Assam Agricultural University (AAU): Courses, Contact Details, Facilities

Saumya Tewari

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Assam Agricultural University is also simply known as AAU.
AAU is an agricultural university.
The Institute was established in the year 1969.
The university is located in Jorhat in the state of Assam, India.
The jurisdiction of the University extends to the entire State of Assam with regard to teaching, research and extension education in the field of agriculture and allied sciences.
The University has a number of campuses with its headquarters at Borbheta, Jorhat.

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Programs for Assam Agricultural University:

1) B.Sc.(Agri) degree program

• Intake capacity: 184 + 30
• Duration: 8 semesters- Minimum 4 years
• Eligibility: PCB/PCAg* With 50% marks in aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS category & 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/DAC category in 10+2/Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

2) B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree program

• Intake capacity: 130
• Duration: 10 semesters (Minimum 5 years including 6 months internship)
• Eligibility: BCPE* with 50% marks in aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS (40% for SC/ST/DAC in aggregate) in 10+2 examination/Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

3) B.Sc. (H.Sc.) degree program

• Intake capacity: 45
• Duration: 8 semesters [Minimum 4 years including ELP, in-plant training and Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme (RAWEP)
• Eligibility: PCB/PCMB/PCM/PCAg/PCH.Sc.* with 50% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category (40% for SC/ST/DAC in aggregate ) in 10+2 examination/ Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

4) B.F.Sc. degree programme

• Intake capacity: 25
• Duration: 8 semesters [Minimum 4 years including in-plant training and Fisheries Work Experience Programme (FWEP)]
• Eligibility: PCB/PCAg* With 50% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category & 40% for SC/ST/DAC category in 10+2/Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

5) B.Sc.(Hort) degree program

• Intake capacity: 25
• Duration: 8 semesters [Minimum 4 years including 1-semester Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) and 1-semester Rural Horticulture Work Experience Programme (RHWEP)]
• Eligibility: PCB/PCAg* With 50% marks in aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS category & 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/DAC category in 10+2/Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

6) B.Sc.(Seri) degree program

• Intake capacity: 25
• Duration: 8 semesters [ Minimum 4 years including 1-semester Experiential learning Programme (ELP) and 1-semester Rural Sericultural Work Experience Programme (RSWEP)]
• Eligibility: PCB/PCAg/PC Forestry/PCMB* with 50% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category & 40% for SC/ST/DAC category in 10+2/Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Programs for Assam Agricultural University:

1) M.Sc. (Agri), M.V.Sc., M.Sc. (H.Sc.) & M.F.Sc. Degree Program:

• A candidate must have passed the B.Sc. (Agri)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc (Agri. Biotech)/ B.Sc. (Hons)Agriculture/Horticulture/B.Sc.(H.Sc.)/B.Sc.(Hons) Home Science/B.F.Sc./B.Tech(Fishery Science) of 4 years duration /B.V.Sc & A.H. (as the case may be) degree examination of this University or any other University recognized by this University securing minimum CGPA of 2.60 / 4.00 scale or 3.25/5.00 scale or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC.
• This shall be relaxable for candidates having 5 years of service experience and deputed by the Govt. of Assam/AAU to a CGPA of 2.30 in 4.00 scale or 5.70 in 10.00 scale or 45% of marks in traditional system.
• One seat in each of the disciplines will be reserved for the in-service candidate of AAU/Govt. of Assam.
• In the case where Grade points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC category.
• In addition to that B.Tech (Food Technology)/B.Sc Food Science & Technology/ Horticulture/Biochemistry of 4-year duration will also be eligible for M.Sc (H.Sc.) Food Science & Nutrition. Also the student with B.Sc.(Agri) will be eligible for M.Sc (H.Sc.) Extension and Communication Management.

2) M. Sc. (Food Technology) Degree Program:

• A candidate must have passed B.Sc., B.Sc. (Agri)/B.Sc. (Hort)/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.Sc. (Home Science)/B.Sc. (Food Science)/B.E./B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/Home Science/B.Fsc or another equivalent degree from this university or any other university recognized by the Assam Agricultural University securing a minimum CGPA 2.60/4.00 or 3.25/5.00 scale or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 5.60/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00 for SC/ST/DAC Category.
• In the case where Grade points are not awarded, only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for GEN/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC category.
• Selection of the candidates for admission into M.Sc. (Food Technology) is based on the entrance test to be conducted by the Department.

3) M. Sc. (Agri) in Sericulture Degree Programme:

• A candidate must have passed B.Sc. with Zoology, Chemistry, and Botany, preferably with honors in Zoology with at least 45% marks in aggregate and should have at least 3 years of service experience and must be sponsored by the Govt. of Assam or the Central Silk Board. Candidates with B.Sc. (Agri) with a CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.60 in 10.00 scale are also eligible to apply.
• In addition to that B.Sc(Seri)/B.Sc.(Hons) Sericulture candidate may also be considered for admission into M.Sc(Agri.) Sericulture, till PG programs are started in the College of Sericulture, AAU.

4) MBA (Agri Business) Degree Programme:

• A candidate must have passed the B.Sc. (Agri), B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.E. (Agril. Engineering), B.Sc. (Dairy Science), B.Sc. (Home Science) of 4 year duration, B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Forestry) (as the case may be), B.Sc.(Hons) Agri/Hort/H.Sc./Forestry/B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) degree examination of this University or any other University recognized by this University securing a minimum CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 6.60/10.00 for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC category.
• This is relaxable to candidates having 5 years of service experience and deputed by Govt. of Assam to a CGPA 2.30 in 4.00 scale or 5.70 in 10.00 scale or 45.00% marks in traditional system.
• In the case where grade-points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC Category.

Admission Procedure for Assam Agricultural University:

Key Points:

• The application form is available online on the college website.
• The candidate before filling up the application form must read all the terms and conditions carefully.
• The candidate is required to fill the application form correctly and completely.
• The candidate is required to fill in details like the personal information including full name, mail id, contact number and permanent address.
• The education qualification of the candidate must be entered which includes the examinations passed, the Board studied and the name of the Institution along with the year of passing.
• A section of the application form also required the candidate to fill details about their parents/ guardians.
• Other accomplishments or achievements of the candidate must be recorded.
• Marksheets and certificates should be attached with the application form before the submission.
• The candidate should be aware of the last date and time for submission of the form.
• The submission of the application form must be completed well in advance and the candidate should be prepared for the upcoming admission process.
• Applicants seeking admission must submit original documents at the time of admission.

Selection Process:

• The admission depends on various factors.
• The marks obtained by the candidate in the previous studies.
• The rank obtained in the various competitive examinations for specific courses.
• For some programs, .the university conducts an entrance test.
• There are also various other aspects of selection procedure like Personal Interview, Group Discussion etc.

Cut off for Assam Agriculture University:

The candidate will be eligible to apply for a particular course if he/she has scored within the cut-offs set.

The University sets the cut-offs range.

The cut-offs are distinctive for every course offered by the University.

The cutoffs depend on various factors like the following:

• Difficulty level of the examination
• Number of students appearing for the examination
• Number of seats available for the specific course
• Number of vacant seats
• Cut off may be sectional wise.
• The cut off may also vary depending on the category to which the candidate belongs.

The Cut-offs will be updated on the college website after the examination.

Hostel Details for Assam Agriculture University:

• Accommodation facilities are available at the University.
• The Hostel wings are separate for boys and girls with single occupancy rooms for all the years.
• The Hostels are located on the campus.
• The students get access to the internet in their rooms.
• The mess food provides with three meals a day.
• The food provided is hygienic.
• The food is excellent both, quality and quantity wise.
• There is a variety of food available every day of the week.
• The hostel rooms are spacious and well furnished.
• The hostel has sports and other recreational facilities.
• The hostel has open space around with greenery and plantation.
• Students working through Wi-Fi Internet connectivity on their laptops in the open lawns are a common sight in the evenings.

Fee Structure of Hostels at Assam Agriculture University:

• The fee structure is the same for both boys and girls.
• The fee structure varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000.
• The fee for hostel accommodation must be paid during the time of admission.