Assam University - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

Assam University has started its admissions 2024. JEE Main 2024 exams for BTech have concluded, and the result for session two is now out. Along with the results, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 NTA score on April 24, 2024. For 75% of the total BTech seats, Assam University participates in JoSAA counselling, for which registration starts on June 10, 2024 onwards. JoSAA is expected to release the Assam University cutoff 2024 in the second week of June 2024.

Aspiring candidates should know that Assam University is a Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-participating university. Therefore, CUET UG and PG 2024 scores are required for admission to various UG and PG courses offered at this university. 

Assam University Silchar was established as a central university by an Act of the Parliament of India in 1994. The university comprises 16 schools of study, more than 50 departments, 6 interdisciplinary centres of study and 77 affiliated colleges. Assam University was ranked 93rd in the NIRF ranking 2021 among overall universities. The university is well known for its quality education and facilities. It also provides good placement opportunities to its students in popular companies like TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Bandhan Bank, ITC Limited and  ICICI Securities. The average salary package offered at Assam University placements is about Rs 4 LPA. The university has two campuses. The main Assam University campus is situated at Dargakona, about 20 km away from Silchar and the second one is located at Diphu. The table below comprises the list of Assam University Schools and departments on both campuses. 

Apart from the educational achievements, a university is also known for the accolades and type of establishment it heralds. The following are the features that mark the general identity of Assam University. 

Assam University courses include various UG, PG, certificate, diploma and PhD programmes under 50+ departments. These programmes are offered with various specialisations and electives. Some of the Assam university PG courses are MBA, M.Sc, MA, and M.Tech. The duration of these PG programmes is two years and fees vary as per the course. Assam University Silchar UG courses include bachelor's degree programmes across various disciplines such as arts, science, law, education, and pharma. Assam University courses are recognised by UGC and accredited by relevant authorities. You can go through the Assam university fees and course details along with the eligibility criteria required for admission to these programmes in the table below. 

Assam University Courses and Eligibility Criteria 

The table presented below shows the list of courses, their fees and eligibility criteria. 

Assam University admission process is also one-of-its-kind for different kinds of undergraduate and doctoral programmes. For any applicant, it is very important to attend the entrance test of the university. JEE Main is accepted for BTech. JEE Main 2024 session two exams have concluded and the results were released on April 24. On the other hand, GATE 2024 is for MTech admissions 2024. The following table shows the time-bound preparation one must make to plan for Assam University admission.

Assam University Admission Dates for JEE Main 2024

Assam University CUET UG & PG Dates 2024

Assam University has published the lists of selected candidates through swapping for admissions to different courses at the Silchar and Diphu campus. The table below shows the lists published for different course admissions. 

The application process to Assam University is held online. After going through the relevant downloadables as specified with the links above, the candidates must register themselves to the official website of the login to receive time-to-time notifications from the University. The applicant may choose to study the "Programmes and Course" tab of the University's official website and its allied sections. The following are the steps that a candidate must follow for Assam University admission:

• For all admission-related queries, the applicant must log in to the following link; http://www.aus.ac.in/sidemenu/courses-admission/
• The applicant must select the desired course based on the self-assessment after studying the information brochure of the institute.
• The applicant must log in to the “Registration Login” page of the official homepage of the University’s official website. 
• The applicant needs to fill in the relevant details like; personal details, contact details, academic details, payment details and residential details. The documents that the candidate must keep with them include; UID documents, identity proof, mark sheets and certificates and passport-sized photographs. 
• The candidate must complete submitting their application form by submitting their application fees of Rs 500 via online payment.
• The procedure of application for CUET also remains the same.
• The candidates need to check online for the merit list for their admission status based on all the processes thus mentioned above. 

Assam University BTech cutoff 2024 is expected to be announced in the second week of 2024. The cutoffs are based on the JEE Main scores obtained by the applicants. JoSAA releases the cutoff lists in a round-wise and course-wise format. Students who want to pursue B.Tech at the university must meet the Assam University cut off for B.Tech. They also need to participate in the centralised JoSAA counselling.     

Until JoSAA releases 2024 cutoffs, students can check out the Assma University cut off for 2023 in the table below.

Assam University JoSAA Cutoff 2023 Round 6

Assam University B.Tech Cutoff 2023 - Round 5

Assam University B.Tech Cut off 2023 - Round 4

Assam University Cut off for B.Tech 2023 - Round 3

Assam University Cut off for B.Tech 2023 - Round 2

Assam University Cut off 2023 for B.Tech - Round 1

Assam University has made a remarkable mark for itself when it comes to successful job placements. On that note, the University has got its “Career Counselling cum placement Cell”. The cell ensures the complete training of its candidate from the enrollment stage to the offer letter stage. The cell is headed by reputed academicians, staff, and alumni that conduct a host of activities like; job networking, HR activities, campus information for recruitment, various kinds of job-related skill courses, and news and conducting webinars for various stages of training. 

The “Career Counselling cum placement Cell” conducts mock and examination rounds about job interviews like; group discussion, written tests, soft skills, personality development, computer skills and soft skills. Inspirational lectures and motivational activities are also imparted to the candidates to develop confidence. During the final stages of the training process, live sessions with previously placed candidates are also conducted to understand the pros and cons of subsequent interview processes. 

The “Career Counselling cum placement Cell” activities are separate from the admission process. Naturally, the announcement for the existing candidates begins by almost the end of April, when the students begin to enrol themselves for Assam University placement. Naturally, the cell also announced a host of activities such as job internships, minor projects, mega dissertations, hands-on-trainings, and skill visits. Any student, irrespective of their graduation, is made eligible to be a part of the placement cell and receive valuable training. The placement drive is conducted in different affiliated places of the institute and off-campus drives for multiple participation. Successful job placement is completed by November of every academic year. 

Apart from those mentioned above, the University makes its job postings in the form of employment notices on the institute's official website. 

Assam University Placement Statistics 2021

Assam University Recruiters

The following table presents some of the most noteworthy recruiters of Assam University. 

 Check out more details about Assam University Placement

When it comes to imparting quality education to its candidates, Assam University does not back off from providing financial assistance to worthy candidates that are otherwise economically weak or subjectified by the clauses of the government of India. The financial assistance is given in the form of scholarships, fellowships and various forms of waivers from the University, which are as follows:

Apart from the scholarship mentioned above programs, the various other Scholarship programs and financial assistance programmes that apply to the Assam University are as follows:

1. NSP Scholarships – This represents a category of the Prime minister’s scheme of Scholarship programs via the “National Student’s Portal” of the honourable government of India. Based on merit, at least 100 students are capable of availing of the programs per academic year. The Scholarship programs are meant for various un-reserved and reserved categories of candidates. 
2. P/M Scholarships – This scholarship category is also meant for SC-ST candidates. This scholarship is awarded in renewal and fresh applications to deserving students based on the candidates' academic performance. At least 150 candidates are capable of receiving this Scholarship worth Rs 3 Lakh to Rs 11 Lakh depending on the type of the course applied. 
3. RF Scholarships – This is the Rajiv Gandhi National scheme of Scholarships meant to uplift the SC-ST category of candidates. This scholarship is forwarded by the Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The meritorious candidates can avail of a Scholarship value of up to Rs 6 Lakh throughout the course duration. At least up to 50 applicants can receive this scholarship. 

Assam University ensures that its students receive the maximum exposure to modern education without any glitches in quality lifestyle in academia. Naturally, the campus is furnished with all the modern amenities of student life presented as follows:

• Accommodation – The University has around 10 hostels for students and separate residential arrangements for the staff. These are well furnished with hygienic systems and air-conditioning, and internet connectivity. 
• Library – The University has centralised and digital libraries that contain a marvellous repository of scholarly materials. 
• Health Centre- The campus has a 24 hours health centre meant for general medical purposes for the students and staff of the institute with an ambulance facility. It has also got access to the renowned medical centres of the city.
• Gymnasium – The campus is equipped with its fitness centre cum gym. 
• Incubation Centre – The incubation centre of the institute is responsible for the entrepreneurship development programmes and acts as the think tank for various forms of academic and industrial projects. It also receives various forms of government and private funds. 
• Laboratory – The University has got modernised and funded laboratories where sufficient machines and laboratory pieces of equipment are present. The main goal is to develop the scientific and high-end skills of the pupils and make their dissertations and projects if any, significant. As mentioned earlier, all those help add value to a candidate's CV. 
• Computer Labs – The university has computer labs to augment any sort of IT-related projects and activities in multi-dimensional disciplines of study in the institute. 
• NCC training – The University has an NCC training centre that participates in various NCC activities for the national interest. Bright students are also capable of receiving various forms of accolades. 
• NSS – The NSS centre of the university trains its students to develop social and community outreach qualities. It also conducts social programs across micro and macro levels to promulgate the concept of social responsibility in every niche of life. 
• Sports Centre – The university has got its centre for sports that trains its students for various forms of sports events and activities pertinent to the university. This centre is also responsible for allocating sports-based financial assistance in academia. 
• Transport facility – The University has its service of buses for the students and staff to the campus. Apart from that, the campus is located in a very nice spot with access to the nearest stations. 
• Financial facility – The campus has a 24X7 hour ATM facility and routes to its nearest banks. 

Student’s Welfare Committee – The Student’s Welfare Committee of the institute is responsible for maintaining codes of discipline and checking on the overall well-being of the candidate on the issues of ethics, equal opportunity, mental health and academic life.

The Assam University, Silchar, has also received a lot of praise and recognition for its name. The students from the University participate in various forms of on-campus and off-campus activities and earn more names for the institution. Various research scholars from the institute have received awards from the local, state and central governments for their outstanding contributions to society. Based on all these facts above, the following segment talks about the various forms of honorariums and acknowledgements received by Assam University in imparting quality education to its students and its overall disposition in various disciplines. 

Assam University Awards

• In 2021, the NIRF ranked Assam University at 247th position in India and 6574th in the world rank. 
• Assam University received a leadership award from the "Times of India" in 2016.

Assam University Recognition 

• The UGC recognised Assam University as a centre of Excellence and central collegiate public University in 1994. 

Apart from that, the following are the bodies that have given recognition to the University. 

Assam University Accreditations 

The Assam University is accredited by the NAAC with a grade of "A" in 2014 and is up for a re-participation for a NAAC approval.