Founded in 1948, Gauhati University is a non-profit public higher education institute located in the urban setting of the large city of Guwahati(population range of 1, 000, 000-5, 000, 000 inhabitants), Assam. Officially accredited/recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Gauhati University(GU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Gauhati University(GU) offers course and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees(i.e.certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.