Dibrugarh University has officially notified the Dibrugarh University Admission Test (DUAT) 2026 for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27. Online applications are open from 7th May 2026, with the last date being 28th May 2026. If you are a graduate from Assam or Northeast India looking to pursue a Master's degree, this is one of the most important entrance exams to apply for this year. Find more education and career updates at NE Career Hub.

About Dibrugarh University

Established in 1965, Dibrugarh University is one of the premier public state universities of Assam and a major centre of higher education in Northeast India. Located in Dibrugarh, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across disciplines. Every year, the university conducts a centralized admission test to select candidates for its PG programmes across departments and affiliated and autonomous colleges.

DUAT 2026 – Overview

• Exam Name: Dibrugarh University Admission Test (DUAT) 2026
• Academic Session: 2026–2027
• Courses: MA, MSc, MCom, M.Ed., MCA, MTTM, and Lateral Entry to 7th Semester of FYIPGP
• Conducting Body: Dibrugarh University
• Exam Type: OMR-Based, Objective Type MCQ (Written Test)
• Exam Dates: 29th and 30th June 2026
• Result Date: By 15th July 2026
• Application Mode: Online only
• Application Fee: ₹1050/-
• Official Website: dibru.ac.in

Important Dates of DUAT 2026

• Notification Date: 4th May 2026
• Application Start Date: 7th May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28th May 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
• Exam Date (Day 1): 29th June 2026 (Monday)
• Exam Date (Day 2): 30th June 2026 (Tuesday)
• Result Declaration: By 15th July 2026

Courses Offered Through DUAT 2026

Qualifying DUAT 2026 enables candidates to seek admission into the following programmes at Dibrugarh University and its affiliated and autonomous colleges:

• Master of Arts (MA) – 2-year programme
• Master of Science (MSc) – 2-year programme
• Master of Commerce (MCom) – 2-year programme
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Computer Application (MCA)
• Master in Travel and Tourism Management (MTTM)
• Lateral entry into the 4th Year (7th Semester) of the Five-Year Integrated PG Programme (FYIPGP)

Eligibility Criteria for DUAT 2026

The eligibility conditions vary by programme. Key requirements for major programmes are listed below.

MA and MSc: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with Major/Honours in the concerned subject with at least 45% marks, OR a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in the applied subject and 45% marks in aggregate (General Programme candidates).

MCom: Same as MA/MSc — Bachelor's degree with Major/Honours in the concerned subject with at least 45% marks, or 50% in the subject with 45% aggregate from the General Programme.

MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics: Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medical Sciences with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

MA in Mass Communication and MA in Women's Studies: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45% in Major/Honours or aggregate.

MA in Applied Psychology: Bachelor's degree (excluding Fine Arts), including Medical or Technical graduates, from a UGC-recognized university with at least 45% in Major/Honours or 50% in aggregate.

M.Ed.: At least 50% marks in B.Ed., B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed. (Integrated), B.El.Ed., or D.El.Ed. with an undergraduate degree carrying 50% marks in each. The M.Ed. programme is recognized by NCTE.

MCA: BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) / B.E. or B.Tech. (CSE/IT) or equivalent, OR any graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories