Assam University is a Central University which was established in 1994. The main campus in an area of 600 acres is located in Durgakona, Irongmara (Silchar). Assam University aspires to translate the multidimensional collective dream of the community of the region into reality. This University is approved by (UGC) which means the University Grants Commission. The University has 16 Schools which offers Humanities, Languages, Environmental Science, Information Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Technology, and Management Studies. Also, there are 42 departments under these 16 Schools. The University offers various courses like UG, Integrated, M.Phil, Certificate, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and PhD. The 5 districts under the jurisdiction of Assam University have 56 UG Colleges.
History of Assam University
Assam University is a Central University which was established by an Act of Parliament. It was established in 1994. The history of this university is the history of Assam people’s struggles in Barak Valley. Also, this university was ranked 87 among Universities by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) of 2018. Assam University being a central university hosts a national characteristic of unity in diversity. Faculties, staff and students hail from all over the country. International students also find this institution an ideal centre for pursuing their academic endeavour.
| Name | Assam University |
| Established | 1994 |
| Location | Silchar, Assam, India |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Course Offered | UG, Integrated, M.Phil, Certificate, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and PhD Programmes |
| Website | http://www.aus.ac.in |
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Assam University – Schools and Departments
The University has 16 Schools which offers Humanities, Languages, Environmental Science, Information Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Technology, and Management Studies. Also, there are 42 departments under these 16 Schools. Check the Schools and Departments mentioned in the table given below.
Schools and Departments:
| Schools | Departments under the Schools |
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| Rabindranath Tagore School of Languages and Cultural Studies |
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| Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay School of English and Foreign Languages Studies |
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| Mahatma Gandhi School of Economics and Commerce |
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| Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences |
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| Abanindranath Tagore School of Creative Arts and Communication Studies |
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| Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan School of Philosophy | Department of Philosophy |
| Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay School of Education | Department of Educational Science |
| Albert Einstein School of Physical Sciences |
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| Hargobind Khurana School of Life Sciences |
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| Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management Studies | Department of Business Administration |
| E. P Odum School of Environmental Sciences | Department of Ecology & Environmental Science |
| Triguna Sen School of Technology |
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| Susruta School of Medical and Paramedical Sciences | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences | Department of Earth Sciences |
| Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences | Department of Library & Information Science |
| Deshabandhu Chittaranjan School of Legal Studies | Department of Law |
Assam University – Courses Offered
Assam University offers various courses like in Arts Courses – B.A, B.P.A, M.A., M.Lib., M.Phil., Master of Virtual Arts, M.Ed., M.Lib.Sc., Ph.D., Diploma and Certificate Courses. In Engineering Courses – B.Tech and M.Tech., in Medical Courses – B.Pharm., Science Courses, Management Courses, Mass Communication Courses, Commerce Courses, Agriculture Science and Technology Courses, Information Technology Courses and Law Courses. You can check the various courses offered by Assam University from the table given below.
| Courses Offered | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (BCA) | 4 Years |
| Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) | 4 Years |
| Master of Technology (M.Tech.) | 2 Years |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 Years |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | 2 Years |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) + Master of Social Work (MSW) | 5 Years |
| Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) | 4 Years |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 Years |
| Master of Visual Arts (MVA) | 2 Years |
| Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) | 5 Years |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | 3 Years |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) | 4 Years |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) +Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) | 4 Years |
| Master of Education (M.Ed) | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 4 Years |
Assam University Affiliated Colleges
List of Colleges affiliated to the Assam University is given below.
- Cachar College, Silchar
- Diphu Government College, Diphu
- Gurucharan College, Silchar
- Haflong Government College
- Janata College, Cachar
- Karimganj College, Karimganj
- Nabin Chandra College, Badarpur
- Srikishan Sarda College, Hailakandi
- Women’s College, Silchar
- Srikishan Sarda (SS) College, Hailakandi
- Regional Engineering Collge ( REC ), Silchar
- Patharkandi College of Education, Karimganj
- Katigorah A Degree College, Silchar
- SM Dev College, Lakhipur
- SC Dey College, Hailakandi
- Kapili College, Donkamukam
- M H C Memorial Sc College, Hailakandi
- Barkhola College, Silchar
- Dr S B Institution of Education, Hailakandi
- RS Girls college, Karimganj
- J N Singh College, Silchar
- Ramkrishna Nagar College, Karimganj
- Radhamadhab College, Silchar
- Lala Rural College
- Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management, Silchar
- Hailakandi Women’s College, Hailakandi
- Vivekananda College of Education, Karimganj
Assam University Facilities
Assam University provides 16 Central Facilities. The 16 facilities are mention below.
- Career Counselling and Placement Cell
- Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL)
- Computer Centre
- Fellowship
- Games & Sports
- Gymnasium
- Health Care Centre
- Hostel Accommodation
- Major Scientific Equipments
- NCC Training
- NSS Activity
- Students Discipline
- Students Welfare
- Transport Facility
- University Journal
- University Magazine
Assam University Admission Procedure
Selection of candidates for admission will be made on the basis of percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination and performance in the admission test and personal interview. The weight age for the qualifying examination, admission test, and personal interview
Assam University Contact Details
Check the contact details of the University:
College Name: Assam University Silchar – 788 011, Assam, India
Registrar: 91-03842-270806
Fax: 91-03842-270802
E-mail: vc@aus.ac.in, registrar@aus.ac.in
Official Website: www.aus.ac.in
