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Former Vice-Chancellors of AAU

Honouring the visionary agricultural scientists, educators, and administrators whose stewardship guided Assam Agricultural University from its founding in 1969 to the present.

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Incumbent Vice-Chancellor Roll of Former VCs (13) Hon'ble Chancellor AAU Governance
1969
University Founded
13
Distinguished VCs
57+ Yrs
Legacy of Service
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Incumbent Leader
Principal Executive Officer

Current Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Dipjyoti Rajkhowa
Incumbent In Office

Dr. Dipjyoti Rajkhowa

Since 13-03-2026 till date

Leading Assam Agricultural University in cutting-edge agricultural research, curriculum modernization under NEP 2020, farmer-first extension programs, and institutional transformation.

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Historical Legacy

Chronological Roll of Former Vice-Chancellors

Since its founding on March 19, 1969, Assam Agricultural University has been steered by eminent academicians and visionary leaders whose pioneering efforts established world-class agricultural teaching, research stations, and grassroots extension networks across Assam:

Dr. Bidyut Chandan Deka
13th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Bidyut Chandan Deka

Tenure: 22-10-2020 — 13-03-2026
Dr. Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah
12th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah

Tenure: 27-07-2009 — 31-07-2019
Dr. Suraj Singh Baghel
11th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Suraj Singh Baghel

Tenure: 01-01-2005 — 31-10-2008
Dr. Girdhari Lal Kaul
10th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Girdhari Lal Kaul

Tenure: 25-05-2000 — 05-04-2004
Professor Amar Nath Mukhopadhyay
9th Vice-Chancellor

Professor Amar Nath Mukhopadhyay

Tenure: 07-05-1997 — 14-05-2000
Dr. Uttam Chandra Upadhyay
8th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Uttam Chandra Upadhyay

Tenure: 01-12-1992 — 28-02-1996
Dr. Prafulla Chandra Bora
7th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Prafulla Chandra Bora

Tenure: 09-08-1987 — 08-08-1992
Professor Devajit Chaliha
6th Vice-Chancellor

Professor Devajit Chaliha

Tenure: 01-11-1984 — 25-07-1986
Dr. Dayalal Pherumal Motiramoni
5th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Dayalal Pherumal Motiramoni

Tenure: 09-03-1981 — 23-02-1983
Dr. Dhirendra Nath Borthakur
4th Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Dhirendra Nath Borthakur

Tenure: 31-03-1979 — 26-10-1980
Dr. Prasanta Sankar Mazumdar
3rd Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Prasanta Sankar Mazumdar

Tenure: 11-06-1977 — 04-01-1979
Dr. Lakshmi Singh Negi
2nd Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Lakshmi Singh Negi

Tenure: 01-06-1972 — 10-06-1977
Dr. Satya Ranjan Baroova
1st Vice-Chancellor Founder VC

Dr. Satya Ranjan Baroova

Tenure: 19-03-1969 — 10-10-1971
AAU Governance
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Statutory Governance
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Officers of the University
Registrar, Deans, Directors
Historical Milestones
Founded March 19, 1969
First agricultural university in the entire North Eastern Region of India.
Six Constituent Colleges
Campuses at Jorhat, Biswanath Chariali, Chapar, Nalbari, and Titabar.
ICAR & National Accreditations
Consistently recognized among the top agricultural universities nationwide.
Executive Leadership
AAU Act, 1968

"The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University."