page_title: Gauhati University
section_title: Administration
hierarchical_section_title: Gauhati University / Administration
caption_attribution_description: Administrative Building
context_page_description: Gauhati University also known as GU located in Jalukbari, Guwahati, is the oldest and one of the most renowned universities in Northeast India. It was established in 1948. It is a teaching-&-affiliating university.
  It is accredited grade "A" by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Starting with 18 affiliated colleges and 8 Post Graduate Departments in 1948, Gauhati University, today, has 39 Post Graduate Departments, besides IDOL, a constituent Law and Engineering College. It has 341 affiliated colleges offering undergraduate and post graduate courses in the faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Engineering. Gauhati University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
context_section_description: The G.U. Court, The Executive Council, and The Academic Council are the authorities of the University.
caption: Administrative Building