What a false ceiling should cost in Upper Assam in 2026, and the variables that move the number.
Rates per sq ft (installed)
Current Duliajan and Dibrugarh rates:
- —PVC panel ceiling: ₹85 – ₹180
- —Gypsum plain ceiling: ₹90 – ₹150
- —Gypsum with cove / peripheral design: ₹150 – ₹230
- —POP: ₹75 – ₹130
- —Wooden / veneer feature ceiling: ₹450 – ₹900
What raises the price
Multi-level designs, curves, deep coves, integrated AC grilles, and heavy lighting loads all add labour. Ceiling height below 9 ft may also limit what is sensible.
Lighting costs on top
Budget ₹120 – ₹250 per running foot for LED strip and driver, plus ₹450 – ₹1,200 per spot light fitting.
Room-level examples
A 12 x 12 ft bedroom with peripheral gypsum cove: ₹22,000 – ₹34,000 including lighting. A 200 sq ft living room with a two-level design: ₹45,000 – ₹70,000.
Frequently Asked
Is gypsum or POP better?+
Gypsum. It is factory-made, flatter, cracks less and installs cleaner, for a small premium over POP.
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