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Cotton University PG Admission 2026 – Apply Online for CPGEE-2026 | MA, MSc, MCA, MCom, MLISc, LLM
Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati | 7 PG Programmes | 160 Seats | Last Date: 21 June 2026
160
Total Seats
₹1,200
Application Fee
7
PG Programmes
21 Jun
Last Date
Cotton University PG Admission 2026 is officially open for 160 seats across 7 postgraduate programmes, including MCA, LLM, MCom, MLISc, MA, and MSc. The online registration portal launched on 12 June 2026 and will close on 21 June 2026 (11:00 PM), with final fee payments accepted until 22 June 2026. Admission to these courses is managed via the Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination (CPGEE-2026), an MCQ-based written test tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026. The only exception is the MSc in MBBT, which fills 10 of its open seats via GAT-B 2026 scores. All applicants, including Cotton University graduates, must pay a mandatory application fee of ₹1,200 online.
🔔 Applications Open: Cotton University PG Admission 2026 online registration started from 12 June 2026. Last date to register: 21 June 2026 at 11 PM. Last date for form submission with payment: 22 June 2026 at 11 PM. CPGEE-2026 entrance exam tentatively in the first week of July 2026.
Cotton University PG Admission 2026 – Quick Details
| University |
Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati, Assam |
| Programmes Offered |
MA, MSc, MCA, MCom, MLISc, LLM (7 Programmes) |
| Total Seats |
160 Seats |
| Entrance Exam |
CPGEE-2026 (Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination) |
| Exam Mode |
MCQ Test-Booklet + OMR Answer Sheet |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for Correct Answer | –1 for Wrong Answer |
| Application Fee |
₹1,200/- (Online only; same for all including Cotton Graduates) |
| Apply Mode |
Online Only |
| Apply Start Date |
12 June 2026 |
| Last Date (Registration) |
21 June 2026 (till 11 PM) |
| Last Date (Form + Payment) |
22 June 2026 (till 11 PM) |
| CPGEE-2026 Exam Date |
First Week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication |
Within 15 days of CPGEE-2026 (Tentative) |
Cotton University PG Admission 2026 – Overview
Cotton University, Panbazar, Guwahati has released the official notification for admission into Postgraduate (PG) Programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Online applications are invited for 7 PG programmes across disciplines: MA, MSc, MCA, MCom, MLISc, and LLM, with a total of 160 seats.
The admission portal opened on 12 June 2026, and online registration closes on 21 June 2026 at 11 PM. Admission to most programmes is through the Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination (CPGEE-2026), an MCQ-based written test tentatively scheduled in the first week of July 2026. The only exception is MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT), where 10 Open Category seats are filled through GAT-B 2026 scores.
✅ Cotton Graduate Reservation: Cotton University reserves 50% of seats for Cotton Graduates of the 2025 or 2026 batch in all programmes except MCom, MLISc, and LLM. All seats in MCom, MLISc, and LLM are in the Open Category only.
Programmes & Seat Matrix – CPGEE 2026
| Programme |
Cotton Graduate |
Open Category |
Total |
Fee Type |
| MA – Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology |
10 |
10 |
20 |
Regular |
| MSc – Environmental Biology & Wildlife Sciences |
10 |
10 |
20 |
Regular |
| MCA – Computer Applications |
20 |
20 |
40 |
Regular |
| MSc – Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (MBBT) |
10 |
10 (DBT) |
20 |
Regular |
| MCom – Commerce |
— |
20 (All Open) |
20 |
Regular |
| MLISc – Library & Information Science |
— |
20 (All Open) |
20 |
Self-Financing |
| LLM – Law |
— |
20 (All Open) |
20 |
Self-Financing |
| Total – 7 Programmes |
50 |
110 |
160 |
— |
📌 Note: For MSc MBBT, the 10 DBT-sponsored Open Category seats are filled based on GAT-B 2026 scores (DBT, Government of India norms), not CPGEE-2026. Cotton Graduate seats for MBBT are filled through CPGEE-2026.
Eligibility Criteria for Cotton University PG Admission 2026
•General Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree of at least 3 years (6 semesters) duration from a recognised university.
•Appearing Candidates: Students appearing in their qualifying examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
•LLM: Minimum qualification is an LLB Degree from a recognised university.
•Study Gap Rule: Candidates with more than 3 years of study gap (those who passed qualifying exam before 2023) are NOT eligible. This restriction does NOT apply to the LLM programme.
Programme-wise Eligibility
| Programme |
Eligibility (Qualifying Degree) |
| MA – Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| MSc – Environmental Biology & Wildlife Sciences |
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Biotechnology, Geology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture or allied disciplines |
| MCA – Computer Applications |
BCA / B.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent; OR B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 or Graduation level |
| MSc – Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (MBBT) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology or similar discipline |
| MCom – Commerce |
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce in a relevant subject |
| MLISc – Library & Information Science |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| LLM – Law |
LLB Degree from a recognised university (No study gap restriction) |
About CPGEE-2026 – Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination
•Exam Mode: MCQ-based Test-Booklet + OMR Answer Sheet (Offline)
•Exam Date: Tentatively in the first week of July 2026
•Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer | –1 mark for each wrong answer
•Syllabus: Based on Cotton University UG syllabi of the concerned subjects. For subjects not taught as Honours/Core at Cotton University, UGC-aligned syllabi of reputed Indian universities are followed.
•Merit List: Subject-wise merit lists published tentatively within 15 days of conclusion of CPGEE-2026.
⚠ Multiple Programme Applicants: If you are applying for more than one PG programme, you must submit a separate application and pay ₹1,200 separately for each programme. No change in CPGEE-2026 schedule will be made in case of date/time clashes between programmes.
Admission Fee at Time of Joining (1st Semester 2026–27)
| Category |
Programmes |
1st Semester Fee |
| With Lab + Field Work |
MBBT, EBWS, MA AIHCA |
₹10,800
(MBBT: +₹7,000 lab fee/semester) |
| With Lab, No Field Work |
MCA (CS&IT) |
₹9,800 |
| No Lab, With Field Work |
MCom |
₹9,800 |
| Self-Financing |
MLISc |
₹25,300 |
| Self-Financing |
LLM |
₹24,300 |
💰 Refer to the official Cotton University website for exact and updated fee figures when notified. The above amounts are as per the official notification.
Reservation Policy
The reservation policy of the Government of Assam applies to both Cotton Graduate and Open Category seats, except for the 10 DBT-sponsored MBBT Open Category seats (where Government of India DBT norms apply).
| OBC (NCL)/MOBC (NCL) |
SC |
ST (Plains) |
ST (Hills) |
EWS |
| 27% |
7% |
10% |
5% |
10% |
ⓘ
PWD: 5% of seats reserved for Differently Abled (PWD) candidates as per Government of Assam rules. PWD candidates must appear before a Board of Medical Experts on a date notified by the Director of Students’ Welfare, Cotton University.ⓘ
EC Quota: A few seats available under Extra & Co-Curricular (EC) Quota for outstanding achievement in Sports, Cultural events, NCC, NSS, Scouts & Guides, etc.
⚠ Important: Caste/Tribe certificates from other states are NOT valid. Only certificates issued by the Competent Authority under the Government of Assam are accepted.
How to Apply for Cotton University PG Admission 2026?
1
Go to the Important Links section below and click the Application Form link to open the official Cotton University admission portal.
2
Register using your valid Email ID and mobile number. Complete the one-time registration process before 21 June 2026 at 11:00 PM.
3
Log in with your credentials and fill in the online application form carefully, following all on-screen instructions.
4
Upload required documents — photograph, signature, and relevant certificates as specified in the notification.
5
Pay the application fee of ₹1,200/- online through the web portal. Keep the payment receipt for your records.
6
Submit the completed application form before 22 June 2026 at 11:00 PM. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
⚠ No Offline Submission. Applications can only be submitted online. To apply for multiple programmes, submit a separate application with separate ₹1,200 payment for each programme.
Important Dates – Cotton University PG Admission 2026
Notification Date
9 June 2026
Apply Start Date
12 June 2026
⏰ Last Date (Registration)
21 June 2026
(till 11 PM)
⏰ Last Date (Form + Payment)
22 June 2026
(till 11 PM)
⭐ CPGEE-2026 Exam
1st Week of July 2026
(Tentative)
Merit List
Within 15 Days of Exam
(Tentative)
Important Links – Cotton University PG Admission 2026
Online Application Form – CPGEE 2026
Opens 12 June 2026 | Closes 21 June 2026 at 11 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the last date to apply for Cotton University PG Admission 2026?
The registration window closes on 21 June 2026 at 11 PM. The completed application form with fee payment must be submitted by 22 June 2026 at 11 PM.
QWhat is the application fee for Cotton University PG Admission 2026?
The application fee is ₹1,200/- for all candidates, including Cotton University graduates. Payment must be made online at the time of registration. For each additional programme, a separate ₹1,200 fee is required.
QWhat is CPGEE-2026?
CPGEE-2026 stands for Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination 2026. It is an MCQ-based written test (Test-Booklet + OMR) conducted by Cotton University for admission to PG programmes. Marking scheme: +4 for correct, –1 for wrong. Tentatively scheduled in the first week of July 2026.
QCan candidates with a study gap apply for Cotton University PG Admission 2026?
Candidates with more than 3 years of study gap — those who passed their qualifying exam before 2023 — are not eligible. However, this restriction does not apply to the LLM programme.
QHow is admission done for MSc in MBBT at Cotton University?
MSc MBBT has 20 total seats. The 10 Cotton Graduate seats are filled through CPGEE-2026. The 10 DBT-sponsored Open Category seats are filled based on GAT-B 2026 scores as per DBT, Government of India norms.
QCan I apply for more than one PG programme at Cotton University?
Yes, you can apply for more than one programme. However, you must submit a separate application form and pay ₹1,200 separately for each programme. Note that no change in the CPGEE-2026 exam schedule will be made for candidates with clashing exam dates across programmes.
Apply Online Now – Cotton University PG Admission 2026 | Last Date: 21 June 2026
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