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Assam Institution Overview
Assam Institution is a central public collegiate university in Silchar, Assam. It was established in 1994 under the terms of a legislation passed by the Indian Parliament. The Governor of Assam serves as Chief Rector, while the President of India serves as the University’s Visitor. The Chancellor is the ceremonial leader of the institution, while the Vice-Chancellor has executive authority. For its dedication to educational social responsibility, Assam University is an institutional signatory to the GUNI (Global Universities Network for Innovation), Barcelona, and UNGC (the United Nations Global Compact).
The main campus, with 600 acres, is located in Dorgakuna, near Irongmara, some 20 kilometres from Silchar, and a second campus, Diphu Campus, covers 90 acres in Diphu, Karbi Anglong district, Assam.
Humanities, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Technology, and Management Studies are all available at the University’s sixteen schools. It contains about 42 departments and 56 undergraduate colleges. Assam University has 72 undergraduate institutions spread across five districts. Admission to these courses is competitive. Applicants must present a legitimate score of the same.
AU has two campuses, each of which cover a large area. For students who were unable to attend normal sessions, Assam University offers higher education and remote courses (distance education). AU is a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Assam Institution Program and Specialization
Courses offered by Assam University Distance Education are as follows:
B.Sc. | |
Geography | Statistics |
B.Sc. (Hons.) | |
Mathematics | Chemistry |
Zoology | Electronics |
BPA | |
Manipuri Dance | Hindustani Classical Music |
Tabla | Drama |
B.Voc. | |
Food Machinery and Power Technology | Food Processing      |
B.Tech. | |
Computer Science and Engineering (General/ Lateral) | Agriculture Engineering |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | Â |
MA | |
Economics | Indian Comparative Literature |
Sociology | Arabic |
French | Manipuri |
Philosophy | Bengali |
History | Political Science |
Education | Urdu  |
Assamese | Journalism |
English         | Linguistics |
Hindi  | Sanskrit |
M.Sc. | |
Applied Geology | Computer Science |
Physics         | Biotechnology |
Microbiology | Botany and Zoology |
Statistics | Anthropology |
Ecology and Environmental Science | Mathematics |
Chemistry | Â |
MBA | |
Hospitality and Tourism | Operations Management |
Finance | Marketing |
HRM | Information Technology      |
M.Tech. | |
Food Processing Engineering | Microelectronics & VLSI |
Computer Science Engineering | Aquaculture Engineering |
Power Engineering & Farm Machinery | Water Resource Development & Management |
PG Diploma | |
Bamboo Cultivation | Journalism |
Aesthetics and Art Appreciation | Education, Planning, and Management |
Commerce | Bamboo Cultivation and Resource Utilization |
Environmental Philosophy | Â |
M.Phil. | |
Biotechnology | Education |
Life Sciences | Physics |
Economics | Arabic |
Ecology and Environmental Science | Indian Comparative Literature |
Microbiology | Sociology |
Computer Science | Lib and Information Science |
Philosophy | Geography |
Political Science | Commerce |
Hindi | Manipuri |
Sanskrit | Bengali |
History | Mass Communication |
Assamese | English |
Linguistics | Chemistry |
Mathematics  | Earth Science |
Ph.D. | |
Anthropology | Computer Science |
Journalism | Physics |
Economics | Assamese |
Ecology and Environmental Science | Hindi |
Mathematics | Sociology |
Agriculture Engineering | Business Administration |
English         | Life Sciences |
Sanskrit | French |
Manipuri | Statistics |
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Indian Comparative Literature |
Philosophy | Visual Arts |
Bengali | Geology        |
Microbiology | Biotechnology |
History | Social Work |
Computer Science and Engineering | Linguistics |
Chemistry | Library and Information Science |
Political Science | Education |
Law | Arabic |
Commerce | Geography |
BA (Sociology) / BA + LLB | |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. / B.Sc. +B.Ed. | |
B.Com. / M.Com. | |
B.E. Aeronautical Engineering | |
B.Ed. / M.Ed. | |
BVA / MVA | |
B.Pharma. | |
MSW | |
M.Lib.I.Sc. | |
LLM | |
D.Litt. Mass Communication | |
Diploma/Certification in French | |
Regular courses offered by Assam University are as follows:
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B.Sc. + B.Ed. | |
Botany | Chemistry |
Physics | Zoology |
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B.Tech. | |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | Agricultural Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering | Â |
B.Tech. (Lateral) | |
Agricultural Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering |
BPA | |
Tabla | Telugu |
Dance | Vocal |
M.A. | |
Geography | Comparative Indian Literature |
Education | Statistics |
Sociology | Urdu |
Hindi | History |
Political Science | Manipuri |
Sanskrit | Philosophy |
English | French |
Linguistics | Mass Communication |
Economics | Arabic |
Bengali | Â |
M.Sc. | |
Statistics | Biotechnology |
Life Science | Earth Science |
Geography | Ecology & Environmental Science |
Anthropology | Chemistry |
Microbiology | Physics |
Mathematics | Computer Science |
MBA | |
Marketing | Tourism And Hospitality Management |
Information Technology | Operations Management |
Human Resource Management | Finance |
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M.Tech. | |
Farm Machinery And Power Engineering | Agricultural Engineering |
Computer Science And Engineering | Microelectronics & VLSI Technology |
Aquacultural Engineering | Water Resources Development & Management |
Food Process Engineering | Â |
PGDM | |
Marketing Management | Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
Information Technology | Â |
PG Diploma | |
Biodiversity Conservation | Educational Planning and Administration |
Tea Management | Bamboo Cultivation & Resource Utilization |
Bioinformatics | Â |
D.Litt. | |
Sociology | English |
Education | Social Work |
Manipuri | Mass Communication |
Sanskrit | Biotechnology |
Arabic | Bengali |
Comparative Indian Literature | Â |
M.Phil. | |
Anthropology | Ecology |
History | Hindi |
Computer Science | Arabic |
Linguistics | Education |
Geography | Life Science and Bioinformatics |
English | Philosophy |
Comparative Indian Literature | Library & Information Science |
Political Science | Media & Mass Communication |
Sanskrit | Biotechnology |
Manipuri | Physics |
Microbiology | Mathematics |
Economics | Sociology |
Commerce | Assamese |
Chemistry | Bengali |
Ph.D. | |
Earth Science | Agricultural Engineering |
Computer Science And Engineering | Political Science |
Sanskrit | Arabic |
Mass Communication | Library & Information Science |
Economics | Statistics |
Sociology | Microbiology |
Law | Ecology & Environmental Science |
Education | French |
Biotechnology | Commerce |
Assamese | Comparative Indian Literature |
Life Science | Computer Science |
Anthropology | Linguistics |
Mathematics | Hindi |
Geography | Visual Arts |
Philosophy | Business Administration |
Physics | History |
Manipuri | English |
Bengali | Social Work |
Electronics And Communications Engineering | Chemistry |
BA+LLB (Hons.) | |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Computer Science) | |
BVA (Visual Arts) | |
B.Pharma. | |
BSW / MSW | |
B.Arch. | |
M.Com. | |
M.Lib.I.Sc. | |
M.Ed. | |
LLB / LLM | |
Diploma / Certification / Advanced Diploma in French | |
Admission Procedure Of Assam Institution
Applications can be submitted online or offline.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the university’s official website.
- Fill out the personal information and submit a scanned passport-size image to register.
- Pay an application fee of INR 500 (INR 300 for SC/ ST/ and PwD).
- To finish submitting the application form, click the “Submit” button.
- After submitting the application form successfully, an acknowledgement will be emailed to the candidate’s registered email address.
- Candidates may apply for a maximum of two courses, and each application must be submitted separately.
Assam Institution Fee Structure
Courses (Regular) | Fees (for 1st Year) |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | ₹21,345 |
BALLB {Hons.} | ₹15,445 |
B.Tech. | ₹59,375 |
BSW / MSW | ₹ 17,695 |
B.Pharma | ₹41,545 |
M.A / M.Com. | ₹12,195 |
M.Sc. | ₹16,195 |
MBA | ₹80,925 |
M.Lib.I.Sc. | ₹ 20,645 |
M.Tech. | ₹ 44,375 |
PGDM | ₹ 22,695 |
PG Diploma | ₹ 22,795 |
M.Phil. | ₹ 18,995 |
Ph.D. | ₹ 27,245 |
Courses (Distance) | Fees |
BA | ₹ 25,610 |
B.Com. | ₹ 40,826 |
B.E. | ₹ 41,080 |
B.Sc. | ₹ 41,334 – ₹46,668 |
B.Ed. | ₹ 41,334 |
Admission Important Dates 2022
Online application {B.Tech & M.Tech (AE, CSE, ECE) begins    30th July, 2022
Submission deadline for B.Tech & M.Tech                   27th August, 2022
1st list of provisionally selected candidates (tentative)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4th September, 2022
Admission process begin for 1st list                         5th – 12th Sept., 2022
Provisionally selected candidates (waiting list)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14th Sept., 2022
Date of admission (waiting list)                             15th – 20th Sept., 2022
Eligibility Criteria Of Assam Institution
Courses | Eligibility |
BA / B.Sc. / B.Com. | 10+2 in relevant stream from an acknowledged board. |
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B.Sc. + M.Sc. / BA + LLB / B.Pharma | 10+2 |
B.Tech. | 10+2 with 60% (PCM) + JEE Main |
M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com. | Graduation in relevant field from an acknowledged university |
MBA | Graduation with 50% + CAT |
M.Tech. | BE / B.Tech. with relevant subjects from an acknowledged university. |
PG Diploma | CAT |
M.Phil. | PG or similar in relevant field. |
Ph.D. | M.Phil. or similar in relevant field. |
Review & Ranking of Assam Institution
- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of 2022 ranked Assam University 93rd in the University category.
- Assam University is UGC Approved, AIU Member and accredited by NAAC (Grade ‘B’)
- It has received the ranking of 7.6/10 in a student’s survey.
Assam Institution FAQS
Q1. Does Assam University provide scholarship?
Ans. AU does not provide its own scholarships. Students at the institution can apply for government scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. Interested individuals must apply for scholarships before the deadline and provide the necessary documentation to the university administration.
Q2. Does Assam University offer doctoral programmes?
Ans. PhD programmes are available at Assam University. There are 5-year programmes with 38 specialities.
Q3. What is the value of the MBA programme at Assam University?
Ans. Assam University’s MBA programme specialises on Tourism & Hospitality Management, HRM, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, and Information Technology. Students having a 50% aggregate in their graduation and a valid CAT test score are considered for admission by the institution. MBA graduates are employed in top-tier corporations.
Q4. How is B.Tech admission at Assam University managed?
Ans. Around 75% of total seats in B.Tech programmes at Assam University are filled based on JEE Main results, class 12th grades, and JoSAA counselling. However, through institute-level admission examinations, the institute also provides lateral entry to B.Tech programmes.
Q5. Does the university provide integrated courses?
Ans. At the undergraduate level, AUS provides a variety of integrated courses such as B.Sc.+M.Sc., BA+LLB, and B.Sc.+B.Ed.
