Scholarships at Gauhati University : Eligibility, Amounts & Benefits- Kamrup Metropolitan

Gauhati University, located in Guwahati, offers a total of 19 courses at UG and PG levels. These courses are available in various disciplines such as multiple specializations. The university offers popular programs like B.A., B.A.,LL.B.(H), BBA, and B.Com.. The annual fees at Gauhati University range from approximately INR 33,000 to INR 108,900, depending on the type and level of courses. Candidates can check for more on Gauhati University courses and fees!

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Scholarships for programs at GU

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at GU for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for Ph.D.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Visvesvaraya Fellowships	Ph.D. students in IT / ITES, ESDM domains.	Benefit Type: Fellowship Amount: Monthly Scholarship (Specific Amount Not Provided)
MHRD-DRDO Fellowships	Full-time Ph.D. research students in science & technology departments (e.g., High Altitude Horticulture / Agriculture, Pharmaceutical Products, Bio-prospecting, Bio-Waste Management Technologies, Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Management, Water purification / Decontamination technologies).	Benefit Type: Fellowship
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme	Low income holders of Schedule Caste, De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans Category pursuing Master Degree or Ph.D. courses.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid For Higher Education Abroad Important Note: For 2024-25 Academic Year, Students May Visit The Nos Portal To Enroll.
National Level Fellowships/Scholarships (UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, INSPIRE, MHRD etc.)	Recipients of these fellowships are eligible to apply and are exempted from appearing in the GURET (GU Research Eligibility Test).	Benefit Type: Fellowship/scholarship & Guret Exemption
SC, ST, OBC Category Scholarships	Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC categories.	Benefit Type: Special Scholarship / Fee Concession Important Note: The University Aims To Empower Weaker Sections By Providing Opportunities For Higher Studies And Fee Concessions.
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Fee Concession	Students who fall under the below poverty line category.	Benefit Type: Exemption/concession Of Fees

Scholarship for Certificate Courses

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Awarded Annually To Meritorious Students.
Merit-Based Scholarship (General)	High academic performance, e.g., district toppers or above 85% in 12th standard.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction/concession Amount: Up To ₹50,000 Or 100% Tuition Fee Concession Important Note: Specific Amounts And Percentages Depend On Academic Achievement Criteria.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships	Both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Coverage
Single Girl Child Scholarship	Single girl children pursuing postgraduate studies.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
UGC and AICTE Scholarships	Postgraduates and research scholars.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance

Scholarship for B.A.,LL.B.(H)

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Academic performance	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Specific Amounts Or Percentages Are Not Consistently Provided For General Merit Scholarships.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Academic performance and financial need	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Specific Amounts Or Percentages Are Not Consistently Provided.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Academic performance and socio-economic status	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: 20000 Important Note: Amount Provided Annually. [5]
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)	Benefit Type: Coverage Of Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Important Note: Specific Amounts Or Percentages Are Not Consistently Provided For Direct Fee Reduction.
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Meritorious students from the North-Eastern region of India	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: 20000 Important Note: Amount Provided Annually. [5]
P.G. Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically backward students (parental income not exceeding ₹2,00,000) not receiving other scholarships.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Specifically For Pg Students, But Indicates A General Approach To Financial Aid For Economically Weaker Sections.

Scholarship for PG Diploma

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit Scholarship	Students scoring more than 85% in 12th standard.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Amount: Up To ₹50,000 Important Note: Specific Percentage Not Provided, Only A Maximum Amount. Students Are Encouraged To Inquire With The University's Financial Aid Office. [12]
National Scholarship Scheme (Minority Scholarships)	Undergraduate and postgraduate students belonging to minority communities.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Specific Amount Or Percentage Not Detailed.
National Scholarship Scheme (Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships)	Undergraduate and postgraduate students based on merit and economic need.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Specific Amount Or Percentage Not Detailed.
P.G. Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically backward postgraduate students (parents' annual income does not exceed ₹2,00,000). Not eligible if already receiving other scholarships or fee waivers.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Available For Students Admitted In 2023-24 And 2024-25 Sessions. Application Deadline Was April 30, 2025. Students Receiving Fee Waiver Are Not Eligible. [40]

Scholarship for M.Tech.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India, whose family income is ₹4,50,000 or less.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹7,800 Per Month Important Note: Applicable For Technical/medical/professional/paramedical Courses Like M.tech.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Includes Minority Scholarships And Merit Cum-means Scholarships.
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Aims To Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses.
P.G. Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically backward students admitted in 2023-24 and 2024-25 sessions with parental income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. Not eligible if receiving other scholarships or admitted under fee waiver scheme.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Applications Invited For Economically Backward Students.

Scholarship for M.Phil.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern Region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Annual Scholarship
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Academic performance and socio-economic status for undergraduate and postgraduate students.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Coverage Of Tuition And Other Educational Expenses
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Academic performance and financial need for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance

Scholarship for M.Com.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Assam Government Fee Waiver Scheme	Parents' annual income less than ₹2 lakh per annum from all sources. Student must be admitted as a regular student with minimum 75% attendance and no back paper in previous examination. Parents should not be working in central/state government or semi-government undertakings. [29]	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Important Note: Applicable For M.com Students In Provincialised And Government Colleges Like Gauhati University. [29]
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Meritorious students from the North-Eastern region of India. [5]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Annual Financial Assistance. [11]
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Awarded based on academic performance and financial need. Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. [5]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status. [5]	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). [5]	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Helps Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses. [5]

Scholarship for B.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (NSP)	Indian nationals, minimum 50% marks in previous final examination, parental annual income below ₹2.5 lakh.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction & Maintenance Allowance Amount: ₹20,000 (Tuition) + ₹1,000/month (Maintenance For Hostellers) Important Note: Students Must Apply Through The National Scholarship Portal; Subject To Central Government Scheme Guidelines.
State Government Scholarships (e.g., Chief Minister's Special Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarships)	Domicile of Assam, specific academic criteria, and category-based eligibility (SC/ST/OBC/Minorities).	Benefit Type: Fee Waiver/reduction, Maintenance Allowance Amount: Varies By Scheme Important Note: Students Need To Apply As Per State Government Notifications And Eligibility Criteria.

Scholarship for MBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Up To ₹80,000 Annually.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Undergraduate and postgraduate students, based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/financial Aid Important Note: Helps Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/financial Aid Important Note: Helps Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses.

Scholarship for BBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from North-Eastern region of India pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance (Annual) Amount: ₹80,000
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status for undergraduate and postgraduate students.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Merit Cum-Means Scholarships	Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Tuition And Educational Expenses Coverage
Poor Aid Fund	Economically backward students of Post Graduate Classes with parental annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. Not eligible if receiving any other scholarship.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Specifically Mentioned For Pg Classes For 2023-24 And 2024-25 Sessions. [7]
College Aid Fund	Needy students (for affiliated colleges).	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹1,500 Important Note: Mentioned For An Affiliated College (B. Borooah College). [26]

Scholarship for B.A.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North Eastern Region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Annual Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Specifically Designed For Students From The North-eastern Region.
Merit-Based Scholarships	Meritorious students, particularly those with above 85% in 12th standard.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Concession Amount: Up To ₹50,000 Important Note: Also Includes Merit Cum Means Scholarships Awarded Based On Academic Performance And Financial Need.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Includes Minority Scholarships And Merit Cum-means Scholarships.
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Covers Tuition And Other Educational Expenses
PG Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically Backward Students of Post Graduate Classes (annual parental income does not exceed Rs.2,00,000/-). Students admitted in 2023-24 and 2024-25 sessions. Not eligible if already received any other scholarship or admitted under fee waiver scheme.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: This Aid Is Specifically For Post Graduate Students, But Indicates A General Approach To Financial Aid For Economically Weaker Sections.

Scholarship for M.A.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Meritorious students from the North-Eastern region of India pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Up To ₹80,000 Annually.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Students based on their academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Coverage

Scholarship for B.Ed.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Annual Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarships	Meritorious students (general criteria not specified for B.Ed.)	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships	Based on academic performance and financial need (for both undergraduate and postgraduate students).	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Coverage

Scholarship for B.Sc.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Meritorious students from North-Eastern region of India.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Annual Scholarship Amount.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹8,000 Important Note: Annual Scholarship Amount, As Reported By A Student.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Specific Benefit Amount Not Specified.
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Coverage Of Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Important Note: Specific Benefit Amount Not Specified.

Scholarship for LL.B.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit Scholarship	Above 85% in 12th standard, or district topper in 12th boards	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction/concession Amount: ₹50,000 Important Note: Up To ₹50,000 Concession Possible For Students Scoring Over 85% In 12th. 100% Fee Concession For District Toppers.
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Up To ₹80,000 Annually.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic performance and financial need	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC)	Benefit Type: Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses

Scholarship for LL.M.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Up To ₹80,000 Annually.
Merit Cum Means Scholarships	Both undergraduate and postgraduate students, based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Cover Tuition And Other Educational Expenses

Scholarship for M.Ed.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North-Eastern region of India, meritorious students pursuing higher education.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Up To ₹80,000 Annually.
National Scholarship Scheme (NSP)	Based on academic performance and socio-economic status.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Post-Matric Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).	Benefit Type: Tuition And Other Educational Expenses Coverage
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships	Both undergraduate and postgraduate students, based on academic performance and financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Visvesvaraya Fellowships	PhD degrees in IT/ITES, ESDM domains. Full-time, Part-time, and Young Faculty Fellowships available.	Benefit Type: Fellowship Important Note: Provided By The Ministry Of Electronics & Information Technology (Meity).
MHRD-DRDO Fellowship	Full-time research PhD students in science & technology departments in specific domains like High Altitude Horticulture/Agriculture, Pharmaceutical Products, Bio-prospecting of bio-resources, High Altitude Bio-Waste Management Technologies, Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Management, Water purification/Decontamination technologies.	Benefit Type: Fellowship Important Note: Available For Specific Research Domains.

Scholarship for M.Sc.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the North Eastern Region	Benefit Type: Annual Amount Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: This Is A Central Government Scholarship, Not Directly Offered By Gauhati University, But Available To Its Students.
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme	Low income holders of Schedule Caste, De-notified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans Category, for Master Degree or Ph.D. courses. Income criteria apply.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid For Higher Education Abroad Important Note: Students Need To Visit The Nos Portal (Http://nosmsje.gov.in/nosmsje/) To Enroll For The Year 2024-25. For Pg And Phd Programmes.
PG Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically Backward Students of Post Graduate Classes admitted in the session 2023-24 and 2024-25. Parents' annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. Not eligible if applied for/received other scholarships or admitted under fee waiver scheme.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Application Along With Income Certificate And Admission Fee Payment Receipt Of 1st Or 2nd Semester Is Required. Provisional Selection Based On Documents, Finalized After Verification.
Assam Government Fee Waiver Scheme	Parents' annual income less than ₹2 lakh per annum from all sources. Regular student (minimum 75% attendance, no back paper). Parents not working in central government, state government, semi-government, state or central government undertakings. Applicable for M.Sc. courses in provincialised and government colleges including Gauhati University.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Waiver Amount: 100% Important Note: Students Need To Contact The College/institution To Apply. Colleges May Inquire Into Parental Income. Other Fees Like Magazine, Games, And College Week Fees Are Not Covered.

Scholarship for B.Com.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Ishan Uday Scholarship	Students from the northeastern region with a minimum 80% score, and for reserved categories.	Benefit Type: Annual Financial Aid Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Applicable For Eligible Students From The North Eastern Region. [14]
Financial Aid from PG Students' Poor Aid Fund	Economically backward students enrolled in 2023-24 and 2024-25 sessions with parental annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000. Not receiving other scholarships.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Specifically For Pg Students, But Indicates The University's Provision For Economically Backward Students. [6, 20]
Scholarships for BPL and Reserved Students	Students belonging to BPL (Below Poverty Line) and reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) based on merit and need.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/financial Aid Important Note: Exact Benefit Amount/percentage Not Specified, Implies General Fee Support. [3, 4]

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