance test.
• Final selection will be based on the merit of MDUPGET 2025.
• If any seats remain vacant, candidates may be considered based on merit marks in the entrance test.

Just as in other institutes, the procedures of Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025 will be completed strictly following the government’s reservation policies. And students, who are seeking the benefits of reservation, will need to upload a few documents while filling up their application forms.

MDUPGET 2025: Exam Pattern

• The MDUPGET 2025 will consist of a single paper carrying a total of 100 marks.
• Candidates will need to complete the paper within two hours.
• The question paper will comprise 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark.
• All questions will be based on the subject chosen by the candidate.
• The medium of the question paper will be English, except in the case of language subjects, where the medium will be as per the subject requirement.

Test Centres

• Candidates must select their preferred Test Centre while filling out the online application form for Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025.
• The available test centres are Madhabdev University, Lakhimpur Commerce College, Dhemaji City College, Silapathar College, Biswanath College, LOKD College, Dhekiajuli and Dhakuakhana College.

Documents Required

While filling out the application forms for Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025, candidates need to keep the following documents/ images ready with them:

• HSLC Admit Card
• Passport Size Photo
• Signature
• Graduation Certificate and Marksheet
• Caste/ Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof
• Income Certificate or Ration Card
• NSS/ NCC or any other relevant certificates

How to apply for Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025?

• First of all, candidates need to visit the online portal of Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025 by using the link given below
• Then click on the button given for new registrations
• Fill up the registration form and submit it
• After registering successfully, candidates have to log in to the admission portal
• Fill up the application form with personal and academic details
• Upload their photo, signature, and all the necessary documents
• Submit the application form and download it
• Then, wait for the form to be verified by the authorities of Madhabdev University, which will be done in university working hours.
• Once verified, a QR code for payment will be generated- use the same to pay the application fee
• Submit the payment details with a screenshot, and then return to the dashboard
• If your dashboard shows a message as “Your Application has been selected for Entrance Test 2025. Fees is also submitted”- Then it’s done.

Key Dates

All the candidates should note the following dates for Madhabdev University PG Admissions 2025:

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