ASSAM UNIVERSITY A Central University Established by an Act of Parliament of 1989 Prospectus 2017-2018 PG/ UG/ Integrated Courses UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION VISITOR LIBRARIAN Shri Pranab Mukherjee Dr. A. K. Sharma The President of India : (03842) 270887 (O) DIRECTOR, COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT CHIEF RECTOR COUNCIL Shri Banwarilal Purohit Dr. Debasis Kar The Governor of Assam : (03842) 270808 (O) CHANCELLOR DIRECTOR, INTERNAL QUALITY Shri Gulzar, Padma Bhushan ASSURANCE CELL Eminent Poet, Film Producer, Director & Lyricist Prof. Dibyojyoti Bhattacharjee : (03842) 270344 (O) VICE CHANCELLOR DIRECTOR, COMPUTER CENTRE Prof. Dilip Chandra Nath Dr. Angshu Maan Sen PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR, (DIPHU CAMPUS) : (03842) 270826 (O) Prof. Sivasish Biswas DEAN OF STUDENTS’ WELFARE REGISTRAR Prof. Pranab Behari Mazumdar Dr. Sanjib Bhattacharjee : 94014 14173 (M) : (03842) 270368 (O), 270806 (Fax) PROCTOR FINANCE OFFICER Dr. Paritosh Mondol Prof. Sumanash Dutta (In Charge) : 94352 06990 (M) : (03842) 270804 (O) 270979 (Fax) CPIO Dr. Pius V. T. CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS : 94014 13348 (M) Dr. Suprabir Dutta Roy : (03842) 270386 (O), 270857 (Fax) FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRIES CONTACT : SILCHAR CAMPUS : DIPHU CAMPUS : Head of the concerned Department DR. ANUP KUMAR DEY (Details available on relevant pages) Assistant 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 University has initiated Skill Development Programmes under UGC sponsored Community College and B. Voc. programmes. The research activities of the university have acclaimed all over the academic world. The university has attracted students and research scholars not only from the rest of India but also from the SAARC countries, South East Asian Nations and African Countries. The university has joined consortium with eight European and twelve Indian University/institutes under the "NAMASTE" project. It is a matter of great satisfaction for us to To bring vigor to process of learning the welcome all those who are seeking admission university has already introduced the Choice to the various UG/PG and integrated courses Based Credit System (CBCS) at the Post of Assam University at both Silchar and Diphu Graduate level and also in case of the Integrated Campus. The university during its last twenty- Courses in 2010. The CBCS pattern has been three years of existence has grown both in terms restructured and the courses are redesigned to of social responsibility and intellectual capital add dynamism to the learning process. The leading to academic and economic growth of CBCS system will also be introduced at the the people of entire North East India in general under graduate level in near future. The system and South Assam in particular. Assam facilitates inter disciplinary studies by allowing University has established itself as a premier students to choose courses across disciplines. institution of higher education not only in the The campus life is almost self-contained with North Eastern Region of India but also health center, departmental stores, banks, post- internationally. The university has 38 post office, gym, play grounds, transport facilities, graduate departments and six inter-disciplinary central library as well as departmental libraries. centers located at the two campuses at Silchar There are four hostels for men and five for and Diphu. The academic ambiance prevailing women which provide a safe and comfortable in the University is the testimony to our campus stay for residential students. The details collective efforts towards creating proper of these facilities and many more are provided atmosphere for fruitful learning. Not being just in the Prospectus. remaining content with what has been achieved That our ventures towards excellence have been our march towards excellence is on. well appreciated by the academicians, students From the last year the entire admission process and their guardians is evident from the ever has gone online. Now students can go for a increasing number of applications every year hassle free submission of forms, fees and for the different courses offered by the receiving of information, admit cards etc. university. We are expecting the same trend this through the internet. The university is starting year too. the Department of Urdu and the Department Good wishes to all the applicants. of Performing Arts from this academic session. I am also pleased to mention that in keeping with the policy of Government of India, Assam (Prof. Dilip Chandra Nath) CONTENTS The University 1 Diphu Campus 56 Schools of Studies 3 Medals and Prizes 68-69 Academic Departments 5 Facility for SC/ST/OBC/PWD Students 69 Additional Courses 51 Concessions to the Kashmiri Migrants 69 Academic and Student Services 52 Library Admission of Foreign Students 70 Hostel Accommodation Code of Conduct for Students 71 Health Care of the University Gymnasium Important Rules for Guidance of 72 NSS Activity Students NCC Training IQAC 73 Games and Sports Bus Service Academic Calendar 73 Students’ Welfare Fees Payable 74-75 University Journals & Magazines Criteria for Admission 76 Discipline among Students Venue of Admission Test, Personal 77 Computer Centre Interview and Important Dates Career Counselling and Placement Cell Important Information 78 THE UNIVERSITY in academic pursuits. The objectives of the University, as enshrined in Section 4 of Assam University Act, 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 inter-disciplinary studies and research ssam University, Silchar (a Central in the University; to educate and train manpower University) was established by an for development of State of Assam; and to pay Act of Parliament promulgated in special attention to the improvement of the social, A1989 (Act XXIII) and enforced by a economic conditions and welfare of the people of Notification of the Government of India in that state, their intellectual academic and cultural January 1994. In 2014, the University has development.’’ been reaccredited by NAAC with Grade B The sprawling University campus at Silchar with a CGPA of 2.92. is spread over an area of about 600 acres. With the Bhuban and the Barail ranges of There are 37 post graduate departments and hills at the backdrop, the University campus 6 Interdisciplinary Centres including School is surrounded by lush green hillocks, natural of Technology. In addition, a Central lakes and the picturesque tea gardens of Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) has also South Assam. The serene setting makes the been established in the university. In Assam University campus a unique one accordance with the policy of the Govt. of with exquisite natural beauty which India, Skill Development programmes have captures the viewers’ imagination and been initiated through UGC sponsored provides an ideal atmosphere for study and Community College and B. Voc. research. Programmes. The University provides The distance between the main campus and state-of-the-art facilities to students coming Silchar city is about 23 km. Silchar being the from different parts of the country and gateway to the entire southern part of North abroad. The current roll strength is around East India, is the hub of commercial activities 4500 at the post graduate and Integrated and is known for its history as the Tea Courses including around 1500 M. Phil, and Capital of South Assam. Ph.D at research levels. These apart, there are nearly 25,000 students in the affiliated Away from the humdrum of the busy city- and permitted colleges in the five districts life of Silchar and set amidst its sylvan of south Assam which together constitute surroundings, the University engages itself 1 the jurisdiction of Assam University. The Library, Auditorium and Parks. In addition colleges impart under-graduate teaching in other amenities like ATM, Sports Complex, Science, Arts, Commerce, B.Ed. and the Law Cafetaria, E-Journals, INFLIBNET, streams. DELCON, Bio-informatics and KIOSK During the last one decade, the University facilities are also available. The university has made impressive strides in establishing has introduced Choice Based Credit System itself as a premier institution of learning by (CBCS) from 2010-2011 at post-graduate blending quality education, socially relevant level and semester system in colleges academic endeavours and scientific research affiliated to it. The choice of specialization with mission-orientation and tireless / course offered by the respective striving for excellence. Assam university has department will depend on the availability signed Memorandum of Understanding of seats, human resources and adequation (MOU) with university / institutes like frastructure. The decision of the department Hyderabad University, North Bengal is final and binding on the concerned University, Pune University, North-East student. Institutes of Science and Technology (earlier RRL), CIDC (under Planning Commission, DIPHU CAMPUS Govt of India) in India. International The establishment of an Assam University collaboration with