Assam University Silchar

Located in Dargakhona, about 20 kms from Silchar; the Assam University was established in 1994, following an act of Parliament i.e. The Assam (Central) University Act, 1989. Spread over a sprawling campus of 600 acres, the Assam University despite its relatively newer origins is fast becoming a much sought after destination for pursuing higher studies in the region.

With state of the art infrastructure, the University now can boast of thirty five various departments and 230 plus experienced faculty from various backgrounds. About 53 Colleges come under the jurisdiction of the University; spread over 5 districts. The university is also set to become a full-fledged residential institution in the near future.

Located in the picturesque Barack Valley, the University aims to impart advanced knowledge and research opportunities in the various fields of humanities and natural as well as social sciences, foster inter-disciplinary studies in the various fields and to promote both economic and social development of the people of the region.

Courses Offered by Assam University

School of Environmental Science

Department of Ecology and Environmental Science

  • M.Sc. (by course work).
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Humanities

Department of Education

  • M.A. (by course work).
  • M.Ed. (by course work).
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Fine Arts

  • B.V.A. (by course work)
  • M.V.A (by course work).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Philosophy

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Information Sciences

Department of Mass Communication

  • MMC (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work).

School of Life Sciences

Department of Biotechnology

  • M.Sc. (by course work).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Life Science

  • M.Sc. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Management Studies

Department of Business Administration

  • MBA* (by course work)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Commerce

  • M.Com (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Physical Sciences

Department of Chemistry

  • M.Sc. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work).

Department of Computer Science

  • M.Sc. (by course work).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Mathematics

  • M.Sc. (by course work).
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Physics

  • M.Sc. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Languages

Department of Arabic

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Bengali

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of English

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Foreign Languages (French)

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • Certificate of Proficiency in French
  • Diploma of Proficiency in French

Department of Hindi

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Linguistics

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M. Phil. (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work).

Department of Manipuri

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Sanskrit

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Social Sciences

Department of Economics

  • M.A. (by course work).
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of History

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Law

  • B.A., L.L.B. (Hons) (by course work)

Department of Political Science

  • M.A. (by course work)
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Social Work

  • M.S.W. (by course work)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Sociology

  • M.A. (by course work).
  • M.Phil (by course work & dissertation)
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

School of Technology

Department of Agricultural Engineering:

  • B.Tech. (by course work).
  • Ph.D. (by research work)

Department of Information Technology

  • Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (B.Tech. in IT) Programme
  • Master of Technology in Information Technology (M.Tech. in IT) Programme
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Programme
  • Department is also engaged in research in digital image processing.

Assam University Admissions Procedure

Admissions for the various courses are based on merit determined by the candidate’s performance in the entrance tests held by the various different schools and departments of the University. Interested candidates must of course meet a set prescribed minimum eligibility criteria. If however, no entrance test is held, admissions will be determined by the candidates total aggregate performance in the qualifying examination; as well as the individual marks obtained in the required subjects.

For more information regarding the different courses, fee structures, durations and other general enquiries, please visit the University site: https://www.aus.ac.in/index.html

Address:

Assam University
(Central University)
Silchar 788 011
Assam
Tel : 03842-270273,270801, 270202,
270368,270806, 270219
Fax : 03842-270806/270802
Email : [email protected]

Entrance Exams and Admission Notifications by Assam University Silchar