Assam Agricultural University

University Overview

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), a state agricultural university established on April 1, 1969, is located in Jorhat, Assam. Recognized by UGC and ICAR and accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC, AAU offers a wide spectrum of programmes across agriculture, veterinary science, fisheries, horticulture, home/community science, sericulture, and agribusiness (MBA). It holds the unique distinction of being the only institution globally to provide a 4‑year B.Sc. degree with a specialization in Tea Husbandry & Technology. With multiple constituent colleges, research stations, and extension centres across Assam, it serves the entire state.

Courses Offered

AAU has approximately 156 programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels Major offerings include:

• UG (4–6 yrs):
  • B.Sc. (Hons) – Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Fisheries Science, Community Science
  • B.V.Sc & A.H. (5½ yrs) – Veterinary Science
  • B.F.Sc., B.Sc. in Home Science, etc.
• PG (2 yrs):
  • M.Sc. – Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Agricultural Biotechnology & Economics
  • M.V.Sc., M.F.Sc.
  • MBA (Agri‑Business)
• Doctoral (Ph.D): Across multiple disciplines .

Admission Process

1. Application

• Applications are submitted online via the official AAU portal.
• An Information Bulletin is released and applicants register, fill the application, and pay the fee (typically Rs 750–1,200).

2. Eligibility & Selection

• UG (non-Veterinary): 10+2 in science; selection based on Class XII marks through AAU CET (or ICAR AIEEA for out-of-state candidates).
• B.V.Sc & A.H.: Requires Physics, Chemistry, Biology at 10+2; selection via AAU CET VET.
• PG: Essential UG degree in corresponding field; admission is based on ICAR AIEEA PG or AAU’s own tests like GAT‐B, followed by counselling.
• Ph.D.: Requires a relevant master’s degree; selection via ICAR AICE JRF/SRF or PG merit.

3. Counselling & Documents

• Successful candidates are invited for counselling and seat allocation at AAU Jorhat.
• Documents to submit: academic mark sheets, domicile certificate (for Assam residents), entrance exam scores, ID proof, migration certificate, medical fitness certificate.
• Reserved category quotas (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and state domicile regulations apply.

Admission Steps

1. Visit → Download Bulletin & Register
2. Complete online application & fee payment
3. Appear for required entrance test (AAU CET or ICAR AIEEA)
4. Participate in counselling with documents
5. Confirm admission by paying fees and getting seat/allotment letter
6. Start classes after verification

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