About Assam down town University
Assam down town University is a private university at Panikhaiti, Guwahati, run under the down town Charity Trust, with programmes in engineering, nursing, pharmacy, management, sciences and allied health.
Assam down town University, known as AdtU, is a private university in Guwahati sponsored by the down town Charity Trust, which also runs the down town Hospital. Its campus is on Sankar Madhab Path at Gandhi Nagar, Panikhaiti, on the eastern side of the city. It offers B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Agriculture, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA, B.Sc, B.Des and hotel management, along with many allied health and paramedical degrees. Postgraduate options include MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Sc, M.Sc Nursing and MA, and the university runs PhD programmes too. Its website lists recognition from UGC, AICTE, INC and PCI.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Applications for 2026-27 are made online on the university's apply portal. Candidates choose a programme, submit the form with Class 12 or graduation details, and the university confirms eligibility as per programme rules. Regulated courses such as nursing and pharmacy follow the norms of their councils.
Typical eligibility
- Diploma in Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI; institution must be PCI-approved
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Studying in: Class 12; At least 50% marks in Class 12; at least three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (Agriculture may count); minimum age 16 as on 31 August of admission year
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Where these courses lead
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Journalist
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School Teacher
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Professor
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Lawyer
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Chartered Accountant
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Other colleges in Guwahati
Assam Engineering College
The Assam Royal Global University
Gauhati University
Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati
Frequently asked questions
Is Assam down town University private?
Yes. It is a private university run under the down town Charity Trust.
Does AdtU offer nursing and pharmacy?
Yes. It offers B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and a pharmacy diploma, and lists INC and PCI recognition.
Where is AdtU located?
At Sankar Madhab Path, Gandhi Nagar, Panikhaiti, Guwahati, PIN 781026.
How do I apply to AdtU?
Online through apply.adtu.in for the 2026-27 session.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Assam down town University home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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