Assam University Silchar is a Central University established by Act XXIII of Parliament in 1989 and officially started in January 1994. It aims to promote higher education and research, especially in the northeastern region of India. The university is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and cultural diversity, offering a wide range of academic programs across different fields of study. Over the years, it has become a key centre for quality education in the area, known for its inclusive approach and innovative teaching. As a Central University, it operates under the central government, which helps it maintain high academic standards.
The college offers various courses and admission to this university is based on merit in CUET UG and CUET PG. Throughout this article, you will get all the information about Assam University like courses offered, facilities, eligibility criteria etc.
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| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Institution | Assam University |
| Location | Silchar, Assam |
| Established | 1994 |
| Type of Institute | Public Autonomous |
| Campus | 600 acres |
| Affiliation | UGC, AIU, ACU |
| Admission criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | 43+ |
| Hostel Facilities | Yes |
| Official Website | http://www.aus.ac.in/ |
Facilities
These are some of the facilities offered by the university to their students who are interested in studying or are already studying at Assam University.
| Central Facilities | Medical |
| Computer Centre | Classrooms |
| Central Library | Laboratories |
| Sports Section | Residential |
| Institute Management System | Hostel |
Courses Offered
Assam University offers many UG, PG and PhD courses with duration and intake to students. These courses are mentioned in the table below. Let’s have a look.
| Courses | Duration |
| M.A. | Four Semester |
| Ph.D | Four Semester |
| D. Litt. | 2 to 4 Years |
| Certificate Sanskrit Course in Vedic Karmakanda Vedic Samskaras | 1 Years |
| Certificate | 1.5 to 2 years |
| M.Com. | 2 Years |
| BSW/MSW | 3 Years to 6 Years |
| BPA | 3 to 4 Years |
| BVA/MVA | 4/2 Years |
| B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Ed. | 4 Years |
| M.Sc. | 2 years |
| MCA | 3 years |
| M.B.A. | 2 Years |
| MTHM | 2 years |
| PG Diploma | 1 Years |
| B.Tech. | 4 Years |
| B.Voc. | 3 Years |
| B.Pharm./M.Pharm. | 4 years/ 2 Years |
| B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) | 5 years |
Courses & Intake
| Courses | Subject | Intake |
| M.A. | Bengali | 60 |
| Ph.D. | Bengali | – |
| D. Litt. | Bengali | – |
| M.A. | Hindi | 35 |
| Ph.D | Hindi | |
| D. Litt. | Hindi | |
| M.A. | Sanskrit | 35 |
| Ph.D | Sanskrit | |
| D. Litt. | Sanskrit | |
| Certificate Sanskrit Course in Vedic Karmakanda Vedic Samskaras | Sanskrit | 20 |
| M.A. | Linguistics | 20 |
| M.A. | Urdu | – |
| Ph.D | Urdu | – |
| M.A. | English | 50 |
| PhD | English | – |
| Certificate | Proficiency in English and Communication Skills | 60 |
| M.Com. | Commerce | 50 |
| BSW/MSW | Social Work | 50 |
| BPA | Music | 20 |
| BVA/MVA | Visual Arts | 25 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Ed. | Chemistry/Physics | 50 |
| M.Sc. | Physics | 47 |
| MCA | Computer Science | 30 |
| M.B.A. | Business Administration | 75 |
| MTHM | Tourism and Hospitality Management | 20 |
| PG Diploma | Biodiversity Conservation | 15 |
| B.Tech. | Agricultural Engineering | 60 |
| B.Voc. | Food Processing | 50 |
| B.Pharm./M.Pharm. | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 50 |
| B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) | Under Graduate Law | 60 |
Admission Procedure
The admission process typically involves filling out an application form, appearing for an entrance exam, and participating in counselling sessions based on exam scores. Here in this section, we have mentioned the admission procedure to get admission to Assam University. Check the procedure listed below.
| Course Level | Streams Offered | Admission Criteria |
| Undergraduate (UG) | Engineering, Arts, Social Science, Commerce | Based on national-level exams like CUET, JEE-Main, or Assam University’s entrance exam |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Engineering, Arts, Social Science, Commerce | Based on national-level exams like CUET, CAT, or Assam University’s entrance exam |
| Certifications | Various | Based on Assam University’s entrance exam or direct admission |
| PG Diploma | Various | Based on Assam University’s entrance exam or direct admission |
| Doctoral | Various | Based on Assam University’s entrance exam or other national exams for Ph.D. programs |
Eligibility Criteria
To get admission to courses offered by the university, the candidate should meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the institution. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria of the Assam University courses mentioned in the table below.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.A. in Bengali | Candidates who have passed TDC Examination in the relevant subject (Bengali Honours & B.A. with Bengali). Candidates having Honours will be given preference. All seats will be filled up on the basis of merit in the CUET2024 to be conducted by NTA. |
| M.A. in Hindi | TDC examination in any stream and Hindi as an elective/ MIL subject at 10+2 level. Passed TDC examination and have also passed any other Degree (like Shastri, Visharad, etc.) examinations in the respective subject are also eligible for admission, provided that the later Degree is recognized as equivalent to graduation. |
| Ph.D in Hindi | Entrance Test |
| D. Litt. in Hindi | Entrance Test |
| M.A. in Sanskrit | Candidates who have passed the TDC examination with Sanskrit or Candidates who have passed TDC examination and have passed any of the traditional Degree in Sanskrit |
| Ph.D in Sanskrit | As par the UGC norms |
| D. Litt. in Sanskrit | As per university norms. |
| Certificate Sanskrit Course in Vedic Karmakanda Vedic Samskaras in Sanskrit | Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Examination) and Minimum acquaintance with Vedic Karmakanda |
| M.A. in Linguistics | Candidates who have passed TDC examination in Arts, Science or Commerce are eligible for admission. The candidates for MA (Linguistics) programme shall be selected on the basis of CUET (PG) score as per the guidelines of Assam Universtiy. |
| M.A. in Urdu | BA with Urdu as one of the subjects OR Graduation in any discipline with one year diploma in Urdu OR Graduation in any discipline with F.M from govt. recognized Madrasas. |
| Ph.D in Urdu | M.A in Urdu from a recognized University. |
| M.A. in English | Candidates who have completed B. A. in English Honours/ Major are eligible to apply for admission to the P. G. Programme of the Department. |
| PhD in English | M.A. in English with minimum 55% of marks. Reservation benefits, according to the UGC and the GOI Reservation Policies and Guidelines will be applicable. |
| Certificate in Proficiency in English and Communication Skills | Candidates who have passed +2 (Intermediate/Higher Secondary) examination conducted by any recognized Board/Council in India. |
| M.Com. in Commerce | Candidates who have passed TDC (10+2+3) examination in Commerce with at least 45% marks in the Major/ Honours or at least 50% marks in the Pass Course examination in the relevant subject are eligible for admission (relaxation of marks for reserve categories will be as per GoI rules). OR All seats will be filled up on the basis of merit in the CUET-2023 conducted by NTA. Candidates without CUET-2023 scores shall not be considered eligible for admission. |
| BSW/MSW in Social Work | Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Bachelor of Semester for Examinations or equivalent examinations (10+2) with at (3 BSW; Eight least 55% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to Five-Year Integrated Course in Social Work. To be eligible for admission in the 1st semester of the MSW programme, Social Work (MSW) degree. Four a student has to pass in all the papers of BSW. Relaxation Semester for in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Merit of the candidate will MSW be on the basis of CUET, NTA score. |
| BPA in Music | Candidates who have passed the HS examination with at least 40% marks in aggregate and CUET are eligible for admission into the Four Years Manipuri Dance Under Graduate Programme [FYUGP] in Performing Arts. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GoI rule. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of NTA-CUET score. |
| BVA/MVA in Visual Arts | Candidate who have passed HS or equivalent examination (10+2) with at least 45% marks in aggregate and fulfill the CUET criteria of Assam University are eligible for admission in BVA course in Visual Arts. OR Candidates who passed BVA/ BFA from any University/ Institution with at least 50% marks in aggregates and fulfil the admission criteria of Assam University are eligible for admission in two years PG/ MVA courses in Visual Arts. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Ed. in Chemistry/Physics | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in HS (10+2) with Science background are eligible for admission. Merit of the candidates will be on the basis of CUET score. |
| M.Sc. in Physics | Candidates who have passed TDC examination with at least 60% marks in Major/Honours in Physics (45% of marks in case of Diphu Campus) are eligible to apply. In addition, candidates having B.Tech./B.E. degree in appropriate branch of Engineering may also apply, with at least B grade (marks domain: 70% to 79%, as reference to SOT, AUS). All seats will be filled up on the basis of merit in the CUET-2023 to be conducted by NTA. However, upto maximum 50% seat shall be reserved for candidates graduated from Assam University affiliated colleges with provision of lateral migration based on merit. Candidates without CUET score shall not be considered eligible for admission |
| MCA in Computer Science | Candidates must have passed the Bachelor Degree Examination of 3 or 4 years duration in Science/Commerce/Arts and Humanities or Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) or B.E./B. Tech. from University/Institute with a minimum of 50% of marks/equivalent grade from India or abroad and recognized by GoI, with Mathematics as one of the subjects in graduation or at (10 +2)/Senior Secondary level and must have cleared/passed it at the respective level (graduation and/or senior secondary). For candidates belonging to the reserve categories, relaxation of marks required for eligibility and reservation of seats are as per the GoI norms. Selection Criteria: Admission Test/CUET Score. |
| M.B.A. in Business Administration | (Admission through CAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT/CUET followed by GD PI). |
| MTHM in Tourism and Hospitality Management | A candidate having a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA is eligible to apply. (Relaxation of marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories will be as per Government of India rules). All seats will be filled up on the basis of merit in the CUET-2024 to be conducted by NTA. However, up to a maximum of 50% seats shall be reserved for candidates graduated from Assam University affiliated colleges with a provision of lateral migration based on merit. |
| PG Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation | Candidates who have passed the TDC (Science) examination with at least 45% marks in Major/Honours or Pass course in Zoology, Botany, Life Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geology, and Geography are eligible for admission. |
| B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering | As per (JEE Main) Conducted by the (C.B.S.E) |
| B.Voc. in Food Processing | Candidates who have passed in all subjects in 10+2 (in any stream: Arts/Commerce/Science/Vocational) or equivalent from any recognized Board. |
| B.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Sciences | 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 based on NTA score. |
| M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Sciences | A Pass in B.Pharm degree examination of an Indian University established by law in India from an institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India and has scored not less than 55% of the maximum marks (aggregate of four years of B.Pharm). Relaxation in eligibility is as per GOI rule. Provided that – Every student, selected for admission to postgraduate pharmacy course should have obtained Registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled. Merit of the candidates will be based on NTA score. |
| B.A.L.L.B (Hons.) in Under Graduate Law | Higher Secondary pass in any subject, with CUET Score |
Fee Structure
This section will provide detailed information about the Assam University Fee Structure for the courses offered by the university. Candidates can check the exact fee structure details for Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD fees.
| Courses | Tuition Fees |
| MA/M.Sc./MVA/Diploma | 36,00/- |
| BVA/MVA/BA.LLB/B.Pharm/B.Ed | 24,00/- |
Contact Details
Assam University
Address: Silchar, Assam 788011
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