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ASSAM UNIVERSITY, SILCHAR ( A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament 1989) PROSPECTUSPROSPECTUS 2020-20212020-2021 PG/PG/ UG/UG/ IntegratedIntegrated CoursesCourses UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS VISITOR Mr. L. Bojen Singh (In-Charge) Shri Ram Nath Kovind : (03842) 270386 (O), 270857 (Fax) The President of India LIBRARIAN CHIEF RECTOR Prof. M. K. Sinha (In-Charge) Prof. Jagdish Mukhi : (03842) 270887 (O) The Governor of Assam DIRECTOR, COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT CHANCELLOR COUNCIL Shri Gulzar, Padma Bhushan Mr. Jayanta Bhattacharjee (In-Charge) Eminent Poet, Film Producer, Director & Lyricist : (03842) 270808 (O) DIRECTOR, INTERNAL QUALITY VICE CHANCELLOR ASSURANCE CELL Prof. Dilip Chandra Nath Prof. Dibyojyoti Bhattacharjee : (03842) 270344 (O) PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, (SILCHAR CAMPUS) DIRECTOR, COMPUTER CENTRE Prof. ABHIK GUPTA Dr. Angshu Maan Sen PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, (DIPHU CAMPUS) : (03842) 270826 (O) Prof. Sivasish Biswas DEAN OF STUDENTS’ WELFARE Dr. Parag Shil REGISTRAR : 84355 00933 (M) Dr. Pradosh Kiron Nath (In-Charge) PROCTOR : (03842) 270368 (O), 270806 (Fax) Dr. Harsha Srinivas FINANCE OFFICER : 94351 76934 (M) Dr. Subhadeep Dhar (In-Charge) CPIO : (03842) 270804 (O) 270979 (Fax) Dr. Anindya Syam Choudhury : 94014 13348 (M) FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRIES CONTACT : SILCHAR CAMPUS : DIPHU CAMPUS : Head of the concerned Department DR. ANUP KUMAR DEY (Details available on relevant pages) Associate Professor OR Diphu Campus, AUS Diphu, Karbi Anglong Ms. Nimni Das : 7002504730(M) Section Officer (Academic) : (03842) 270 827 (O) OFFICIAL ADDRESS Assam University WEBSITE P.O. Assam University, Dargakona http://www.aus.ac.in Silchar-788011, Assam, INDIA From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk It is a matter of The research activities of the university have great satisfaction acclaimed all over the academic world. The for us to welcome university has attracted students and research all those who are scholars not only from the rest of India but also s e e k i n g from the SAARC countries, South East Asian admission to the Nations and African Countries. The university various UG/PG/ has joined consortium with eight European and IG courses of twelve Indian University/institutes under the A s s a m "NAMASTE" project. University at both Silchar and Diphu Campus. To bring vigor to process of learning the The university during its last twenty-five years university has already introduced the Choice of existence has grown both in terms of social Based Credit System (CBCS) at the Post responsibility and intellectual capital leading to Graduate level and also in case of the Integrated academic and economic growth of the people of Courses in 2010. The CBCS pattern has been entire North East India in general and South restructured and the courses are redesigned to Assam in particular. Assam University has add dynamism to the learning process. The established itself as a premier institution of CBCS system has been introduced at the under higher education not only in the North Eastern graduate level. The system facilitates inter Region of India but also internationally. The disciplinary studies by allowing students to university has 41 post graduate departments, choose courses across disciplines. 02 under graduate departments and six inter- The campus life is almost self-contained with disciplinary centers located at the two campuses health center, departmental stores, banks, post- at Silchar and Diphu. The academic ambiance office, gym, play grounds, transport facilities, prevailing in the University is the testimony to central library as well as departmental libraries. our collective efforts towards creating proper There are four hostels for men and five for women atmosphere for fruitful learning. Not being just which provide a safe and comfortable campus remaining content with what has been achieved stay for residential students. The details of these our march towards excellence is on. facilities and many more are provided in the From the last three years the entire admission Prospectus. process has gone online. Now students can go That our ventures towards excellence have been for a hassle free submission of forms, fees and well appreciated by the academicians, students receiving of information, admit cards etc. and their guardians is evident from the ever through the internet. increasing number of applications every year for The university has been providing reservation the different courses offered by the university. of seats in admission for various categories of We are expecting the same trend this year too. candidates as per GOI directives from time to Good wishes to all the applicants. time. From the ensuing session reservation for candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) will also be provided as per latest GOI order. (Prof. Dilip Chandra Nath) CONTENTS The University 1 Diphu Campus 57 Schools of Studies 3-4 Medals and Prizes 69 Academic Departments 5 Facility for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS 69 Additional Courses 53 Students Academic and Student Services 54-56 Concessions to the Kashmiri Migrants 69 Library Hostel Accommodation Admission of Foreign Students 70 Health Care Code of Conduct for Students 71 Gymnasium of the University NSS Activity Important Rules for Guidance of 72 NCC Training Students Games and Sports IQAC 73 Bus Service Students’ Welfare Academic Calendar 73 University Journals & Magazines Fees Payable 74-78 Discipline among Students Criteria for Admission 79-80 Computer Centre Venue of Admission Test and 81 Career Counselling and Placement Cell Important Dates Important Information 82 THE UNIVERSITY are - ''to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and by the example of its corporate life to make provisions for integrated courses in Humanities, Natural and Physical Sciences and Social Sciences in the educational programmes of the University; to take appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary studies and research in the University; to educate and train manpower for development of State of Assam; and to pay special attention to the improvement Assam University, Silchar (a Central University) of the social, economic conditions and welfare was established by an Act of Parliament of the people of that state, their intellectual promulgated in 1989 (Act XXIII) and enforced academic and cultural development.'' by a Notification of the Government of India in The sprawling University campus at Silchar is January 1994. In 2014 the University has been spread over an area of about 600 acres on which reaccredited by NAAC with Grade B with a there are 39 Academic departments and 6 CGPA of 2.92 and last year the University has Interdisciplinary Centres including School of applied to NAAC for reaccreditation. With the Technology. In addition, CIL (Central Bhuban and the Barail ranges of hills at the Instrumentation Laboratory) has also been backdrop, the University campus is surrounded established in the university. Keeping with the by lush green hillocks, natural lakes and the policy of Govt. of India, Skill Development picturesque tea gardens of South Assam. The Programmes have been initiated through UGC inner landscape is featured by sprawling lawns, sponsored Community College and B. Voc. well nurtured gardens and eco-forests. The Programes. The University provides state-of- serene setting makes Assam University campus the-art facilities to students coming from a unique one with exquisite natural beauty different parts of the country and abroad. The which captures viewers' imagination and current roll strength is around 4500 at the provides an ideal atmosphere for study and postgraduate and Integrated Courses including research. around 650 M. Phil and Ph. D at research levels. Distance between the main campus and the The university has 9 hostels of which 4 are for Silchar city is about 23 km. Silchar city being the men and 5 are for women, some hostels are gateway to the entire southern part of North East under construction and shall become operational India is the hub of commercial activities and is soon. Considering the outbreak of COVID-19, known for its history as the Tea Capital of South online classes are arranged by the university for Assam. students and research scholars. Away from the humdrum of the busy city-life These apart, there are nearly 25,000 students in of Silchar and set amidst its sylvan surroundings, the affiliated and permitted colleges in the five the University engages itself in academic districts of south Assam which together pursuits. The objectives of the University, as constitute the jurisdiction of Assam University. enshrined in Section 4 of Assam University Act, The colleges imparts undergraduate teaching in Science, Arts, Commerce, B.Ed. and the Law 1 streams. DIPHU CAMPUS During the last one decade, the University has made impressive strides in establishing itself as Establishment of Assam University Campus at a premier institution of learning by blending Diphu has been a long felt demand of the people quality education, socially relevant academic of Karbi Anglong, Assam. A satellite campus of endeavors and scientific research with mission- Assam University at Diphu has been launched orientation and tireless striving for excellence. from the academic session 2007-08. The authorities of Karbi Anglong Autonomous The University Campus is fast developing and Council have allocated 272 bighas of land in is endowed with amenities / facilities such as