Assam Agricultural University - [AAU]

About College

Assam Agricultural University is situated in Borbheta in upper Assam. No doubt the university is one which is quite easy to access and consequently students from all over the north eastern region of India are able to come here and pursue their higher education in the agricultural sciences. Indeed it is one of the best known academic destinations for research and study in the natural sciences.

It was in the year 1969 that the Assam Agricultural University was formally founded. This University is unique as it is the only institution providing various degree courses to students in the study and the successful management of agriculture here. Student life is quite strong as is the faculty and there are a number of constituent institutes that fall under this famous university. These are as follows:

• College of Fisheries Science
• College of Home Science
• College of Veterinary Science
• Biswanath College of agriculture
• College of Agriculture

Some of the Well-known companies who have been hiring students of the University are:

• Union Bank of India,
• Punjab National Bank,
• United Bank of India,
• Gassim Pierre Ltd.,
• CAPART,
• IFFCO Call Centre,
• Harroson Malayalam Ltd.
• Bayer Crop science Ltd.
• Hostel facility is offered to the needed students. Accommodation is much in demand and care needs to be taken in making advanced reservations so as to be able to secure a room in the hostel set up. The charges for accommodation here are very reasonable indeed.
• The Assam Agricultural University is one which boasts of a large central library which is situated in Jorhat. The library provides students and teachers with access to thousands of books and periodicals most of which are devoted to the study of home science and different types of agrarian sciences. In addition to books one will also be able to gain access to a large number of CD ROMS inside of this library. There is even a cybercafé that students here can use to access the internet for doing research in a number of different things. Non academic surfing is not allowed.
• Health care and medical services are provided in each and every one of the colleges that are affiliated to the Assam Agricultural University.
• There is a placement cell that organizes for students at the University, professional workshops and training programs that can be of benefit to them when aiming for a successful professional life. 

Assam Agricultural University is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India. It is one of the oldest universities in the state. People not just from Assam but from other parts of the North East and even other parts of India are known to come here and pursue their education. 

Assam Agricultural University believes in rewarding meritorious students and offers quite a few awards and scholarships. These are

• Dr. G.V Subaima Gold Medal
• Shrimati Nirmala Dutta Memorial Gold Medal
• Late Dr. Kumudaviram Das Memorial Gold Medal
• University Gold Medal