Handique Girls College, Guwahati, is a government institution affiliated with Gauhati University. Admission is restricted to women, with nearly 3,000 applicants each year making undergraduate selection competitive. Courses include BA and M.Sc, with undergraduate selection based on merit and postgraduate degree admission through Gauhati University’s PGET.

The PGET application fee is INR 800 for one subject, INR 1,600 for two subjects and INR 2,400 for three subjects. The college has no management or NRI quota.

Handique Girls College admission portal: Apply through the college website

Handique Girls College Undergraduate Admission

Applications for BA, B.Sc, BCA, BBA and B.Com are processed through Assam SAMARTH. Selection depends entirely on Class 12 marks, with no entrance examination for these programmes. Candidates must also register on the college’s admission portal.

Programme-wise Eligibility

Women candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 45%. The required stream varies by programme.

Programme Qualifying examination and minimum marks
BA 10+2 in any stream with 45%
B.Sc 10+2 in Science with 45%
BCA 10+2 in Science, Arts or Commerce with 45%
BBA 10+2 in any stream with 45%
B.Com 10+2 in any stream with 45%

Merit Lists and Seat Allotment

The college prepares programme-wise merit lists using the Class 12 marks submitted through SAMARTH. Two merit lists were issued for the 2026-27 undergraduate cycle.

  • Applicants selected in the first merit list must confirm their admission within the stipulated period.
  • Seats remaining vacant after the first round move to the second merit list.
  • Spot admission is used to fill seats left after the merit-list rounds.
  • SC, ST, OBC, MOBC and PwD reservations apply under Assam government rules and lower the effective cutoff.

Undergraduate Application Procedure

  1. Create a DHE Unique ID through the Assam DHE portal.
  2. Log in to the Assam SAMARTH portal at assamadmission.samarth.ac.in.
  3. Enter personal information and academic qualifications.
  4. Upload the Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.
  5. Submit a photograph and the caste, income and domicile certificates.
  6. Complete registration on the college portal at dcs.hgcollege.in.
  7. After selection through the merit list, report to the college and pay the admission fees.

B.Sc admission is competitive. Keep the required documents ready before the spot-admission rounds.

Handique Girls College Postgraduate Admission

Admission to MA and M.Sc programmes in Arts and Science is based on Gauhati University’s Post Graduate Entrance Test, or PGET. Only women candidates may apply. Applicants need an Honours degree in the relevant subject with at least 45% aggregate from a recognised university.

Eligibility and Selection

Programme Academic requirement Selection method
MA BA with Honours in the relevant subject and at least 45% Gauhati University PGET score
M.Sc B.Sc with Honours in the relevant subject and at least 45%

PGET Pattern and Subject Choices

Gauhati University conducts PGET across 18 centres in Assam. The examination uses an offline OMR format.

  • The paper contains 100 MCQs and lasts 2 hours.
  • Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while an incorrect answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks.
  • Applicants can choose up to 3 subjects: a maximum of 1 Traditional Programme subject and 2 Interdisciplinary Programme subjects.
  • 80% of postgraduate seats are reserved for Gauhati University graduates.
  • The remaining 20% are open to graduates of other recognised universities.
  • A study gap exceeding 5 years makes a candidate ineligible for PGET.

PGET Application Fees

Subjects selected Application fee
1 subject INR 800
2 subjects INR 1,600
3 subjects INR 2,400

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Postgraduate Application Procedure

  1. Visit admissions.gauhati.ac.in and access the PGET application at gauhatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/pg.
  2. Register and log in using the required academic credentials.
  3. Select up to 3 subjects, observing the limit of 1 Traditional Programme subject and 2 Interdisciplinary Programme subjects.
  4. Pay the application fee applicable to the number of subjects selected.
  5. Download the PGET admit card.
  6. Take the examination at the allotted centre.
  7. Check the provisional rank list through the university admission portal.
  8. Report to Handique Girls College within the prescribed admission period. Missing the reporting deadline may result in cancellation of the seat.

Handique Girls College Diploma Admission

The college handles PGDCA admission separately through a merit-based process. Applications must be submitted directly to the Handique Girls College office.

Programme Duration Eligibility Selection
PGDCA 1 year Any 3-year degree from a recognised university College-level merit-based admission

Handique Girls College Admission Cutoffs

The previous year’s general-category B.Sc cutoffs are listed below. The article also describes Chemistry admission as having crossed 91%, indicating strong competition for the subject.

Subject Previous-year general-category cutoff
Chemistry 91%
Physics 82%
Mathematics 76%

Higher Secondary Admission and Reservation Rules

Class 11 admissions are conducted through the DARPAN portal. Applicants should consult the college website for Higher Secondary admission notices.

Admission across undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes is restricted to women. Male candidates cannot apply. The college offers neither management quota nor NRI quota seats. Undergraduate seats follow SAMARTH merit selection, postgraduate degree seats follow PGET selection, and PGDCA uses a separate merit-based process.

Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, MOBC and PwD candidates follow Assam government norms.

Handique Girls College Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants selected for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees?

Ans. Undergraduate selection depends on Class 12 merit, and none of the UG programmes requires an entrance test. Applicants seeking MA or M.Sc admission must qualify through Gauhati University’s PGET.

Ques. Who can apply to the college’s programmes?

Ans. Only women are eligible for admission. This restriction applies to undergraduate, postgraduate and certificate programmes, so male applicants are not eligible.

Ques. What Class 12 result is needed to meet undergraduate eligibility?

Ans. The minimum requirement is 45% aggregate in Class 12. For BCA, candidates may have completed Higher Secondary education in Science, Arts or Commerce.

Ques. Where should undergraduate applicants complete their registrations?

Ans. Applications are processed through Assam SAMARTH at assamadmission.samarth.ac.in. Applicants must first obtain a DHE Unique ID and also register through the college portal at dcs.hgcollege.in after their merit-list selection is confirmed.

Ques. What examination is required for MA and M.Sc selection?

Ans. Applicants take the Gauhati University Post Graduate Entrance Test, known as PGET. It is an offline OMR examination comprising 100 MCQs with a duration of 2 hours. PGET scores determine admission to all MA and M.Sc programmes.

Ques. Can applicants obtain a seat through a management or NRI quota?

Ans. This government college has neither management quota nor NRI quota seats. Undergraduate admission follows SAMARTH merit lists, while postgraduate degree admission follows the PGET route.

Ques. What options remain after the undergraduate merit-list rounds?

Ans. The college releases 2 undergraduate merit lists. Applicants who do not secure admission through these lists may be considered during spot admissions for remaining vacancies.

Ques. What is the sequence from the postgraduate rank list to the start of classes?

Ans. Gauhati University publishes the PGET rank list before postgraduate admission at the college. Selected candidates then complete admission and reporting before classes commence for the session.