Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Process

Ankita Jha

Updated On: November 07, 2024 11:46 PM

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 will commence in the month of May/June 2025. Admission will be available to UG, PG and Ph D courses. Check all details about AAU admission 2025 such as highlights, eligibility, application, admission, reservation, etc.

 

 

Table of Contents
  1. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Highlights
  2. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025
  3. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Important Dates
  4. Assam University Admission 2025 Reservation
  5. Assam Agricultural University UG Admission 2025
  6. Assam Agricultural University UG Course Fee and Eligibility Criteria 2025
  7. Assam Agricultural University PG Admission 2025
  8. Assam Agricultural University PG Course and Eligibility Criteria
  9. Assam Agricultural University Ph.D. Admission 2025
  10. Assam Agricultural University Ph.D. Fee Structure and Eligibility Criteria
  11. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Application Process
  12. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Required Documents 
  13. Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Reservation Policy
  14. Assam Agricultural University 2025 Exam Pattern
  15. Preparation tips for Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025
Assam Agricultural University Admission

Assam Agricultural university admission 2025 application form will be released in May/June 2025. Assam Agriculture University (AAU) is one of the most popular colleges in India offering different courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. Assam Agricultural University popularly known as AAU also known for its innovation and research facilities. The university was established on April 1,1969 in Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam. Candidates can fill out the Aasam admission application form from the given link below:

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Form Direct Link - (To be Activated)

AAU offers courses in BSc Agriculture , BSc Horticulture , BSc Sericulture , BSc Home Science , BSc Fisheries Science, and BSc Veterinary Sciences, MSc Agriculture , MSc Horticulture , MSc Fisheries Science. In addition to these courses, AAU also offers a specialized MBA course in Agri-Business. The courses offered at undergraduate levels are for 4 years duration while all postgraduate courses including MBA course are for 2 years. AAU is a state-funded university dedicated to agricultural education. AAU is “A” certified institution by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and also accredited by the Union of Concerned Governments (UGC).

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Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Highlights

The applicants can check the major highlights of the university so that they are aware of the important information related to AAU.

Particulars

Details

Name of University

Assam Agricultural University

Short Form

AAU

State

Assam

Establishment

April 1, 1969

Affiliation

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Vice-Chancellor of AAU

Dr. Bidyut C. Deka

Email ID

webadmin[at]aau.ac.in

Official Website

https://www.aau.ac.in/

Telefax Number

0376-2340001

Address

Assam Agricultural University,

Jorhat, Assam

Pincode - 785013

Courses Offered by AAU

UG, PG and Ph.D.

AAU Application Mode

Online

AAU Exam Mode

Offline

Admission Criteria

Merit Based

Scholarship Policy

Available

Counselling Process

Done by the University

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025

The different fields in which admission will be offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate level are mentioned below.

  • Agriculture
  • Community Science and Home Science
  • Fisheries Science
  • Horticulture and FSR
  • Sericulture
  • Veterinary Science

The desired applicants can apply for any of these courses if they meet the eligibility criteria. The application is open for all the students if they follow the schedule and apply through proper channels. The students who want to apply at undergraduate level must have completed their class XII from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks. Similarly, students applying at postgraduate level must have completed their graduation along with class XII board to be eligible for taking admission. The students need to qualify the entrance test that is conducted by Assam Agricultural University.

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Important Dates

The aspirants can check the important event dates of AAU given below.

Events

Dates

Last date for submission of application form and payment of registration fee

To be announced

Last Date for updating academic details for those who candidates who have submitted their application form but whose results have not been announced

To be announced

Entrance Test to be conducted by the respective departments

To be announced

Personal Interview for final selection of candidates

To be announced

Publication of the merit list of selected candidates

To be announced

Dates for Admission of the selected candidates from the merit list

To be announced

Commencement of Classes

To be announced

Assam University Admission 2025 Reservation

The reservation of seats for Assam University are mentioned below:

Reservation Category

Percentage of Reserved Seats

Scheduled Caste category (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribe category (ST)

7.5%

Other Backward Class (OBC)

27%

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

10%

Assam Agricultural University UG Admission 2025

There are multiple programs that are taught at undergraduate level in AAU such as horticulture, agriculture, sericulture, community science, veterinary science, and other related disciplines. The different popular courses offered at undergraduate level are BSc Hons. Agriculture, BSc Animal Husbandry and Dairying, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Horticulture, Bsc Entomology, BSc Agronomy, BSc Basic Science, BSc Fruit Science, etc. The admission to all these courses will take place through Common  Entrance Test conducted by Assam Agricultural University.

Assam Agricultural University UG Course Fee and Eligibility Criteria 2025

The UG admissions for AAU will be based on the Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programmes. The same has been given in detail below:

Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programmes 2025 (CET UG AAU 2025)

The selection of candidates for admission into all UG courses shall be based on their performance in Common Entrance Test 2025 to be conducted centrally by AAU.

Students who have passed Class 12th with Science stream, having the certificate of Permanent Residence in Assam and NER (for HFC seats) only should apply for the test.

The students appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible to sit in the Common Entrance test 2025, but they have to pass the 10+2 exam before the date of admission.

The wards of defence/paramilitary personnel posted in the State of Assam for at least one year are also eligible to apply for the Common Entrance Test, 2025.

Important Note:

  • Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in one sitting or in betterment examination in minimum four subjects as per Board's criteria.
  • Candidates passing in supplementary or compartment or improvement examinations in a single subject are not eligible.
  • To become eligible for admission into various degree programmes of the University, a candidate must have passed in all the subjects, separately for theory and practical in the qualifying examination.
  • Students passed out from a Board accredited by AIU & NIOS with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture (PCAg) are eligible to apply.
  • The sponsored candidates from foreign countries under Bilateral/ Multilateral Agreement and NRI/NRI sponsored candidates shall however be exempted from appearing in the Common Entrance Test 2025 provided that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements prescribed by the University.
  • The Entrance Test is also waived off for the candidates nominated by NEC/VCI/ICAR.

Age Criteria

Any candidate applying for undergraduate courses shall be at least 16 years old as of September 01, 2025 and must have been born before September 01, 2008 for all the programmes other than BVSc and AH.

The candidates can check the course-wise eligibility in the following table:

UG Course

Eligibility

BSc (Hons) Agriculture/

BSc (Hons) Horticulture/

BSc (Hons) Sericulture/

BFSc

  • A candidate must have passed Higher Secondary/10+2/ Intermediate examination with

Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or

Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture (PCAg)

from a recognized University or Board including that of NIOS.

  • Also the candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS and 40% for SC/ST/DAC in the qualifying examination.

B.V.Sc. & A.H.

  • Admission into the B.V. Sc. & A. H. programmes of the University will be governed by the Veterinary Council of India - The Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Degree course) Regulations, 2016.
  • Moreover, the candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria laid down by the University.
  • Candidates are advised to refer to the VCI Regulations, (MSVE 2016): Part III (6) and Part III (7).

BSc (Hons) Community Science/Food Nutrition & Dietetics

  • A candidate must have passed Higher Secondary/ 10+2/ Intermediate examination with

Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) or

Physics, Chemistry & Agriculture (PCAg) or

Physics, Chemistry & Home Science (PCHSc)

as subjects from a recognized University or Board including that of NIOS.

  • Also the candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50%  marks for Gen/OBC/UPS and 40% for SC/ST/DAC in the qualifying examination.

VLEW, VFA, F.D. & S.D.

In cases where candidates are working as VLEW/VFA/FD/SD in Assam, the minimum qualification for admission for them shall be as following:

  • A candidate must have passed at least Higher Secondary/10+2 or equivalent examinations in the science group with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or Botany and Zoology in place of Biology), with 45% marks and must have passed in all subjects in one sitting.
  • Maximum age should not exceed 35 years on August 01, 2025.
  • They should possess at least 3 years practical field experience and,
  • Must also be sponsored by the Director of Agriculture, Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Director of Fisheries, Director of Sericulture, Government of Assam, respectively, for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.F.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) Sericulture courses .

Assam Agricultural University PG Admission 2025

The different courses at Master’s level include MSc Agriculture, MSc Plant Pathology, MSc Home Science, MSc Food Technology, MSc Agricultural Biotechnology, MSc Nematology, MBA, MFSC programmes, etc. The students can apply to any of these programmes through the official website of the Assam Agricultural University. Similar to undergraduate programmes, the students taking admission to postgraduate courses also need to appear for the Common Entrance Test conducted by AAU.

Assam Agricultural University PG Course and Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants can check the fee structure and eligibility for AAU PG Courses.

UG Course

Eligibility

M.Sc.(Agri)/ M.V.Sc./ M.Sc.(Community Science) &

M.F.Sc.

  • A candidate must have passed the B.Sc. (Agri) /B.Sc. (Hort.) / B.Sc. (Seri.) /B.Sc (Agri. Biotech) / B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / Horticulture / B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science / B.F.Sc./B.Tech(Fishery Science) of 4 years duration/B.V.Sc & A.H. of 5 or 5 and half years duration, degree examination of this University or any other University recognized by this University.
  • Minimum CGPA/Marks :2.60/4.00 scale or 3.25/5.00 scale or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS. 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC (applicable only for domicile of Assam).

In cases where marks are given instead of CGPA,  at least 60% marks for General/OBC/UPS  and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC.

M.Tech (Food Tech) in Processing Technology.

  • B.E./B. Tech. in Food Science/Food Science and Technology/Food Technology and Management/Food Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Food Engineering/ Dairy Engineering/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Agricultural & Food Engineering/ Agricultural Process Engineering/Dairy and Food Engineering /Chemical Engineering.

OR

  • A minimum of a 4 year degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Home Science/Fisheries Science/ B.V.Sc/ Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Food & Nutrition and allied disciplines.

OR

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, Food Sciences, Food Technology and allied disciplines (with three-year Bachelor degree).

M.Sc.(Agri) Degree in Sericulture

  • Must have passed B.Sc. with Zoology, Chemistry and Botany, preferably with honours in Zoology with at least 45% marks and should have at least 3 years of service experience and must be sponsored by the Govt. of Assam or the Central Silk Board.
  • For candidates applying directly after completing a UG degree, they must have a B.Sc. (Seri)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture from this University or any other University recognized by this University.
  • Minimum CGPA/Marks : 2.60/4.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS and 5.60/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00 for SC/ST/DAC.

In cases where marks are given instead of CGPA, at least 60% marks for GEN/OBC/UPS and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC.

  • Candidates with B.Sc. (Agri)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, with equivalent CGPA are also eligible to apply. However, preference will be given to B.Sc.(Seri)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture students.

MBA (Agri-Business)

  • Must have passed the B.Sc. (Agri), B.E.(Agril. Engineering), B.Sc. (Dairy Science), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc. (Hons) Agri/Hort/H.Sc./Forestry/B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) of four year duration or BVSC & AH degree examination of 5 or 5 and a half year duration of this University or any other University recognized by this University.
  • Minimum CGPA/Marks: 2.60 in 4.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 6.60/10.00 for Gen/OBC/UPS and 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC.

In cases where marks are given instead of CGPA,at least 60% marks for GEN/OBC/UPS and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC.

  • This is relaxable to candidates having 5 years of service experience and deputed by Govt. of Assam . For them, the requirement is a CGPA of 2.30 on 4.00 scale or 5.70 on 10.00 scale or 45% marks.

Assam Agricultural University Ph.D. Admission 2025

Candidates for admission are chosen based on the NTA score (2025-25) obtained by the candidates in ICAR's AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.). A department wise merit list based on the NTA score shall be prepared for all the Faculties of the University. Candidates interested to pursue Ph.D. programme in Tea Husbandry & Technology shall have to clear an Entrance Test to be conducted by the concerned Department on a date to be notified separately. The students are to accordingly choose their option in the online application form.

Assam Agricultural University Ph.D. Fee Structure and Eligibility Criteria

The Ph.D Aspirants can check the eligibility criteria for various Faculties below:

Faculty

Eligibility

Agriculture, Community Science and Fisheries Science

  • Must have passed M.Sc. (Agri)/M.Sc.(C.Sc.)/M.F.Sc.degree examinations of this University or any other University recognized by this University with a basic degree in Agriculture/Community Science/Fisheries Science.
  • Minimum CGPA/ Marks:  2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.50 in 10.00 scale or 60.00% marks.
  • Relaxable for deputed candidates having 5 years of service experience . ( CGPA of 2.47 in 4.00 scale or 6.22 in10.00 scale or 56.89%  marks)

Veterinary Science

  • Must have passed M.V.Sc. examination from  this University or any other University recognized by this University with a basic degree in Veterinary Science
  • Minimum CGPA/ Marks: 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.50 in 10.00 scale or 60.00% marks.

Note: The candidates serving as JRFS/SRFs/RAs at AAU are eligible to apply for admission into the PG Programmes subject to fulfillment of other eligibility criteria.

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Application Process

The students applying for admission to different courses at Assam Agricultural University must be familiar with the application process so that they can fill the application form without making any mistakes. The application form is filled online on the official website of Assam Agricultural university. The students must follow the below mentioned steps.

  • The mode of application will be Online for AAU.
  • The students need to follow the following steps to fill the application form.
    • Students must visit the official website of the university
    • Students must register themselves in the admission portal before filling out the online application form for admission into any course.
    • Application form need to be filled online
    • Students need to fill the required details as desired
    • Upload scanned photographs and signatures
    • Pay Application fee online- Application Fee is Rs 1200
    • Wait for Counselling Intimation
    • Attend Counselling with all documents
  • The students need to pay the application fee through an online payment gateway.

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Required Documents

The students need to keep an eye on the documents that are essential for the application process.

  • Identification Documents
  • Educational Certificates
  • Domicile certificate of Assam or wards of defense/paramilitary personnel
  • Scanned passport size photograph
  • Scanned Signature
  • Category Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Gap Certificate (if applicable)
  • Medical Fitness Certificate in AAU format
  • NOC from Registrar of AAU for in-service candidates (if applicable)

Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025 Reservation Policy

There are certain seats that have been reserved under various categories to facilitate education in Assam Agricultural University. The students need to submit relevant documents for the same that must be self attested by them.

Types of Seat Reservation

Criteria

Scheduled Caste

It is specified in relation to the State of Assam under Article 341 of the Constitution of India

Scheduled Tribes

(Plains and Hills) specified in relation to the State of Assam under Article 342 of the Constitution of India

Other Backward Classes (OBC)/More Backward Class

It is also specified in relation to the State of Assam that include one seat each for Tea Garden Labourer (TGL) Moran, Motak, Koch, Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom and Chutia community as per State reservation policy.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

As per Constitutional Amendment (103) Act, 2019

Small Tea Growers of Assam

2 seats reserved for the son/daughter of Small Tea Growers of Assam to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with specialization in Tea Husbandry & Technology

States/Union Territories other than Assam

3 seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to States/Union Territories other than Assam for specializing in Tea Husbandry & Technology in the B.Sc. (Hons) Agri degree programme.

Assam Agricultural University 2025 Exam Pattern

The applicant can check the exam pattern of AAU mentioned below.

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

2 hours

Type of Question

MCQ

Total Marks

150

Total Number of Question

150

Language mode

English

Number of Section

Three (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)

Marking Scheme

1 marks for each correct answer

0.25 marks deduction for each incorrect answer

Negative marking

Applicable

Preparation tips for Assam Agricultural University Admission 2025

The aspirants can learn some important points on how to prepare for the AAU Exam.

  • Smart study plan
  • Follow the routine/time table properly
  • Time management
  • Activeness and attentiveness on the updates
  • Focused
  • Clear concept of the topics
  • Proper strategy to complete the syllabus

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