Assam University

About Assam University

Assam University is a central university set up by an Act of Parliament, with its main campus at Dargakona near Silchar and a second campus at Diphu.

Assam University came into being in 1994 under the Assam (Central) University Act of 1989 to serve the Barak Valley and nearby hill districts of southern Assam. Its main campus at Dargakona, about 20 km from Silchar, spreads over roughly 600 acres, and a smaller 90-acre campus works at Diphu. Teaching is grouped into named schools covering sciences, technology, law, management, social sciences, languages, life sciences, pharmacy and the arts. For 2026 the admission portal lists programmes such as BBA, MBA, B.Tech, M.Tech, a five-year BA LLB (Hons), B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, LLM and PhD. Undergraduate seats in several courses go through CUET, while PG and research admissions follow the university notices.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Merit

Applications for 2026 are made online on the Assam University admission portal, which lists each programme with its own dates. Undergraduate courses such as B.Pharm, the five-year BA LLB (Hons), the four-year BSW and the FYUG in Computer Science admit through CUET, while B.Tech seats are filled through CUET/JEE and JoSAA/CSAB rounds. M.Tech uses GATE, ICAR or CUET scores, and PG and PhD admissions follow the notices posted on the portal.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Business Administration: 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 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)
• Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
• 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 Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
• Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
• Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
• 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.

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Facilities

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Where these courses lead

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