Information on courses, admissions process, exams & results of Assam Agricultural University (AAU Jorhat), Jorhat


Assam Agricultural University

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established in 1969 under the Assam Agricultural University Act l968. Objective of the University is to impart education to the people in agriculture and other allied branches of learning. Located at Jorhat in Assam, AAU is a public university and affiliated to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 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.
 
Educational Streams
There are a number of courses in various disciplines of eight semesters extending minimum four years including rural agricultural work experience program (RAWEP). BV Science & Animal Husbandry program is of 10 semesters (Minimum 5 years including Internship), B F Science of eight semesters (minimum 4 years) and B Science (H Science) is of eight semesters (minimum 4 years including RAWEP).
 
Specialized Course is available in Tea Husbandry & Technology both in B Sc (Agri) degree program (as one of the elective subjects) and in the M Sc (Agri) degree program so as to provide professionally trained and technically qualified personnel to man the various positions in the tea industry and its related organization. The courses cover three broad areas of study in Tea Husbandry, Tea process Engineering and Economics and General Administration (including Tea Trade and Legal Matters).
 
M Sc (Agri) is of four semesters (Minimum 2 years) and M Sc (Sericulture) is completed upto four semesters (Minimum 2 years). The module of MV Sc program is of four year semesters (Minimum 2 years). M Sc (H Sc) is completed in four semesters (Minimum 2 years).
 
Ph D courses in Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/ Home Science are of six semesters (minimum 3 years).
 
Facilities
There are two extensive libraries under Assam Agricultural University. The network of Assam Agricultural University library has widened considerably with the addition of more colleges, research stations etc. The students can have their snacks and lunch at the canteen.
 
History
Assam Agricultural University is a state university recognized by the University Grant Commission, UGC. Established in 1969, it is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Formation of this university was for extending the advancement of learning and conduct research in agriculture and other allied sciences.



Faculties/Departments:

Agriculture 
  • Agricultural Economics & Farm management
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Agricultural Statistics
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Husbandry & Dairying
  • Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry
  • Crop Physiology
  • Entomology
  • Extension Education
  • Horticulture
  • Nematology
  • Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • Plant Pathology
  • Soil Science
  • Tea Husbandry & Technology
  • Veterinary Science 
  • Animal Genetics & Breeding
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Production & Management
  • Extension Education (Veterinary)
  • Veterinary Anatomy & Histology
  • Veterinary Gynecology
  • Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Hygiene
  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Veterinary Physiology
  • Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
  • Poultry Science
 
Home Science 
  • Child Development & Family relations
  • Clothing & Textiles
  • Extension Education
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Family resource management
 
Fisheries Science 
  • Aquaculture
  • Fish Biology
  • Hydrography
  • Fish Technology & Engineering
  • Fish Extension Education
  • Fish Economics & Management

Contact Details:
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat - 785 013

Phone: +91-376-3340008
glkaul.@aau.ren.nic.in
www.aau.ac.in/
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