Cotton University PG Admission 2026
Cotton University has released the official notification of Cotton University PG Admission 2026 Notification for admission to MA, MSc., M.Com, MCA, LLM, MLISc and other PG programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 in Cotton University. Candidates may apply online through the Cotton University website https://cottonuniversity.ac.in w.e.f 22nd June 2026.
Aspiring students who want to get admitted in to these courses have to appear in Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2026 (CPGEE 2026).
Cotton University Admission Details
Name of university: Cotton University
Name of courses: Postgraduate programmes
Name of exam: Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2026 (CPGEE 2026)
Academic session: 2026 - 2027
Mode of application: Online
Examination fee: Rs 1200/-
Name of courses: Postgraduate programmes
Name of exam: Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2026 (CPGEE 2026)
Academic session: 2026 - 2027
Mode of application: Online
Examination fee: Rs 1200/-
Official website: https://cottonuniversity.ac.in
Related Article: Gauhati University PG Admission
About Cotton University
Cotton University is a premier institute of higher learning in Assam. Formerly known as Cotton College, the institute was established in 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton, the Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province of Assam. It became a constituent college of Gauhati University in 1948. The college had been the centre of the freedom movement as well as numerous literary and cultural engagements of the state that cemented Assam’s status as an integral component of India.
In 2011 the Cotton College State University was established vide an Act of the Government of Assam, with the college as a constituent. Cotton University came into being in 2017 via The Cotton University Act, 2017 that enabled the unification of Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
Courses Offered by Cotton University, Guwahati
Cotton University offers following PG Programmes .
| Programme | No of seats |
| MA in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology | 20 |
| MSc in Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences | 20 |
| MCA (Master of Computer Application) | 40 |
| MSc in MBBT | 20 |
| MLISc (Master of Library and Information Science) | 20 |
| Master of Law (LLM) | 20 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
Cotton University accepts the application for Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2026 through the official online application portal. Students fulfilling the following eligibility criteria and are willing to complete their postgraduate course from Cotton University may now submit their online applications through the official portal.
# The minimum eligibility condition for admission to Postgraduate Degree Programmes of Cotton University is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, and LLB degree for LLM.
# Candidates having a study gap of more than 3 years from the qualifying examination are not eligible for admission. However, this restriction does not apply to the LLM programme.
# Candidates who have appeared/ appearing in the qualifying examination 2026 are also eligible to apply.
Application Fee: Candidates need to pay an application and entrance fee of Rs 1200/-, payable only through the web portal for online application.
How to Apply for Cotton University PG Admission?
Interested candidates must apply online for Cotton University PG Admission 2025. Students have to follow below mentioned steps to apply online for Cotton University PG Admission
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section .
Step 2: Click on Online Application Form link .
Step 3: A new web page will be opened .
Step 4: Fill the form accordingly and register yourself .
Step 5: Next login again.
Step 6: Enter your personal and educational details .
Step 7: Make the payment of examination fee .
Step 8: Submit the online application .
Important Dates of Cotton University Admission 2026
- Starting date of online application: 12th June 2026
- Last date of online application: 22nd June 2026, till 11 PM
- Issue of Online Admit Cards: To be updated later
- Date of CPGEE 2026: 1st week of July, 2026
- Publication of Merit List: To be updated later
- Date of admission: To be updated later
- Commencement of Classes: To be updated later
Important Web links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Admission Notification | Click Here |
| General Information | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
About CPGEE 2026
Students who want to get admitted in to the PG courses under Cotton University have to appear in Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2026 (CPGEE 2026).
Name of exam: Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2025 (CPGEE 2026)
Date of exam: 1st week of July, 2026
Name of exam: Cotton Post-Graduate Entrance Examination, 2025 (CPGEE 2026)
Date of exam: 1st week of July, 2026
Type of exam: OMR Based Entrance Test
Type of questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
Syllabus of exam: Questions shall be based on the Cotton University UG syllabuses of the concerned subjects except for subjects not being taught as Honours/Core courses in this University. For those subjects not being taught as Honours/Core courses in Cotton University the entrance examinations shall be based on corresponding standard syllabuses reputed Universities of India under UGC.
Negative marking: For every correct answer 4 marks shall be awarded and for each wrong answer 1 mark shall be deducted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for Cotton University Admission?
The starting date to apply online for Cotton University Admission is 12th June 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for Cotton University Admission?
The last date to apply online for Cotton University Admission is 22nd June 2026.
When will the Cotton University PG Entrance Test be conducted?
The Cotton University PG Entrance Test will be conducted in 1st week of July 2026.
