Gauhati University has opened the online application process for admission into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme for the 2026 session. Admission will be done through the Gauhati University B.Ed Common Entrance Test, commonly known as GUBEDCET 2026.
Candidates who want to take admission into B.Ed colleges affiliated with Gauhati University must appear in this entrance test. The online application started on 12 June 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 22 June 2026.
Gauhati University B.Ed Admission 2026 – Overview
- Course name: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- University: Gauhati University
- Entrance exam: GUBEDCET 2026
- Course duration: 2 years
- Mode of exam: OMR-based written test
- Application mode: Online
- Application fee: ₹2,000/-
- Date of entrance test: 19 July 2026
- Admit card download: From 08 July 2026
- Merit list publication: 28 July 2026
Important Dates – GUBEDCET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 12 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 June 2026 |
| Admit card download starts | 08 July 2026 |
| GUBEDCET 2026 exam date | 19 July 2026 |
| Merit list publication | 28 July 2026 |
Candidates should complete the form before the last date instead of waiting for the final day, as the admission portal may become busy near the deadline.
Eligibility Criteria for Gauhati University B.Ed Admission
To apply for GUBEDCET 2026, candidates must have passed one of the following degrees from a recognised university:
- B.A.
- B.Sc.
- B.Com.
- M.A.
- M.Sc.
- M.Com.
- Equivalent degree programme
Minimum marks required:
- General / EWS candidates: 50% marks
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates: 45% marks
These eligibility rules are as per NCTE norms mentioned on the Gauhati University admission portal.
GUBEDCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The entrance test will be conducted in offline OMR mode. The paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 400 marks. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Wrong answer: -1 mark
- Unattempted question: 0 mark
Candidates should answer carefully because negative marking will be applied for wrong answers.
GUBEDCET 2026 Syllabus and Marks Distribution
| Section | Subject Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | General English – vocabulary, tense, voice, narration, prepositions, sentence correction and comprehension | 100 |
| B | General Knowledge – Indian History, Indian Polity, General Science and Current Affairs | 120 |
| C | Test of Reasoning and Numerical Ability | 80 |
| D | Current Indian Education, issues and policies, NEP 2020, RTE, SSA and RMSA | 60 |
| E | Ethics and Teaching Aptitude | 40 |
| Total | 400 |
The minimum qualifying mark is 80 for unreserved candidates and 60 for reserved category candidates.
GUBEDCET 2026 Exam Centres
Candidates have to select three preferred exam centres while filling the online form. Gauhati University will allot one centre based on availability and administrative feasibility.
The listed exam centres are:
- Guwahati
- Nagaon
- Nalbari
- Barpeta
- Jorhat
- Dhubri
- Rangia
- Morigaon
- Goalpara
- Tezpur
- Mangaldai
- Pathsala
- Biswanath Chariali
- Lakhimpur
- Dibrugarh
- Bongaigaon
- Kokrajhar
How to Apply for Gauhati University B.Ed Admission 2026
Candidates can apply online through the Gauhati University admission portal. The process is simple:
- Visit the official Gauhati University admission portal.
- Click on the B.Ed Admission / GUBEDCET 2026 application link.
- New users need to complete the registration process first.
- After registration, log in using your credentials.
- Fill in your personal, academic and contact details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee of ₹2,000/- online.
- Submit the form and download the final confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy of the application form for future admission use.
Documents Required While Applying
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational documents
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Other supporting documents required by the admission portal
The official portal mentions file-size limits for uploaded documents, so applicants should check the instructions before uploading.
Admission Process
Admission into Gauhati University affiliated B.Ed colleges will be based on the GUBEDCET 2026 merit list. The merit list will be prepared according to marks secured in the entrance test.
However, appearing in the merit list does not automatically confirm admission. Final admission will depend on:
- entrance test rank,
- availability of seats,
- reservation rules,
- document verification, and
- eligibility verification by the allotted college.
Important Links – Gauhati University B.Ed Admission 2026
- Online Application Form – Register / Login
- Official Notification
- Official Website
Candidates planning to apply for Gauhati University B.Ed Admission 2026 should read the official notification carefully, check eligibility, and complete the online form before 22 June 2026.