About Assam University

Assam University

Assam University came into existence in 1994 after enactment of the Assam (Central) University Act 1989. Through its pursuit, Assam University is in the process of making itself an institute of excellence.

Assam University main campus is situated at Dargakona, about 20 kms away from Silchar. The campus is set amid sprawling hillocks and typical landscape of north east. The campus is spread over 600 acres and provide an ideal environment for the researchers, students and the people interested in academic excellence. The other campus of the university is situated at Diphu in the district of Karbi Anglong, Assam.

The university has the territorial jurisdiction over the five districts of Assam viz., Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao (erstwhile North Cachar Hills) and Karbi Anglong.

Assam University being a central university hosts a national characteristic of unity in diversity. Faculties, staff and students hail from all over the country. International students also find this institution an ideal centre for pursuing their academic endeavour.

Assam University, Silchar (a Central University) was established by an Act of Parliament promulgated in 1989 (Act XXIII) and enforced by a Notification of the Government of India in January 1994. With the Bhuban and the Barail ranges of hills at the backdrop, the University campus is surrounded by lush green hillocks, natural lakes and the picturesque tea gardens of South Assam. The inner landscape is featured by sprawling lawns, well nurtured gardens and eco-forests. The serene setting makes Assam University campus a unique one with exquisite natural beauty which captures viewers' imagination and provides an ideal atmosphere for study and research.

Distance between the main campus and the Silchar city is about 23 km. Silchar city being the gateway to the entire southern part of North East India is the hub of commercial activities and is known for its history as the Tea Capital of South Assam.

The Saheed Bedi situated near the AUS Gate has 11 pillars, a circular diameter of 11 ft. as a tribute to the 11 martyrs and 19 steps on the staircase symbolising 19th May.

Away from the humdrum of the busy city-life of Silchar and set amidst its sylvan surroundings, the University engages itself in academic pursuits. The objectives of the University, as enshrined in Section 4 of Assam University Act, are –

''to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and by the example of its corporate life to makeprovisions for integrated courses inHumanities, Natural and Physical Sciences andSocial Sciences in the educational programmes of the University; to take appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary studies andresearch in the University; to educate and trainmanpower for development of State of Assam; and to pay special attention to theimprovement of the social, economic conditions and welfare of the people of that state, their intellectual academic and cultural development.''

The sprawling University campus at Silchar is spread over an area of about 600 acres on whichthere are 40 Academic departments and 6Interdisciplinary Centres including School of Technology. In addition, CIL (Central Instrumentation Laboratory) has also beenestablished in the university. Keeping with thepolicy of Govt. of India, Skill Development Programmes have been initiated through UGCsponsored Community College and B. Voc. Programes. The University provides state-ofthe-art facilities to students coming fromdifferent parts of the country and abroad. Thecurrent roll strength is around 4485 at thepostgraduate and Integrated Courses includingaround 1162 Ph. D at research levels. Theuniversity has 11 hostels of which 5 are for menand are for women, some hostels are under construction and shall become operational soon.

These apart, there are nearly 60,000 students in the affiliated and permitted colleges in thefive districts of south Assam which together constitute the jurisdiction of Assam University. The colleges imparts undergraduate teachingin Science, Arts, Commerce, B.Ed. and the Lawstreams.

During the last one decade, the University has made impressive strides in establishing itself as a premier institution of learning by blending quality education, socially relevant academic endeavors and scientific research with missionorientation and tireless striving for excellence.

The University Campus is fast developing and is endowed with amenities / facilities such as Post Office, Telephone Exchange, Bank, Police Outpost, Water Treatment Plants, Electric Substations, Students' Hostels (both Boys' & Girls'), Health Centre, Staff Quarters, Shopping Complex, Guest House, Central Library, Auditorium, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Parks. In addition other amenities like ATM, Sports Complex, Cafetaria, E-Journals, INFLIBNET, DELCON, Bio-informatics and KIOSK facilities are also available. University has introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from 2010- 2011 at post graduate level and semester system in colleges affiliated to it.