Q. When was the Assam Agricultural University established?

A. Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is an agricultural education state university established in 1969 in Jorhat, Assam.

Q. How many courses are offered at Assam Agricultural University?

A. Assam Agricultural University offers 67 courses across 3 streams.

Q. Assam Agricultural University (AAU) offers programmes in which disciplines?

A. Assam Agricultural University offers a number of programmes covering multiple disciplines, including Agriculture, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Sericulture, Food Science and Nutrition, Extension and Communication Management, Family Resource Management, etc. The university has faculties and colleges all over Assam.

Q. What are the colleges and faculties under Assam Agricultural University?

A. Assam Agricultural University has faculties and colleges all over Assam:

• College of Agriculture, Jorhat
• College of Community Science, Jorhat
• College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara
• College of Fishery Science, Raha
• Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali
• Sarat Chandra Sinha College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Dhubri
• Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, North Lakhimpur
• College of Horticulture, Nalbari
• College of Sericulture, Titabor
• College of Sericulture, Jorhat
• College of Horticulture, Jorhat

Q. Is Assam Agricultural University a recognized institution?

A. Assam Agricultural University is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Q. Is Assam Agricultural University a AIU Member?

A. Yes, the Assam Agricultural University is a AIU Member.

Q. What is the mode of application?

A. The mode of application is online.

Q. Assam Agricultural University is affiliated to which university?

A. Assam Agricultural University is an institute affiliated to Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Q. What is the fee charged for MSc in Agriculture?

A. Fee charged for MSc in Agriculture is Rs 25,920.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for BSc (Hons) - Food Nutrition and Dietetics?

A. Candidates who wish to apply for BSc (Hons) - Food Nutrition and Dietetics programme must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture (PCAg) from a recognized University or Board. Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 40% aggregate for SC/ST/DAC in qualifying examination.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for MSc (HSc) - Food Science and Nutrition?

A. Candidates who wish to apply for MSc (HSc) - Food Science and Nutrition programme must have passed BSc, BSc (Agri)/BSc (Hort)/BVSc & AH/BSc (Home Science)/BSc (Food Science)/BE/BSc (Hons) Agriculture/Horticulture/Home Science/BFSc or other equivalent degree of 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.