Universities in Guwahati

Find below the list of UGC-recognized universities in Guwahati, Assam, including central, state, deemed and open universities, along with their contact details. Guwahati, also known as Gauhati, is the largest city not only in Assam but ... read more+ in entire Northeast. It thrives and flourishes on the bank of river Brahmaputra. The word Guwahati is derived from two Assamese word ‘Guwa’ means areca nut and ‘Haat’ meaning market. Assam is the third largest producer of areca nuts in the country. Guwahati is very famous for the Kamakhya Temple of Goddess Kali. Being a developed city, Guwahati is well connected to the rest of the country by rail, road and air. This city is rich in heritage culture. The people here are very humble and hospitable. The local language used here is Assamese. Guwahati hosts the most prestigious institute of the country – the IIT(Guwahati). Tata Institute of Social Sciences and The Cotton University are also one of the sought after universities. It is one of the most literate cities in the country at 91.74%. The following page lists 10 universities, the first one is Cotton College State University at Post Box No. 177 Panbazar, Guwahati , Assam - 781001 India and the last one is Assam Don Bosco University located at Azara, Guwahati , Assam - 781 017 India. Also see universities in Nagaon , Dhubri , Barpeta , Jorhat , Sibsagar , Hailakandi , Karimganj , Kokrajhar , Goalpara , Dibrugarh , Dhemaji , Golaghat , Tinsukia , Udalguri , Nalbari , Bongaigaon , Lala , Narayanpur , Dalgaon , Dhakuakhana , Dhekiajuli , Rangia , Bihpuria , Bokajan and Howraghat .show less-