Assam Agricultural University

2023
INFORMATION
BULLETIN
UNDER-GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Vide Clause No. 2.01.03 ofthe Regulations on

Academic Matters (Amended) ofAssam
Agricultural University, 2017(UG), 2022(PG)
and Minimum Standard ofVeterinary
Education, Degree Course (B. V.Sc. & A.H.)
Regulations, 2016 ofVCI
 INFORMATION BULLETIN

UNDER-GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE DEGREE

PROGRAMMES
2023-2024

Vide Clause No. 2.01.03 of

The Regulations on Academic Matters (Amended) of
Assam Agricultural University, 2017(UG), 2022(PG) and Minimum Standard of Veterinary Education, Degree
Course (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) Regulations, 2016 of VCI

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

JORHAT-785013, ASSAM, INDIA
Acknowledgement

Dr. Bidyut C. Deka

Vice-Chancellor, AAU

Shri Tapan Kumar Gohain, ACS

Registrar

Overall Co-ordination:

Prof. A. K. Das
DPGS, AAU

Prof. R. K. Sarma
Joint Registrar (Academic), AAU

Editing Desk:

Dr. B. K. Sarmah
Dr. M. K. Modi
Dr. J. Sarma
Dr. A. Saikia
All Academic Cell In-charges

Layout & Design:

Dr. A. Saikia

Drafting/Supporting Desk:

Mr. J. N. Phukan
Mr. N. J. Chakraborty
Mr. P. Dutta
 CONTENTS

1. THE UNIVERSITY
1.1 Assam Agricultural University
1.2 Jurisdictions
1.3 The University Campus
1.4 Climate
2. THE FACULTIES
2.1 Faculty of Agriculture
2.2 Faculty of Community Science
2.3 Faculty of Fisheries Science
2.4 Faculty of Horticulture
2.5 Faculty of Sericulture
2.6 Faculty of Veterinary Science
3. ADMISSION CAPACITY OF VARIOUS PROGRAMMES
3.1 UG Programmes
3.2 PG Programmes
4. ELIBIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
4.1 Eligibility for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
4.2 Eligibility for Master’s Degree Programmes
4.3 Eligibility for Ph.D. Degree Programme
5. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
5.1 How to apply
5.2 Selection and Admission Procedure
5.3 Physical fitness
5.4 Payment of fees
5.5 Subsequent counseling
5.6 Re-admission
6. ADMISSION OF FOREIGN/NRI AND NRI-SPONSORED CANDIDATES
6.1 International candidate
6.1.1 ICAR-Sponsored
6.1.2 Direct Admission
6.2 NRI and NRI-sponsored candidate
7. SEAT RESERVATIONS
7.1 Undergraduate Degree Programme
7.2 Post-Graduate Degree Programme
8. CERTIFICATE/DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF REPORTING
9. SPECIALIZED COURSES OFFERED
10. SERVICES PROVIDED
11. ACADEMICS
11.1 Teaching
11.2 Examination
11.3 Evaluation
11.4 Convocation
12. SCHOLARSHIP, MEDALS AND AWARDS
13. DRESS AND CLOTHING
14. DISCIPLINE
15. ORIENTATION
16. REFUND OF CAUTION MONEY
17. FEE STRUCTURE
. DISCLAIMER
Annexure I GAP CERTIFICATE
Annexure II MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE
Annexure III FEE STRUCTURE
Annexure IV Academic Calendar for the session 2023-24
Annexure V Guidelines for claiming seats under EWS quota along with the format for Income and Assets
Certificate to be produced
Annexure VI Five-tier Fee Refund System as notified by UGC
Annexure VII Process of refund of fee
Annexure VIII Procedure of registering in ABC portal
Appendix I Important Contacts
1. THE UNIVERSITY
1.1. Assam Agricultural University Established on April 1, 1969 with its Headquarters at Jorhat, Assam Agricultural
University (AAU) is the first institution of its kind in the whole North-Eastern Region of India. The base of this
institution comprised the erstwhile Assam Agricultural College at Jorhat and the Assam Veterinary College at
Khanapara, Guwahati. Subsequently, seven more colleges, namely the College of Community Science at Jorhat, the
College of Fisheries at Raha, the Biswanath College of Agriculture at Biswanath Chariali, the Sarat Chandra Singha
College of Agriculture at Rangamati, Chapar, the Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science at Joyhing, North
Lakhimpur, the College of Horticulture at Nalbari and the College of Sericulture at Titabar were established at
different point of time under the AAU.

The goal of the institution is to produce globally competitive human resources in farm sector and to carry
out research in both conventional and frontier areas for production optimization as well as to disseminate the
generated technologies as public good for benefiting the food growers/producers and traders involved in the sector
while emphasizing on sustainability, equity and overall food security at household level.

The mission of the University is to fill up talent gap in agriculture and allied sector to preposition the state
to combat the emerging challenges in agriculture and ensure productivity increase in agri-horti-animal-fish-seri
crops on the face of shrinking/fragmented land holding, ailing soil health, diminishing water resources and
increased human population.

1.2. Jurisdictions 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. Besides 9 colleges as indicated
above, the university serves its clients through a network of 11 research stations and 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

1.3. The university campus The University has a number of campuses with its Headquarters located at Borbheta at
a distance of about 6 km from Inter State Bus Terminus, Jorhat; 5 km from Jorhat railway station and 2 km from
Rowriah airport. Jorhat can be reached easily from Guwahati, the capital of Assam, by bus/train/air. The latitude,
longitude and altitude of Jorhat are26°44’N, 94°10’E and 91 m above mean sea level, respectively.

1.4. Climate The climate of the state is pleasant for most part of the year. The winter lasts for about five months
viz., from October to February. Though summer starts from March-April, the weather is quite pleasant. There is
heavy rainfall during the months of July and August.
2. THE FACULTIES
2.1. Faculty of Agriculture
There are three Colleges under this Faculty, viz., College of Agriculture situated at Jorhat established in
1948; Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA) at Biswanath Chariali, about 250 km from Jorhat, established in
1988; Sarat Chandra Singha College of Agriculture (SCSCA) at Chapar, about 600 km from Jorhat, established in
2010. The Post Graduate (PG) degree programmes are offered in the selected disciplines of the College of
Agriculture, Jorhat and the Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali.

The degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Agriculture are as follows:

• B.Sc.(Hons)Agriculture of 8semesters
• M.Sc.(Agri) of 4 semesters
• M.Tech (Agril. Engg) of 4 semesters
• M.Tech (Food Tech) of 4 semesters
• M.Sc.(Agricultural Biotechnology) of 4semesters
• MBA(Agri-Business) of 4 semesters
• Ph.D. in Agriculture of 6 semesters
2.1.1 Under graduate Degree Programme in Agriculture
The departments offering undergraduate courses are:

1) Agricultural Biotechnology 10) Entomology

2) Agricultural Economics & Farm Management 11) Extension Education
3) Agricultural Engineering 12) Horticulture
4) Agricultural Meteorology 13) Nematology
5) Agricultural Statistics 14) Plant Breeding & Genetics
6) Agronomy 15) Plant Pathology
7) Animal Husbandry & Dairying 16) Sericulture
8) Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry 17) Soil Science
9) Crop Physiology 18) Tea Husbandry & Technology

2.1.2 M.Sc.(Agri) Degree Programme 2.1.3 M.Tech (Food Tech) in Processing

Technology Programme is offered by the
College of Agriculture, Jorhat Horticulture Department under the College of
Agriculture, Jorhat, in collaborative mode.
Departments offering Master’s degree are:
2.1.4 M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) Degree
1. Agricultural Biotechnology Programme is offered by the Agricultural
2. Agricultural Economics & Farm Management Biotechnology Department under the College of
3. Agricultural Engineering Agriculture, Jorhat.
4. Agricultural Meteorology 2.1.5 MBA (Agri-Business) Degree Programme is
5. Agricultural Statistics offered by the Agricultural Economics & Farm
6. Agronomy Management Department under the College of
7. Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry Agriculture, Jorhat.
8. Crop Physiology 2.1.6 M.Tech (Agri. Engg.) in Soil and Water
9. Entomology Conservation Engineering is offered from the
current year by the Agricultural Engineering
10. Extension Education
Department under the College of Agriculture,
11. Horticulture
Jorhat.
12. Nematology
13. Plant Breeding & Genetics 2.1.7 Ph.D. (Agriculture)
14. Plant Pathology College of Agriculture, Jorhat
15. Sericulture Departments offering Ph.D. are:
16. Soil Science and 1) Agricultural Biotechnology
17. Tea Husbandry & Technology 2) Agricultural Economics & Farm
Management
Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath 3) Agronomy
Chariali 4) Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry
5) Crop Physiology
Departments offering M.Sc.(Agri):
6) Entomology
1) Agricultural Economics & Farm Management 7) Extension Education
2) Agronomy 8) Horticulture
3) Entomology 9) Nematology
4) Extension Education 10) Plant Breeding & Genetics
5) Horticulture 11) Plant Pathology
6) Plant Breeding & Genetics and 12) Soil Science and
7) Plant Pathology 13) Tea Husbandry & Technology

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2.2 Faculty of Community Science
The College of Community Science (previously known as College of Home Science) was
established in1973 at AAU Headquarters, Jorhat. The degree programmes offered by the Faculty
of Community Science are as follows:
1. B.Sc.(Hons)Community Science of 8 semesters
2. B.Sc.(Hons)Food Nutrition & Dietetics of 8 semesters
3. M. Sc. (Community Science) of 4 semesters
4. Ph.D.(Home Science) of 6 semesters
2.2.1 Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Community Science
The departments offering under-graduate/post-graduate courses are:
1. Extension and Communication Management
2. Family Resource Management
3. Food Science and Nutrition
4. Human Development and Family Studies
5. Textile and Apparel Designing

2.3 Faculty of Fisheries Science

The College of Fisheries, established in 1988 at Raha, Nagaon, 200 km away from Jorhat and 100
km away from Guwahati on National Highway No. 37 offers following degree programmes:
1. B.F.Sc. of 8 semesters
2. M.F.Sc. of 4 semesters
3. Ph.D. of 6 semesters

2.3.1 Undergraduate Degree Programme in Fisheries Science

The Departments offering under-graduate courses are:
1. Aquaculture
2. Aquatic Animal Health Management
3. Aquatic Environment Management
4. Fisheries Engineering
5. Fisheries Extension, Economics & Statistics
6. Fish Processing Technology
7. Fisheries Resource Management

2.3.2 Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Fisheries Science

The Departments offering M.F.Sc. and Ph.D. are:
1. Aquaculture
2. Aquatic Environment Management
3. Fish Processing Technology
4. Fisheries Resource Management

2.4 Faculty of Horticulture

The College of Horticulture, Nalbari established in 2014 is about 400 km away from Jorhat. The
degree programme offered is B.Sc.(Hons)Horticulture of 8 semesters.

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The Departments offering undergraduate courses are:

1) Basic Science 5) Plant Protection

2) Floriculture & Landscape Architecture 6) Post-Harvest Technology
3) Fruit Science 7) Social Science
4) Natural Resource Management 8) Vegetable Science

2.5 Faculty of Sericulture

The College of Sericulture, Titabar established in 2014 is about 25 km away from Jorhat (Presently, the
programme is being run from AAU Headquarters, Jorhat). The degree programme offered is B.Sc. (Hons)
Sericulture of 8semesters.
The Departments offering undergraduate courses are:
1) Agriculture & Allied Subjects
2) Basic Sciences & Humanities
3) Cocoon Crop Production
4) Host Plant Production
5) Sericulture Crop Improvement
6) Silk Product Science

2.6 Faculty of Veterinary Science

This Faculty comprises of two Colleges, viz. College of Veterinary Science situated at Khanapara,Guwahati
and Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science at Joyhing, North Lakhimpur located at a distance of 300 km
and 440 km from AAU Headquarters, respectively. The College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati had its
origin in Assam Veterinary College established in 1948 at Nagaon. The College was shifted to the premises
of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Government of Assam at Chenikuthi,
Guwahati in 1950. Later in 1960, the College was again shifted to its present location at Khanapara,
Guwahati. The Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science at Joyhing offers only Bachelor of Veterinary
Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme starting from 1988 onwards.
The degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Science are as follows:
1. B.V.Sc. & A.H. of 5 and a half year
2. M.V.Sc. of 4 semesters
3. Ph.D. of 6 semesters
2.6.1 Undergraduate Degree Programme in Veterinary Science
The departments involved in offering undergraduate courses are:

1) Animal Genetics &Breeding 10) Veterinary Medicine

2) Animal Nutrition 11) Livestock Farm Complex
3) Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 12) Veterinary Microbiology
4) Veterinary and Animal Husbandry 13) Veterinary Parasitology
5) Livestock Production Management 14) Veterinary Pathology
6) Livestock Products Technology 15) Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology,
7) Veterinary Clinical Complex 16) Veterinary Physiology
8) Veterinary Anatomy 17) Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
9) Veterinary Biochemistry 18) Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
19) Veterinary Extension Education

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 2.6.2 Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Veterinary Science(Only in Khanapara)

Departments offering M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. are:

1. Animal Biotechnology 9. Veterinary Anatomy & Histology
2. Animal Genetics & Breeding 10. Veterinary Biochemistry
3. Animal Nutrition 11. Veterinary Medicine
4. Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & 12. Veterinary Microbiology
Obstetrics 13. Veterinary Parasitology
5. Extension Education 14. Veterinary Pathology
6. Livestock Production & Management 15. Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
7. Livestock Products Technology 16. Veterinary Physiology
8. Poultry Science 17. Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
18. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

3. ADMISSION CAPACITY OF VARIOUS PROGRAMMES (Including the seats reserved for EWS)

3.1. UG Programmes:

College Programme No. of Duration Eligibility

Seats
A. Faculty of Agriculture
College of B.Sc.(Hons) 182 8 semesters [(Minimum 4 PCB/PCAg with50% marks
Agriculture, Agriculture (142+ 40$) Years including 1year (7th& in aggregate for
Jorhat 8th semester) Student READY Gen/OBC/UPS category &
B. N. College of -do- 61 Programme] 40% marks in aggregate for
Agriculture, (58+3@) SC/ST/DAC category in
Biswanath 10+2/Higher
Chariali Secondary/Intermediate
SCS College of -do- 48 examination
Agriculture,
Chapar, Dhubri
B. Faculty of Community Science
College of B.Sc.(Hons) 55 8 semesters [Minimum 4 years PCB/PCAg./PCHSc. with 50
Community Community th
including 1 year (7 & 8thsemester) % marks for Gen/OBC/UPS
Science, Jorhat Science Student READY Programme] category (40% for
SC/ST/DAC in aggregate) in
10+2 examination /Higher
Secondary/Intermediate
B.Sc.(Hons) Food examination
Nutrition 31
-do-
and Dietetics (28+3@)

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 C. Faculty of Fisheries Science
College of B.F.Sc. 31 8 semesters [Minimum 4 PCB/PCAg with 50% marks
Fisheries, Raha (28+3@) years including in-plant For Gen/OBC/UPS category
Training and Fisheries Work & 40 % for SC/ST/DAC
Experience Programme category in 10+2/Higher
(FWEP)] Secondary/Intermediate
examination
D. Faculty of Horticulture
College of B.Sc.(Hons) 30 8semesters [(Minimum 4 PCB/PCAg with 50% marks
th
Horticulture, Horticulture (27+3@) Years including 1 year(7 & in aggregate for
Nalbari 8thsemester)Student READY Gen/OBC/UPS category &
Programme] 40% marks in aggregate for
SC/ST/DAC category in
10+2/ Higher
Secondary/ Intermediate
examination
E. Faculty of Sericulture
College of B.Sc.(Hons) 30 8semesters [(Minimum 4 PCB/PCAg./PCForestry with
th
Sericulture, Sericulture (27+3@) Years including 1 year(7 & 8th 50 % marks for
Titabar semester)Student READY Gen/OBC/UPS category &
Programme] 40 % for SC/ST/DAC
category in 10+2/Higher
Secondary/Intermediate
examination
F. Faculty of Veterinary Science
College of B.V.Sc. & A.H. 110 Minimum 5years 6months BCPE with 50% marks in
Veterinary (105+5@) including 12 months Aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS
Science, internship (47.5% for SC/ST/DAC in
Khanapara aggregate) in 10+2
examination/ Higher
Secondary/ Intermediate
Lakhimpur 40 examination
College of
Veterinary
Science, Joyhing,
Lakhimpur
Note: BCPE=Biology, Chemistry & Physics, English; PCB= Physics, Chemistry & Biology; PCAg.=
Physics,Chemistry&Agriculture;PCHSc.=Physics,Chemistry&HomeScience
$Forty (40) seats are reserved for higher fee category (HFC)in B.Sc.(Hons)Agriculture degree programe in the College of

Agriculture, Jorhat. These seats are admissible to the Indian National from NE region strictly on the basis of merit
(Performance in the Entrance Test) without any statutory reservation against payment of higher fee (Refer Annexure III)
with a rider that not more than 5 (five) seats shall be allotted to any particular state to encourage admittance from all the
N.E. states including Sikkim. Those students admitted under higher fee category except from the state of Assam shall not
be eligible for any financial benefits including Scholarship, Stipend, Internship support and any other grants from the
University.
@Additional 20 seats under HFC are also available in other Colleges of the University for the candidates hailing from Assam

State only.
Any additional vacancy that may arise in any other programmes, both UG & PG, may be filled
up under HFC at the discretion of the selection committee.
# 10 Extra Numeral seats (4 nos. in Agriculture, 3 nos. in Horticulture, 2 nos. in Community Science and
1 no. in Fisheries Science) are available to the students of J&K and Ladakh under Prime Minister’s
Special Scholarship Scheme.
Other extra numeral seats include:
# Wards of Kashmiri migrants: A maximum of 2 (two) percent of the total intake per college (Certificate
from the competent authority)
# Wards of Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non- migrants): A maximum of 2 (two) percent of the total intake
per college (Certificate from the Competent Authority)
# Foreign students: A maximum of 20 seats across the programmes
# NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates: A maximum of 10 (ten) seats in each Faculty

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3.2 PG Programmes:
3.2.1 Master’s and Ph.D. Programme
3.2.1.1 College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat
No. of Seats
Sl. No. Departments/Programmes
Master's Ph.D.
1 Agricultural Biotechnology 5+11 6
2 Agricultural Economics and Farm Management 15 5
3 Agricultural Engineering 3 -
4 Agricultural Statistics 3 -
5 Agricultural Meteorology 4 -
6 Agronomy 12 8
7 Biochemistry and Agril. Chemistry 7 3
8 Crop Physiology 10 3
9 Entomology 12 5
10 Extension Education 10 3
11 Floriculture and Landscaping 3 1
12 Fruit Science 3 2
13 Food Science and Technology 5 -
14 MBA (Agribusiness) 15 -
15 Nematology 10 5
16 Plant Breeding and Genetics 10 7
17 Plant Pathology 15 10
18 Post Harvest Management 2 1
19 Seed Science and Technology 5 -
20 Sericulture 8 -
21 Soil Science 12 5
22 Tea Husbandry and Technology 6 3
23 Vegetable Science 3 1
Grand Total = 189 68

3.2.1.2 B.N. College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Master's Progranmme
Sl. No. Departments/Programmes No. of Seats
1 Agricultural Economics and Farm Management 6
2 Agronomy 5
3 Entomology 4
4 Extension Education 6
5 Fruit Science 2
6 Plant Breeding and Genetics 6
7 Plant Pathology 4
8 Post Harvest Management 2
9 Vegetable Science 2
Grand Total = 37

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3.2.1.3 College of Community Science, AAU, Jorhat
No. of Seats
Sl.No. Departments/Programmes
Master's Ph.D.
1 Extension and Communication Management 2 1
2 Family Resource Management and Consumer Science 7 4
3 Food Science and Nutrition 10 0
4 Human Development and Family Studies 7 0
5 Textile and Apparel Designing 7 1
Grand Total = 33 6

3.2.1.4 College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha

No. of Seats
Sl.No. Departments/Programmes
Master's Ph.D.

1 Aquaculture 5 3
2 Aquatic Environment Management 4 2
3 Fish Processing Technology 3 2
4 Fisheries Resource Management 4 1
Grand Total = 16 8

3.2.1.5 College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Khanapara

No. of Seats
Sl.No. Departments/Programmes
Master's Ph.D.
1 Animal Biotechnology 5 3
2 Animal Genetics and Breeding 10 4
3 Animal Nutrition 5 3
4 Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics (ARGO) 8 4
5 Livestock Production and Management (LPM) 4 2
6 Livestock Products Technology (LPT) 5 2
7 Poultry Science 2 0
8 Veterinary Anatomy & Histology 4 4
9 Veterinary Biochemistry 8 4
10 Veterinary Extension Education 10 2
11 Veterinary Medicine 10 3
12 Veterinary Microbiology 6 4
13 Veterinary Parasitology 8 3
14 Veterinary Pathology 5 3
15 Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology 8 4
16 Veterinary Physiology 10 5
17 Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology 3 2
18 Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 5 2
Grand Total = 116 54
# 5% seats in Ph.D. programme will be reserved on paid basis for industry sponsored candidates who have at least 3
years of experience in R&D activities of the private industry, in mutually agreeable terms subject to fulfillment of
eligibility norms.

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4. ELIBIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
The following are the minimum admission requirements for various degree programmes of the University.

4.1 Eligibility for Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Common Entrance Test for Under-graduate Programmes 2023 (CETUGAAU23)
Selection of candidates for admission into all Undergraduate degree programmes of the University shall be
based on the performance at the Common Entrance Test 2023 to be conducted centrally by AAU. 10+2 passed
students from science stream, having the certificate of Permanent Residence of Assam and NER (for HFC seats)
only should apply for the test. The students appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible to sit in the
Common Entrance test 2023, but shall have to pass 10+2 exam before the date of admission. The wards of
defence/para-military personnel posted in the State of Assam for at least one year are also eligible to apply for
the Entrance Test, 2023.
Please note:
1. Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in one sitting or in betterment examination in
minimum four subjects as per Board’s criteria. Candidates passing in supplementary or compartmental or
improvement examination in a single subject are not eligible. To become eligible for admission into various
degree programmes of the University, a candidate must have passed in all the subjects, separately for theory
and practical in the qualifying examination.
2. Students passed out from the Board accredited by AIU & NIOS with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)or
Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture (PCAg) are eligible for applying the courses.
3. The sponsored candidates from foreign country under Bilateral/ Multilateral Agreement and NRI/NRI
sponsored candidates shall however be exempted from appearing in the Common Entrance Test 2023
provided that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements prescribed by the University. The Entrance
Test is also waived off for the candidates nominated by NEC/VCI/ICAR.
4.1.1 Age
A candidate for undergraduate degree programme shall be at least 16 years of age as on 01-09-2023(i.e. must
have been born before 01-09-2007) for all the programmes other than B.V.Sc & A.H.
4.1.2 B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B. Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B. Sc. (Hons) Sericulture and B.F.Sc.
Degree
Programme
i) A candidate must have passed Higher Secondary/10+2/ Intermediate examination with Physics, Chemistry
and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture (PCAg) from a recognized University or Board
including that of NIOS.
ii) A candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 40%
in aggregate for SC/ST/DAC in qualifying examination.

4.1.3 B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Programme

Admission into the B. V. Sc. & A. H. programmes of the University will be governed by the Veterinary Council
of India – Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
Degree course) Regulations, 2016. However, the candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria laid
down by the University.
a) Extracts of the VCI Regulations,(MSVE 2016)
Regulations Part III (6)
A candidate shall not be admitted to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Degree course unless,
(a) He or she has completed the minimum age of 17 years and the maximum age of 25 years on or before the 31st December of
that year of his or her admission to the 1st year of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Course; and there
shall be relaxation of maximum age by 5 years for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or other Backward Class candidates.

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(b) He or she has passed the qualifying examination as defined under the regulation with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry,
Biology or Biotechnology and English (as a core course) and obtained marks as specified under regulations (7) or an
examination equivalent to intermediate science examination of an Indian university or Board recognised by the Association
of Indian Universities taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology including a practical test in each of these subjects and English.

Regulations Part III (7)

(1) The selection of students for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Degree Course in Government
or Private Colleges shall only be on the basis of merit through a competitive entrance examination conducted by university
or State Government or Veterinary Council of India to achieve a uniform evaluation, as there may be variation amongst
students at qualifying examinations conducted by different agencies and reservation policy shall be as per Government of
India for Veterinary Council of India seats and for States as per their reservation policy.
(2) To be eligible for competitive entrance examination, a candidate shall have to pass any of the qualifying examina tions as
enumerated under the head, “Admission of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Degree Course” specified
under regulation 6.
(3) A candidate under General category for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry degree course
shall have to qualify in each of the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology , and obtained 50% marks in aggregate
of these subjects, at the qualifying examination and admission of students to B.V.Sc & A.H. degree course shall be made
only on the basis of his or her merit in the competitive entrance examination and no other merit or weightage shall be
considered for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry degree course .
(4) In respect of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or other special category of students as
specified by the Government from time to time, marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for
general category i.e 47.5% and where the seats reserved for the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes students in any
State cannot be filled for want of requisite number of candidates fulfilling the minimum requirement prescribed from that
state, then such vacancies shall be filled up on All India basis with students belonging to the Scheduled Caste and the
Scheduled Tribes obtaining not less than the minimum prescribed pass percentage.
(5) The students who are educated abroad seeking admission in Veterinary colleges in India should have passed the subjects of
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English up to the 12 th Standard level with 50 % marks in aggregate of the
subjects.
(6) Sponsored candidates shall have to qualify the admission procedures as laid down for the students under general category.
(7) Admission of candidates in Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Degree course under bilateral exchange
programme shall be regulated by Veterinary Council of India or on recommendation of Government of India.
(8) 15 % of the total number of seats of each recognized veterinary college which is included in the First Schedule of the Act
shall be reserved and filled on an all India basis through Common Entrance Examination and seats for the candidates
belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes or Physically handicapped or Other backward classes against said 15 %
quota of Veterinary Council of India shall be reserved to the filled up as per Government of India policy.
(9) The candidate selected through this examination shall be admitted in various recognized veterinary college as per the
eligibility criteria prescribed in this regulations only and the last date for reporting of this candidates to the allotted university
or Veterinary Institution shall be 15th September of that year irrespective of the closing date of admission of that university
or Veterinary Institution for that year, if earlier, the vacant seats may be filled by the veterinary college or university by 31st
October which shall be the final cut-off date for the admission and there after no admission shall be made.
(10) A candidate shall not be allowed admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree course including
those admitted under 15 % reserved quota of Veterinary Council of India if he or she suffers the following disabilities mainly
:
(a) disability of total body including disability of chest or spine more than 50 %,
(b) disability of lower limb of more than 50 %,
(c) disability of upper limb,
(d) visually handicapped candidates and those with hearing disability,
(e) candidates with progressive diseases like myopathies etc.
(f) Disabilities which otherwise would interfere in the performance of the duties of a veterinarian.
(11) The disabilities shall be certified by a duly constituted and Government authorized Medical Board comprising of at least
three specialists out of which two shall be the speciality concerned and the candidate has to present him or herself before
the Medical Board and the last valid disability certificate of the candidate from a Medical Board shall not be more than
three months old from the date of submitting his or her certificate for disabled candidates.
(12) After the final admissions, each Veterinary college shall submit the details of the students admitted in the first professional
of B.V.Sc & A.H. programme and similarly the list of students who pass out shall also be submitted to the Veterinary Council
of India.

4.1.4 B.Sc. (Hons)Community Science/Food Nutrition & Dietetics degree programme

i) A candidate must have passed Higher Secondary/ 10+2/ Intermediate examination with Physics, Chemistry
& Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry & Agriculture (PCAg) or Physics, Chemistry & Home Science (PCHSc.)
as subjects from a recognized University or Board including that of NIOS.

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ii) Acandidatemusthavesecuredaminimumof50%marksinaggregateforGen/OBC/UPScategoryand40%marksin
aggregateforSC/ST/DACinqualifyingexamination.
4.1.5 Eligibility for VLEW, VFA, F.D. & S.D.
In case of candidates working as VLEW/VFA/FD/SD in the State of Assam, the minimum qualification for
admission shall be as under:
a) A candidate must have passed at least Higher Secondary/10+2 or equivalent examinations in the science
group with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or Botany and Zoology in place of Biology), with 45% marks in
aggregate and must have passed in all subjects in one sitting.
b) Maximum age should not exceed 35 years on 01-08-2023.
c) Should possess at least 3 years practical field experience and,
d) Must be sponsored by the Director of Agriculture, Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Director of
Fisheries, Director of Sericulture, Govt. of Assam, respectively, for B. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.V.Sc.&
A.H.,B.F.Sc. and B.Sc (Hons) Sericulture degree programmes.

4.2 Eligibility for Master’s Degree Programmes:

Selection of the candidates for admission into Master’s Degree Programmes shall be based on the NTA score
(2023-24) obtained by the candidates in ICAR’s AIEEA (PG) during the academic session 2023-24.

There will be a second channel of admission in order to admit the eligible students across the subject groups
in the Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, by conducting a Common Entrance Test (CET). The
admission of CET qualified candidates may be considered only when they don’t find a place in a Department
of their choice through NTA score.
The University may also conduct Entrance Test (ET) for the subject/Department for which the ICAR does not
conduct a similar test, such as, THT and for the subject groups with inconsistent eligibility criteria like
BAC/FST/ABT/MBA.
4.2.1 M.Sc.(Agri), M.V.Sc., M.Sc.(Community Science) & M.F.Sc. Degree Programme
A candidate must have passed the B.Sc. (Agri) /B.Sc. (Hort.) / B.Sc. (Seri.) /B.Sc (Agri. Biotech) / B.Sc.(Hons)
Agriculture / Horticulture / B.Sc.(H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science / B.F.Sc. / B.Tech(Fishery Science) of
4 years duration/B.V.Sc & A.H. of 5 or 5 and half years duration(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 (applicable only for domicile of Assam). 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 in-service
candidate of AAU/Govt. of Assam.
In 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 (FoodTechnology)/B.ScFoodScience&Technology/Horticulture/ Biochemistry of 4
year duration will also be eligible for M.Sc (Community Science) in Food Science & Nutrition. Also the student
with B.Sc.(Agri)/B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture will be eligible for M.Sc (Community Science) in Extension and
Communication Management.
The students completing B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture Programme shall also be eligible to apply for admission into
M.Sc (Agri) Programme in the disciplines of Agric Biotechnology, Agri-Business Management, Agric. Extension
Education, Agric. Statistics, Entomology and Sericulture.
4.2.2 M.Tech (Food Tech) in Processing Technology Programme
B.E./B. Tech. in Food Science/Food Science and Technology/Food Technology and Management/Food
Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Food Engineering/ Dairy Engineering/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural
Engineering/ Agricultural & Food Engineering/ Agricultural Process Engineering/Dairy and Food Engineering
/Chemical Engineering.

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Minimum 4 year degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ HomeScience/ Fisheries Science/ B.V.Sc/ Biotechnology/
Food Science/ Food & Nutrition and allied disciplines.
OR
M.Sc.in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Food Sciences, Food Technology and
allied disciplines(with three-year Bachelor degree).

4.2.3 M.Sc.(Agri)Degree Programme in Sericulture

A candidate must have passed B.Sc. with Zoology, Chemistry and Botany, preferably with honours 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.
For fresh students, the candidate must have passed B.Sc.(Seri)/B.Sc.(Hons.)Sericulture 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 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 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.
Candidates with B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, with equivalent CGPA are also eligible to apply. However,
preference will be given to B.Sc.(Seri)/B.Sc.(Hons.) Sericulture students for admission into M.Sc.(Agri)
Sericulture programme.
4.2.4 MBA (Agri-Business) Degree Programme
A candidate must have passed the B.Sc.(Agri), B.E.(Agril. Engineering), B.Sc.(Dairy Science), B.Sc.(Home
Science), B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc.(Hons) Agri/Hort/H.Sc./Forestry/B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) of four year
duration or BVSc & AH degree examination of 5 or 5 and a half year duration 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 on 4.00 scale
or 5.70 on 10.00 scale or 45.00% marks in the traditional system.
In the case where grade points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must
havesecuredatleast60%marksforGen/OBC/UPScategoryand50%marksforSC/ST/DAC Category.
4.2.5 M.Sc.(Agri) degree programme in Biotechnology
A candidate must have passed bachelors degree of 4-year duration in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/
Sericulture from AAU or any other University recognized by AAU securing a minimum CGPA 2.60/4.00 or
3.25/5.00 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 scale for
SC/ST/DAC Category. In 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.
While preference will remain with the graduates in agriculture and allied sectors, the programme shall also be
open to the candidates with a bachelor degree in Biochemistry/Bioinformatics/
Biotechnology/Botany/Microbiology as well, and in such cases, they shall have to undergo bridge courses, as
determined by the University.
4.2.6 M.Sc. Degree Programme in Agricultural Biotechnology
The programme has been introduced from the year, 2020-21 with direct funding from DBT as pre approved
syllabi. The candidates shall be selected on basis of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology (GAT-B) to
be conducted nationally by DBT or DBT-approved agencies. Besides clearing GAT-B, a candidate must have-
passed B.Sc.(Agri)/ B.Sc.(Hort.)/ B.Sc.(Agric. Biotech)/ B.Sc.(Seri)/B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/
Fisheries/ Forestry/ Sericulture/ Home/ Community Science, from AAU or any other university recognized by
AAU, securing a Minimum CGPA of 6.60/10 or 3.25/5 or 2.60/4 for Gen./OBC/UPS category and 5.60/10 or
2.75/5 or 2.20/4 for SC/ST/PH Category.
Or
Passed B.Sc. in Biology/Botany/Zoology/LifeSciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry
/Microbiology from a recognized University.

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In the case where Grade Points are not awarded, but only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured
at least 60.00% marks for Gen./OBC/UPS categories and 50.00% and above marks for
SC/ST/PHcategories.Thisshallberelaxableforcandidateshaving5yearsofserviceexperienceanddeputedbythe
Govt. of Assam /AAU to a CGPA of 2.30 on 4.00 scale or 5.70 on 10.00 scale or 45.00% of marks in the traditional
system.

Students admitted in Masters programme in Agricultural Biotechnology and Biotechnology through the GAT-B
examination are entitled to receive student’s scholarship.

4.2.7 M.Sc. (Agri) degree programme in Bio-Chemistry and Agril. Chemistry

A candidate must have passed B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture or B.Sc in Chemistry / Bio-

Chemistry / Biotechnology / Life Science / Fishery / Diary / Food Science and/or Food Technology / Food Science
& Nutrition degree of this University or any other 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 scale 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. The
Admitted Candidate with non-Agri Background shall have to undergo bridge courses as accepted by the
University. Out of Total seats, 30% of seats shall be earmarked for this category of students.

4.2.8 M.V.Sc. degree programme in Animal Biotechnology

Eligibility for appearing in the entrance test will be the same as indicated in Clause 4.2. For admission to the
M.V.Sc. degree programme in Animal Biotechnology, a candidate has to pass B.V.Sc &A.H. from a recognized
university securing a minimum CGPA of 2.60 on 4.00 scale or 6.60 on 10.00 scale. 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. Out of 15 seats available per year, 10 seats are
open for candidates qualifying Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology (GAT-B) to be conducted nationally
by DBT or DBT-approved agencies. The rest of the seats will be filled up from the Common Merit List for the
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences prepared based on NTA scores secured by the prospective candidates.
Students admitted in Masters programme in Animal Biotechnology through the GAT-B examination are entitled
to receive student’s scholarship.
4.2.9. M.Tech (Agri. Engg) in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
A candidate must have passed B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) from any university recognized by AAU,
securing a Minimum CGPA of 6.60/10 or 3.25/5 or 2.60/4 for Gen./OBC/UPS category and 5.60/10 or 2.75/5
or 2.20/4 for SC/ST/PH. In case where Grade Points are not awarded but only marks are awarded, the candidate
must have secured at least 60.00% marks for Gen./OBC/UPS categories and 50.00% and above marks for
SC/ST/PH categories. 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 45.00% of marks in
traditional system.

4.3 Eligibility for Ph.D. Degree Programme

Selection of the candidates for admission into Ph.D. Degree Programmes shall be based on the NTA score
(2023-24) obtained by the candidates in ICAR’s AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) during the academic session 2023-24.
Department wise Merit List based on the NTA score shall be prepared for all the Faculties of the University.
Admission to all Departments will be given based on this merit list and eligibility criteria mentioned
hereinunder.

Candidates interested to pursue Ph.D. programme in Tea Husbandry & Technology shall have to clear an
Entrance Test to be conducted by the concerned Department on a date to be notified separately. The students
are to exercise their option in online application form accordingly.

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4.3.1 Faculties of Agriculture, Community Science and Fisheries Science
A candidate must have passed M.Sc.(Agri)/M.Sc.(C.Sc.)/M.F.Sc.(As the case may be) degree examinations in the
concerned discipline of this University or any other University recognized by this University with basic degree
in Agriculture/Community Science/Fisheries Science with a minimum CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.50 in 10.00
scale or 60.00% of marks in the traditional system relaxable for deputed candidates having 5 years of service
experience to a CGPA of 2.47 in 4.00 scale or 6.22 in10.00 scale or 56.89% of marks in the traditional system.
One seat in each of the disciplines shall remain reserved for in-service candidate of AAU/Govt. of Assam.
Note 1 : Considering the HR needs in the field of Biotechnology, 30% of the total intake of the Ph.D. programme
in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology under the Faculty of Agriculture shall be made open to the
Non-Agri students completing 10+2+3+2 pattern mastering in Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/
Botany/ Microbiology with 55% marks. Such students shall have to undergo bridge courses, either
simultaneously or separately.
4.3.2 Faculty of Veterinary Science
A candidate must have passed M.V.Sc. examination in concerned discipline of this University or any other
University recognized by this University with basic degree in Veterinary Science with a minimum CGPA of 2.60
in 4.00 scale or 6.50 in 10.00 scale or 60.00% of marks in traditional system.
Note: The candidates serving as JRFs/SRFs/RAs at AAU are eligible to apply for admission into the PG
Programmes subject to fulfillment of other eligibility criteria.
5. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Applicants are advised to register on the official Website of the University and apply online for admission into
various degree programmes of AAU. The University has not authorized any other institute, organization,
agency or any person to aid or assist in the application process on University's behalf.
5.1 How to apply
Candidates must apply online by registering and logging on to the University’s website
www.admission.aau.ac.in. Click on the “Admission 2023” link to reach the registration page. The site has been
designed in a user-friendly way to help candidates to apply Online in a step by step basis.
1. Download the Information Bulletin and read it carefully before filling up the Online Application form.
2. Students must register themselves in the admission portal before filling up the online application form
for admission into any Degree Programme under the University.
3. There are 3 steps in filling out the Application Form.
a) Registration in University Admission Portal
b) Fill up the Application Form online and upload all relevant documents.
c) Pay the required Application Fee using Payment Gateway
4. The online application requires JavaScript to be enabled in the candidate's browser to function properly.
Some functions of the online web submission programme will not work properly if JavaScript is disabled
in the Web browser. Please enable JavaScript if not enabled by default. For any help, see the following
website for help on "how to enable JavaScript in his/her browser- http://enable-javascript.com/".
Step1–Registration
1. The candidate must have a valid personal EMAIL ID and a Mobile Number for registration. These will be
required for communication during and after admission.
2. Upon successful registration, the Applicant shall receive a confirmation message with the credentials in
the Registered Mobile Number and an email in the registered email ID with a verification link. Both these
are to be verified for the registration process to complete.
3. The information filled in the Application Form once finalized/submitted cannot be changed afterwards. It
cannot be corrected /modified at the university end also. Hence, no request for changing
data/information of a submitted application shall be entertained. A candidate can however register
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Step2- Fill in the Application Form
1. After successful completion of registration, the candidate needs to upload his/her photo & signature (each
with a maximum size of 100KB) in JPEG format. While uploading, he/she can also crop his/her photo and
signature online.
2. The candidate is required to enter his/her personal and academic information in relevant pages (he/she
needs to upload his/her certificates in PDF format with a maximum size of 150KB). Fill in all the
miscellaneous information.
3. Upload the documents in PDF files (maximum size of 150KB each).
4. The candidate can fill or update the data any number of times till final submission. Once finalized and
submitted no changes can be made. Do not Finalize the Application Form until all the information is
correctly entered. The Application Form cannot be edited after Final Submission.
5. Submit the Application Form if all Information is correctly entered.

Step3- Payment of Fee

1. Once the application form is filled up, check the whole application form in the preview. Double-check the
application form and submit it.
2. Once the application form is submitted system will redirect the candidate to the payment page, where
the candidate may pay the application fee online through the payment gateway integrated with the
application form. No other payment mode is accepted other than the integrated system.
3. The candidate shall receive a confirmation after the payment transaction which shall also be shown in
the 'Payment History' on his/her Dashboard.
4. After successful payment, an Acknowledgement Sheet will appear. Take a printout for the record.
5.2 The candidate should be ready with the following documents at the time of application
a) Passport photograph scanned to a size of max. 100KB (in JPEG format)
b) His/her signature scanned to a size of max. 100KB (in JPEG format)
c) Mark sheets from Class X to the last examination passed in pdf (max. 150KB each)
d) Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination passed in pdf (max. 150KB)
e) Age Proof Certificate (e.g. Birth Certificate, Class-X Admit Card etc.) in pdf (max. 150KB)
f) Caste certificate in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB)
g) Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) / Nativity Certificate in pdf (max. 150KB)
h) Medical Fitness Certificate in AAU format (please check the information bulletin) as pdf (max. 150KB)
i) Gap Certificate (from the competent authority) in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB) - please check the
information bulletin
j) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB)
k) Migration/Transfer certificate in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB) (If the applicants do not have this
document in hand, they must submit it at the time of admission/reporting at the college in the event
of admission. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of their admission status.
l) International/NRI candidates need to upload their Passport along with all the blank pages in pdf (max.
3MB)
m) Valid Visa and Passport of the financial sponsor of NRI sponsored candidate in pdf, if applicable (max.
150KB)
n) International candidates need to upload their Financial Resource Documents in pdf (max. 150KB).
o) Sponsorship letter from the Registrar of AAU for the in-service candidate, if applicable (max. 150KB)
p) Relevant certificate from the appropriate authority in pdf against the quota provisioned in relevant
Para 7.1 of the Information Bulletin.
q) NRI-status Certificate of the financial sponsor issued by the Embassy of the respective country under
their seal for NRI/NRI sponsored candidate in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB)
r) Valid NRI Bank Account passbook/ Account Statement of the financial sponsor for NRI/NRI sponsored
candidate in pdf, if applicable (max. 150KB)
s) Undertaking by the sponsor of the NRI-sponsored candidate in the form of an Affidavit in pdf (max.
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 5.3 Selection and Admission Procedure
The Application has to be submitted online within the prescribed date. The date(s) of Entrance Test and
schedule of admission cum counseling shall be notified in due course through AAU Website.
Entrance test (CBT) will be conducted across the State of Assam in selected Centres based on absorption
capacity, logistic support and other associated factors.
Selection and admission of candidates is strictly on the basis of merit to be judged as per approved
regulation.
Note: In-service candidates must submit their Release Order/ No Objection Certificate from the competent
authority to pursue higher studies in AAU at the time of admission.

5.4. Physical fitness

Admission shall be subject to the medical fitness of the candidates, being declared as such by a Registered
practitioner. (Annexure II)

5.5. Payment of fees

Subject to declaration of physical fitness by the Medical Officer, a candidate has to take admission on payment
of prescribed fees (Refer Annexure III) on digital mode. In case of failure to pay fees at the time of admission,
the seat allotted to the candidate will stand forfeited and the seat(s) thus vacated will be allotted to the next
candidate(s) in order of merit.

5.6. Subsequent counselling

The date(s) of subsequent counselling shall be notified in AAU-website along with the list of
eligiblecandidates.

5.7. Re-admission
A student who leaves the College with permission from the Dean/Assoc. Dean/DPGS (as the case may be)
after completion of the requirement of at least one semester may be readmitted after a break of not more
than two subsequent semesters on payment of prescribed re-admission fee.

6. ADMISSION OF FOREIGN/ NRI AND NRI-SPONSORED CANDIDATES

6.1. International candidate

The University has the provision of admitting international students under two distinct channels, viz. a)
Candidates sponsored by the Government of India/ICCR/ICAR under bilateral/multilateral agreement and b)
Direct admission of international students. Proficiency in English is a pre-requisite for all the international
students and to that effect, the candidates are required to submit a certificate issued by respective Indian
Mission abroad or any other recognized agency along with their applications. The number of seats under this
category shall be extra-numeral in nature and the intake for the year 2023-24 has been kept at 15 (Sponsored)
+5 (Direct admission) = 20.
The eligibility for admission of international students into various degree programmes of the University shall
be all the same as indicated in the Information Bulletin. However, they are exempted from appearing in the
Entrance Tests for admission conducted by the University.
All applications for admission are to be addressed to the Registrar of Assam Agricultural University well in
advance for necessary processing. The applications for admission shall be scrutinized by the Dean (UG
programme) /DPGS (PG programme) on case to case basis and subsequent action will be taken by the Registrar
on recommendations of the Dean/DPGS.
The international students, on final selection shall arrive in respective campus one week prior to the start of
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programme meant for the fresher. On arrival, they are advised to contact with the International Students
Advisory (ISA) Cell or DSW/Dean/DPGS for guidance on diverse matters.

6.1.1. Sponsored Candidate

The applications for admission into various degree programmes of the University shall be received directly
from the sponsoring agencies, viz. ICCR, ICAR or other Government agencies. The Institutional Economic
Fee/Bench Fee will be charged at the rates prescribed by the ICAR, in addition to medical insurance cover and
other normal fee.

6.1.2. Direct Admission

The process of application for admission under Direct Channel is delineated below:
• An international student shall apply directly for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate
degree programmes available under six different Faculties, namely, Agriculture, Community Science,
Fisheries Science, Horticulture, Sericulture and Veterinary Science online at
the AAU website, www.aau.ac.in.
• The student shall have to pay online an application fee of USD 25.00 for any of the degree programme
he/she chooses.
• Along with the filled-in applications, the students shall upload all relevant documents in support of their
academic credentials, financial solvency, passport details, insurance cover and other information.
• Duly constituted committee (Constituted by Dean/DPGS) shall assess the eligibility of the applicants and
communicate with the applicant if any more information is needed. The Committee shall finally forward
its recommendation to the Registrar for approval through the respective Dean/DPGS.
• The Registrar shall issue the “Letter of Admission” through AAU admission portal in case of eligible
candidate, asking for confirmation by the applicant within a stipulated timeframe. Ineligible candidates
shall also be communicated citing the reason thereof.
• During the application process, the student shall be asked for either purchase of “Insurance cover by self”
or arrangement of “insurance cover by AAU”. If the applicant opts for “Insurance cover by self”, a
requirement shall be included in the “Letter of Admission” for purchasing the same by the applicant in
his/her home country.
• The insurance policy should cover “Repatriation of remains” in the event of any unfortunate circumstance
which may lead to death of the international student during his/her academic stay in India.
• In case of the applicant choosing arrangement of “Insurance cover by AAU”, the University shall include
the insurance cost for the entire duration of his/her academic stay in India in the “Letter of Admission”
based on the rate of an Indian insurance agency.
• The applicant shall submit the copy of insurance papers to the Registrar, and upon confirmation, take
admission by paying the requisite fee (Admission fee shown in Annexure-III) online at AAU admission
portal or transfer through SWIFT to AAU bank account.
• Once insurance and payment are confirmed, the Registrar shall intimate the student welcoming him/her
with all academic details, accommodation support and other relevant information.
• On receipt of the “Letter of Admission”, the applicant shall approach Indian Embassy/Consulate in their
home country for visa. In the “Letter of Admission”, period of visa requirement shall be shown in excess
of 6 months of the actual duration of the degree programme. Insurance should also cover this additional
period as well.
• The ISA Cell, on behalf of the Office of the Registrar shall continue communicating with the selected
student during the process of visa application till he/she finally reaches AAU.

6.2 NRI and NRI-sponsored candidate

Applicants under NRI/NRI Sponsored Quota shall submit the application online within the prescribed date. Non
Resident Indians who have been residing abroad for a minimum period of 10 (ten) years, can only sponsor a
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 given to NRI-candidates.
An Indian Citizen who stays abroad for employment/carrying on business or vocation outside India or stays
abroad under circumstances indicating an intention for an uncertain duration of stay abroad is a non-resident.
(Persons posted in U.N. Organisations and Officials deputed abroad by Central/State Governments and Public
Sector undertakings on temporary assignments are also treated as non-residents). Non–Resident foreign
citizens of Indian Origin are treated on par with non-resident Indian citizens (NRIs) for the purpose of certain
facilities.

An individual will be treated as a Resident in India in any previous year if he/she is in India for:
1. At least 182 days in that year, OR
2. At least 365 days during 4 years proceeding that year AND atleast 60 days in that year.

An individual who does not satisfy both the conditions as mentioned above will be treated as “non-resident”
in that previous year.

Eligibility: For admission into UG degree programme candidates must have passed 12th standard from
an Indian Board or an equivalent Board outside the country securing 50 per cent marks in each of the
subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English.

Applicants shall have to submit the following documents as attachment on online mode, along with the
application form and shall have to produce/submit the documents in original at the time of reporting.

1. Birth Certificate/Proof of Date of birth

2. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
3. Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate issued by the Head of the Institute/University last
4. attended (whichever is applicable)
5. Conduct Certificate issued by the Head of Institution last attended
6. Medical fitness Certificate
7. Nativity Certificate of the candidate
8. NRI-status Certificate of the financial sponsor issued by the Embassy of the respective country
9. under their seal
10. Valid NRI Bank Account passbook/ Account Statement of the financial sponsor
11. Valid Visa and Passport of the financial sponsor
12. Undertaking by the sponsor in the form of Affidavit

The NRI and NRI sponsored candidates, if selected, shall pay the fee of USD 20,000/- or Indian equivalent in
three instalments, first one for 50% at the time of admission into 1st year class and the remaining two
instalment for 25% each at the time of admission into 2nd and 3rd year classes of the undergraduate degree
programmes, in addition to fees prescribed for higher fee category in each semester. For Post Graduate degree
programme, the candidate must fulfill the criteria specified under clause 4.2 & 4.3 of Information Bulletin and
shall pay the fee in 2 (two) equal instalments. NRI/NRI-sponsored students are exempted from appearing in
the Entrance Test(s).

7. SEAT RESERVATIONS

7.1. Undergraduate Degree Programme

The University makes provision for reservation of seats for eligible candidates belonging to the following
categories. Candidates are to note that self-certified copies of certificates mentioned against each of the
categories must be submitted along with the Application Form at the time of reporting.
a) Scheduled Caste specified in relation to the State of Assam under Article 341 of the Constitution of
India (Certificate from the competent authority countersigned by DC/ADC)

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b) Scheduled Tribes (Plains and Hills) specified in relation to the State of Assam under Article 342 of the
Constitution of India (Certificate from the competent authority countersigned by DC/ADC)
c) Other Backward Classes/ More Other Backward Classes specified in relation to the State of Assam.
Under this category, 19 out of 119 seats shall be reserved for Tea Garden Labourer (TGL), Moran,
Motak, Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom and Chutia community (Certificate from the competent authority
countersigned by DC/ADC).
d) Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) specified in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
(103rd Amendment) Act, 2019, Government of India. (Detailed guidelines enclosed: Annexure IV)
e) Candidates who are children of regular AAU employees, retired/deceased University employees
(Certificate from the Registrar, AAU)
f) Candidates who are victim or children, brother, sister of martyrs of Assam Agitation (Certificate from
the Govt. of Assam)
g) For sports quota, the candidate must represent the state in National School Games under SGFI/North
East Games/All India Rural Sports/Women Sports Festival/National Inter School Tournament organized
by SAI/NSNIS, Patiala under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India/National
Games/Asian Games/ Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)/ Paralympic
Games by International Paralympic Committee (PIC)/ Olympic Games. The merit will be considered in
order of Medals, Gold/Silver/Bronze received and participation in the above-mentioned games. A
certificate to this effect issued by the Director of Sports, Government of Assam should always
accompany the application form. Sports Certificate of Invitational/Open / Prize Money League /
Ranking / Memorial Competitions will not be considered.
h) Candidates who are children of defense personnel, paramilitary force personnel, ex-serviceman and
serving armed forces personnel (Certificate from commanding officer/competent authority). The
defense personnel should be working in Assam for last 1 year or more.
i) Candidates from outside the State of Assam based on Entrance test at the behest of ICAR or VCI.
j) Candidates belonging to the States (other than Assam) covered under the North Eastern Council
(NEC). The candidates are to be nominated/sponsored by the respective State Government with a
pro-rata contribution @ ₹ 2.00 lakh per student.
k) 3 seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to States/Union Territories other than Assam for
specializing in Tea Husbandry & Technology in the B.Sc. (Hons) Agri degree programme. Such
candidates are to be sponsored by the tea growing States/Union Territories of India and have to take
admission at higher fee rates (sponsorship certificate from the Director/Secretary, Agriculture or
Education of the concerned State Government/Union Territories).
l) 2 seats shall be reserved for son/daughter of Small Tea Growers of Assam to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.)
Agriculture with specialization in Tea Husbandry & Technology (Growers are to be registered with the
Tea Board of India and Certificate to this effect is to be furnished at the time of counseling).
m) For applying against Freedom Fighter quota, one has to enclose a copy of the Certificate issued by the
DC concerned certifying the Freedom Fighter and his/her relation with the candidate.
n) Candidates working as AEA (Agricultural Extension Assistant), VFA (Veterinary Field Assistant), F.D.
(Fishery Demonstrator) & Seri Demonstrator (sponsored by the Govt. of Assam)
o) For the quota against DAC, the same procedures, as adopted by the VCI shall be applicable (Criterion
as per 4.1.4(a)(10) & (11))
p) Candidates belonging to ‘Rest of India’ (from States other than NE states) in undergraduate degree
programmes of Horticulture and Sericulture, against payment of Higher Fee.
q) 20% of total seats in a Faculty shall be reserved for the candidates sponsored by the ICAR.

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7.2 Post-Graduate Degree Programme
a) Reservation under different categories shall be considered as per current rules and regulations of the
Government as applicable. Statutory reservation viz. OBC/ MOBC, SC, STP, STH will be prepared on the
basis of total seats under PG programmes separately for each Faculty. Under OBC Category, 6 seats
shall be reserved for Moran, Motak, Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom and Chutia community.
b) 30% of total seats in a Faculty shall be reserved for the candidates sponsored by the ICAR.
c) 1 seat in each of the Department is reserved for in-service candidates sponsored/deputed by the
University or other Agencies (ICAR/Government/Board).
d) 3% of seats in a Faculty shall be reserved for the Differently Able Category as per ‘The Persons with
Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995’.

8. CERTIFICATE/DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED IN ORIGINAL AT THE TIME OF REPORTING

8.1 HSLC marksheet and certificate
8.2 HS marksheet and certificate
8.3 Document for Proof of Birth
8.4 Seat reservation certificate (referpoint7)
8.5 Permanent residence certificate, wherever applicable
8.6 Sponsorship Certificate, wherever applicable

All candidates, belonging to the State of Assam and the candidates under Higher Fee Category must submit
the Permanent Residence Certificate issued by the competent authority (Deputy Commissioner/District
Magistrate/SDO Civil) of the Government concerned. However, it is not mandatory for the candidates
belonging to the following categories:
a) Sponsored by ICAR/VCI
b) Nominated/sponsored by NEC
c) Children of defence personnel, paramilitary force personnel, ex-service and serving armed force
d) personnel
e) Wards of Kashmiri migrants/ non-migrants (Pandits)
f) Belonging to the States/Union Territories other than Assam for specializing in Tea Husbandry &
g) Technology
h) In-service candidates deputed by the Govt. of Assam/ ICAR/ AAU
i) Foreign, NRI & NRI-sponsored candidates
j) Wards of Assam Agricultural University employees
8.7. Gap period certificate
If a candidate discontinued his/her studies after the qualifying examination, he/she shall have to furnish a gap
period certificate only from local police authority (Annexure-I).

8.8. Medical certificate

Candidates may refer to the section 5.4 towards requirement of physical fitness for admission in AAU. All
candidates at the time of admission shall invariably have to submit a fitness certificate from registered Govt.
practitioner (Annexure-II).

8.9. No objection certificate

In-Service candidates must submit their Release Order/No Objection Certificate from the parent organization
at the time of admission.

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9. SPECIALIZED COURSES OFFERED
9.1. Specialized Course in Tea Husbandry & Technology
The University has the unique distinction of offering specialized course in Tea Husbandry & Technology in B.Sc.
(Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc.(Agri.) and Ph.D. degree programmes so as to provide professionally trained and
technically qualified personnel to man the various positions in the tea industry and its related organizations.
The courses being multi-disciplinary and industry oriented, cover three broad areas of study, viz. ,(i) Tea
Husbandry (ii) Tea Processing and Engineering and (iii) Tea Economics and Management including Tea Trade
and Legal Matters. Provision of reservation of seat may be seen at section 7.1 (k) & 7.1(l).

9.2. Specialized Course in MBA (Agri-Business)

The University has prepared itself well to respond to the HR need in the field of Agri-Business Management
and accordingly has started MBA (Agri-Business) degree programme under the Faculty of Agriculture. The
programme is formulated with the objective to impart education and training for managing income generating
and developmental activities of various sub-systems of agriculture, conduct research on varied problems in
order to improve management capabilities. The syllabus for the programme is designed to train the students
in the emerging areas of management science in order to make them competent agri-managers to serve the
agri-business sector. Students will get opportunities for taking case studies and research problems in their lines
of specialization. Fees structure for the programme can be seen at Annexure-III.

10. SERVICES PROVIDED

10.1. Advisory service
Each undergraduate student shall be assigned to an adviser by the DSW/ADSW/DDSW immediately after the
admission. The adviser shall maintain personal records in respect of each student's academic progress,
deficiencies in studies as well as co- curricular and extracurricular activities. The students shall apprise of
problems and difficulties, if any, to the advisers for necessary advisement and guidance. In case of Post-
graduate student, a Major Adviser shall be assigned to each student by the Head of the Department as per
provisions of the Regulations on Academic Matters, 2022.

10.2. Sports, Recreation, Social Service

The Directorate of Students’ Welfare provides facilities for games and sports, study circle, music, drama etc. to
enrich the cultural, literary, physical as well as social life of the students. The University has its own play ground,
well equipped indoor stadium, swimming pool and gymnasium. The University teams are provided adequate
support for participation in local, regional and national cultural as well as sports and games events.

The Student’s Society/Union of each College arranges the co-curricular activities such as games, sports,
athletics, drama, social services etc. NSS/NCC Programmes are also organized in each College as a part of
social/national service.

10.3. Training and Placement Cell, AAU

The Training and Placement Cell of Assam Agricultural University was set up in 1998. The Training & Placement
Cell is an important component of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat catering to the needs of its students
for their career development. The Cell organizes training programmes on Personality Development,
Communication Skills, Leadership and such other areas. The Cell facilitates Campus interviews and placement
in various Government and non-government organizations. Large number of the graduate and post graduate
students of this university have been placed in different organizations involved in Research and Development,
Corporate Sectors and Banking. The Cell has adequate infrastructure facilities like fully air-conditioned group
discussion room, interview room, waiting hall etc. for conducting campus interviews. Computers are available
with net connectivity for job search and resume posting by the students besides having free access to the
website for all other services.

10.4. Medical facilities

There is provision for medical care and health service in each of the Colleges. The Students Medical Assistance
Scheme (MAS) has been introduced covering all the students of the constituent Colleges of the University from
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10.5. Student's Aid Fund
With a view to render financial aid to students in distress, a student‘s aid fund has been instituted in each
College. All students are required to contribute in the fund at the beginning of each academic year to aid and
assist economically backward students.

10.6. Student's Society/Union

All students admitted to the College automatically become members of the Student’s Society/Union and are
entitled to participate in the Society /Union election. All students are required to pay the Student’s Society fee
at the beginning of each academic year.

10.7. Student's Magazine

The Student’s Society /Union of each College publishes a magazine to encourage creativity of the students. The
students are to pay the magazine fee at the beginning of each academic year

10.8. Educational tour

There is provision of educational tour for both UG and PG students. The tour is mandatory to the UG students
and it carries 2-credit of weightage.
10.9 NCC/NSS
Every Under-graduate student of 1st and 2nd year classes of the Faculty of Veterinary Science has to undergo
the N.C.C. training as prescribed in the syllabus. The students in the 3 rd year class have the liberty to opt for
taking NCC to get them qualified for ‘C’ certificate. Students of the Faculties of Agriculture, Community Science,
Fisheries Science, Horticulture and Sericulture shall have to participate in N.S.S. programmes in lieu of N.C.C.
However, an additional unit of NCC with both Air and Army Wings has also been raised at AAU Headquarter,
Jorhat, which are open for the students of 1st and 2nd year UG programme on optional basis.

10.10 Library
The Rev. B.M. Pugh Library (RBMPL), located in the Head Quarters of the University at Jorhat is serving as the
knowledge resource centre on Agriculture and allied areas since its inception in the year 1969 to the myriad
user community consisting of students, teachers/scientists, research scholars and the staff of the Colleges, viz.,
College of Agriculture, College of Community Science , College of Horticulture and College of Sericulture and
the entire community of the university in general. It has its branch libraries at the College of Veterinary Science,
Khanapara; College of Fisheries, Raha; Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali; Lakhimpur College
of Veterinary Science, Joyhing and Sarat Chandra Singha College of Agriculture, Rangamati.
10.10.1 E-Resources available
a) CeRA: Consortium of e-resources in Agriculture: Access to full text electronic journal on Agriculture and
allied areas. Currently 4021 number of e-journals available under CeRA.
b) DeLCON: DBT-Electronic Journal Consortium: About 926 full text journals are covered
under DeLCON.
c) Krishikosh: An Institutional Repository of Indian National Agricultural Research System. This is a digital
repository of accumulated knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences, having collection of old and
valuable books, old journals, thesis, research articles, popular articles, monographs, catalogues,
conference proceedings, success stories, case studies, annual reports, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures,
bulletins, and other grey literatures spread all over the country in different ICAR Research Institutions and
State Agricultural Universities.
d) CAB Abstract is available offline at Library on CD ROM from the year 1972 to 2013.
e) International E-Book Packages, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis(1498)
1. Agriculture Science (764)
2. Home Science (215)
3. VeterianryScience (216)
4. Fishery Science (50)
5. All subject pack (253)
Online Access Link: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/
f) Wiley Online Library (606)

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 Online Access Link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
g) Elsevier E-Books on Agriculture (203)
Online Access Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com
h) Cambridge Core Ebook Package: 63
Online Access Link: https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/books
i) ASAP Indian E-Book Packages (978)
1. E-Books on Horticulture (101)
2. E-Books on Agriculture (223)
3. E-Books on Aquaculture and Fisheries (10)
4. E-Books on Veterinary (122)
5. E-Books on Agri/Vet/Com Sc (214)
6. All Subject pack(308)
Online Access Link: www.asapglobe.com
j) Cabi E-Books on Veterinary (223)
Online Access Link: www.cabdirect.org
k) WT Ebooks (96)
1. Fishery Science (44)
2. Veterinary Science (52)
Online Access Link: https://ebooks.wtbooks.com/
l) Bibliotex E-Book (32)
Online Access Link: www.bibliotex.com
m) Astral E-Books Package(152)
Online Access Link: http://astralebooks.com/university.aspx
n) NIPA E-BOOKS(60)
Online Access Link: https://www.nipaers.com/univebooks
o) EBSCO E-Books(13)
Online Access Link: https://search.ebscohost.com/
Total 3924 number of eBooks has been procured covering Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Community
Science and Fishery Science. Off campus Library user can access e-resources by using Remote log software.

10.10.2 User service

(a) Number of books to be issued for different category of students

Under Graduate : 5 books
Post Graduate : 7 books
Research Scholar/Faculty : 10 books
(b) Consultation for outside scholars
The Rev B M Pugh library provides consultation facilities to non AAU users through the provision of
temporary membership with a minimal fee of Rs. 100/-per month which can be extended on request
with the same formalities being observed.
(c) Textbook Bank section This section provides minimum six books to every enrolled student for the
semester and number of borrowed books depending upon availability of books in this
section.

10.10.3 Library services

The library provides the following services
• Lending service
• Reference/Information service
• Current Awareness Service
• Documentation service
• Internet/E-mailfacility
• E-journal/eBook and CD-Rom database searching facility
• Resource–sharing facility

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 • User education programme
• Document delivery service
• Reprography facility

To make the library system smarter, in the year gone by, RFID-technology has been integrated, particularly in
three of the constituent colleges, namely, College of Fisheries, BN College of Agriculture and SCS College of
Agriculture.

10.10.04 E-Resources Access Unit

The internet browsing facility is available in the library premises on the basis of a user account created in the
AAU Captive Portal which is strictly provided by the System Administration i.e. ARIS Cell of the University. There
is also the provision of access to the internet by the visitors on request of a guest account created by the ARIS
accordingly.

10.10.05 User education programme

The RBMPL, apart from providing dedicated user service, is also acquainted with extending quality user
education programmes.
• Library orientation is one of the most common user education programme that is provided to the users
of AAU, in particular the undergraduate patrons, maintaining a proper discipline wise streaming in the
early part of their formal vocations.
• Education on Library and Information Service in the form of a non-credit compulsory course (PGS 501)
is also conducted to impart appropriate knowledge in the field of information retrieval and
dissemination, technical writing stressing more on literature review and citation analysis as well as the
proper techniques in browsing the different resources present in the library.
10.10.06 Automation and Digitization
Rev. B. M. Pugh Library has implemented automation of library at KOHA LMS software under ICAR library
strengthening project. The library functions are operational at Koha LMS for the library users. The bibliographic
database of the library’s collection is well functioning through the OPAC module on Koha.

10.10.07 Uploading of Theses

Uploading of Ph. D theses at Krisikosh is being done at the Central Library, AAU, Jorhat and CVSc College library,
AAU, Khanapara. Currently 363 nos of theses have been uploaded at Krishikosh database.

10.11. Residence
The University has as many as 37 nos. of hostels for boys and girls in different campuses. However, admission
into a degree programme does not guarantee possession of hostel accommodation. Students are admitted to
the hostels upon payment of hostel dues (Refer Annexure III) at the time of admission into each semester. The
hostels are provided with all basic amenities and a student may require a minimum of ₹ 1,500.00 p.m. towards
mess dues. Students are to maintain perfect discipline and proper atmosphere of studies in the hostel.
Violation of hostel rules will be strictly dealt with as per regulations in force.

11. ACADEMICS
11.1. Teaching
11.1.1. The System
The course credit system with Internal as well as External evaluation is followed in the University for both the
Undergraduate and the Post-Graduate degree programmes. The medium of instruction in both the
programmes is English.

11.1.2. Academic Year

The academic year consists of two terms, each term of minimum 110 instructional days. Each term is called
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11.1.3. Courses
During a semester, the students register themselves for a number of courses. A Course is a unit of instruction
of a subject matter under any discipline carrying a specific number of Credit hour(s).

11.1.4. Credit Hours

Credit hours signify the quantum of work done corresponding to 1 hour of theory class or 2-3 hours of
laboratory/field practical every week during a semester in respect of a particular course.

11.1.5. Attendance
A student is to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance separately for theory and practical in each course failing
which he/she is debarred from appearing in the End term examination.

11.2. Examination
There are two examinations in a semester, viz., Mid term examination and End term examination. Mid term
examination is conducted centrally in each College in the middle of the semester, whereas the End term and
practical examinations are held at the end of the semester as per Academic Calendar. Besides, a student has
to appear in quizzes/tests and carry out field/ laboratory/library/ clinical assignments throughout the
semester.
In case of B.V. Sc. & A.H. degree programme there is a system of Annual Professional Examination at the end
of each academic year culminating in the end of professional programme, beginning with first professional.
The setting of question papers and evaluation of answer scripts of the annual professional examination are
examined by the external examiner.

11.2.2 Number and type of examinations in a semester for PG programme :

a) There shall be 3 (three) examinations in Masters programme viz., First test, Mid-term and End-term
examination. The End-term examination shall consist of both theory and practical components wherever
necessary.
b) A student shall not be allowed to appear in the End-term examination without clearing Mid-term
examination.
c) For Ph.D programme, only 1 (One)i.e Semester Final examination shall be conducted for a duration of 3
hours.
11.2.3 Students READY programme
As per recommendations of the Fifth Dean's Committee on Agricultural Education, an under-graduate student
has to undergo READY programme (Rural & Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojna) in two
semesters (7th & 8th Semesters) of total 40 credits in the Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture,
Community Science & Fisheries Science. The different components under READY programme include-
a) Experiential Learning/Hands on Training
b) Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme(RAWEP)/Tea Industrial Work Experience Programme
(TIWEP)
c) In plant training /Industrial attachment
Experiential Learning Programme consists of 20 credits of 1(one) semester and RAWEP/TIWEP also consists of
20 credits of 1(one) semester in the Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture and Community Science &
Fisheries Science. This programme generates self-confidence and helps the students to acquire hands on
expertise in a particular area of interest in entrepreneurship development.

11.2.2. Rural Work Experience / Internship Programme for Undergraduate Programme

The University is dedicated to the cause of the farmers, who mostly live in the villages, and the students after
obtaining their degrees have to serve these people. For this the students are equipped with some experience
on the rural agricultural scenario. As per guidelines of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New
Delhi under the new course syllabus, Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) is offered to
the students of Agriculture, Horticulture and Sericulture. The students admitted to B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture,
B.Sc.(Hons) Horticulture & B.Sc.(Hons) Sericulture degree programme have to complete one semester of
RAWEP/RHWEP/RSWEP with the host farmers in the villages. However, the students opting for specialization

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in Tea Husbandry and Technology shall undergo Tea Industrial Work Experience Programme (TIWEP) in lieu
of RAWEP. Similarly, the students of Faculty of Community Science shall undergo Rural Awareness Work
Experience Programme (RAWEP) and In- Plant-Training.
The students of the Faculty of Veterinary Science shall undergo Internship for one year and the students of the
College of Fisheries are required to undergo Fisheries Work Experience Programme (FWEP) for one semester.
11.3 Evaluation
The level of performance of each student in a particular course is evaluated in a 10.00 point scale/grade. The
performance of a student in the examination is finally calculated on the basis of Cumulative Grade Point
Average / Overall Grade Point Average (CGPA / OGPA), as detailed in the Regulations on Academic Matters.
11.4 Convocation
The degree is finally awarded to the student by the Chancellor of the University and His Excellency, the
Governor of Assam in the Convocation Ceremony.

12. SCHOLARSHIP, MEDALS AND AWARDS

12.1. Scholarships and Other Supports
State Merit Scholarships are awarded by the University to the eligible students. Such scholarships are awarded
on the basis of merit and subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria as notified.

a) UG Programme
Sl. No. Scholarship/Support Rate Eligibility
1 State Merit Scholarship ₹1,500.00 per The students belonging to the state of
month Assam shall only be entitled for the
scholarship. The no. of scholarship is
restricted to 20% of total no. of students
belonging to Assam on roll
2 RAWEP/TIWEP/ ₹15,000.00 per The students belonging to the state of
FWEP/Internship month Assam shall only be entitled for the
stipend. Students sponsored by the
ICAR/VCI shall be eligible for the support
at the rate of reimbursement from ICAR.
In-service candidates shall not be eligible
for the support.

b) PG Programme
Sl. No. Scholarship/Support Degree Rate No. of awardees
Programme
1 State Merit Master’s ₹2,000.00 80% of the total students
Scholarship Degree per month admitted in each of the
Department. The students
belonging to the State of Assam
shall only be entitled for the
scholarship.
Ph.D. Degree ₹3,000.00 -do-
per month
2 Thesis Grant Master’s ₹2,000.00 For students belonging to the
Degree State of Assam only.
Ph.D. Degree ₹3,000.00

Besides, there is provision of support in the form of monthly mess dues for the students with economically
backward background. The students desiring to avail financial support under this scheme shall have to apply
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 12.2. Award/Continuation of Scholarship
Subject to the provision of regulation, award/continuation of scholarship shall depend on the maintenance of
overall satisfactory progress in studies, regular attendance and good conduct of the student and on such other
terms and conditions as laid down in the Regulations on Academic Matters as amended from time to time.
12.3. Discontinuation of scholarship
Award of scholarship of any kind shall be discontinued from the date, the awardee is placed on the academic
or conduct probation, as per provisions of Regulations on Academic Matters as amended from time to time.
12.4. Non-eligibility for award of scholarship
Students on deputation receiving pay or deputation allowances and/or any other financial assistance from any
source in the form of scholarship and foreign students shall not be eligible for award of any type of scholarships
offered by the University.
12.5. Other scholarships/ Fellowships
In addition to the University scholarships, quite a good number of other scholarships/fellowships are offered
by the State Government, Central Government, ICAR, DBT, ITA, TAI, UGC, M/S Hemendra Prasad Barooah and
other Agencies. However, a student shall be entitled to receive only one scholarship/Fellowship at a time.
12.6 Medals and Cash Prizes
The University offers a number of Gold Medals/ Cash Prizes to the meritorious students of the University,
subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria as indicated herein under:
Sl. No. Medals/ Cash Prize Degree Programme Eligibility
1. University Gold All Bachelor’s Degree 1st position amongst the successful candidates
Medals Programmes with CGPA not less than 8.00 in 10.00 scale
2. Late Dr. Madhurima Best Graduate across 1st position amongst the successful candidates
Chaliha Kalita the Faculties across the Faculties with CGPA not less than 8.00
Memorial Gold in 10.00 scale
Medal
3. Dr. Satya Ranjan B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Highest GPA in the courses of Crop Management
Barooah Cash Prize (Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering
and Horticulture), i.e., general courses of the
subjects with CGPA not less than 8.00 in 10.00
scale
4. Lakhipriya (Krishnai) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Highest CGPA in the courses of Crop
Devi Memorial Cash Improvement (Biochemistry, ABT, Plant Breeding
Prize & Genetics and Crop Physiology) with CGPA not
less than 8.00 in 10.00 scale
5. Dharmananda Das B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Highest GPA in the courses of the Department of
Memorial Silver Tea Husbandry & Technology in the B.Sc. (Hons)
Trophy together Agriculture degree programme
with a cash prize of
Rs 20,000/-
6. Dharani Nath Das B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture For securing the highest CGPA in 2nd/3rd/4th year
Memorial classes in the B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture degree
Scholarship (One programme
time award along
with a certificate)
7. Dr. Durlav Chandra B.V.Sc. & A.H. Highest CGPA with not less than 8.00 in 10.00
Baruah Memorial scale
Cash Prize
8. Padmawati Dutta B.V.Sc. & A.H. Highest GPA in the courses of Veterinary
Memorial Cash Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology with CGPA

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 Prize not less than 8.00 in 10.00 scale
9. Dr. (Miss) G. V. B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Highest GPA in the general courses of Food
Subaima Memorial Science Science & Nutrition with CGPA not less than 8.00
Cash Prize in 10.00 scale
10. Mrs. Pramila Pandit B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Highest GPA in the general courses of Human
Barooah Cash Prize Science Development & Family Studies with CGPA not
less than 8.00 in 10.00 scale

11. Prof. Md. M.Sc. (Agri.) Highest CGPA in M.Sc.(Agri) in Entomology

Sharifullah
Memorial Gold
Medal
12. Prof. Debeswar M.Sc. (Agri.) Highest CGPA in M.Sc. (Agri.) Degree Programme
Pathak Memorial with CGPA not less than 8.50 in 10.00 scale
Cash Prize
13. Late Dr. Kumud M.Sc. (Agri.) Highest CGPA in M.Sc. (Agri.) in Biotechnology
Chandra Bora with CGPA not less than 8.50 in 10.00 scale
Memorial Cash
Prize
14. Dr. (Miss) G. V. M.Sc. (Community Highest CGPA in M.Sc. (C.Sc.) Degree Programme
Subaima Gold Science) with CGPA not less than 8.50 in 10.00 scale
Medal
15. Late Jinti M.Sc. (Community Highest CGPA in M.Sc. (C.Sc) in Food Science &
Bhattacharjee Science) Nutrition with CGPA not less than 8.50 in 10.00
Sarma Memorial scale
Cash Prize
16. Late Subrata Bora M.Sc (Agri.) Highest CGPA in M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology
Memorial Cash with CGPA not less than 8.50 out of 10.00 scale
Prize

12.7. Vidya Lakshmi Portal

Vidya Lakshmi is a first of its kind portal for students seeking Education Loan. This portal has been developed
under the guidance of Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher
Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view,
apply and track the education loan applications to banks anytime, anywhere by accessing the portal. The
portal also provides linkages to National Scholarship Portal. Visit www.egov-nsdl.co.in for more information.

13. DRESS AND CLOTHING

During summer, cotton clothing is adequate but in winter, warm clothes, quilts or blankets are necessary. In
addition to bed rolls, students should bring the mosquito nets with them.
College of Agriculture, Horticulture and Sericulture
For boys: Formal long pant and shirt with full/ half sleeves and shoes
For girls: Formal salwar, kameez and dupatta/formal long pant and shirt with full/ half sleeves
For MBA students:
For boys: White shirt with full sleeves and black pant (Summer)/ black blazer with green tie (Winter)
For girls: White shirt with full sleeves and black pants/ white saree with green border & green blouse
(Summer)/ black blazer with green tie (Winter)
Further the students should dress in College blazer during games, sports and other special occasions. Students
are to use white aprons during laboratory practical and shorts in field practical. For attending University
functions and within the campus, every student is expected to be properly dressed.

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14. DISCIPLINE
All students are to maintain perfect discipline and proper scholastic atmosphere during their stay at the
University/College. On admission into any College and hostel, students must acquaint themselves with the
University, College and hostel rules and regulations. Copies of Regulations on Academic Matters of Assam
Agricultural University are uploaded in the official website of the University. Ignorance of any rules will not
be treated as excuse. The Dean/DSW/ Assoc. Dean/ADSW/DDSW shall be responsible for the maintenance of
discipline and good behaviour of students in his/her College and anywhere on the campus or outside it. In
case of any violation of disciplinary rules as mentioned in the Regulations on Students Discipline, the matter
shall be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for action. Ragging is completely banned in the University. On
the date of orientation each of the selected students and their parents shall require to submit affidavit in
accordance with the UGC regulations on “Curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions,
2009”.
15. ORIENTATION
In order to make the students conversant with the requirements and working of the course credit system of
instruction followed at this University, an orientation programme is arranged on the dates specified by the
respective Colleges. Attendance in Orientation programme is compulsory for all the newly admitted
students.
The candidates who fail to attend the orientation classes will forfeit their seats and the same will be filled
up in the Subsequent Counselling in order of merit. The candidates, so admitted, shall have to attend the
Orientation programme organized on the day of admission.
16. REFUND OF CAUTION MONEY
As per Regulations on Academic Matters (Amended) of Assam Agricultural University, refund of caution
money shall be made to a student within one month of the date of release from the College concerned. The
claim for refund of caution money shall not be entertained after a period of one year from the date of release
of the student from the College. The caution money shall not be refunded if a student leaves the College
without permission and/or does not join and attend any class after admission. Refund of Caution money shall
be made against application in prescribed form (Form 8 for UG and Form No. PG-13 for PG) and on production
of Clearance Certificate (Form 6 for UG and Form No. PG-05B for PG).
17. FEES
The fees payable for different degree programmes under various heads including direct admission of
International students are indicated at Annexure III. The fees and charges mentioned under this clause are
subject to revision as and when necessary.
DISCLAIMER
The statement made in this information booklet and all other information contained herein is believed to
be correct at the time of publication. However, the University authority reserves the right to make changes
in Academic Regulations and any other information/statements contained in this booklet any time without
prior notice. The students seeking admission to the University shall be governed by the Regulations on
Academic Matters (Amended) of Assam Agricultural University, 2017 (UG) & 2022 (PG) with such
amendments as may be made from time to time. No responsibility will be accepted by the University for
the hardship and/or expenses encountered by students or any other person(s) for such changes, additions
etc., no matter how they are caused.

IMPORTANT
Any dispute arising out of anything connected with the University and its activities including admissions/
operation of semester rules will be subject to jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Jorhat.

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 Annexure I

GAP CERTIFICATE
(From Officer In-Charge of Local Police Station)

This is to certify that Shri/Smti ____________________________________ son/daughter of

Shri/Smti/Late ________________________________________ an inhabitant of village/town
______________________________________ Mouza _________________________ P.O.
________________________________ P.S. _________________________________ District
________________________ State __________________________ is not involved in any unlawful
activities.
This certificate shall be applicable for educational purpose only.

Signature of the Officer In Charge

(Office Seal)

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 Annexure II

MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE/

POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES UNDER
ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, 2023-24

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE APPLICANT:

1. NAME OF THE APPLICANT: .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……

2. AGE: ………………..…… 3.SEX: M / F 4. WEIGHT: …………………….. 5. HEIGHT: …….......... ft. ……….……..… inches
6. DO YOU HAVE ANY CHRONIC DISEASE CONDITION OR PHYSICAL DEFORMITY: Yes / No. (If yes, give the details
of the condition)……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I, Mr /Miss/Mrs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... Son / Daughter of
………………………………………………………......................... and a resident of …………………………………………………….……………
…………………………………………… hereby declare that the information provided above by me is true.

(Endorsement of the parent / Guardian) (Signature of the

Applicant)
Date: ……………………………….. Date: ……………..…………………

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE EXAMINING DOCTOR:

7. NAME: ..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
8. IDENTIFICATION MARK: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
9. BLOOD GROUP: ………………………… 10. PULSE: ………………………..………. 11. BLOOD PRESSURE: ……………………..…….
12. CHEST: ………………………………………………………………… 13.CVS: ………………………………………………………..……………….
14. CNS: ………………………………………………………….………… 15. ABDOMEN: …………………………………………..…………………….
16. EYES: …………………………………… COLOUR BLINDNESS………………………………….. 17. EARS: …….……………………….……
18. ANY OTHER FINDINGS (If found please give the details):
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Certified that Mr /Miss/Ms. ……………………………………………………………………………… age ……………………………..……..

son/ daughter of …...………………………………………………………………………………………………………... and a resident of
……..……………..................................................... ……………………………………………………………… and whose signature is
given below, is examined by me. In my opinion, He / She is physically fit / Unfit to pursue higher studies (If found
to be unfit, please mention the reason ………….…………………………………….………………………..……………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..)

(Signature of the certifying doctor)

Date of issue: …………………………….. Name: Dr…………………………………………….
Place: ………………………………………… Registration no.: ………………………………..
Address:…………………………………………….
Seal:

N.B.: i. Medical certificate must be obtained from a Government Practitioner

ii. This medical certificate in original must be produced at the time of reporting

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 Annexure III

Fee Structure for the year 2023-24

A) Fees payable for different undergraduate degree programmes

Fee Structure Amount Payable

SI. No Particulars of Fees B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. For candidate under
(Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) higher fee category (HFC)
Sericulture, B.Sc. (Hons) (₹)
Community Science,
B.Sc. (Hons) Food Nutrition &
Dietetics, B.F.Sc and B.V.Sc &
A.H. (₹)

A One-time fee
1. Registration 1000.00 5000.00
2. Caution Money (Refundable/adjustable) 3000.00 4000.00

3. Identity Card 200.00 200.00

4. Alumni Fee 500.00 500.00
5. Digital Certificate fee 500.00 500.00
B Payable only in 1st semester

6. Magazine 300.00 300.00

7. Students' Aid Fund 200.00 500.00
8. Students' Society/Union 200.00 200.00
C Payable in both the semesters

9. Course registration 1000.00 30000.00

10. Tuition 3000.00 30000.00
11. IT Charges 200.00 200.00
12. Security Charges 200.00 200.00
13. Games 500.00 500.00
14. Common Room 100.00 100.00
15. Library 400.00 400.00
16. Laboratory 1000.00 3000.00
17. Examination 1000.00 3000.00
18. Medical 500.00 500.00
19. Students' Welfare 200.00 500.00
Total of 1st Semester 14000.00 79600.00
(8800.00) (69400.00)
Total of 2nd Semester 8100.00 68400.00
N.B. Figures in parentheses are meant for the continuing students
N.B. The students admitted under MSVE-16 regulation shall have to pay the fees on annual basis i.e. ₹22,100/- for
fresh students and Rs. 16,900/- for continuing students

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B) Hostel Dues of 2023-24 (For Boarders only)
Hostel Dues Amount Payable
SI. No Particulars of Fees Payable for U.G and P.G. programmes (₹)
1st semester 2nd semester
1. Admission 1000.00 0
2. Seat Rent 2000.00 2000.00
3. Electricity Charge 2000.00 2000.00
4. Establishment Charge 2500.00 2500.00
5. Hostel Caution Money 1500.00 0
(Refundable/adjustable)
Total 9000.00 6500.00
(Mess dues extra)

C) Fees payable for different post-graduate degree programmes

Sl. Particulars of Fees All Master/ M.B.A (Agrl Business)/ M.Tech (Food Tech) All degree
No. Ph.D. in Processing Technology/ M.Sc. in Seed programmes under
programmes Science and Technology higher fee category
(₹) (₹) (₹)
A One-time fee
1. Registration 1000 1000 5000
2. Caution Money 3500 3500 4300
(Refundable/adjustable)
3. Alumni fees 500 500 500
4. Identity Card 200 200 200
5. Antiplagiarism fees 500 500 500
6. Digital Certificate fee 500 500 500
B (NAportal)
Payable only in 1st semester
7. Magazine 300 300 300
8. Students' Aid Fund 200 200 220
9. Students' Society/Union 200 200 200
C Payable in both the semesters
10. Course registration 1000 15100 35000
11. Tuition 4000 11260 35000
12. IT Charge 200 200 200
13. Security Charge 200 200 200
14. Games 500 500 500
15. Common Room 100 100 120
16. Library 800 800 800
17. Laboratory 2000 1500 5000
18. Examination 1600 2500 3000
19. Medical Support 500 500 500
20. Students' Welfare 200 200 200
21. Field Expenses -- 5200 --
Total of 1st Semester 18000 44960 92240
(11800) (38760) (81240)
Total of 2nd Semester 11100 38060 80520
N.B. Figures in parentheses are meant for the continuing students

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D. Miscellaneous Charges
Sl. No Particulars Amount Payable (₹)

1. Application form for admission 1000.00

2. Migration fee 300.00
3. Change of surname 250.00
4. Duplicate Registration Certificate 300.00
5. Re-admission fee
a) For UG 500.00
b) For PG 1000.00
6. Duplicate Transcript of Grades 1000.00
7. Duplicate Grade Card for each Semester 100.00
8. Comprehensive Examination Fee 500.00
9. M. Sc. Thesis Examination Fee 1000.00
10. Ph. D. Thesis Examination Fee 2000.00
11. Repeat Examination Fee (Per course} 500.00
12. Make-up Examination Fee
Theory 1000.00 per Course

Practical 1000.00 per Course

13. Duplicate Identity Card 200.00

14. Duplicate Certificate Fee 1000.00
15. Convocation Fee 1000.00
16. Re-evaluation of Answer Script 500.00
17. Training & Placement Fee 200.00
18. Late Registration (Rs / Day) 100.00
19. Verification of Certificate 1000.00
20. Degree Certificate for foreign students (only in Physical mode) 500.00
21. Library Security Deposit (Refundable) 1000.00
22. NRI and NRI sponsored candidates* US$ 20,000.00 or equivalent
Indian currency

23. Registration fee for project work from outside the mainstream Rs.1,000 for one semester or less
(US$ 100 for foreign student)

24. Laboratory fee for the outside student/worker Rs. 5,000/- upto three months (US$
1000 for foreign student) and Rs.
9,000/- beyond three months (US$
2000 for foreign student)

* In case of UG programmes, 50% at the time of admission in 1st Year Class and 25% each at the time of admission into
2nd & 3rd Year Class. For PG, payment has to be made in two equal installments.

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 Fee Structure for the year 2023-24
(Direct Admission of International students)

A) Fees payable for different undergraduate degree programmes

SI. No Particulars of Fees For international (US$)

A One-time fee
1. Registration 90.00
2. Caution Money (Refundable/adjustable) 160.00
3. Alumni Fee 50.00
B Payable only in 1st semester
4. Magazine 10.00
5. Identity Card 10.00
6. Students' Aid Fund 5.00
7. Students' Society/Union 10.00
C Payable in both the semesters
8. Course registration 970.00
9. Tuition 650.00
10. Games 10.00
11. IT Charges 20.00
12. Common Room 10.00
13. Library 20.00
14. Laboratory 100.00
15. Examination 100.00
16. Medical Coverage As Applicable
17. Students' Welfare 5.00
Total of 1st Semester 2220.00
(1920.00)
Total of 2nd Semester 1885.00
N.B. Figures in parentheses are meant for the continuing students
B) Hostel Dues of 2023-24 (For Boarders only)
SI. No Particulars of Fees Payable for U.G and P.G. programmes (US$)
1st semester 2nd semester
1. Admission 15.00 0.00
2. Seat Rent 75.00 75.00
3. Electricity Charge 75.00 75.00
4. Establishment Charge 75.00 75.00
5. Hostel Caution Money 75.00 0.00
(Refundable/adjustable)
Total 315.00 225.00
(Mess dues extra)

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C) Fees payable for different post-graduate degree programmes (International students)
Sl. No. Particulars of Fees US$
A One-time fee
1. Registration 160.00
2. Caution Money (Refundable/adjustable) 220.00
3. Alumni Fee 50.00
B Payable only in 1st semester
4. Magazine 15.00
5. Identity Card 15.00
6. Students' Aid Fund 10.00
7. Students' Society/Union 10.00
C Payable in both the semesters
8. Course registration 1135.00
9. Tuition 920.00
10. IT Charge 20.00
11. Games 15.00
12. Common Room 5.00
13. Library 30.00
14. Laboratory 55.00
15. Examination 110.00
16. Medical Coverage As Applicable
17. Students' Welfare 10.00
18. Field Expenses --
Total of 1st Semester 2780.00
(2350.00)
Total of 2nd Semester 2300.00
Note 1: Figures in parentheses are meant for the continuing students

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D. Miscellaneous Charges
Sl. No Particulars Payable (US$)
1. Application form for admission 30.00
2. Migration fee 15.00
3. Change of surname 25.00
4. Duplicate Registration Certificate 8.00
5. Re-admission fee
a) For UG 10.00
b) For PG 15.00
6. Transcript of Grades 10.00
7. Duplicate Transcript of Grades 20.00
8. Duplicate Grade Card for each Semester 5.00
9. Comprehensive Examination Fee 25.00
10. M. Sc. Thesis Examination Fee 25.00
11. Ph. D. Thesis Examination Fee 75.00
12. Repeat Examination Fee (Per course} 5.00
13. Duplicate Identity Card 5.00
14. Academic Regulations 10.00
15. Degree Certificate 15.00
16. Duplicate Certificate Fee 30.00
17. Convocation Fee 40.00
18. Re-evaluation of Answer Script 15.00
19. Training & Placement Fee 10.00
20. Late Registration (Rs / Day) 5.00
21. Verification of Certificate 25.00
22. Digital Certificate fee 25.00
23. Library Security Deposit (Refundable) 100.00
US$ 20,000.00 or equivalent
24. NRI and NRI sponsored candidates*
Indian currency
25. Registration fee for project work from outside the mainstream 100.00
26. Laboratory fee for the outside student/worker US$ 1000.00
* In case of UG programmes, 50% at the time of admission in 1st Year Class and 25% each at the time of admission into 2nd
& 3rd Year Class. For PG, payment has to be made in two equal installments.

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 Annexure IV

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE SESSION 2023-24

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, JORHAT-13

1ST SEMESTER
MONTH DATE PARTICULARS
August, 2023 02 (Wed) Provisional Registration to IPT students (CFSc, 4th year 1stsem)
03 (Thu) Orientation to IPT students (CFSc, 4th year 1stsem)
05 (Sat) Proceed to IPT station (CFSc, 4th year 1stsem)/ Provisional Registration ELP/ (4th
Yr.1st CCSc. )/ In-Plant Training FND
7(Mon Provisional Registration ELP/ (4th Yr.1stSem.,CA/CH/CS )/ Orientation to ELP
students(4th Yr.1st CCSc.
08(Tue) Foundation day (College of Community Science, Jorhat)/ Orientation to ELP
students (4th Yr.1stSem.,CA CH/CS
09(Wed) Instruction starts for ELP (4th Yr.1stSem.,CA/CH/CS)/ In-Plant Training FND
orientation &proceed for C.C.Sc.
16 (Wed) Foundation Day (College of Agriculture, Jorhat)
18 (Fri) Foundation Day (College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara)
22(Tue) Foundation day SCSCA
01(Fri) Registration/Admission for continuing students (Both UG & PG)
September, 01-02(Fri-Sat) Registration and Orientation for newly admitted UG and PG students
2023 02(Sat) Instruction starts for continuing students (Both UG&PG)
04(Mon) Instruction starts for newly admitted students (Both UG& P.G)
11( Mon) End Term (Make up) Examination (2nd Sem. 2022-23) (Both UG & PG)
29 (Friday) Instruction end for IPT(C.FSc.)
October, 03(Tue) End Term (Repeat) Examination (2nd Semester,2022-23) (both UG & PG)
2023 06 (Fri) IPT Report submission &viva-voce(C.F.Sc)
07 (Sat) Fresher’s Social (Agri./ Hort./ Seri.,. / C.C. Sc. C.F.Sc,
/CVSc.)
11 (Wed) Proceed and report to RAWEP station (C.FSc)
31 (Tues) Instruction ends for 4th Year continuing Class (2019 batch)
04(Sat) Start of 4th Professional Examination (2019 batch)
November,
13 (Mon) Mid Term Examination (Both UG & PG)
2023
23-25(Thu-Sat) Annual College Meet for Faculty of Agri. / Hort./ Seri Sc.)
30(Thu) Last date of submission of PPW(PG)
December, 04((Mon) Mid Term (Make-up) Examination (Both UG & PG)
2023 05 (Tue) End of RFWEP(C.FSc)
06 (Wed) Report submission &viva voce for RFWEP(C.F.Sc.)
7-16(Thu to Sat) Comprehensive Examination for all PG Programme.
16 (Sat) End of 4th professional Examination (2019 batch)
11- 31 (Mon-Sun) Study Tour for C.FSc.(outside the state)
28(Thu) Submission of report (ELP , 4th Yr. 1st Semester) CA,CH,CS,CC.Sc
7-9(Thur-Sat) Annual College Meet for Faculty of C.C.Sc. , C.F.Sc
28-30(Thu-Mon) Written/Viva-voce Examination, (ELP- 4th Yr. 1st Semester) CA,CH,CS,CC.Sc
30(Sat) Announcement of Results of 4th Professional Examination (2019 Batch)
01(Mon) Admission to Internship training programme (2019 batch )
06-12 (Sat-Fri) Study Tour for C.FSc.(inside the state)
12 (Fri) Announcement of result Faculty of Agriculture (ELP-4th Yr. 1stSem )
18 Jan (Thu) Study Tour Report submission & Viva-Voce (CFSc.)
24 Jan (Wed) Announcement of Result (CFSc, 4th year 1stsem)
17 (Wed) Registration –RAWEP/RHWEP/RSWEP ,4th yr 2nd semester /
18-20(Thu-Sat) Orientation of RAWEP 4th year 2nd semester /Orientation of RAWEP for C.C.Sc
January, 2024
17-22 (Wed to Mon) End Term Practical Examination. (Both UG and PG.)
22(Mon) Proceed & report to respective RAWEP stations (4th Yr.2ndSem.,CA)/ Proceed to
RAWEP for C.C.Sc/ Instruction Ends (Both UG & PG).
24(Wed) Registration of 4th yr. 2nd semester
25 (Thu) End Term Examination starts (Both UG &PG)
29 (Mon) Orientation for ELP, skill development & project work
31 (Wed) Instruction starts for 4th yr 2nd semester students
February, 02(Fri) Foundation day, BNCA
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2024 08(Thu) In-Plant Training FND ends for C.C.Sc
12(Mon) Submission of Report & Viva –voce exam of In-Plant Training for C.C.Sc/
15(Thu) Registration of ELP,FND for C.C.Sc
28(Wed) Announcement of Results ( Both UG &/ PG)
29(Thu) Last date of submission of thesis to DPGS.

2ND SEMESTER
MONTH DATE PARTICULARS
March,2024 01((Fri) Registration/Admission for continuing students (Both UG & PG Students),
02(Sat) Instruction starts for continuing students (Both UG & PG Students)
07 (Thu) Foundation day (CFSc)
13(Wed) End Term (Make up) Examination (1st Sem,2023-24) (Both UG & PG)
15(Fri) Last date for submission of Semester Course Registration Card and withdrawal of
PG courses if any
28-30(Thu-Sat) Annual College Meet(C.V.Sc), Agri/Hort/Seri/CCSc/CFSc
20(Wed) RAWEP ends(C.C.Sc.)
25(Mon) Submission of Reports and Viva -voce of RAWEP for .C.C.Sc.
April,2024 01(Mon) AAU Foundation Day
02(Tue) Orientation for In-Plant Training,C.C.Sc./
03(Wed) Proceed to In-plant station, C.C.Sc
04(Tue) End Term (Repeat) Examination. (1st Semester, 2023-24) (Both UG & PG)
20-29(Sat –Mon) NCC Camp ( FVSc)
May,2024 02-09(Thu-Thu) Comprehensive Examination for PG
07 ( Tue) Mid Term Examination for MBA (5th year Students).
13 (Mon) Mid Term Examination starts (Both UG & PG) )
27(Mon) Mid Term (Make-up) Examination (Both UG & PG)
31(Fri) Submission of Reports RAWEP/RHWEP/RSWEP 4th yr.2ndsem, CA/CH/CS/ In-Plant
ends, C.C.Sc
June, 2024 03(Mon)) Submission of In-Plant Training Report, C.C.Sc
03-07 (Mon-Fri) Written &Viva-voce Examination for 4th Year,2nd Semester
(RAWEP/RHWEP/RSWEP/In-Plant Training, C.C.Sc
10-11 (Mon) End-term Exam for 4thyr students (Evaluation of 4th Year Students Project Work and
ELP of CFSc)
17 (Mon) Instruction Ends for 1st year (2023 batch, 2nd Yr.(2022 batch) & 3rd Yr.(2021 batch )
(F.V.Sc.)
21(Fri) Start of 1st , 2nd, & 3rd Professional Examination (2023, 2022, 2021 batches, FVSc)
19 (Wed) Announcement of results (4th Year 2nd semester RAWEP/RHWEP/RSWEP/RAWEP
cumIn-plant,C.C.Sc
24(Mon) Submission of Report &Viva-voce Examination for 4th Year,2nd Semester ELP-FND
for C.C.Sc
25 (Tue) Announcement of results (4th Year 2nd semester CFSc.)
28(Fri) Announcement of results for 4th Year,2nd Semester ELP-FND for C.C.Sc
July,2024 01-08 ( Mon- Mon) End Term Examination MBA ( 5th yr. Student)
13 (Thu) Summer Training for MBA
19-25 (Fri-Thu) End Term Practical Examination for all UG &PG Programme.
25 (Fri) Instruction Ends for all UG & PG .
29 (Mon) End Term Examination starts for all UG & PG Programme starts
31(Wed) End of 1st , 2nd, & 3rd Professional Examination (2023, 2022, 2021 batches, FVSc)
August, 01 -31(Thu-Sat) Summer Vacation for 1st Year (2023 batch), 2nd Year ( 2022 batch), 3rd Year (2021
batch), FVSc
2024
22(Thu) Foundation day SCS,CA
30(Fri) Last date of submission of Thesis to HoD
31(Sat) Last date Receipt of thesis to DPGS
31(Sat) Announcement of Results. ( Both UG & PG)

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 Annexure V

Guidelines for claiming seat(s) under EWS quota

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019, the
Government of India vide OM dated 17th January, 2019 (DHE/MHRD) has introduced a new category of
reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) who are not covered under the existing scheme
of reservation for the SC, ST and OBC categories. They will be entitled to receive the benefits of
reservation on a preferential basis in posts and service and also for admission into the educational
institutions w.e.f. 2019-20. Pursuant to this, the Government of Assam vide its Personnel Department
OM No. ABP.07/2019/3/dtd 2nd February, 2019 created similar provisions of reservation for EWS in
services and admission in educational institution.
In this backdrop, the EWS quota has been introduced in AAU as per the guidelines prescribed by
the State Government w.e.f. 2020-21 session.
Accordingly, there shall be 10 per cent reservation to the EWS for admission into different
Faculties under Assam Agricultural University for the persons who are not covered under the existing
scheme of reservations for the SC, STs and OBC/MOBC and whose family has gross annual income is not
more than 8 lakh. The family, for this purpose will include the person who seeks the benefit of
reservation, her/his parents and sibling below the age of 18 years and also her/his spouse and children
below the age of 18 years. The income shall include the income from all sources, i.e., salary, agriculture,
business etc. and it will be the income for the financial year prior to the year of application. Also, persons
whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as
EWS irrespective of the family income.
i) 30 Bigha (432000 sq. ft.) of agricultural land and above in rural areas
ii) 2 Bigha (28800 sq. ft.) of residential land and above in rural areas
iii) 8640 sq. ft. of land in notified Municipal Corporation/Municipality Board/Town Committee
area
iv) House of built up area 2000 sq. ft. and above in notified Municipal Corporation/ Municipality
Board/Town Committee area

The income and asset of the families would be required to be certified by an officer not below
the rank of Circle Officer. The Officer who issues the certificate would do the same after carefully
verifying all relevant documents following due process. The prescribed format of the Income and Asset
Certificate (IAC) is attached herewith for appraisal of all concerned.

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 Format for IAC

Government of Assam
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME & ASSETS CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS
(For seat in educational institutions and posts under Govt. of Assam)
Certificate No.:_________________
Date:_______________

VALID FOR THE YEAR____________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari ____________________________________ son/daughter/wife of

_______________________________, permanent resident of_______________________________,
Village/Street ______________________, Post Office ______________, District __________________ in the State
of Assam, PIN Code _____________, whose photograph is attested below, belongs to Economically Weaker
Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her family** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the
financial year ______. His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***:
i) 30 Bigha (4,32,000 sq. ft.) of agricultural land and above in rural areas
ii) 2 Bigha (28,800 sq. ft.) of residential land and above in rural areas
iii) 8,640 sq. ft. of land in notified Municipal Corporation/Municipality Board/Town Committee area
iv) House of built up area 2000 sq. ft. and above in notified Municipal Corporation/ Municipality
Board/Town Committee area

Shri/Smt./Kumari ________________________________ belongs to the ____________________ caste which is

not recognized as a Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Classes (In the State of Assam)

Recent Passport
Size attested Signature with seal of the Officer: ____________________
photograph of the Name: __________________________________________
applicant Designation:______________________________________

*Note 1: The “Income” covers all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term "Family" for this purpose includes the person who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents
and sibling below the age of 18 years and also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
***Note 3: The property held by a "Family" in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

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 Annexure VI

University Grants Commission

Notification Refund of Fees and Non-Retention of Original Certificates
October, 2018
1. Introduction:
The Commission has notified University Grants Commission (Grievance Redressal) Regulations,
2012 on redressal of multifarious grievances of students. But given the sheer volume of the
complaints regarding non-refund of fees and retention of original certificates by Higher Educational
Institutions (HEI), the Commission felt the need to notify elaborate instructions so as to curb such
malpractices and decided to issue appropriate instructions in the form of this Notification to all
universities and other HEis under the purview of the UGC.
2. Objective:
To prohibit coercive and profiteering institutional practices in the matters related to refund of fees
in case of withdrawal from the programme and retention of original certificates at the time of and /
or after admission.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 12 (d) read with Section 12(j) of the UGC Act, 1956, the
UGC issues this Notification for adoption of standard operating procedures in the matters related to
refund of fees in the event of student's withdrawal from the program and non-retention of certificates
at the time of admission.
3. Application and Enforcement
3.1. The instructions contained in this Notification shall be in supersession to its earlier Public
Notice dated 23.04.2007 and its Notification dated 16th December, 2016. It shall be applicable
to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Programs run by universities included under
Section 2 (f) of UGC Act, together with all colleges under their affiliating domain and
institutions declared as deemed to be universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act.
3.2. The provisions contained in this Notification shall come into force with immediate effect and
shall have regulatory force on extant as well as future grievances over issues and matters
covered herein.
4. Specific provisions for Mandatory compliance by HEis:
The Commission herewith lays down specific provis10ns and consequent mandatory compliance on
the issues related to:
(1) Refund of fees by the institution concerned in the event of the withdrawal from the
programme by a student; and
(2) Verification and non-retention of academic and personal certificates of student;
For any complaint in respect of (1) & (2) above, the grievance redressal mechanism as prescribed
under UGC (Grievance Redressal) Regulations, 2012, shall be followed.
4.1 Refund of Fees
4.1.1 No HEI shall make it mandatory for applicants to purchase the institutional prospectus at any
time during the course of the programme of study. Purchasing prospectus shall be the personal
choice of the applicant and he/she shall have rights to decide against it in case he/she wishes
to access the information from the institutional website. As laid down in the Right to
Information Act, 2005, and reiterated in the UGC Guidelines on Students' Entitlement, all
HEis shall disclose on their website and prospectus information regarding the status of the
institution, its affiliation, accreditation status, physical assets and amenities, course-wise
sanctioned intake of students, various types of fees payable for different programmes, total
fees payable for an entire programme, last date of admission, details of faculty, members of
governing bodies and minutes of the meetings of bodies like Academic/Executive Council,
sources of income, the financial situation and any other information about its functioning,
necessary for an applicant to make a fully informed choice.
4.1.2 HEis shall charge fees in advance only for the semester/year in which a student is to engage
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than one semester/year in which a student is enrolled is strictly prohibited.
4.1.3 If a student chooses to withdraw from the programme of study in which he/she is enrolled,
the institution concerned shall follow the following five-tier system for the refund of fees*
remitted by the student.
S. No Percentage of Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is
Refund of fees* received in the HEI
(1) 100% 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission
(2) 90% Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
(3) 80% 15 days or less after the formally- notified last date of admission
(4) 50% 30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after formally notified last date of
admission
(5) 00% More than 30 days after formally- notified last date of admission

NOTE : *Caution money and security deposit, which are not part of the fees chargeable, shall
be refunded in full.
4.1.4 In case of (1) in the table above, the HEI concerned shall deduct an amount not more than 5%
of the fees paid by the student, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5,000/- as processing charges
from the refundable amount.
4.1.5 Fees shall be refunded by all HEIs to an eligible student within fifteen days from the date of
receiving a written application from him/her in this regard.
4.2 Verification and Non-retention of Students’ Academic and Personal certificates
4.1.6 No HEI shall insist upon a student to submit the original academic and personal certificates,
like, mark-sheets, school leaving certificates and other such documents, at the time of
submitting admission form, but the submission of self-attested copies thereof shall be
mandatory.
4.1.7 HEIs shall physically verify the originals at the time of admission of the student in his/her
presence and return them immediately after satisfying themselves about thei r authenticity,
keeping the attested copies for their record.
4.1.8 The self-attested certificates of students shall be held valid and authentic by institution
concerned and/or the affiliating university for all purposes and administrative requirements
and should there be a need for physical verification at any time during the course of the
programme of study, such verification shall be undertaken and the original certificates thus
used for verification shall be returned immediately to the student concerned.
4.1.9 Taking the certificates into institutional custody under any circumstance or pretext is strictly
prohibited.
4.1.10 In case of any suspicion over the authenticity or genuineness of a certificate, reference may
be made to university or the Board which issued the certificate to the student and the
admission be subjected to the authentication, but original certificate shall not be retained by
the HEI under any circumstance.
4.3 Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM)
4.3.1 All HEis shall mandatorily have a "Grievance Redressal Mechanism" (GRM) as mandated
by UGC (Grievance Redressal) Regulations, 2012, as amended from time to time, to address
and effectively resolve complaints, representations and grievances related to any of the issues
mentioned in this Notification.
4.3.2 The GRM shall be available on HEI website.
4.3.3 HEis shall ensure that all grievances received are addressed as deemed fit within 30 days.
5. Punitive Actions by Commission against defaulting HEis
The Commission, in respect of any HEI which contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of
this Notification, shall proceed to take one or more of the following actions, namely: -
a) withdrawal of declaration of fitness to receive grants under Section 12B of the UGC
Act, 1956
b) withholding any grant allocated to the HEI;
c) declaring the HEI ineligible for consideration for any assistance under any of the general
or special assistance programs of the Commission;
d) informing the general public, including potential candidates for admission, through a
notice displayed prominently in the newspapers or other suitable media and posted on
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 the website of the Commission, about the non-compliance by the HEI concerned;
e) recommend to the affiliating university for withdrawal of affiliation, in case of a college
/ institute;
f) recommend to the Central Government for withdrawal of declaration as Institution
deemed to be university, in case of an institution deemed to be university;
g) recommend to the appropriate State Government for appropriate necessary action in case
of a university established or incorporated under a State Act;
h) taking such other action within its powers as the Commission may deem fit.
Provided that no action shall be taken by the Commission under this Notification unless the HEI has
been given an adequate opportunity of being heard.

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 Annexure VII

Process of refund of fee

• Candidates desiring to withdraw their seat after taking admission will have to login to their admission
portal and Click on the relevant tab to register the withdrawal request.
• Candidates shall have to enter their A/c no, Bank Name and IFSC and reason for withdrawal in brief.
• A verification code (OTP) will be sent to their registered mobile to authenticate the request. Once verified,
candidates will be able to finally submit their requests.
• Once the admission committee approves their withdrawal request, the seat will be withdrawn and the
refund will be processed according to UGC guidelines in vogue (Annexure VI).
• Any other mode of withdrawal request will not be considered.

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 Annexure VIII

Academic Bank of Credits

Academic Bank of Credits, shall be a national-level facility to promote flexibility of curriculum framework and
interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary academic mobility of students across Higher Education Institutions in the
country with appropriate credit transfer mechanism created through these regulations and shall facilitate
students to choose their own learning path to attain a Degree or Diploma or Post Graduate diploma or academic
qualification, working on the principle of multiple entry-multiple exit as well as any-time, any-where, and any-
level learning.
Academic Bank of Credits shall provide significant autonomy to students by providing extensive choice of courses
for a programme of study, flexibility in curriculum, novel and engaging course options across a number of higher
education disciplines or institutions.
Objectives of Academic Bank of Credits:
(1) To promote student centricity with learner-friendly approaches in higher education across the country and
promote a more interdisciplinary approach in higher education.
(2) To enable students to select the best courses or combination of courses to suit their aptitude and quest for
knowledge.
(3) To permit students to choose a pace for their studies along with the associated logistics and costs.
(4) To allow students to tailor their degrees or make specific modifications or specializations rather than
undergoing the rigid, regularly prescribed degree or courses of a single university or autonomous college.
(5) To enable multiple entry-multiple exit for students to complete their degrees as per their time preferences,
providing mobility across various disciplines and HEIs for Degree or Diploma or Post Graduate Diploma or
Certificate programme or Course work for the Ph.D. programme.
(6) To support, procedurally, the teaching-learning activities to happen in a distributed and blended manner
through integration across campuses or universities or autonomous colleges with increased mobility.
(7) To facilitate lifelong learning amongst all, i.e., formal and informal students from both full-time and part-time
modes.
(8) To satisfy the students’ quest for knowledge, freedom to choose and change their academic directions, connect
different domains of knowledge and help them acquire the right foundations and building blocks to pursue
their life goals.
Modalities for operation of Academic Bank of Credits in Assam Agricultural University:
The University Grants Commission (UGC) mandated 100 per cent registration on the ABC platform from the
current academic year 2023–24. That indicates that all applicants to universities across the nation must open an
Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) account as a condition of admission.

How to Create ABC ID?

Generate ABC ID: It is mandatory to create an account on ABC platform and generate ABC ID for University
Admission in 2023. Follow these simple steps to create your ABC ID from official site:
a. Login to DigiLocker: First of all login to your DigiLocker Account. If you have not sign up in
DigiLocker, create it now and then login there.
b. Search for Education: After login, you search for Education category which shows Academic Bank
of Credits service.
c. Create ABC ID: Finally, select Assam Agricultural University (or your last institute) and click on
‘Generate ABC ID’.

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Credits awarded after each semester to a student for one program from an institution (A) may be
transferred/redeemed by another institution (B) upon students’ consent.
Credit transfer is the key to successful study mobility.

The semester-wise mark sheet will be published in DigiLocker when the results for each semester are announced,
much like it is done for degrees or other papers. This will be done by choosing a DigiLocker marksheeet template
with the necessary consent of the relevant authority.

Once semester wise results published, ABC Platform is a virtual database of credits to store online the academic
credits earned by each student individually. Students can check accumulated credits by logging into abc.gov.in.

AAU will redeem credits from other institutions of a student seeking transfer to the Academic programs of AAU
for those courses as approved by:

a. ICAR, BSMA
b. ICAR, Dean’s Committee
c. VCI approved courses

Migration of students to AAU will be within disciplines only.

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 Appendix IX

Important Contacts

Person concerned E-mail

1. Vice Chancellor, [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
2. Registrar, [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
3. Joint Registrar(Academic) [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
4. Joint Registrar(Academic) [email protected]
AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022
5. Director of Post Graduate Studies [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
6. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
7. Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, [email protected]
AAU, Khanapara-781022
8. Dean, Faculty of Community Science, [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
9. Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Science, [email protected]
Raha, Nagaon-782103
10. Director of Students’ Welfare, [email protected]
AAU, Jorhat-785013
11. Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Science, [email protected]
Raha, Nagaon-782103
12. Associate Dean, [email protected]
BNCA, Biswanath Chariali-784176
13. Associate Dean, [email protected]
L.C.V.Sc., Joyhing, North Lakhimpur-787001
14. Associate Dean [email protected]
SCSCA, Rangamati, Dhubri
15. Associate Dean, [email protected]
College of Horticulture, Nalbari
16. OSD, College of Sericulture, Titabor [email protected]
Website: http://www.aau.ac.in

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