Admissions Process
The admission to the Law program at Girijananda Chowdhury University Kamrup follows a rigorous and transparent process based on merit, subject to qualifying examination scores and subsequent counseling procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Category | Qualifying Exam | Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade | Subject Combination | Age Limit |
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General | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 60% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
EWS | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 50% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
OBC-NCL | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 55% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
SC | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 45% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
ST | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 40% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
PwD (General) | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 45% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
PwD (EWS) | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 40% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
PwD (OBC-NCL) | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 50% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
PwD (SC) | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 40% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
PwD (ST) | CBSE/ICSE/State Board | 35% | English, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography | 17-25 years |
Application Process
The application process for the Law program at Girijananda Chowdhury University Kamrup involves several steps:
- Online Registration: Candidates must register online through the official website of the university.
- Document Upload: Required documents such as mark sheets, identity proof, and category certificates are uploaded during registration.
- Payment: Application fees are paid via net banking or debit card.
- Form Submission: After verifying all details, the application form is submitted online.
- Admit Card Download: Admit cards for entrance exams are downloaded from the university portal.
- Entrance Exam: Candidates appear for the qualifying examination as per schedule.
- Counseling: Merit lists are published, followed by counseling sessions where candidates choose their preferred seats.
Admission Categories
The university follows reservation policies in accordance with national guidelines:
- General Category: 50% of seats
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% of seats
- OBC-NCL: 27% of seats
- SC: 15% of seats
- ST: 7.5% of seats
- PwD: 3% of seats (split between General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
Counseling Procedure
The counseling process is conducted in multiple rounds:
- Round I: Merit list based on entrance exam scores.
- Round II: Allotment of remaining seats after first round.
- Round III: Final allocation for unallocated seats.
Candidates must report to the university campus with original documents, admit card, and payment receipt during counseling sessions.
Entrance Exam Preparation Strategy
To succeed in the entrance exam for the Law program, candidates should:
- Understand the exam pattern thoroughly including sections like General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, and Legal Aptitude.
- Practice sample papers regularly to improve time management skills.
- Focus on current affairs and legal developments in India and abroad.
- Develop reading comprehension abilities through regular reading of newspapers and journals.
- Join coaching institutes or online platforms for structured guidance and mock tests.
Choice Filling Strategy
During counseling, candidates should:
- Research all available programs thoroughly before filling choices.
- Rank institutions based on previous years' cutoffs and placement records.
- Consider factors like location, infrastructure, and faculty profile while making choices.
- Ensure a balanced list of choices including safety, preferred, and reach options.
Historical Rank Data
Year | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD (General) | PwD (EWS) | PwD (OBC-NCL) | PwD (SC) | PwD (ST) |
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2024 | 1500 | 1800 | 1600 | 2000 | 2200 | 2100 | 2300 | 2400 | 2500 | 2700 |
2023 | 1600 | 1900 | 1700 | 2100 | 2300 | 2200 | 2400 | 2500 | 2600 | 2800 |
2022 | 1700 | 2000 | 1800 | 2200 | 2400 | 2300 | 2500 | 2600 | 2700 | 2900 |
2021 | 1800 | 2100 | 1900 | 2300 | 2500 | 2400 | 2600 | 2700 | 2800 | 3000 |
2020 | 1900 | 2200 | 2000 | 2400 | 2600 | 2500 | 2700 | 2800 | 2900 | 3100 |