Four-Year Undergraduate Programme under Gauhati University
Mahatma Gandhi College, Chalantapara offers TDC/FYUGP Arts courses with Major and Minor subject choices. The programme follows the National Education Policy framework with semester-based study, credit transfer, multiple exits and structured academic progression.
Arts stream course structure at MGCC
As described in the college prospectus, the academic programme is offered under Gauhati University with General and Honours/Major options in Arts. Students select their subject combination as per eligibility, seat capacity, merit and university rules.
Bachelor of Arts
- Undergraduate Arts programme under Gauhati University.
- Major and Minor course patterns under FYUGP.
- Designed for multidisciplinary learning and academic flexibility.
Degree Options
- Degree with Major and Minors.
- Degree without Major through balanced core courses.
- Double Major option subject to credit requirements.
Eligibility
- Passed Class XII or equivalent examination from a recognised institution.
- Admission is based on Major preference or subject combination preference.
- Course/Major allotment depends on prerequisites, merit and capacity.
Departments and available study areas
The prospectus lists the following Arts departments at the college. Students should choose subjects carefully according to Gauhati University rules, subject prerequisites and admission notifications.
Assamese
Language and literature studies with Major/Minor pathway subject to availability.
English
English language, communication and literature-focused academic options.
Education
Study of educational thought, systems, psychology and pedagogy.
Political Science
Government, politics, public institutions and civic understanding.
Economics
Economic systems, development, policy and applied social analysis.
Geography
Physical and human geography with field-based and analytical learning.
History
Historical processes, society, culture and heritage studies.
Mathematics
Mathematical foundations and analytical methods subject to prerequisites.
Arabic
Language and literature studies offered through the Arabic department.
Semester, credit and exit framework
The Four-Year Undergraduate Programme is built around credits, semesters and multiple academic exits. The full four-year route carries 160 credits, while the three-year Bachelor's Degree route requires 120 credits.
Multiple exit options under NEP/FYUGP
Certificate
Exit after one year with required credits plus an additional vocational/skill exit course.
Diploma
Exit after two years with the prescribed credits and required extra vocational/skill course.
Bachelor's Degree
Exit after three years on successful completion of the minimum 120-credit requirement.
Honours / Research
Complete four years for Bachelor's Degree Honours or Honours with Research as per university rules.
Admission and subject selection notes
Admission is conducted on merit and as per Gauhati University and Government of Assam guidelines. For Major course selection, the concerned subject marks and total marks are considered. The prospectus notes that candidates seeking Major in a subject should secure the required qualifying marks in the Higher Secondary final examination.
- Statutory reservation rules are followed for eligible categories.
- Students must submit required documents within the notified admission schedule.
- Subject choice should be made carefully because it affects the degree pathway.