Assam University emerged in 1994 through an act of the Assam (Central) University. The University is sited in South Assam at Silchar, bordering Meghalaya Bangladesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur.
The objective of Assam University is to circulate and offer latest knowledge through instructional as well as research facilities. It is recognized by UGC, the University Grant Commission, Government of India.
History
This university was established in 1994 and is steadily attracting students from all the neighboring states. This university has contributed many eminent personalities to the nation in diverse fields of Arts, Science and Education.
Educational Streams
Assam University provides a multidisciplinary approach to acquire higher education. The prospectus of this educational institution includes two years courses MA in Languages, Arts, Economics, History, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, French and Education.
Programs in M Sc are offered in Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Bio-Technology, Mathematics, Environmental Science and Ecology respectively. The other courses offered includes M Com (Commerce), Mass Communication (MMC) and five years integrated courses in MSW: (Social work), M Sc (Computer Science) and BA LLB honors.
There are diploma and certificate courses for one year in French and MVA (Visual Arts), 1 year PG diploma for Information Technology and one year M Ed course as well are conducted.
The additional courses take one year PG Diploma in Marketing Management or Bio-informatics or Tea Management and Journalism. However, certificate Courses are available in Sanskrit as well as Arabic Language. There are B Tech Courses for four years available in Agricultural Engineering as well as Information Technology.
The admissions are ob the basis of AIEEE central counseling. Program for Master Degree Course in Business Administration is provided to the candidates on passing MAT exams conducted by AIMA.
Facilities
The facilities offered include hostel accommodation for boys and girls separately and this is offered only to deserving students. Workshops and laboratories are available fully equipped with latest machinery and tools. A central library is located within the campus, besides few small departmental libraries. |
