Premier Agricultural University of North-East India

Assam Agricultural University

Recipient of the Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award, 2014

Producing globally competitive farm human resources, pioneering frontier research, and empowering rural communities across Assam and the North-Eastern Region since 1969.

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Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up posts in the rank of Assistant Professor & equivalent under the Faculty of Agriculture & Faculty of Community Science, AAU.
Established 1 April 1969 • Jorhat, Assam First Agri University in NE India

About Assam Agricultural University

A Pioneer Institution in Agricultural Education, Research and Extension

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), established on 1 April 1969 under the Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968, is the first agricultural university in the North-Eastern Region of India. The historic foundation of agricultural research and education in the region traces back to the establishment of two rice research stations at Karimganj in 1913 and Titabor in 1923, and the subsequent founding of the Assam Agricultural College at Jorhat in 1948 under the vision of Bharat Ratna Late Gopinath Bordoloi.

Its principal objective is to produce globally competitive human resources in agriculture and allied sciences, undertake research in conventional and frontier areas for production optimization, and disseminate scientific technologies as a public good to empower food growers, farmers, and rural entrepreneurs while ensuring long-term environmental sustainability, equity, and food and nutritional security.

1969
Estd. (AAU Act 1968)
2 Faculties
Agri & Comm. Science
6 Colleges
Constituent Campuses
Jorhat
Assam Headquarters
Core Institutional Mandates:
MANDATE 01
Quality Education

Imparting resource-conserving, market-driven education in agriculture and allied sciences for regional food security.

MANDATE 02
Frontier Research

Basic, strategic, and applied research for sustainable production and agriculture-centric employment opportunities.

MANDATE 03
Technology Extension

Disseminating farm technologies, organizing need-based farmer trainings, and conducting frontline field demonstrations.

Latest News & Events
Dr. Dipjyoti Rajkhowa, Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Dipjyoti Rajkhowa

Vice-Chancellor, AAU

Leading Assam Agricultural University's mandate in agricultural education, cutting-edge farm science research, and statewide extension services to empower farming communities and ensure regional food security.

6
Colleges
700+
Faculties
3K+
Students
Institutional Leadership ICAR • UGC Recognised

From the Vice-Chancellor's Desk

The agriculture sector of North-East India is vibrant and contributes immensely towards the region's overall economic development and the livelihood security of the farming community. Likewise, agriculture is the backbone of Assam's economy, as it remains a primary source of livelihood, food security, and rural employment for a large section of the population. Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, being a premier institute of North-East India primarily focused on achieving excellence in agricultural education, research and extension, has remained steadfast in its commitment towards advancing agricultural science, developing competent human resources and improving the livelihoods of farming communities across Assam, apart from fulfilling the national and international perspectives since inception.

Guided by its threefold mandate of education, research and extension, AAU strives to integrate academic excellence in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 with scientific discovery and societal relevance—prioritizing emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, biotechnology, climate-smart agriculture, advanced food processing and knowledge management for a technologically advanced, globally competitive and socially responsive institution.

Academic Architecture & Faculties

Academic Programmes & Faculties

Pioneering quality farm science education, hands-on field experiments, and professional leadership across two core academic faculties and six constituent colleges in Assam.

02 Faculties
Agriculture & Community Science
06 Colleges
Constituent Campuses
17+ Offerings
UG, PG, Dual & Ph.D. Degrees
100% ICAR
5th Deans' Syllabi • RAWEP & ELM
Excellence in Agricultural Education

Building Future Farm Leaders with Hands-on Experiential Learning

Assam Agricultural University provides ample opportunities to build the future and career of its students. The University has two core constituent faculties—the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Community Science—under which six constituent colleges impart quality education, hands-on field experiments, and leadership training.

All academic curricula strictly follow the recommendations of the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee, incorporating the Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP), Experiential Learning Modules (ELM), and internship programmes to prepare students for corporate, civil service, and academic careers worldwide.

Academic Mandate

Imparting resource-conserving, quality, and market-driven education in agricultural and allied sciences to enhance food security and rural prosperity.

Degree Spectrum

Comprehensive offerings spanning Undergraduate Bachelor's, Dual Degree Integrated programs, Master's degrees, and Doctoral (Ph.D.) research streams.

AAU Academic Excellence
Experiential Education
ICAR Accredited Multi-Disciplinary Curricula
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Agricultural Research at AAU
Directorate of Research (Agri) & (Vety)

Research & Development

Pioneering Frontier Agricultural Science Across 6 Agro-Climatic Zones

Agriculture in Assam is a vital economic driver contributing nearly 19% to the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and engaging about 70% of the population. The research mandate of AAU is carried out through six Regional Agricultural Research Stations (RARS) representing the distinct agro-climatic zones of Assam, alongside five specialized Commodity Research Stations (CRS) for Rice, Sugarcane, Citrus, Horticulture, and Sericulture.

With over 150 research projects including All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP/AINP) and international research partnerships (NIBIO, UN-World Food Programme, GIZ), AAU jointly publishes authoritative Package of Practices (PoP) with the Govt. of Assam to advance sustainable crop productivity.

6 Regional Zonal Stations (RARS) 5 Commodity Stations (CRS) 150+ AICRP & R&D Projects Package of Practices (PoP) International Collaborations
Directorate of Extension Education

Extension Education

Empowering Farmers, Technology Transfer & Grassroots Outreach

Assam Agricultural University caters directly to the farming community of the North Eastern Region, playing a vital role in rural socio-economic upliftment. The Directorate of Extension Education maintains seamless liaisons with the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, alongside allied line departments including Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Fishery, and Sericulture.

Through its statewide network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), and the Extension Education Institute (EEI), AAU delivers on-farm testing, frontline demonstrations, low-cost technologies for resource-poor farmers, and regular advisory services that have dramatically boosted adoption of high-yielding varieties across Assam.

Statewide Network of KVKs ATIC Single-Window Delivery Farmer & Farm Women Trainings Plant Health Diagnostic Advisory Farm Bulletins & Print Media
AAU Extension Education & Farmers Outreach
Campus Infrastructure

Our Facilities

Rev. B. M. Pugh Library

Founded in 1969 at the university's headquarters in Jorhat, the library is the central knowledge reservoir catering to educators, scholars, researchers, and students across agricultural sciences, sericulture, community science, and horticulture.

Online Exam Center

Situated on the 3rd floor of Rev. B. M. Pugh Library, this state-of-the-art facility features 150 networked terminals with high-speed connectivity to conduct continuous academic assessments, CET entrance exams, and competitive evaluations.

Language Lab

A modern digital multimedia facility built to hone students' communicative proficiency, linguistic fluency, presentation abilities, and technical scientific writing for global academic and corporate competitiveness.

Campus Medical Unit

Providing dedicated healthcare and wellness services, staffed by qualified medical officers and paramedics, offering round-the-clock emergency assistance, outpatient care, routine health screenings, and ambulance services.