Overview
Gauhati University has released the Assam CAT 2026 final rank list for the 3-Year LL.B Programme on 27 August 2026. The merit list will be used for admission to participating law colleges across Assam for the 2026-27 academic session, excluding institutions under Dibrugarh University. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive, and the total number of available seats has not been specified in the result notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Gauhati University |
| Post Name | Admission to 3-Year LL.B Programme through Assam CAT 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; college-wise seat count not specified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | gauhati.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | 27 August 2026 |
Candidates should note that the final rank list has already been published. College allotment, counselling, document verification and fee-payment schedules may be announced separately by Gauhati University or the participating law colleges.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to be considered for admission to the 3-Year LL.B course.
- Candidates are generally required to have secured at least 45% marks in graduation in the unreserved category.
- Relaxed qualifying marks may apply to OBC, MOBC, SC, ST and other reserved-category candidates under applicable university and government rules.
- Candidates whose final graduation results were pending at the time of application must produce the required pass certificate and mark sheets during admission.
- Final eligibility will be verified by the allotted college. Inclusion in the rank list does not automatically confirm admission if the prescribed academic conditions are not met.
Age Limit
- No specific upper age limit has been stated in the final rank-list announcement.
- Candidates must comply with the age-related rules, if any, prescribed by Gauhati University, the Bar Council of India and the concerned college.
- Date-of-birth proof may be required during document verification.
Fees
- The application or entrance-test fee is not mentioned in the final result notification.
- Selected candidates must pay the admission and course fees fixed by the allotted law college.
- Fee concessions or reservation benefits will be governed by applicable rules and supporting certificates.
- Candidates should avoid making payments through unofficial websites or personal accounts.
Selection Process
- Assam CAT 2026 performance: Candidates are assessed on the basis of their performance in the Common Admission Test conducted for the 3-Year LL.B Programme.
- Final rank-list preparation: Gauhati University prepares the final merit order after applying the notified evaluation, reservation and tie-breaking rules.
- Counselling and admission: Shortlisted candidates must participate in the prescribed admission process, submit original documents, obtain a college allotment and pay the required fees within the deadline.
The released rank list covers affiliated law colleges across Assam participating in the central admission process. Colleges under Dibrugarh University are not included.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Gauhati University website at gauhati.ac.in using a computer or mobile browser.
- Open the admissions, notifications or latest announcements section on the homepage.
- Look for the link titled Assam CAT-2026 Final Rank List for 3-Year LL.B Programme.
- Open the merit-list PDF and use the search function to locate the candidate’s name, roll number, application number or rank.
- Download the PDF and retain a printed or digital copy for counselling and admission purposes.
- Check the official portal regularly for the college-allotment list, counselling dates, reporting instructions and fee-payment deadline.
- Keep the Assam CAT application form, admit card, rank-list copy, graduation mark sheets, degree certificate, identity proof, photographs and category certificate ready.
- Report to the allotted institution within the stipulated period. Failure to complete document verification or fee payment on time may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Candidates who find an apparent discrepancy in their personal details should contact the competent university admission authority promptly. They should provide their application number and supporting records while submitting a representation.
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FAQs
1. When was the Assam CAT 2026 final merit list released?
Gauhati University released the 3-Year LL.B final rank list on 27 August 2026.
2. Does a place in the rank list guarantee admission?
No. Admission remains subject to seat availability, counselling, document verification, category validation and payment of the prescribed college fees.
3. Is the rank list applicable to Dibrugarh University law colleges?
No. The Assam CAT 2026 rank list applies to participating law colleges across Assam but excludes colleges under Dibrugarh University.
