Assam University is a Central Public University which is located at Silchar, Assam, India, gets its recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC. The university was founded in 1994 with the implementation of the provisions enacted by the Parliament of India. It is situated in picturesque hillocks and wide-open landscapes. The university has 42 departments offering diverse courses with undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. The campus area covers over 600 acres of lush greenery. The university aims to provide and emphasise academic and development as a community. It further provides various facilities which include hostels, libraries, laboratories and so forth. One of the significant features is that the university also runs a Dipu campus to cater to the needs of tribal students. The university runs with a mission to foster inclusive education and research with the continuation of knowledge in the Northeast.
About Assam University
| Particulars | Details |
| Name | Assam University |
| Established | 1994 |
| Location | Silchar, Assam (Dipu Campus in Karbi Anglong) |
| Affiliation | UGC (University Grants Commission), AIU, ACU |
| Type | Central University |
| Chancellor | Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (Retd.) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Rajive Mohan Pant |
| Campus Size | 600 acres |
| Facilities | Hostels, Libraries, Labs, Auditorium, Sports Complex, Health Centre |
| Major Courses | UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D. in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering |
| Admission Mode | Cuet Scores |
| Official Website | http://www.aus.ac.in/ |
Admission Process
For admission, applicants can follow the steps below for a smooth application process-
- Visit the official website at http://www.aus.ac.in/
- Then fill out the application form from the Admissions section for registration.
- Submit the required documents and pay the required fee for the application.
- Admissions are based on the CUET scores and the entrance test results.
- The candidates who are shortlisted have to attend a counselling session and document verification.
Eligibility Criteria
The requirements are necessary, and all the applicants must meet all the criteria in order to get selected for their preferred courses.
| Undergraduate | Must have passed 12th grade or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks |
| Postgraduate | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks |
| M.Phil. or Ph.D. | Master’s degree in a relevant subject with 55% marks + entrance test/interview (NET/JRF exempted) |
University’s Support & Achievements
Student Support: The university offers comprehensive support services, for instance, scholarships, career guidance, healthcare facilities and vibrant cultural societies.
Achievements:
- Accredited by NAAC with recognition for academic quality.
- Strong focus and actively engaged in research with funded projects from UGC, CSIR, ICSSR, and DBT.
- Promotes tribal and minority education through the Diphu campus.
- Hosts national and international seminars/conferences.
- Alumni of the university have distinguished themselves in academia, the corporate sector and other sectors of professional careers.
Rankings of Assam University
The university has maintained remarkable rankings and also earned several notable achievements, which are mentioned in the table below:
| Ranking Body | Category | Recognition |
| NIRF 2023 | University Category | 151–200 band |
| NAAC Accreditation | Quality Benchmark | Grade B+ |
| EduRank 2024 | Overall India Ranking | 250+ |
| Webometrics 2024 | India Universities | Among the top 300 |
Important Links
Find below tabulated important links that will guide you to admissions, programs, facilities, and official updates:
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admission portal | Click Here |
| Student Login | Click Here |
| Official Notice | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme offerred by Assam university
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor in Performing Arts (BPA) | BPA (3 Year Under Graduate Course in Performing Arts) | 1. Any one Language 2. General Test and 3. Performing Arts. | 10+2 level examination pass. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 2 | Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences | B. Pharm (4 Years Under Graduate Course in Pharmaceutical Science) | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects viz; Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. | Candidates who have passed 10+2 level examination with individual pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology both in theory and practical and 50% aggregate marks in the above subjects are eligible for admission. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 3 | Bachelor in Visual Arts (BVA) | BVA (4 Year Under Graduate Course in Visual Arts) | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission in four years BVA course in Visual Arts. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 4 | Bachelor of Computer Application ( BCA) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Computer Application | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Computer Application. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Arts | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Arts. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 6 | Bachelor of Business Administration ( BB.A.) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Bisiness Administration | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Business Administration. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 7 | Bachelor of Commerce ( B.Com) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Commerce | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects of which Accountancy and Business Studies are mandatory | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in Commerce and Science are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Commerce. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 8 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Science | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in Science are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Science. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 9 | Bachelor of Vocational Course ( B.Voc) | Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Vocational Courses | 1. English 2. Any three domain specific subjects related to desired DSC and DSM subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) in any stream are eligible for admission to Four Year Undergraduate Programme in Vocational Courses. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. Eligibility criteria for offering DSC subject shall be as per the guideline of respective colleges. At the time of selecting subjects for CUET candidates may visit website/ prospectus of concerned college |
| 10 | Integrated B.A. LLB | Integrated B.A. LLB (B.A. LLB (Hons.) (5 Years Integrated Course in Law)) | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Any two domain specific subjects | 50% of marks in the qualifying examination (10+2) as well as 45% in English subject, separately, in the qualifying examination are the eligibility criteria. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 11 | Integrated B.Sc. B. Ed. | B. Sc. B. Ed. (4 Year Under Graduate Course in Education) A. Physics (Hons.) B.Ed, B. Chemistry (Hons.) B.Ed, C. Zoology (Hons.) B.Ed, D. Botany (Hons.) B.Ed | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects of which Teaching Aptitude subject shall be considered as mandatory. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Physics should have Physics and Maths/ Chemistry. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Chemistry should have Chemistry and Maths/Physics. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Zoology should have Biology and Chemistry. Candidates desiring admission to Honours course in Botany should have Biology and Chemistry. | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in Higher Secondary with Science background are eligible for admission. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 12 | Integrated Bachelor and Masters in Computer Science (B.Sc + M. Sc.) | M. Sc. (5 Year Integrated Course in Computer Science) : 3 year B.Sc Computer Science, 2 Year M.Sc Computer Science | 1. English 2. Three domain specific subjects viz; Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one other science subject. | Candidates who have passed the HS examination (10+2) in Science stream with Physics and Mathematics (in combination with any other science subjects) with at least 50% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission into the first semester of M. Sc. (Integrated) five year programme. To be eligible for admission in the 7th semester of the M. Sc. (Integrated) programme, a student has to pass in all the papers up to the 6th semester of the M. Sc. Integrated programme. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 13 | Integrated Bachelor and Masters in Social Work (BSW + MSW) | BSW + MSW (5 Year Integrated Course in Social Work) 3 year BSW, 2 Year MSW | 1. English 2. General Test and 3. Any two domain specific subjects. | Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 55% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to Five-Year Integrated Post Graduate Course in Social Work. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| 14 | Integrated M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration) | MBA (5 year integrated course in Business Administration) | 1. English 2. Mathematics 3. General Knowledge | Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary (HS) or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 60% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to Five-Year Integrated Post Graduate Course in Business Administration. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
FAQs
Q1. Is Assam University a government or private university?
Ans. Yes, Assam University is a Central University which was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994.
Q2. What is the process to get admission to Assam University UG courses?
Ans. Admission to UG programs is only through the passing of CUET (Common University Entrance Test), which is conducted by NTA.
Q3. Does Assam University provide hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, the university provides different hostels for boys and girls with modern facilities
Q4. What are the popular courses at Assam University?
Ans. The major and popular courses include B.A., B.Sc., B.Tech., M.A., M.Sc., MBA, LLM, and Ph.D. programs.
Q5. Does Assam University offer scholarships?
Ans. Yes, the university provides scholarships and financial assistance through central and state government schemes, as well as merit-based awards
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
