Assam University (AU), commonly referred to as Silchar University, was established under an act passed by the Parliament of India. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, AIU, and has received accreditation from the NAAC. In the NIRF 2024 Ranking, Assam University was placed between 101-150 in the 'Overall' category, while it achieved 186 ranks in the Management category according to The Week 2023. Silchar University has entered into MoUs with various national and international institutions, including Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet, Daffodil International University Dhaka, CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute Hyderabad, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara, and Shizuoka University Japan, among others, to enhance its academic collaborations.
Founded in 1994, Assam University is a central public university. The institution comprises over 40 departments across sixteen schools, collectively offering more than 100 courses at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels. All these programs are UGC-approved and span various fields, including Humanities, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Technology, and Management Studies, among others. Notable courses at Assam University include BE/BTech, BSc, MTech, and MBA. Admission to the BTech program is conducted through the JEE Mains entrance examinations followed by counseling. MBA and MCA admissions are based on scores from the CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and Sathyabama Entrance Exam.
As per the Assam University placements 2024, the highest salary package offered to CSE and ECE students was INR 6 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively. The institution recorded a 98% placement rate for the academic year 2023-2024. Assam University also has a dedicated training and placement cell that organizes various training and skill-development programs for students. The university has a total enrollment of over 10,000 students. It provides its students with facilities such as a library, auditorium, seminar or conference halls, guest houses, internet & wifi, hostels, and a canteen, among others. The key highlights of Assam University are summarized in the table below:
Particular | Assam University Highlights 2025 |
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Year of establishment | Ownership | 1994 | Public |
Location | Silchar, Assam |
Campus size | 600+ acres |
Accreditations | Grade ‘B’ by NAAC |
Rankings (2024) | Ranked 101-150 for University by NIRF |
Number of campuses | 2 | Silchar and Diphu |
Number of schools | 16 |
Number of affiliated institutes | 120 |
Recognised by | UGC, AIU, AICTE |
Courses offered | UG, Integrated PG, PG, and PhD |
Flagship courses | BTech, MBA |
Admission criteria | Merit & Entrance-Based |
Official website | www.aus.ac.in/ |