Statutory Department
Directorate of Post-Graduate Studies
The Directorate of Post-Graduate Studies was established as per the Act and Statutes of the Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968 vide clause 27.(1). As per provision of the Act, the Director of Post-Graduate Studies, AAU is the Statutory Officer responsible for the supervision, academic coordination, and evaluation of all Master's and Doctoral programmes.
The Directorate started functioning at AAU Khanapara on 11.02.1980 under the leadership of Dr. P.K. Sharma, the first Director of Post-Graduate Studies. In October 1985, the main Directorate shifted to the AAU Headquarters at Jorhat. Today, while operating primarily from Jorhat, it maintains a liaison office at the College of Veterinary Science campus, Khanapara, Guwahati.
Main Directorate Headquarters
AAU Campus, Jorhat – 785013, Assam
Khanapara Liaison Office
College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati
Institutional Mandate
Aims & Objectives
The Directorate fulfills vital governance functions that maintain rigorous academic standards, ethical research conduct, and seamless integration between graduate teaching and field agricultural experimentation:
01
Inter-Collegiate Academic Coordination
To co-ordinate post-graduate studies across all constituent Colleges, Departments, and academic sections of Assam Agricultural University, ensuring standardized course curricula, credit hours, and examination standards aligned with ICAR 5th Deans' Committee norms.
02
Research Synergy & Thesis Alignment
To effect general co-ordination of post-graduate Thesis and dissertation research programmes with the ongoing research priorities and regional field problem-solving services of the University Research Directorates.
03
Academic Records & Student Mentorship
To supervise the systematic maintenance of official records pertaining to PG courses, advisory committees, synopses, comprehensive qualifying examinations, thesis evaluation, and student welfare across all postgraduate campuses.
Research Repositories
Post-Graduate Theses Archives
Digitized volumes and comprehensive research abstracts of theses submitted by Master's and Ph.D. scholars of Assam Agricultural University across all academic sessions:
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-X (2022–23)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-IX (2021–22)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-VIII (2020–21)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-VII (2019–20)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-VI (2018–19)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-V (2017–18)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-IV (2016–17)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-III (2015–16)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-II (2014–15)
Post-Graduate Thesis Volume-I (2013–14)
Student Resources
Academic Forms & Formats for PG Students
Official prescribed forms, templates, and application formats required for postgraduate academic procedures, advisory committees, research synopses, and examination clearance:
Annexure - II - Format for forwarding a Thesis/Dissertation to DPGS for Evaluation
Annexure-I - Declaration by the student/Scholar
Form of Application for Continuation of Post Graduate Programme
PG01- Clearance Certificate
PG02-Application for Registration of Students into the University
PG03-Registration Receipt
PG04-Application for Migration Certificate
PG05A-Application for leaving the college during or after a semester or on completion of the degree programme
PG05B-Clearance Certificate for Form 5A
PG07-Research Advisory Committee Proforma (Master’s Programme)
PG08-Students Advisory Committee Proforma (Ph.D. Programme)
PG09 -Post Graduate Student's Progress Report
PG10-Proforma for Recognition of Teachers as Major Adviser for Master’s/ Ph.D. Degree Students
PG11- Post Graduate Programme of Work (PPW)
PG12-Semester Course Registration Card
PG13-Course Withdrawal/Addition Card
PG14-Application for Refund of Caution Money
PG15 - MARKS SHEET-I (Masters) (First Test & Mid Term Examination)
PG16 - MARK SHEET-II (Masters/PhD) (Practical Examination)
PG17 - MARK CUM GRADE SHEET-III (Masters) (End Term/Repeat/Make-Up Examination)
PG18 - MARK CUM GRADE SHEET-IV (Ph.D) (Semester Final/Repeat/Make-Up Examination)
PG19 - Grade Card
PG20 - Application for Holding Comprehensive Examination
PG21 - Report of Internal Oral Comprehensive Examination (Masters Programme)
PG22(A) - Report of Pre Oral Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D. Programme)
PG22(B) - Report of Oral Comprehensive Examination (Ph.D. Programme)
PG23(A) - Synopsis of Thesis/Dissertation Problem (Masters Programme)
PG23(B) - Synopsis of Thesis/Dissertation Problem (Ph.D. Programme)
PG25 - Thesis/Project Seminar Certificate (Masters)
PG25(A) - CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF CORRECTIONS/MODIFICATIONS OF THESIS AS SUGGESTED DURING THE SEMINAR/VIVA-VOCE (MASTERS PROGRAMME
PG26 - THESIS SEMINAR CERTIFICATE (PhD Programme)
PG26(A) - CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF CORRECTIONS/MODIFICATIONS OF THESIS AS SUGGESTED DURING THE SEMINAR/ VIVA-VOCE (Ph.D)
PG27 - Certificate-I
PG28 - INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL ETHICS COMMITTEE CERTIFICATE
PG29 - THESIS/PROJECT EVALUATION REPORT
PG30 - Certificate of Thesis/Project Viva-Voce (Masters Programme)
PG31 - Certificate of Thesis Project Viva-voce (PhD Programme)
PG37 - Application for enrolment in IDEA Programme
PROFORMA FOR DEDUCTION OF MARKS AGAINST THE STUDENT VIOLATING DISCIPLINE IN THE EXAMINATION HALL
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Master's & Doctoral Admissions
AAU Act, 1968 • Clause 27.(1)
Statutory DirectorateThe Director of Post-Graduate Studies is a statutory officer under the AAU Act responsible for all graduate instruction, research degree regulations, and academic quality assurance.