Gauhati Commerce College (GCC) began in 1962 as a government-aided institution. Located on R.G. Barooah Road in Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam, the college is affiliated with Gauhati University, approved by UGC and accredited with a NAAC B++ grade.

The college focuses on commerce and business education in one of Guwahati's central commercial areas. Its courses cover commerce, business administration and computer applications at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. GCC is not currently listed in NIRF or another major national ranking.

  • B.Com and B.Com (Hons) are offered with Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management specialisations.
    • The three-year B.Com fee is INR 40,930.
    • The three-year B.Com Hons fee is INR 54,430.
  • BBA and BBA (Hons) lead to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
    • The total three-year fee is INR 20,850.
  • BCA and BCA (Hons) lead to a Bachelor of Computer Applications degree.
    • The three-year BCA fee is INR 1.22 Lakhs, while BCA Hons costs INR 1.62 Lakhs.
  • The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, has a total fee of INR 49,000.
  • The M.Com, or Master of Commerce, has a total fee of INR 16,900.
Admission Update: The admission process for the 2026-27 academic session has ended. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to begin in June 2027 through Gauhati University's centralised admission system.

GCC Guwahati Admission Dates 2027

The next Gauhati Commerce College admission cycle is expected to use Gauhati University's centralised online process. The tentative schedule for the 2027-28 session is based on the pattern followed in the previous year.

EventDate
Expected opening of the GU online admission portal for the 2027 cycleJune to July 2027
Expected last date to submit the 2027 applicationJuly 2027
Expected publication of the merit list and completion of admissionJuly to August 2027

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

Gauhati University rules apply to undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. Students should use the university's official admission portal to confirm the final schedule announced for the year.

GCC Guwahati Courses and Fees

GCC provides B.Com, BBA and BCA courses, including Honours options, at the undergraduate level. M.Com and MBA are available for postgraduate study. As the institution receives government aid, its course fees are lower than those charged by private colleges offering comparable programmes in Guwahati.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Com in Accountancy, Finance, HRM or Marketing3 years10+2 in Commerce or an equivalent qualificationINR 40,930
B.Com Hons in one of four specialisations3 years10+2 in Commerce, with selection based on meritINR 54,430
BBA3 years10+2 in any streamINR 20,850
BBA Hons3 years10+2 in any stream, with merit-based selectionINR 20,850
BCA3 years10+2 with MathematicsINR 1.22 Lakhs
BCA Hons3 years10+2 with Mathematics, with merit-based selectionINR 1.62 Lakhs
M.Com2 yearsB.Com or an equivalent degree with a minimum aggregate of 45%INR 16,900
MBA2 yearsA bachelor's degree in any subject with a minimum aggregate of 50%INR 49,000

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

The Honours courses follow the National Education Policy 2020 structure adopted by Gauhati University. Students taking B.Com may specialise in Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing Management.

GCC Guwahati Admission Process

Admission routes differ by study level. Gauhati University's centralised system handles UG and M.Com applications, while GCC follows a college-level selection process for MBA admission.

B.Com, BBA, and BCA Admission

Students seeking a UG seat must register through Gauhati University's online admission portal during the notified period. They select GCC and their preferred programme, after which seats are allotted according to Class 12 merit.

  • B.Com applicants must have completed 10+2 with Commerce subjects from a recognised board.
  • BBA applicants need 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate.
  • BCA applicants must have studied Mathematics in 10+2 and secured at least 45% aggregate.
  • GCC does not require a separate entrance examination for its UG courses.
  • Seats are reserved for SC, ST and OBC applicants according to Assam government rules.
  1. Complete the application on the Gauhati University admission portal within the announced window.
  2. Choose Gauhati Commerce College and the required UG programme.
  3. Wait for the merit-based seat allotment prepared from Class 12 results.
  4. Report to GCC after allotment for document checking.
  5. Pay the required fee to secure admission.

If seats remain after the first round, Gauhati University makes them available again through later rounds on its portal.

M.Com Admission

M.Com applicants use Gauhati University's centralised postgraduate admission process. A B.Com degree with at least 45% aggregate is required. Selection follows the university's graduation-merit rules.

MBA Admission

Applicants for the MBA must hold a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate. GCC accepts a valid CAT, MAT or Gauhati University MBA entrance score. Shortlisted applicants then attend a group discussion and personal interview at the college.

ProgrammeAdmission RouteSelection Basis
B.Com, B.Com Hons, BBA and BCAGauhati University centralised admissionClass 12 merit
M.ComGauhati University postgraduate admissionGraduation merit or GU entrance
MBACollege-level admission processCAT, MAT or GU MBA entrance score

GCC Guwahati Placements

GCC mainly assists MBA and BCA students with placements by arranging campus interaction with regional and local employers. Many B.Com and BBA graduates instead continue with CA, MBA or M.Com studies, while others find jobs independently.

Recruitment opportunities cover banking and financial services, accounting firms, retail and IT services. SBI and regional cooperative banks are among the banks that visit the campus. BCA alumni have entered software and IT service positions in Guwahati and other Tier-2 cities across North-East India.

The college does not release a formal placement report each year. Students who need confirmed placement figures can contact GCC's placement cell through the official college website.

GCC Guwahati Scholarships

Eligible GCC students may apply for scholarship programmes run by the Assam and central governments. State support includes schemes for SC, ST, OBC and economically weaker students. The National Scholarship Portal also provides schemes for minority students and those qualifying under merit-cum-means rules.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Assam State Post-Matric ScholarshipSC or ST students from Assam with at least 50% in Class 12Tuition fees and maintenance support according to state rules
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship, AssamOBC students from AssamPartial fee assistance according to the government schedule
NSP Central Sector SchemeStudents with parental income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs and at least 80% in Class 12Benefits provided according to NSP rules
Assam Scholarship for Girl StudentsFemale students from economically weaker familiesBenefits provided under the applicable state scheme rules

GCC Guwahati Campus and Infrastructure

The GCC campus stands on R.G. Barooah Road in Chandmari, central Guwahati. Its academic facilities include classrooms, department rooms, a library holding commerce and management material, and a computer laboratory used by BCA and MBA students. Enrolled students can use both the library and its digital academic resources.

Public transport connects Chandmari with most areas of Guwahati. GCC does not provide a hostel on campus, so students generally arrange accommodation in Chandmari, Ulubari or another part of the city.

GCC Guwahati vs KC Das Commerce College vs B.Barooah College

Students considering commerce or BBA study in Guwahati commonly compare GCC with K.C. Das Commerce College and B.Barooah College. All three institutions are affiliated with Gauhati University and admit a similar group of Class 12 Commerce and Arts students from Assam.

ParameterGCC GuwahatiKC Das Commerce CollegeB.Barooah College
LocationChandmari, GuwahatiGuwahatiAmbari, Guwahati
TypeGovernment-aided and commerce-focusedGovernment-aided and commerce-focusedGovernment-aided and multi-stream
AffiliationGauhati UniversityGauhati UniversityGauhati University
NAAC GradeB++Not verifiedNot verified
UG ProgrammesB.Com, BBA and BCA, including Hons optionsB.Com and BBAB.Com, BBA, BA and BSc
AdmissionGU centralised processGU centralised processGU centralised process

GCC is among the few Assam colleges that concentrate solely on commerce and business education at the UG level. K.C. Das Commerce College is its closest competitor because both have a similar commerce and business course mix. B.Barooah College differs by providing a wider selection across several academic streams.

GCC Guwahati FAQs

Ques. How much does the three-year B.Com programme at GCC cost?

Ans. The total fee for the General-category B.Com programme is INR 40,930 over three years. The three-year B.Com Honours course costs INR 54,430. These fees reflect GCC's government-aided status.

Ques. Is GCC Guwahati a private institution?

Ans. No. Gauhati Commerce College is a government-aided institution affiliated with Gauhati University, rather than a fully private college. Government support helps it charge less than private institutions providing comparable programmes in Guwahati.

Ques. Which NAAC accreditation grade does Gauhati Commerce College hold?

Ans. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited Gauhati Commerce College with a B++ grade.

Ques. Which UG and PG programmes can students study at GCC Guwahati?

Ans. Undergraduate choices include B.Com, B.Com Hons, BBA, BBA Hons, BCA and BCA Hons. GCC also offers M.Com and MBA at the postgraduate level. Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management are the available B.Com specialisations.

Ques. What is the expected starting period for GCC's 2027 admission cycle?

Ans. The 2027-28 admission process is expected to open between June and July 2027 on Gauhati University's centralised online admission portal. Applicants should check the official GU portal when the confirmed dates are released.

Ques. Can GCC students stay in a hostel on the college campus?

Ans. No on-campus hostel is available at Gauhati Commerce College. Students must arrange housing in Chandmari or elsewhere in Guwahati. Public transport links the college with the city's main residential areas.

Ques. What does GCC offer BCA students?

Ans. GCC provides both BCA and BCA Hons. Their total three-year fees are INR 1.22 Lakhs and INR 1.62 Lakhs, respectively, which are lower than fees at private BCA colleges in Guwahati. Gauhati University affiliation sets the curriculum standards. GCC BCA graduates have taken software and IT service roles in North-East India and other regions.