PG UG Prospectus 2011-2012 for PDF.p65 - Assam University

· VISITOR 

Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil 

Her Excellency, The President of India 

· CHIEF RECTOR 

Shri Janaki Ballabh Patnaik 

His Excellency, The Governor of Assam 

· CHANCELLOR 

Prof. M. S. Swaminathan FRS 

Eminent Scientist 

· VICE CHANCELLOR 

Prof. Tapodhir Bhattacharjee 

· PRO-VICE CHANCELLORS (SILCHAR HQ) 

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 

Prof. G. D. Sharma 

(Science, Technology & Management) 

Prof. G. Biswas 

(Humanities & Allied Disciplines) 

· PRO-VICE CHANCELLOR (DIPHU CAMPUS) 

Prof. B. Mate 

· REGISTRAR 

Mr. Debabrata Deb 

(: (03842) 270368 (O), 270806 (Fax) 

· FINANCE OFFICER 

Mr. Dibakar Kanunjna 

(: (03842) 270804 (O) 270979 (Fax) 

SILCHAR CAMPUS : 

Head of the concerned Department 

(Details available on relevant pages) 

OR 

Prof. M. Dutta Choudhury 

Co-ordinator admission Cell 

(: (03842) 270 823 (O) 

OR 

Mr. Angshuman Dutta, 

Section Officer i/c, Academic Section, AU 

(: (03842) 270 827 (O) 

· WEBSITE 

http://www.aus.ac.in 

FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRIES CONTACT: 

· CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS 

Dr. P. Debnath 

(: (03842) 270386 (O), 270857 (Fax) 

· LIBRARIAN 

Dr. M. S. Rana 

(: (03842) 270887 (O) 

· DIRECTOR, COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 

Dr. Bibhas Dev 

(: (03842) 270808 (O) 

· DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL 

QUALITY ASSURANCE 

Prof. Niranjan Roy 

(: (03842) 270344 (O) 

· DIRECTOR, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 

ACADEMIC COLLABORATION CELL 

Prof. Manabendra Dutta Choudhury 

(: 09435173637 (M) 

· DEAN OF STUDENTS WELFARE 

Prof. Ramendu Bhattacharjee 

(: 09435073900 (M) 

· PROCTOR 

Prof. Manabendra Dutta Choudhury 

(: 09435173637 (M) 

· PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 

Sri Amitabh Singh 

(: 9435275352 (M) 

DIPHU CAMPUS : 

DR. PAUL B CHONZIK 

Reader i/c, Admission, Diphu Campus. AU 

Diphu, Karbi Anglong 

(: 09436152131 (M) 

· OFFICIAL ADDRESS 

Assam University 

P.O. Assam University, Durgakona 

Silchar-788011, Assam, INDIA

ASSAM UNIVERSITY, SILCHAR 

Silchar : 788 011 : Assam : India 

( ACCREDITED BY NAAC in 2008 ) 

PROSPECTUS 

2011-2012 

2011-2012 

POST GRADUATE / B. TECH./ B. PHARM/ INTEGRATED COURSES

The University 1 

Schools of Studies 3 

Academic Departments 5 

Academic and Student Services 48 

Library 

Hostel Accommodation 

Health Care 

Gynmasium 

NSS Activity 

NCC Training 

Games and Sports 

Bus Service 

Students’ Welfare 

University Journals & Magazines 

Discipline among Students 

Computer Centre 

NIAC 

Fellowship 

Bio-informatic Centre Placement Cell 

CONTENTS 

Diphu Campus 52 

Criteria for Admission 62 

Additional Courses 66 

Venue of Admission Test 67 

Facility for SC/ST/OBC students 68 

DIQA 69 

Fees Payable 70 

Academic Calendar 73 

Important Rules for Guidance of Students 74 

Code of conduct for Students of the University 76 

Madals and Prizes 77 

Last date of submission of form 79

From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk 

In our tryst with destiny through continuous 

pursuit for excellence, Assam University is now 

recognized by the Academic Community all around 

to have attained the visible phase of maturity. In our 

history of last 17 years, we have traversed quite a 

long way engraved with hillocks and meadows. But 

the visible academic ambience in the University 

clearly sign -posts the unchallengeable fact that our 

relentless journey towards academic consolidation 

has gained momentum. We indeed take pride in 

reaffirming our motto, 'excelsior' i.e towards 

excellence. The preceding years have been eventful as we have successfully followed our policy of 

participatory management. As a result of this, the University premises have attained a countenance 

of a self-contained township. Except the Deptt.of Philosophy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, all 

other 32 Post Graduate and Integrated Departments have been accommodated in their respective 

permanent buildings and all the buildings have been named after illustrious sons and daughters of 

Mother India as also eminent personalities of great human family of academic excellence. India 

Today-Nielson survey 2010 ranked Assam University 48th among 519 Universities, while an AIU 

survey ranked it 7th in research in Sciences among the Central Universities in the country. We 

have successfully implemented choice based credit system (CBCS) in PG and integrated courses 

and also semester system in the UG programmes in affiliated colleges. 

We believe in the maxim that our essence is what we have been since this belief inspires us to go 

further and further. Hence, we remind ourselves that we could accredit ourselves by NAAC with 

B Grade with CGPA of 2.85 in the 4 point scale which is equivalent to B++ as per previous 

system. 

We developed a well orchestrated Office of the Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell which 

added sharp dynamism in all academic activities. On the basis of our newly acquired strength, we 

have upgraded it as the Directorate of the Internal Quality Assurance which now has a Director, a 

Deputy Director and two Assistant Directors from amongst the faculty members to ensure rapid 

and systematic growth of academic attainment in the University. Very recently we have completed 

our preparation for Academic and Administrative Audit to be conducted by 5 external experts. 

Through the internal Academic Audit prior to the visit of the experts, we have been able to 

understand our strength more clearly and locate the grey areas for steady improvement in near 

future. 

The Construction works for a few hostels for the boys and girls, academic buildings for various 

Departments in the School of Technology and a few other projects are in various stages of 

completion. Here we sincerely recognize the generous help and co-operation of the Ministry of 

Human Resource Development and the University Grants Commission from time to time. That is 

how we could implement the reservation system of the Govt.of India for different marginalized 

Sections of the society in letter and spirit as per the scheme of capacity expansion. We hope that

we would be able to construct several other quarters for the teaching and non-teaching staff as 

well as the International Guest House during the remaining period of the XIth Plan. This massive 

expansion project could be successful only because of the cumulative efforts of our able officers, 

non-teaching employees and engineers. I take this opportunity to record my appreciation for all of 

them because only due to their contribution, the processes of regeneration and empowerment 

have been able to alleviate us to the level of multi-dimensional maturity in no time. 

I am delighted to inform here that we could equip all our Departments with smart class room 

facility and internet connectivity through which our teaching and learning process is expected to 

soar up to higher altitude. Some other modern facilities are also under way. We are proud to share 

with you the information that along with the Department of Life Sciences, Bengali, Fine Arts and 

Ecology, the Department of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Bio-Technology have also been 

recognized by the UGC as Department with potential for excellence qualifying for financial support 

under Special Assistance Programme. In the forthcoming academic session, we plan to strengthen 

3 UGC recognized Advance Centres of Study on the one hand and on the other make all the 

contemplated 50 Centres of Study operational to usher in a decidedly new phase of creative learning 

in the University. 

Very soon, we would complete the formalities to sign memoranda of understanding with various 

Universities of Bangladesh, Canada, China and few other SAARC countries. In order to translate 

the Internationalization policy of the Govt.of India into reality, we have created a separate Cell 

under the leadership of a Director, National and International Academic Collaborative Cell through 

which we have already been able to formulate academic collaboration with the Universities of 

Mauritius and United Kingdom. Undoubtedly, the sky is our limit. We are leaving no stone unturned 

to reap the harvest from the benefits made available by the National Knowledge Commission. 

The preliminary steps have already been taken to convert Assam University Campus into a digital 

Campus complete with the facilities of e-governance. 

Our Diphu Campus, which came into existence in July 2007, is having 8 Post Graduate 

Departments and one advance Centre for Tribal Studies. We have initiated the process of 

constructing Academic and Administrative Buildings. Faculty members of Diphu campus have 

been participating in National and International Seminars as well as publishing scholarly articles 

and books quite appreciably. We expect that our campus at Diphu will be able to register its presence 

among the academic community within no time. 

I sincerely hope that with the aforesaid phenomenal extension and augmentation of academic 

activities which include outreach programmes and rapidly increasing facilities for our students, 

researchers and teachers, Assam University would be able to nourish and produce the worthy 

citizens of our country as well as the flag bearers for the greater human world of knowledge. I 

reiterate once again that, yes, we have promises to keep and miles to go before we look back. 

( Prof.Tapodhir Bhattacharjee )

Assam University, Silchar (a Central 

University) was established by an Act of 

Parliament promulgated in 1989 and enforced 

by a Notification of the Government of India 

in January 1994. In 2008 the University has 

been accredited by NAAC with Grade B with 

a CGPA of 2.85. 

With the Bhuban and the Barail ranges 

of hills at the backdrop, the University 

Campus is surrounded by lush green 

hillocks, natural lakes and the picturesque 

tea gardens of South Assam. The inner 

landscape is featured by sprawling lawns, 

well nurtured gardens and eco-forests. The 

serene setting makes Assam University 

Campus a unique one with exquisite natural 

beauty which captures viewers’ imagination 

and provides an ideal atmosphere for study 

and research. 

Distance between the main Campus and 

the Silchar city is about 23 km. Silchar city 

being the gateway to the entire southern part 

of North East India is the hub of commercial 

activities and is known for its history as the 

Tea Capital of South Assam. 

Away from the humdrum of the busy 

city-life of Silchar and set amidst its sylvan 

surroundings, the University engages itself 

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 

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and Physical Sciences and Social 

Sciences in the educational programmes 

of the University; to take appropriate 

measures for promoting inter-disciplinary 

studies and research in the University; to 

educate and train manpower for 

development of State of Assam; and to pay 

special attention to the improvement of the 

social, economic conditions and welfare of 

the people of that state, their intellectual 

academic and cultural development.’’ 

The sprawling University Campus at 

Silchar is spread over an area of about 600 

acres on which has 34 Post Graduate 

departments and 3, Interdisciplinary Centres 

including School of Technology. In addition 

CIL (Central Instrumentation Laboratory) has 

also been established in the university. The 

institution provides state-of-the-art facilities 

to students coming from different parts of 

the country and abroad. The current roll 

strength is around 3600 at the Post Graduate 

and Integrated Courses including around 

1500 M. Phil, and Ph.D at research levels. 

These apart, there are nearly 20000 students 

in the 56 affiliated and permitted colleges in 

the five districts of South Assam which 

together constitute the jurisdiction of Assam 

University. The colleges impart Under- 

Graduate teaching in Science, Arts, 

Commerce, B.Ed. and the Law streams. 

During the last one decade, the 

University has made impressive strides in 

establishing itself as a premier institution of 

learning by blending quality education, 

socially relevant academic endeavours and 

scientific research with mission-orientation 

and tireless striving for excellence. Assam

university has signed Memorandum of 

understanding (MOU) with university / 

institutes like Hyderabad University, North 

Bengal University, Pune University, North-East 

Institutes of Science and Technology (earlier 

RRL), CIDC (under Planning Commission, 

Govt of India) in India.International 

collaboration with Jiao Tong University of 

China and Nantes University of France and 

university of Montreal, Canada has been 

initiated through MOUs . The placement cell 

in the university provides help and support to 

the students through campus interview. In 

recent years organisations like TCS, WIPRO, 

IDBI, PRADAN, HSBC etc. have selected 

many of our students of different departments. 

University also arranged NET coaching for 

SC/ST, minority students. It provides UGC- 

AUS fellowship to the full time M. Phil. and 

Ph. D. Scholars. The university has introduced 

Choice Based Credit System(CBCS) from the 

Academic Session 2010-2011. Students taking 

admission from other institutes, other than 

Assam University, Silchar have to submit 

Migration Certificates within 3 months of their 

admission. 

The University campus is fast developing 

and is endowed with amenities / facilities such 

as Post Office, Telephone Exchange, Public 

Call Offices, Bank, Police Outpost, Water 

Treatment Plants, Electric Substations, 

Students’ Hostels (both Boys’ & Girls’), Health 

Centre, Staff Quarters, Shopping Complex, 

School, Guest House, Central Library, 

Auditorium and Parks. In addition other 

amenities like ATM, Sports Complex, Cafetaria, 

E-Journals, INFLIBNET, DELCON, Bioinformatics 

and KIOSK facilities are also 

available. University has introduced Choice 

Based Credit System (CBCS) at Post 

graduate level and semester system in 

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colleges affiliated to it. Choice of 

specialization / course offered by the 

respective department shall depend on the 

availability of seats, Human resources and 

other facilities.The decision of the 

department shall be final and binding on 

the concerned student. 

Diphu Campus 

Establishment of Assam University 

Campus at Diphu has been long felt demand 

of the people of Karbi Anglong, Assam. A 

satellite campus of Assam University at Diphu 

has been launched from the Academic 

Session 2007-08. The authorities of Karbi 

Anglong Autonomous Council have allocated 

272 bighas of land in Diphu-Lumding Road 

about 8 kms away from Diphu town. The land 

so allocated has already been taken over by 

the University and is in the process of 

construction of boundary wall and other 

buildings. The campus site is located in a 

beautiful surrounding of the lush green hills. 

With the approval of the University 

Grants Commission, New Delhi, Assam 

University started PG courses in six academic 

departments from July 2007. The departments 

are (i) English, (ii) Political Science, (iii) 

History, (iv) Physics, (v) Life Science and (vi) 

Commerce. From the last academic session, 

PG courses in Assamese and Anthropology 

and one centre on Tribal studies have also 

been introduced. 

We are delighted to share the information 

that Assam University have been recognised 

as UGC-NET Centre reaping immense benefit 

for the students community of the Region.

SCHOOLS OF STUDIES * 

1. Rabindranath Tagore School of Languages & Cultural Studies 

2. Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay School of English & Foreign Languages Studies 

3. Mahatma Gandhi School of Economics & Commerce 

4. Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences 

5. Abanindranath Tagore School of Creative Arts & Communication Studies 

6. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan School of Philosophy 

7. Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay School of Education 

8. Albert Einstein School of Physical Sciences 

9. Hargobind Khurana School of Life Sciences 

10. Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management Studies 

11. E.P Odum School of Environmental Sciences 

12. Triguna Sen School of Technology 

13. Sushrutu School of Medical and Paramedical Sciences 

14. Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences 

15. Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences 

16. Deshabandhu Chitta Ranjan School of Legal Studies 

DEPARTMENTS / CENTRES UNDER THE SCHOOL : 

Rabindranath Tagore School of Languages & 

Cultural Studies 

l Department of Linguistics 

l Department of Bengali 

l Centre for Endangered Language, 

Manuscriptology & Folkloristics 

l Department of Hindi 

l Department of Manipuri 

l Department of Sanskrit 

l Department of Assamese (Diphu Campus) 

Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay School of English 

& Foreign Languages Studies 

l Department of English 

l Department of Arabic 

l Department of French 

Mahatma Gandhi School of Economics & 

Commerce 

l Department of Economics 

l Department of Commerce 

Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences 

l Department of Political Science 

l Department of History 

l Department of Sociology 

l Department of Social Work 

l Department of Anthropology (Diphu Campus) 

Abanindranath Tagore School of Creative Arts 

& Communication Studies 

l Department of Mass Communication 

l Department of Visual Arts 

* Approved by Her Excellency, The President of India as the Visitor of Assam University vide MHRD 

letter No. F9-7/ 2009-Desk (U) Dated 24th March 2011. 

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan School of 

Philosophical Studies 

l Department of Philosophy 

Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay School of Education 

l Department of Educational Science 

Albert Einstein School of Physical Sciences 

l Department of Physics 

l Department of Chemistry 

l Centre for Soft Matter 

l Department of Mathematics 

l Department of Computer Science 

Hargobind Khurana School of Life Sciences 

l Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics 

l Centre for Bio-informatics 

l Department of Microbiology 

l Department of Biotechnology 

Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management 

Studies 

l Department of Business Administration 

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E.P Odum School of Environmental Sciences 

l Department of Ecology and Environmental Science 

l Centre for studies in Bio-Diversity and Natural 

Resource Conservation 

Triguna Sen School of Technology 

l Department of Aggricultural Engineering 

l Department of Information Technology 

l Department of Electronics and Telecommunication 

Sushrutu School of Medical and Paramedical 

Sciences 

l Department of Pharmaceutical Science 

Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences 

l Department of Earth Science 

Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences 

l Department of Library Sciences 

Deshabandhu Chitta Ranjan School of Legal 

Studies 

l Department of Law 

Central Facilities 

l Central Instrumentation Laboratory 

l Computer Centre 

l Central Library

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS 

RABINDRANATH TAGORE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES & CULTURAL STUDIES 

Department of Linguistics 

The Department of Linguistics came into being in 1995 with 

the aim of developing a better understanding of language study and 

linguistics. With the diverse linguistic scenario in North East India 

providing its backdrop, the thrust of the department’s endeavour 

has been on analyzing the languages of North East India with special 

reference to the languages of South Assam. The department is also 

giving importance to the study of endangered languages of the North 

East India as a lot of minority languages are spoken in this part of 

the country which is considered to be endangered so that we can 

do something meaningful to preserve these. All the North Eastern 

languages show dialectal variations which need to be studied 

structurally as well as sociolinguistically. Such studies would help 

the standardization of languages and pave ways for their use in education and other fields of socio-culture life of North 

East India. Keeping this in view, the department has developed its course curriculum in such a way so as to enable 

students at the Post Graduate level to acquire capabilities to take up independent researches in future on various 

languages and their recent developments. 

Courses Offered : 

Faculty : 

i] M.A. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 31 

ii] M. Phil. (by course work & dissertation). Duration : Three Semesters. Intake Capacity : 15 

iii] Ph.D. (by research work & dissertation). 

Name Designation Area of Specialization 

AJIT KUMAR BAISHYA Ph.D. Professor Sociolinguistics 

S. GANESH BASKARAN Ph.D. Reader Ethnolinguistics, Descriptive Linguistics, Lexicography and 

Translation 

KH. DHIREN SINGHA M. Phil, Ph.D. Reader Phonology, Morpho-syntax, Language Typology and Tibeto- 

Burman Linguistics 

PAUTHANG HAOKIP Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phonetics/ Phonology, Tibeto-Burman and Descriptive 

D MARY KIM HAOKIP M. Phil. Assistant Professor 

Linguistics 

Language Teaching, Descriptive Linguistics and Field 

PARAMITA PURKAIT Ph. D. Assistant Professor 

Linguistics 

Comparative Linguistics, Morphology, Semantics, 

Lexicography & Lexicology 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. S. GANESH BASKARAN (: (03842) 270 313 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Many of the passed out students are now serving as faculty members or researchers in colleges, 

schools and in other educational and research institutions within and outside North East India. A few of them are also 

teaching in various colleges in Gulf countries. Some of the students have also undertaken independent research 

projects sponsored by Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore. A few students of the Department are also 

working in the Mother Tongue Survey Project under the aegis of the Registrar General, India Language Division, 

Kolkata. 

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Department of Bengali 

The Department of Bengali is one of the first six departments of the 

University. The department started its journey in the month of July 1994. 

Starting with only two-faculty members in 1994, the department has at present 

18 faculty members with different specializations. Since its inception, the 

Department has been trying to integrate teaching, research and cultural 

activities mainly centering around Bengali language, literature and culture. 

The department extended its activities to the area of research with a focus on 

Modern Literary theory, Social Science and the Folk traditions of this valley. 

The North East is full of different types of ethnic people and a splendid variety 

of ethnic culture. One of the objectives of the Department is to explore this 

ethnic culture. Since inception, it is the largest department of the university in respect of number of students. 

MAJOR FOCUS OF THE DEPARTMENT 

The major focus of the department is to promote creativity of the students as well as teachers. Research activities 

like M.Phil. and Ph. D. work constitute an important programme of the department. The thrust areas of the M. Phil. and 

Ph. D. research programmes are: Theory, Sociology and Gender issues in Medieval and Modern Bengali Literature. 



ii] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). Duration : Three Semesters. 

iii] Ph.D. (by course work & research work) 

iv] D. Litt. (by research work) 

Faculty : 


TAPODHIR BHATTACHARJEE * Ph.D. Professor Literary theory Modern and Post Modern Literature, Comparative 

Literature and Feminism. 

RAMA BHATTACHARYYA Ph.D. Professor Language and Post - Tagore Bengali Literature 

BELA DAS Ph.D. Professor Medieval Bengali Literature, 19th Century Bengali Literature and 

Feminism. 

BISWATOSH CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Associate Professor Tagore and Post Tagore Literature 

PRIYA KANTA NATH M. Phil, Ph.D. Reader Literary Theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

TRIPTI PAUL CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Reader Comparative Literature 

DEBASISH BHATTACHARJEE Ph. D. Reader Literary Theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

SUMAN GUN Ph. D. Reader Comperative Literature 

SANTANU SARKAR Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Linguistics and Literary Criticism 

DURBA DEB Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Women Studies 

RAMI CHAKRABORTY Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Literary theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

ASHOK DAS Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Literary theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

ALAUDDIN MONDAL Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Literary theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

BUBUL SHARMA Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Medieval Bengali Literature 

BARUNJYOTI CHOUDHURY Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Literary theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

* Prof. Tapodhir Bhattacharjee is currently the Vice Chancellor of Assam University. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. BISWATOSH CHOUDHURY (: (03842) 270 364 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Students passing out of the department generally find placement as faculty members / researchers in 

universities, colleges and other educational institutions. 

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Centre for Studies in Endangered Languages, Manuscriptology and Folkloristics 

The Centre for Studies in Endangered Languages, Manuscriptology and Folkloristics (CELMF) started its functioning 

on official basis since 01-01-2009 under UGC approval. The Centre is attached to the Deptt. Of Bengali of Assam 

University and is monitored by a Committee having Prof. S. Devi, Dean School of Language as Chairman, Dr. Biswatosh 

Choudhury, HOD, Bengali as Vice Chairman & Dr. D. Bhattacharya, Reader, Deptt. of Bengali as the Director i/c cum 

Convener. The members are the three faculties appointed at the centre along with some other teachers from different 

departments in the school of language. 

Aims & Objectives : The Centre is mainly a Research Centre. Its main objectives are :l 

To facilitate research activities on the areas relating to Manuscriptology, Folk Studies and studies in Endangered 

Languages of North Eastern part of India. 

l To create a comprehensive archive of folk tools, technology, performing arts like dance, music & culture 

representing different ethnic groups of NE India. 

l To inculcate planned studies in Endangered Languages of North East India with special reference to 

lexicography, preparing dictionaries etc. 

l To arrange short term workshop & Certificate /Diploma Courses in the specified areas. 

l To promote publication of research oriented occasional papers in the specified areas. 

Faculty : 


RAMAKANTA DAS Ph. D. Assistant Professor Folklore 

RAHUL DAS Ph. D. Assistant Professor Literary Theory and Modern Bengali Literature 

ARJUNDEV SEN SARMA Ph. D. Assistant Professor Medieval Bengali Literature 

DIRECTOR (I/C) : DR. D. BHATTACHARYA 

Vice Chancellor with Chinese Scholar Prof. Dong Youchen. 

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Department of Hindi 

The Department of Hindi which started its journey in July 1998 offers M.A., 

M.Phil., Ph.D. and D. Litt. programmes. The thrust area in the post graduate 

programme in Hindi is Hindi Literature with special emphasis on contemporary 

Hindi Literature and its interaction with other Indian languages and literatures. 

Ongoing Ph.D. research at the department cover areas like Historiography of 

Hindi literature, Hindi poetry, fiction and Hindi language. 


Faculty : 

* On Lien 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. BISWANATH PRASAD (: (03842) 270 842 (O) 

PLACEMENT : 


ii] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). Duration : Three Semesters. Intake Capacity : 15 

iii] Ph.D. (by ourse work & research work) 



BISHWANATH PRASAD Ph.D., D.Litt. Professor Philosophy of History of Literature, Literary Criticism 

SATYA PAL SINGH CHAUHAN M.Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor Modern and contemporary Hindi Poetry, History of Hindi 

Literature 

KRISHNA MOHAN JHA M.Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor Modern Hindi Poetry and Fiction. 

GOPALJI PRADHAN* M.Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Hindi criticism, Translation and fiction particularly in 

novels. 

PRABHAT KUMAR MISHRA M.Phil Assistant Professor Contemporary Hindi Literature, Hindi Renaissance. 

AKASH VERMA M.A., Ph. D. Assistant Professor Modern Hindi Poetry. 

SHEETANSHU KUMAR M.Phil Assistant Professor Kabir, Hindi Literature between 1757-1857. 

VEDAPARNA DEY Ph.D. Assistant Professor Premchand, Philosophy of History of Hindi Literature 

A good number of passed out students are now serving as faculty members in various schools, colleges, 

and other educational institutions within and outside North East India. 

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Department of Manipuri 

The Department of Manipuri, established in July 1997, offers M.A, M.Phil and 

Ph.D. programmes of study. The major focus of the teaching and research endeavours 

in the department is on areas like language, culture, Manipuri folklore, Manipuri 

literature and translation theories. Apart from teaching and research, the department 

has also been organising national level seminars and UGC-sponsored refresher 

courses. Study tours to centres of folklore and Manipuri culture are also occasionally 

arranged. 


i] M.A. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. 

Intake Capacity : 31 

ii] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). 

Duration : Three Semesters. Intake Capacity : 15 



Faculty : 


N. SARAT CHANDRA SINGH M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Principles and Parameters Theory (PPT) and the Minimalist 

programme of Tranformational Generative (TG) Grammar, 

Comparative Literature, Stylistics and Translation. 

W. RAGHUMANI SINGH , Ph.D. Professor Comparative Linguistics, Dialectology, Historical Linguistics, 

Manipuri Novel & Short Story 

H. NANI KUMAR SINGHA Ph.D. Associate Manipuri Folklore, Manipuri Culture, Eastern Criticism, 

Professor Modern ManipuriPoetry 

M. RAJENDRA SINGH Ph.D. Associate Modern Manipuri Prose & Drama, Old Manipuri Literature 

Professor and Manipuri Culture 

H. RAJMANI SINGHA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Indian Literary Criticism, old Maniputi Literature and culture. 

RK NIRMALA SANA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Modern Manipuri Literature. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. W. RAGHUMANI SINGH (: (03842) 270 840 (O) 

PLACEMENT : 

Many of the students who have passed out from the Department of Manipuri are now serving as faculty 

members/ researchers in various educational institutions both within and outside North East India. 

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Department of Sanskrit 

The Department of Sanskrit started its journey with an M.A. programme in 

1995. M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes were launched in 1998 and 1999 respectively. 

Since inception, the department through its multifaceted activities related to teaching 

and research has been engaged in popularising the study of Sanskrit language 

and literature in the region. The department organises Seminar/ Workshop/ Lecture 

Programmes to highlight the rich cultural heritage of India. The Department has 

initiated study and research with interdisciplinary approach. The Department 

organizes Simple Sanskrit speaking courses within and outside university campus 

to enable the learners speak simple Sanskrit. The Department also organizes 

Sanskrit Literacy Programme in the rural areas highlighting the value oriented 

education revealed in Sanskrit literature. The thrust area covers Vedic, Aesthetic 

and Literary, Indian Cultural, Philosophical and Scientific Studies. 


Faculty : 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. SWAPNA DEVI (: (03842) 270 836 (O) 

PLACEMENT : 






SWAPNA DEVI Ph.D. Professor Darsana 

HARIPADA CHAKRABORTY Ph.D. Professor Kavya 

SNIGDHA DAS ROY Ph.D. Professor Veda & Mimamsa 

BHAGIRATHI BISWAS Ph.D. Associate Professor Kavya 

SHANTI POKHREL Ph.D. Reader Veda 

GOVIND SHARMA M.A. Assistant Professor Darshana 

A good number of passed out students have been serving as faculty members in colleges, University and other 

Educational Institutions. A good number of Alumni are also engaged in popularizing Sanskrit in the region in collaboratin 

with NGO. 

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SUNITI KUMAR CHATTOPADHYAY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH & FOREIGN 

LANGUAGES STUDIES 

Department of English 

The Department of English which came up in 1994 offers MA, M.Phil. 

and Ph.D. programmes of study. The MA syllabus places particular focus on 

Contemporary Theoretical Development, New Literatures in English, World 

Literature in Translation, Translation Theory and English Language Teaching. 

The ongoing research activities in the department include, among others, 

researches on New Literatures written in English, Cultural Studies, Ethnic 

Literatures, Displacement Studies, Translation Studies. In addition, the 

University has proposed the setting up of three potential centres of study, 

namely, Centre for Postcolonial & Cultural Studies, Centre for Translation 

Studies and Centre for Communicative English. 


Faculty : 

* On Lien 






DIPANKAR PURKAYASTHA Ph.D. Professor English Poetry, American Literature and Multiethnic 

Representations 

ROSALINE JAMIR Ph.D. Professor English Poetry, American Literature 

DIPENDU DAS Ph.D. Associate Professor Drama Studies, New Literatures in English, Indian English 

Writing and Translation Studies 

RAMA PRASAD BISWAS Ph.D. Reader Narrative/ Discourse Analysis, Modern and Postmodern 

Literature 

BABY PUSHPA SINHA Ph.D. Assistant Professor American Fiction 

A. S. CHOUDHURY Ph. D., PGCTE, PGDTE Assistant Professor ELT, Stylistics, English Linguistics 

(EFLU), Cert TESOL (Trinity London) 

JAYDEEP CHAKRABARTY Ph.D. Assistant Professor Commonwealth and Postcolonial Literatures, Theory 

SUMANA CHAKRABORTY M.Phil Assistant Professor Fiction, American Literature 

LALTHAKIM HMAR M.A. Assistant Professor Literary Theory 

S. S. MAJUMDER M.A. Assistant Professor Modern and Post-Modern European Drama and Theatre 

SAUGATA KUMAR NATH M. Phil Assistant Professor Drama and Theatre Studies, Indian English Literature, New 

Literatures in English 

ANINDYA SEN M. Phil Assistant Professor Modernism, Post Modernism 

I. GAMBHIR SINGH* Ph. D. Assistant Professor ELT 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. RAMA PRASAD BISWAS (: (03842) 270 968 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Passed out students are serving as faculty members in universities, colleges and other institutions of 

higher education in the North Eastern region and other parts of the country. Some are also employed in the corporate 

sector. 

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Department of Arabic 

The Department of Arabic started functioning in 1997. Since inception, the department’s endeavour has been to 

enhance exposure of students to Arabic language, literature and translation. The department has also been persuading 

colleges and Madrassas in this region to adopt modern scientific methods for imparting education on Arabic language 

and literature. 






Faculty : 


A.M. BHUIYA Ph.D. Professor Classical Arabic Language and Literature 

A. RASAK T.* Ph.D. Professor Modern Arabic Drama 

ASHFAQ AHMAD M.Phil. Ph.D. Reader Indo Arabic Literature, Modern Prose 

A. QUDDOOS M.Phil. Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Arabic Literature Translation 

M. RAHMAN M.Phil. Ph.D. Asstt. Professor History of Arabic Literature Computer Application. 

N.I. BARBHUIYA M.A. Asstt. Professor Modern Arabic Drama, Classical Poetry. 

* On lien 

Note: In addition to the above Faculty positions, 1 post of Asstt. Professor is currently vacant for which the selection process is now in 

progress. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. A.M. BHUIYA (: (03842) 270839 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Many of the passed out students are now serving in gulf countries. Also many have found 

placement in various educational institutions including colleges, higher secondary schools and similar 

institutions. 

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Department of Foreign Languages (French) 

The Department of Foreign Languages started with the launching 

of the Certificate of Proficiency (in French) course in 2005-06. The Diploma 

of Proficiency (in French) course has been launched in 2006-07. The 

teaching-learning in the department is supported by a modern syllabus 

and state of art Audio-visual teaching aids. 


i] M.A. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. 

Intake Capacity : 20 

ii] Certificate of Proficiency in French. Duration : Two semesters. Intake Capacity : 18 

iii] Diploma of Proficiency in French. Duration : Two semesters. Intake Capacity : 18 

iv] Advanced Diploma in French Duration: Two Semesters. Intake Capacity : 18 

v] 

Faculty : 

Fast Track Course in French Duration: Three Months. Intake Capacity : 20 


INDRANIL SANYAL Ph.D. Associate Professor Audio-visual Methodology, Comparative Literature 

AMALENDU CHAKRABORTY Ph. D. Assistant Professor Linguistics, Foreign Language Teaching, Translation 

P. R. CHAKRABORTY M.A. Assistant Professor French Literature, Audio-Visual Methodology 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. INDRANIL SANYAL (: (03842) 270 289 

Vice Chancellor Conferring Honoris causa to Sri Sourav Ganguly in 11th Convocation. 

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MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & COMMERCE 

Department of Economics 

The Department of Economics is one of the first six departments of 

Assam University which began its journey in July 1994. The major activities 

of the department include imparting quality education to students admitted to 

the different academic programmes of the department and supervision of 

scholars at Ph.D. and M.Phil levels. The department has been laying special 

emphasis on developing proper understanding of the socio-economic problems 

and specifities of North East India. The on-going researches in the department 

cover such areas as agricultural economics, social sectors, human 

development, environmental economics, and gender studies, among others. 




iii] Ph.D. (by course & research work) 

iv] D.Litt. (by research work) 

Faculty : 


NIRANJAN ROY Ph.D. Professor Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics and 

Social sector issues 

SUMANASH DUTTA Ph.D. Professor Development Economics, Human Development, Population 

Studies 

ALOK SEN Ph.D. Associate Professor Econometrics, Environmental Economics. 

MAHMOOD ALAM ANSARI M.Phil., Ph. D. Associate Professor Political Economy, Agricultural Economics 

SUBHRABARAN DAS Ph.D. Assistant Professor Economics and Statistics 

RITWIK MAZUMDER Ph.D. Assistant Professor Econometrics, Quantitative Economics 

DUKHOBANDHU SAHOO Ph.D. Assistant Professor Open Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, 

Mathematical Economics 

RAJU MANDAL M.A Assistant Professor Macroeconomics, Environmental and Natural Resources 

Economics 

AVIJIT DEBNATH Ph.D. Assistant Professor International Economics 

SAGARIKA DEY M. A. Assistant Professor Ecomometrics, Development Economics. 

SHRABANTY MAITY Ph.D. Assistant Professor Ecomometrics, Mathematical Economics. 

MANAS ROY M.Phil. Assistant Professor Operation Research & Ecomometrics. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. ALOK SEN (: (03842) 270 853 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Many former students of the department are now serving as faculty members in colleges and 

other academic institutions both within and outside North East India. The passed out students are also 

engaged in banks, insurance, and other public sector industrial and service organisations. 

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Department of Commerce 

The Department of Commerce is one of the first six 

pioneer departments of Assam University which in last 17 Years 

of its relentless journey towards excellence has been 

continuously working for dissemination and advancement of 

knowledge by developing and pursuing appropriate course 

modules and research programmes and also by ensuing quality 

teaching and research. The Department offers Master of 

Commerce, M. Phil, Ph. D and D. Litt programme. 

The mission of the Department is to contribute through 

the pursuit of excellence in teaching and other innovative 

academic endeavors pertaining to Commerce education and research, to the process of developing capable and 

dynamic human resources and thereby to the intellectual, economic, social, entrepreneurial and cultural development 

of the nation in general and North East India in particular. 

The Department in its latest spacious building equipped with a well maintained departmental library and 

sophisticated Computer Laboratory offers specialization in Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Human Resource 

Management. The blend of young and experienced faculty members hailing from different parts of the country lend a 

cosmopolitan ambiance to the academic atmosphere of the Department. 

Centre: A centre for Entrepreneurship Studies has been working in the Department under the Directorship (i/c) of Prof. 

Nikhil Bhusan Dey. 


i] M.Com (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 50 


ii] Ph.D. (by course work & dissertation). 

iv] 

Faculty : 

D. Litt (by research work) 


DINESH KUMAR PANDIYA Ph.D. Professor Human Resource Management 

NIKHIL BUSHAN DEY LL.B., Ph.D. Professor Accounting & Finance, Small Business Management, 

Strategic Management 

P.J. GOSWAMI MA (Eco,Edu), M.Com, Associate Professor Marketing, Applied Economics, Enterpreneurship & 

MBA(Marketing) PGD (CA,HRM,DE), B.Ed, Ph.D. Banking, Computer Applications, Business Statistics 

BRAJESH KUMAR Ph.D. Assistant Professor Business Economics and Finance, Consumer Behaviour 

& Marketing 

KARMALA PADMASREE* M.Phil, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Banking, Accounting & Finance, IT 

PARAG SHIL M.Phil, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Marketing, Accounting & Finance 

RAM CHANDRA DAS M. Phil Assistant Professor Finance & Accounting 

RAJAT SHARMACHARJEE M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance 

JAYEETA DEB M.Com Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance 

KINGSHUK ADHIKARI M. Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Finance & Marketing, Computer Applications 

SOMA ROY M. Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Accounting & Entrepreneurship 

A.S. YARSO 

* On lien 

Ph. D. Assistant Professor Marketing & HRM 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. DINESH KUMAR PANDIYA (: (03842) 270 970 (O) 

PLACEMENT : A good number of passed out students are now employed as teachers in colleges, universities 

and other educational institutions. Also many of the past students have found placements in industrial and 

service organisations within and outside North East India. 

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JADUNATH SARKAR SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

Department of Political Science 

The Department of Political Science, under the School of Social 

Sciences, started functioning in 1995. The objective of the curriculum 

designed in the department is to train PG students thoroughly in all branches 

of the discipline, focusing on classical themes and recent development. 

The course content is wide ranging. The curriculum covers theoretical 

conceptual and empirical aspects of the discipline. This provides the 

students with necessary conceptual awareness to undertake further 

specialized studies and research activities. 





iv] D. Litt (by research work) 

Faculty : 


R. R. DHAMALA Ph.D. Professor Public Administration, Human Rights 

DEBASISH BHATTACHARJEE Ph.D. Professor Govt. and Politics in India, Modern Political Analysis, Politics 

in North East India 

JOYATI BHATTACHARYA Ph.D. Associate Professor International Politics 

TENAPALLI HARI Ph.D. Reader International Relations 

P. KANAKA RAO M.Phil Assistant Professor Political Theory, Methodology of Social Sciences 

HARSHA SRINIVAS Ph.D. Assistant Professor Political Sociology, Public Administration & Research 

Methodology 

DEBOTOSH CHAKRABORTY M.Phil. Assistant Professor International Politics, Government & Politics in India 

N. BIJEN MEETEI Ph. D. Assistant Professor Political Theory, Multiculturalism 

TAPAN DAS M.A. Assistant Professor Regional Politics, Cultural Politics, Research Methodology 

MAHAN BORAH M.A. Assistant Professor Regional Politics, Society and Politics in South Asia 

MOSES KHARBITHAI M.Phil Assistant Professor Politics of Indian Diaspora and Development, Comparative 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. DEBASISH BHATTACHARJEE (: (03842) 270 833 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Many of the students who have passed out from the department are now serving as 

faculty members in colleges and other institutions of learning within and outside North East India 

and also have found placements in various government and private sector organisations. 

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Politics

Department of History 

The Department of History is one of the first departments of Assam 

University which started in 1994. The department imparts quality education 

to the Post-Graduate students in different branches of history and conducts 

researches for M.Phil. and Ph. D. With the establishment of the Centre for 

Archaeological Research the department has become a centre for the research 

on history, culture and archaeology of North East India. Although 

located in southern Assam, ongoing researches in the department cover a 

wide range of subjects covering the entire country. 


Faculty : 




iv] D.Litt (by research work) 


SAJAL NAG Ph.D. Professor Modern and Contemporary History of India, Historiography 

and Historical Method, Nationalism and Subnationalism, 

History of Tribal and Indigenous People of North East India 

ALOK TRIPATHI Ph. D. Professor Field Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Heritage 

Management, Museums 

SUDESHNA PURKAYASTHA Ph.D. Associate Professor Socio-Economic History of Modern India 

PROJIT KUMAR PALIT Ph.D. Associate Professor Religion, Social History, Museology 

B. ESHWARA RAO Ph.D. Reader History of Medicine, Science & Technology 

VINAY KUMAR. RAO Ph.D. Assistant Professor Ancient History & Archaeology 

SURYASIKHA PATHAK Ph.D. Assistant Professor Modern North East and Tribal Studies 

SUPARNA ROY M. Phil., Ph. D. Assistant Professor History of Modern India & Economic History 

J. GUITE Ph. D. Assistant Professor Late Medieval and Early Modern History of India 

HABIBULLAH MAZUMDER Ph. D. Assistant Professor Modern Indian History Specially on partition 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. ALOK TRIPATHI (: (03842) 270 852 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Many former students of the department are serving as faculty members in University, 

colleges and other academic and research institutions. 

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Department of Sociology 

The Department started in July 1995. It offers MA, M.Phil., & Ph.D. 

programmes of studies. It puts special emphasis on promoting interdisciplinary 

study and research on the social, intellectual and culturo 

matrix of Barak Valley. The department has chosen culture and 

development as the thrust area in its on going research and other 

academic endeavours. 


Faculty : 

* On lien 




iv] D. Litt. (by Research work) 


G. RAM M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Sociology of Development, Sociological Theories, Polity and 

Society 

BIJAYA KUMAR BEHERA M. Phil., Ph. D. Professor Sociology of Health, Gender Studies, Tribal Studies 

V. P. SINGH* M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Sociology of Communication, Sociology of Globalisaton, 

Sociology of North-East India 

NIRAKAR MALLICK M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Economic Anthropology, Globalization and Market Studies, 

Marxist Sociology, Political Sociology 

HUMAYUN BOKTH M.Phil. Associate Professor Sociology of Movements, Sociology of Minorities and Ethnic 

groups, Polity and Society 

JHIMLI BHATTACHARJEE M.Phil. Assistant Professor Environmental Sociology, Sociology of Development, 

Sociology of North-East India. 

RUMA DEBNATH M. Phil., Ph. D. Assistant Professor Gender and Society, Village Study, Tea Garden Study 

RAZIA SHAHANI Ph. D. Assistant Professor Community Studies 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. BIJAYA KUMAR BEHERA (: (03842) 270 838 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Placement record of students has been quite impressive. Students get absorbed in government 

and private colleges. Tribhuwan University (Kathmandu), Sikim Manipal University, NGOs, Market Research 

Organisation, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Insitute of Environment, Conservation and Soil 

Reclamation (Guwahati) and many other organisations of well repute. 

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Department of Social Work 

The Department of Social Work started its journey in July 1997. The 

department runs Five Year Integrated Course in Social Work which leads to 

BSW (three years) and MSW (two years) Degrees. The course curriculum is 

designed as per the CBCS pattern prescribed by the UGC and offers the 

papers of special interest in the area of Family and Child Welfare, Rural 

Development, Tribal Development, Psychosocial Counseling, NGO 

Management, Micro Finance and Livelihood, Dynamics of Human behaviour 

etc. The Department also runs Ph. D. Programme, where the thrust of the 

current research endeavors in the areas like Healthcare, Reproductive and 

Child Health Programme (RCH), Sex Education, HIV/ AIDS, ICDS Services, 

Panchayati Raj, Non Governmental Organizations, Women in Unorganized Sector, Self Help Groups, Corporate 

Voluntarism, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Management, Psychosocial problems of Elderly, Cancer, Tuberculosis, 

etc. The department also initiated four centres namely - 1. Social Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2. Rehabilitation Studies, 

3. Mental Health and Medical Psychiatry and 4. Disease and Disorder Care. 


i] M.S.W. (by course work). Duration : Ten Semesters. Intake Capacity : 50 

ii] Ph.D. (by course & research work) 

Faculty : 

* On lien 

iii] D. Litt (by research work) 


GOPALJI MISHRA Ph.D. Professor Community Development (Health) 

SUBHABRATA DUTTA M.Phil, Ph.D. Reader Governance, Panchayati Raj & Rural Development 

B. S. GUNJAL* Ph.D. Associate Professor Family and child welfare. 

M. GANGABHUSAN PGDLL, MSW, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Lebour Welfare & Personnel Management 

M. TINESHWORI DEVI M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Adolescent’s Health 

TARUN BIKASH SUKAI PGDHRM, MSW, Ph.D. Assistant Professor NGOs, HIV/ AIDS 

SANJOY ROY M.Phil , Ph.D. Assistant Professor Urban & Rural Community Development 

MRITYUNJAY SINGH MSW. Assistant Professor Social Development 

ANUPAM HAZRA MSW. Assistant Professor Community Development 

RITWIKA RAJENDRA MSW. Assistant Professor Family and Child Welfare 

R. HUIREM Ph. D. Assistant Professor Community Development 

KATHIRESAN L. Ph. D. Assistant Professor Healthcare 

G. ALBIN JOSEPH MA (SW) Assistant Professor NGO Management & Community Development. 

SUBHASREE SANYAL MSW Assistant Professor Health and Mental Health (Medical and Pshyciatric Social 

Work), Management of NGO’s. 

LALZO S. THANGOM MA (SW) Assistant Professor HIV/ AIDS, Urban and Rural Community Development 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. SHUBHABRATA DUTTA (: (03842) 270 821(O) 

PLACEMENT : More than ninety per cent of the students who have passed out from this Department have been employed 

by Governmental and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) at the state and national levels. 

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ABANINDRANATH TAGORE SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS & COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

Department of Mass Communication 

The Department of Mass Communication which started functioning in 

1996 has over the years established itself as a premier centre for 

communication studies in northeast India. The department provides quality 

training and media education at post graduate and doctoral levels. Equal 

weightage is assigned to theoretical aspects and practical training. Special 

training programmes are arranged by the department enabling students to 

learn directly in different reputed media organisations in order to provide 

them with the necessary exposure to various media practices. The 

infrastructure of the department consists of a Video Studio, Audio Studio, 

associated control rooms and a comprehensive post production facility with 

audio edit suites, FCP non-linear editing, computer laboratory and screening hall. The department’s TV studio is fully 

equipped with broadcast quality equipment coupled with online multi-camera production facility. Adding yet another 

feather to its illustrious cap, the department has been recently granted a Major Research Project (MRP) by UGC, New 

Delhi on the thrust area of modern mass media. 


Faculty : 

i] MMC (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 46 


iii] Ph.D. (by course & research work). 

iv] D.Litt. (by research work). 

v] PG Diploma in Journalism. Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 15 


G.P. PANDEY Ph.D., LL.B. Professor Advertising and Public Relations, Communication & Cultural 

Studies, Media Laws,Communication Research 

K.V. NAGARAJ Ph.D. Professor Media Research, Cultural Communication, Editing and 

Designing 

CHARVAK M.A.(Journalism), M.Phil Reader Electronic Media, Development Communication New 

(Applied Economics) Media & Research Methodology 

SILAJIT GUHA Ph. D. Assistant Professor Electronic Media, Newspaper Reporting, New Media, 

Research Methodology 

PARTHA SARKAR Ph.D. Assistant Professor Advertising, Public Relations & New Media 

AYESHA TAHERA RASHID M.A.(Mass Comm) Assistant Professor Development Communication, Media Management 

Communication Research 

S.M. ALFARID HUSSAIN M.A.(Eng. & Mass Comm.) Assistant Professor T.V. Journalism, Conflict Reporting, Film Studies 

PAROMITA DAS Ph.D. Assistant Professor Advertising, Traditional & Modern Mass Media & 

Communication Research 

AYIRIDDHI BHATTACHARJEE MMC Assistant Professor Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Media 

& Ethics 

RAGHAVENDRA MISHRA Ph. D. Assistant Professor Print Media, Science Communication, Environmental 

Communication 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. K.V. NAGARAJ (: (03842) 270831(O) 

PLACEMENT : The department has a brilliant placement record. Students passed out are now to be found in 

different public and private sector organisations, media houses, advertising agencies, news agencies 

and also in universities, colleges and educational institutions of repute. Some of the recent recruiters are 

ONGC, NHPC, CRY, Times of India, DMRC, PTI, UNI, ETV, The Statesman, ICICI Bank, Free Press 

Journal, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam University, Silchar and Sikkim Manipal University. 

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Department of Visual Arts 

The Department of Fine Arts was established in 1996. Assam University 

is the first among the North Eastern Universities to offer four year BVA (2 

semester foundation + 6 semester specialization) in Applied Arts, Painting & 

Sculpture. The department has developed its audio-visual facilities for class 

room teaching. The Department along with the task of documentation of folk 

art, is also trying to train the student in the field of New Media art, Installation, 

Digital Art, Video Art etc. for the students to compete with the contemporary 

art scenario. UGC sanctioned ‘Special Assistance Programme’ (DRS) to the 

department. 


Faculty : 

i] B.V.A. (by course work). Duration : Eight Semesters. Intake Capacity : 45 

ii] M.V.A (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 45 



BHULESWAR MATE* BFA, PG Diploma Professor Applied Art, Printing Tech., Textile Print, Photography 

B. RUMA SHARMA Ph.D. Associate Professor Sculpture, Metal Casting 

SIVAN G. MFA Associate Professor Painting, Graphics 

NARENDRA T. MFA Associate Professor Painting, Mural 

NIRMAL KANTI ROY MFA Reader Applied Art, Computer Graphics, Photography 

ABHIBRATA CHAKRABARTY MFA Reader Painting 

MEGHALI GOSWAMI Ph. D. Assistant Professor History of Art 

SOMADITYA DUTTA MFA Assistant Professor Sculpture 

SADAY CHANDRA DAS MFA Assistant Professor Painting 

DEBASISH CHAKRABORTY MFA Assistant Professor Applied Art 

RAJ KUMAR MAZINDER MFA Assistant Professor Graphic Arts 

NILAM KUMARI MFA Assistant Professor Sculpture 

RAJAN KUMAR VAIDHYA MFA Assistant Professor Painting 

GANESH NANDI MFA Assistant Professor Sculpture 

* Presently PVC in Diphu Campus. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : MR. NIRMAL KANTI ROY (: (03842) 270 845 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Students passed out from the Department of Fine Arts of Assam University have been absorbed 

by reputed institutions industrial and advertising organisations in different parts of the country. Quite a few 

of the alumni are also serving as faculty members in university, college and other educational institutions, 

film industry, electronic and IT industry. 

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SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES 

Department of Philosophy 

The Department of Philosophy was established in 1995. Since its inception, the department has been working 

diligently towards the dissemination and advancement of knowledge by translating philosophical wisdom into the 

context of understanding. In order to realize the above noble objective, the Department has been working tirelessly to 

develop and pursue appropriate course modules and research programmes. It always stood to ensure quality teaching 

and research supervision. The Department has also been trying to promote interdisciplinary research and studies. The 

current major thrust area of the Department is Philosophical Anthropology. Aiming at recognizing and promoting the 

constructive dimensions related with human existence and the existence of life on earth, the Department concentrates 

on specific areas such as Applied Ethics, Existential Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Gender Ethics, Aesthetics, classical 

and contemporary Indian and Western Philosophies, Critical Theory, Hermeneutics and the Philosophy of Social 

Sciences. The School of Philosophical Studies has of late conceived two centres, viz. centre for Applied Ethics and 

Centre for Comparative Aesthetics to develop new course outlines and professionals P.G. Diploma Courses in collaboration 

with other departments under other Schools of Studies. The school is engaged in preparing research programmes 

accordingly. 


i] P. G. Diploma in Environmental Philosophy. Duration : Two Semesters. Intake Capacity : 20 

ii] P. G. Diploma in Aesthetics and Art Appreciation. Duration : Two Semesters. Intake Capacity : 20 




iv] D. Litt (by research work) 

Faculty : 


GOUTAM BISWAS* Ph.D. Professor Phenomenology, Existentialism, Philosophical Anthropology 

SUBHRA NAG Ph.D. Associate Professor Philosophical Psychology, Moral Philosophy, Gender 

RAM CH. MAJHI** Ph.D. Associate Professor Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Ethics. 

NIRMALI BARMAN Ph.D. Associate Professor Modern Indian Philosophy, Philosophies of Swami Vivekananda, 

Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo. 

A. NATARAJU Ph.D. Assistant Professor Vedanta, contemporary Indian Philosophy. 

B. NEOG Ph. D. Assistant Professor Applied Ethics, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Social Sci. 

PIUS V.T. Ph.D. Assistant Professor Hermeneutics, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Critical Theory. 

* Presently Pro-Vice Chancellor, (H&AD), AUS (Silchar HQ). ** On extra-ordinary leave. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. GOUTAM BISWAS (: (03842) 270834 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Students passed out from the Department of Philosophy have found placement as faculty members / 

researchers in universities, colleges and other academic and research organisations in different parts of the country. 

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ASHUTOSH MUKHOPADHYAY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

Department of Educational Sciences 

The Department started with a Master’s Degree programme in Education 

in July 1995. The department also offers Ph.D. and M.Phil. programmes. 

During the past few years the department has successfully completed a 

number of research projects funded by national / regional level agencies. 

Educational theory constitutes the thrust area of the current research endeavour 

in the department. 


Faculty : 


ii] M. Ed. (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake Capacity : 38 

iii] * B. Sc. B. Ed. (Four years Integrated Course). Duration : Eight Semesters. Intake Capacity : 25 

iv] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). Duration: Three Semesters. Intake Capacity : 15 

v] Ph.D. (by course & Research work) 

vi] D. Litt. (by research work) 

vii] Certificate/ Diploma/ Post Graduate Degree in Educational Planning and Management. 

Duration: One/ Two/ Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 25 

* Subject to approval of NCTE. 


N. N. PANDEY Ph.D. Professor Teacher Education, Guidance and Counselling, Community Education, Value 

Education 

N. B. BISWAS Ph.D. Professor Philosophy of Education, Curriculum Devlopment, Research Methodology, 

Integrated Education in NE India Pedagogical Sciences 

GEETIKA BAGCHI Ph.D. Associate Professor Educational Psychology, Educational Administration & Management, Special 

Education 

R. BALAKRISHNAN Ph.D Reader Educational Philosophy, Management, Environmental Education and Comperative 

Education, Curriculum 

ROOPA RANI T. S. Ph.D. Assistant Professor Educational Technology, Multi Media Systems and Communication, Comparative 

Education, Social Psychology of Education 

SWAPAN K. DUTTA Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teacher Education, Curriculum Development 

SIMA PAL Ph.D. Assistant Professor Value Education, Special Education 

NIL RATAN ROY MA, B.Ed Assistant Professor Measurement and Evaluation in Edu. & Advance Statistics in Education 

T. K. BASANTIA Ph.D. Assistant Professor Curriculum Development & Research Methodology in Education 

R. K. MAHTO Ph.D. Assistant Professor Science Edu., Educational Research & Technology, Elementary Education 

S. BHATTACHARJEE MA, M.Ed Assistant Professor Human Rights Education, Educational Sociology, Contemporary Philosophy 

A. K. JENA M. Sc. M.Ed. Assistant Professor Science Education, Educational Research, Educational Measurement and 

Evaluation, Educational Philosophy 

R. G. CARRI M.Sc., M.Ed. Assistant Professor Science Education, Educational Research, Educational Technology, 

Environmental Education and Teacher Education 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. GEETIKA BAGCHI (: (03842) 270328 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The passed out students of the department are employed as teachers in Universities, Degree Colleges, 

Higher Secondary Schools and educational / research institutions in North East and other parts of India. 

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Centre for Educational Planning and Management 

The Centre for Educational Planning and Management has been established and made functional from the 

Academic Year 2011. The Centre is attached to the department of Educational Sciences of Assam University, Silchar. 

The director incharge of the Centre is Prof. N. B. Biswas. The centres offers a Course leading to Certificates, Diploma 

and Post Graduate Degree in Education Planning and Management 

Objective of the Centre : Educational Planning and Management 

l To develop leadership qualities, management efficiency and policy planning in the field of Education. 

l To disseminate knowledge on educational management among the graduates and educational 

practitioners. 

l To develop skills for identifying and solving the problems of educational institutions. 

l To develop skills in computer application in educational management. 

l To develop skills in the preparation of projects on educational planning and management and promote 

research in the related fields. 

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ALBERT EINSTEIN SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES 

Department of Physics 

The Department of Physics started functioning in 1996.The 

department offers a four –semester M.Sc. programme (of two years 

duration). In the first and second semesters of the M.Sc. programme, 

students have to take laboratory courses in Electronics, Computer 

Science, Optics, Spectroscopy and Nuclear Physics. In the third and 

fourth semester, students can opt for one of the two specializations 

(i) Astrophysics and (ii) Condensed Matter Physics, with laboratory 

classes. The department is equipped with a Departmental Library 

and also a Computer Lab with Windows and Linux operating systems. 

Sophisticated Image Processing softwares such as IRAF, SAS are used for astro-laboratory and 

astronomical research work. Gaussian and WIN2K codes are also available for condensed matter 

physics studies. 


Faculty : 

i] M.Sc. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity: 50 



iv] D. Sc (by research work) 


ASOKE K. SEN Ph.D. Professor Astrophysics, Optics 

RAMENDU BHATTACHARJEE Ph.D. Professor Condensed Matter Physics 

ATRI DESHAMUKHYA Ph.D. Reader High Energy Physics, Phenomenology, String 

Cosmology 

B. INDRAJIT SHARMA Ph.D. Reader Condensed Matter Physics 

H. SHEKHAR DAS Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Astrophysics 

UTPAL SARKAR Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Chemical Physics, Electronic Structure Calculation 

LALTHAKIMI ZADENG Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Condensed Matter Physics 

P. K. SHUKLA Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Chemical Physics, Quantum molecular Physics, 

Biomolecules 

A. SENORITA DEVI Ph. D. Asstt. Professor High Energy, Astro Physics 

SWARNADEEP BISWAS M. Sc. Asstt. Professor Electronics & Radio Physics 

BIDHAN MAHANTA Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Nuclear Physics 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. ASOKE KUMAR SEN (: (03842) 270 843 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Alumni of the department of Physics of Assam University are now serving as faculty members/researchers 

in Universities, Colleges and research institutions in different parts of the country and outside and also in several 

industrial organisations. Many of the former students of the Department have also qualified in competitive examinations 

like JRF, GATE and GRE and are pursuing advanced courses. 

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Department of Chemistry 

The Department of Chemistry, established in 1996, has been imparting training 

at advanced level of Chemistry in general to produce M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. 

scholars. The research interests of the Faculty cover thrust areas like surface 

science and technology, Liquid Crystal, Nanomaterials, Natural Products and 

Medicinal Chemistry, Theoretical and Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Co-ordination 

Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry. The Department organizes Refresher’s 

Courses, Workshops and Conferences with support from national level scientific 

organizations and societies. Recently, the Department earned recognition and 

UGC sanctioned Centre for Soft Matter and DRS under SAP programme for 

providing quality teaching and research in the different branches of Chemistry. A 

number of Research Projects sponsored by UGC, DAEL, NRBD, DST, GBPIHED and DRDO have been undertaken by 

the faculty. A DST sponsored Project ‘FIST’ has been granted to the Department for FTIR equipment and computers 

with LAN. Two UGC sponsored research fellowship in Science for meritorious students (RFMS) are available in the 

Department. DST has awarded two inspire fellowships to the Ph. D. students of the Department. 


i] M.Sc. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake capacity : 45 

ii] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). Duration : Three Semesters. Intake capacity : 13 

iii] Ph.D. (by course & research work). 


Thrust area : Chemistry of Materials, Soft Matter, Optical and Magnetic Materials and Nanomaterials. 

Facilities : UU-Vis, FT-IR, Flourescence Spectrometers, Differencial Scanning Calorimeter, TGA-DTA system, 

polarising Microscopes, Impendence Analyser. 

Faculty : 

* On re-employment 


NANDIRAJU V.S. RAO Ph.D. Professor Optical Materials, Physical Chemistry, Liquid 

Crystals, Soft Matter Photovaltaic Materials 

S.B. PAUL* Ph.D. Professor 

Organic Chemistry, Natural Product & Medicinal 

Chemistry. 

CHIRA RN. BHATTACHARJEE Ph.D. Professor Inorganic Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Liquid Crystals 

& Metal Complexes, Magnetic Materials 

PRADIP C. PAUL Ph. D. Reader Inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic and Structural 

Inorganic Chemistry. 

PARITOSH MONDOL Ph. D. Reader Organic Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry. 

MONOJ K. PAUL Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Physical Chemistry, Liquid Crystal. 

Sk. JASIMUDDIN Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic, Structural Inorganic 

Chemistry 

D. SENGUPTA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor 

Organic Chemistry, Fullerene & Porphyrin 

Photosensitizers-Their Role in Medicinal 

Chemistry. 

SUJIT KR. GHOSH Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Physical Chemistry, Optical, Electronic and 

Catalytic Aspects, Metal Nanoparticles. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. N.V.S. RAO (: (03842) 270848 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Alumni of the department of Chemistry of Assam University are now serving as faculty members / 

researchers in universities, research institutions, colleges and in several industrial organisations in difference parts of 

the country as well as different parts of the world. Many of the former students of the department have also qualified the 

competitive examinations like NET (LS), NET (JRF), SLET, GATE and GRE and are pursuing either advanced courses 

or doing jobs in USA, France and other countries across the globe. 

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Centre for Soft Matters 

The Centre for Soft Matters, established under the aegis of the Department of Chemistry in 

2009 under the UGC 11 th Plan Grant is to address the academic and research pertaining to the design, 

synthesis, characterisation, physical properties and device application of Soft materials. The purpose of 

the Centre is to provide a centralized interdisciplinary platform for study and research related to advanced 

areas in materials science. The faculty members of the Centre are engaged in research on broad area of 

materials science like Nanomaterials, Liquid Crystals, Nanotechnology and Nanopatterning, Polymer and 

Nanocomposites, Surface Science and Technology, Solar Energy Materials, Optoelectronic Materials, 

Supramolecular assemblies and Nanobiotechnology etc. 

Faculty : 


HIMADRI ACHARYA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Inorganic Chemistry, (Self-assembly, Nanopatterning, 

Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites) 

SUDIP CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Asstt Professor Organic Chemistry, Liquid crystals, Nanomaterials. 

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Department of Mathematics 

The Department of Mathematics offers M.Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. Faculties are engaged in 

researches in the areas of Fluid Mechanics, Biomechanics, Relativity, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, 

Biomathematics, Algebra, Fuzzy Sets and systems. Apart from these, the Department organizes Seminars, Refresher 

courses, Conferences (recently, RAMSA-10, Nov 25-27, 2010), workshops and winter schools from time to 

time for serving teachers, research scholar, students as well. There are departmental and NBHM libraries (sponsored 

by NBHM, DAE, Govt of India, Mumbai) in addition to central library and departmental computer laboratory with a 

sufficient number of computers to meet the requirements of PG students and research scholars. Recently the Department 

has been recognised by UGC as SAP-DRS department. 




iii] Ph.D. (by course Work & research work) 


Faculty : 


DEVAJYOTI BISWAS Ph.D. Professor Fluid Mechanics, Biomechanics, Relativity, Non-Newtonian 

Fluids, Mathematical Modelling 

KARABI DUTTA CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Reader Inventory Management (Operations Research), Computer 

applications 

DHIREN KUMAR BASNET Ph. D. Reader Fuzzy Sets & Systems, Algebra 

SAMIRA BEHERA M.Phil Asstt. Professor Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Fluid Mechanics 

SANJIB SENGUPTA M.Phil Asstt. Professor MHD, Relativity 

NABENDU SEN Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Operations Research, Mathematical Modelling 

U. S. CHAKRABORTY Ph. D. Asstt Professor Topology, Fluid Mechanics 

N. J. SINGH M.Phil. Asstt Professor Low-Dimensional Topology 

NABA KANTA SARMA M. Sc. Asstt Professor Commutative Algebra, Number Theory 

SUMIT SAHA Ph. D. Asstt Professor Pattern Recognition, Operations Research 

Note : In addition to the above Faculty positions, 1 post of Professor is currently vacant for which the selection process is going on. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. KARABI DUTTA CHOUDHURY (: (03842) 270835 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Alumni of the Department of Mathematics of Assam university, Silchar are now serving as faculty members 

/ researchers in various colleges, universities, IITs, public and private enterprises, research institutions and industrial 

organizations in different parts of the country. Quite a few number of students of the department have also qualified in 

competitive examinations like GATE, NET, JRF (NET), GRE etc. pursing research in India and abroad. 

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Department of Computer Science 

The Department which started functioning in July 1997 offers a five-year 

integrated course leading to the Degree of M.Sc. in Computer Science. Provision 

also exists for lateral exit after six semesters with the Degree of B.Sc. (Computer 

Science). The department also offers a two year M. Sc. (Computer Science) 

course and Ph.D. Programme. 


i] M.Sc., Integrated (by course work). Duration : Ten Semesters*. 

Intake capacity : 70 

ii] M.Sc. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake capacity : 10 

iii] Ph. D. (by course & research work) 

* Provision also exists for lateral exit after six semesters with a B. Sc. Degree in Computer Science. 

Faculty : 


K. HEMACHANDRAN Ph.D. Professor Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing, Computer 

Vision, Image Processing 

BIPUL SHYAM PURKAYASTHA Ph.D. Professor Computational Linear Algebra, Computer Programming, Internet 

Programme, Website Designing. 

PANKAJ KUMAR DEVA SARMA M.Tech. Associate Professor Data Mining, ANN, Parallel & Distributed Computing 

SHAHIN ARA BEGUM Ph.D. Reader Soft Computing Techniques, Datta Mining, Pattern Recognition. 

SUNITA SARKAR M.Tech. Asstt. Professor RDBMS, Cryptography, Object-oriented Programming, Soft Computing. 

ARINDAM ROY M.E. Asstt. Professor Algorithms, OS, Object Oriented Programming, TOC. 

RAKESH KUMAR M.Tech. Asstt. Professor Neural Network. 

INDRANI DAS M.Tech. Asstt. Professor Algorithms, Programming Languages. 

PRODIPTO DAS Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Mobile Communication and Computing. 

SAPTARSHI PAUL M. Tech. Asstt Professor Networking. 

BHAGWAN SAHAY MEENA M. Tech. Asstt. Professor Wireless Communication in Information Technology. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. K. HEMACHANDRAN (: (03842) 270825 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The placement pattern of the passed out students has been encouraging. Alumni of the Department are 

at present working in organizations like IBM, TCS, Infosys, ORACLE, HCL, Cognizant and many others MNCs, 

Educational Research Institutions in India and abroad. 

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HARGOBIND KHURANA SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES 

Department of Life Science and Bio-informatics 

The Department launched its M.Sc. Programme in July 1996. 

Duration of the Post Graduate course is two years. The first year training 

deals with core areas like cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, 

environmental science, biostatistics, bio-informatics, research 

techniques, microbiology and biotechnology. In the second year, 

students are exposed to frontier areas in Plant and Animal sciences 

depending upon their previous background. A number of research projects 

funded by DBT, DST, UGC, TAI, ICAR, MOEF have been undertaken by 

the faculty members of the department. UGC has sanctioned ‘Special 

Assistance Programme’ ( DRS-T) to the Department of Life Science. 

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India has sanctioned centre of Bioinformatics and Biotech Hub to the 

university under initiative of the Departments of Life Science. The Department has recently revised the syllabus as per 

the National and Regional needs. The Central Instrumentation facility is available in the departments. The Department 

of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New Delhi has also sanctioned FIST to the Department of Life 

Science. The students are provided flexibility to select Botany or Zoology stream in 3rd semester and to select their 

special papers available in the department. 


i] M.Sc. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters. Intake capacity : 50 

ii] M.Phil (by course work & dissertation). Duration: Three Semesters. Intake capacity : 15 

iii] Ph.D. (by course and research work). Intake capacity : Depending on vacancy. 

iv] D.Sc (by research work) 

Faculty : 


G. D. SHARMA* Ph.D. Professor Microbial Ecology, Microbial diversity and Technology. 

DEVASHISH KAR Ph.D. Professor Fish Biology, Aquaculture, Limnology. 

SARBANI GIRI Ph.D. Professor Cell & Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics. 

M. DUTTA CHOUDHURY 

M.Phil., Ph.D. 

Professor Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants and Drug Discovery. 

S. K. PANDA M.Phil,Ph.D. Associate Professor Molecular Plant Biology. 

BASANT K.TIWARY** Ph.D. Reader Fish genetics & Endocrinology, BIo-informatics. 

ANIRUDHA GIRI Ph. D. Reader Toxicology & Conservation 

MEENAKSHI BAWARI Ph.D. Reader Molecular Biology, Neurobiology. 

SUCHISMITA DAS M.Sc. Asstt. Professor Fish Cytotoxicity. 

D.BHATTACHARYYA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Plant Diversity, Systemic Botany. 

A. DAS TALUKDAR Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry, Natural Products. 

ANUPOM BORAH Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Neurobiology, Pharmacology. 

H. K. PRASAD Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Biotechnology, Comparative genomics. 

S. ROYCHOUDHURY Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Environmental Health & Biodiversity, Animal & Medical Biotechnology. 

* Presently Pro-Vice Chancellor, (STM), AUS (Silchar HQ). ** On lien 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. M. DUTTA CHOUDHURY (: (03842) 270823 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Alumni of the department are now serving as Faculty members / Research Fellows in international and 

national universities, colleges, national level research institutes and other educational and industrial institutions. Many 

of our former students have qualified national level competitive examinations are persuing advance course in different 

countries. 

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Bioinformatics Centre 

Bioinformatics is the application of Information Technology to the Biosciences with the object of collation of 

knowledge. It is a bright new area, which refers to data management, algorithm development and data mining. 

Bioinformatics stands for the development and use of computational and mathematical methods for acquiring, storing, 

analyzing, retrieving and interpreting biological data to solve biological problems. Considering the importance of 

Bioinformatics for the growth of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of 

India has provided Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility to Assam University, Silchar. The Centre was established in 

the year 2008, and since its birth it is actively associated with the popularizing Bioinformatics applications in Biological 

researches in Southern Assam and North East India as a whole. Computer Aided Drug Designing is the main thrust 

area of the centre. The centre is actively engaged in research on Ligand Based Drug Designing from natural products. 

The centre provides teaching and research facilities to the students and researchers of the region. The centre coordinates 

the DeLCON facility where more than 900 high impact science journals are accessible. 


i] Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics (PGDBI) Duration : Two Semesters. Intake Capacity : 20 

(It is a self financing add on course and students enrolled in other courses may also go for this course simultaneously. 

Classes are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays only). 

Faculty : 


G. D. SHARMA Ph.D. Professor Microbial Ecology, Microbial diversity and Microbial 

Technology. 

M. DUTTA CHOUDHURY M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants and Drug Discovery. 

PANKAJ CHETIA M.Sc., Research Bioinformatics, Computer Aided Drug Designing. 

Bioinformatics A-Level Associate 

COORDINATOR: PROF. G. D. SHARMA (: (03842) 270920 

DEPUTY COORDINATOR: PROF. M. DUTTA CHOUDHURY (: (03842) 270920 

Email: bioinfoaus@bioinfoaus.ac.in, Website: www.bioinfoaus.ac.in 

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Department of Microbiology 

The department of Microbiology was established in the year 2009. The main objective and focus of the 

department is to guide and impart innovative education at par with International Universities. The department endeavours 

to specialize its students in distinct areas of Microbiology. The department is well equipped with modern and sophisticated 

instruments like gradient thermal cycler, gel documentation system, high speed refrigerated centrifuge, UV 

spectrophotometer, fermentor, water purification system, environmental shaker, deep freezer (-50 0 C), blotting apparatus, 

bio-safety cabinets and high quality research microscopes. 

The course contents have been kept according as per UGC-CSIR NET/DBT-JRF/GATE/ICMR-JRF/ICAR-JRF. 

The department is also involved in conducting seminars, quiz and NET counselling, group discussions to enrich the 

knowledge and to motivate students for appearing in competitive examinations of national and international level. 

Guest lectures are regularly held by inviting distinguished academicians, scientists from various esteemed institutes, 

universities and industries to train students in recent advanced area of Microbiology and its interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary 

areas. The department encourages the students to establish new methodologies and their subsequent 

publication as research paper or patent. 


i] M.S.C. (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 25 

ii] Ph.D. (by course work): In near future. 

iii] D. Sc. (by research work) 

Faculty : 


PRADEEP VERMA Ph.D. Reader Microbial Physiology, Biomimic systems, Industrial & 

Environmental Microbiology, Process development 

Biofuels, Bioremediation, Fermentation Technology, 

Enzymology, Microbial Technology. 

INDU SHARMA Ph.D. Assistant Veterinary Microbiology, Public Health Hygiene, 

Professor Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Zoonosis. 

A. BHATTACHARJEE Ph.D. Assistant Medical Microbiology, Antibiotic resistance, beta-lectamase 

Professor mediated resistance, Mobile elements. 

Note : In addition to the above Faculty positions, 1 post of Professor is vacant for which the selection process is now in progress. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. PRADEEP VERMA (: 9435173092 (M) 

PLACEMENT : The students will be absorbed in academic institute, research institute, industry, health care settings 

and in NGO’s. 

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Department of Biotechnology 

The Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar, offers 

M.Sc, M.Phil and PhD programs in Biotechnology. The Master Degree program 

of the department was started in July 2004, and is for two years duration. The 

Choice Based Credit System was adopted from July 2010 onwards. Case 

Courses as well as advanced courses like genetics, molecular biology, 

biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, genetic 

engineering, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, medical biotechnology 

are covered. M.Sc. final Semester student also undertake a short term research 

project towards completion of the programme. Our main goal is to hands on 

practicals in six different laboratories, 1. Biochemistry, 2. Animal Cell biology 

and Immunology 3. Molecular Biology 4. Microbial Technology 5. Plant Biotechnology and 6. Bioinformatics & Genomics. 

The departmental faculties are actively involved in research in the broad areas of molecular biology, cancer biology, 

plant biotechnology, immunology, DNA barcoding, genomics, genetics and bioinformatics. Department has several 

research projects on Cancer genomics, DNA barcoding, Methanogenomics, Plant biotechnology, etc. The department 

is equipped with an animal house, and state of the art equipment such as deep freezer (-20 & -86C), gradient and 

personal thermal cycler, real time PCR equipment, gel documentation system, cell culture, DGGE etc. and more. 

These facilities are available to M. Phil, PhD and M. Sc student. Student actively participates in seminars and 

workshops conducted at both university and national level. They are also encouraged to participate in Co- curricular 

activities at University level. 


Faculty : 

* On study leave 


ii] M. Phil (course work & Research work) Duration : Three Semesters. Intake capacity : 6 


iv] D.Sc (by research work 


SANKAR KUMAR GHOSH Ph.D. Professor Genomics, Cancer, DNA Barcoding, Bioinformatics, 

Immunology, Animal & Medical Biotechnology 

PRANAB BEHARI MAZUMDAR Ph.D. Reader Genetics, Molecular Biology & Plant Biotechnology 

MAHUYA SENGUPTA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Immunology, Biochemistry & Cell Biology 

SUPRIYO CHAKRABORTY* Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Biotechnology & Statistics 

YASMIN CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 

MANISH KUMAR Ph.D. Assistant Professor Genotoxicology and Cancer Biology 

RAVI RAJWANSHI Ph.D. Assistant Professor Plant Molecular Biology 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. SANKAR KUMAR GHOSH ( : (03842) 270375(O) 

PLACEMENT : Several Student of the department have qualified national and state level examination like NET, 

ATE and SLET. Student are receiving fellowships like DBT –post doctoral fellowship, DBT-JRF and Rajiv 

Gandhi fellowship. Alumni of the department are engaged as researchers, technical staff and faculty in 

various colleges, Universities and institutes. 

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

Department of Business Administration 

The Department of Business Administration (DBA) under Jawarharlal 

Nehru School of Management, Assam University started functioning in July 

1997. The mission of the department is to contribute - through the pursuit of 

excellence in teaching and other creative and innovative academic endeavors 

pertaining to management education, research, consultancy and training — 

to the process of developing capable human and managerial resources and 

thereby to the corporate, industrial, entrepreneurial, economic, social, intellectual 

and cultural development of Assam and the rest of India. To accomplish 

the mission, the department offers AICTE-approved 2 year full-time Master 

of Business Administration (MBA) programme and also research programme 

leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Only MAT qualified students with good academic career (at 

least 50% marks in graduation level) are eligible for admission to MBA programme. 


i] MBA* (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake Capacity : 92 

ii] Ph.D. (by course work & research work) 

iii] D. LItt. (by research work) 

* Separate Prospectus is available for the Master of Business Administration Programme 2011-2012 

Faculty : 


R. K. RAUL Ph.D. Professor Financial Management 

A . MAZUMDAR Ph.D. Professor Strategic Management, Business Environment 

A.L. GHOSH M. Com., PGDBIO, ICWA, LL.B., Ph.D. Professor Accountancy, Costing, Business &Industrial Law 

H. RAMANANDA SINGH M.Sc.(Maths),MBA,PGDCA,Ph.D. Associate Professor Marketing, General Management & QT 

DIBYOJYOTI BHATTACHARJEE M.Sc.(Stat&Comp. Sc.), Reader Quantitative Techniques, IT & Systems 

M.Phil,Ph.D. 

ARUP BARMAN M. Com.,(G. U.), PGDipTD, Ph.D(HRM) Reader HRD & Managerial Economics 

DEBOMALYA GHOSH BE, MBA, EWT, Ph. D Assistant Professor Operations Management, IT & Systems 

ANURAG SINGH MBA, Ph. D (on lien) Assistant Professor Marketing 

NIGAMANANDA BISWAS M. Sc (Life Science),MBA, DCA Assistant Professor HRM, OB 

H. R. LASKAR MBA, DTM Assistant Professor Entrepreneurship , Business Law 

RANJIT SINGH M. Com. Ph. D Assistant Professor Finance, Accounting 

JUTHIKA KONWAR MBA Assistant Professor HRM, OB 

AMIT KR. DAS MBA Assistant Professor Financial Services,& Service Marketing. 

DEEPJYOTI CHOUDHURY MBA Assistant Professor IT & Systems Management, Marketing 

LURAI RANGMAI MBA, LLB Assistant Professor Finance, Accounting 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. R. K. RAUL (: (03842) 270 847 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The alumni of the Department of Business Administration of Assam University are now to be found in 

some of the country’s best-managed companies which include Tata Chemicals Ltd., HCL Info Systems, Tata AIG, IDBI 

Bank, ICICI Bank, Zenith Computers Ltd., ONGC, Philips India, Cadila, LICI, VSNL, Standard Chartered Bank, Reliance 

Infocom, Infosys, Airtel, Aircel, IOC, Cipla, Eagle Flux, HDFC Bank, Lupin Ltd., IBM Dutch, Bank of Baroda, NERAMAC, 

Axis Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd among others. 

Campus Recruiters -2010-2011: Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, NERAMAC, Bharti AXA, MMFSL, Berger Paints, 

Colgate Palmolive, Peerless Investment, HB Entertainment, PRADAN, Bank of India, ABCI, AXIS Bank, Indian Tea 

Association among others. 

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E. P. ODUM SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 

Department of Ecology and Environmental Science 

The Master Degree programme in the department started in July 

1996. Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programmes were launched subsequently 

in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Ongoing researches in the department 

include areas like Natural Resource Management & Biodiversity 

conservation, Microbial Ecology, Rivers, Wetlands, Forests and Agro 

ecosystems, Insect Ecology, Algal Ecology and Wild Life Ecology. 

Over the years, the Department has established collaboration with 

national level institutes like Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, 

Dehradun, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, 

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development (NE 

Unit), Itanagar, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST), Itanagar, National Botanical 

Research Institute, Lucknow Central Agriculture University, Imphal also with UNESCO, Bangkok and North East 

Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat. UGC has sanctioned ‘Special Assistance Programme’ (DRS) to the 

department. Department has been given a “Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resource Conservation by UGC under 

XIth Plan. 





iv] D. Sc. (by research work) 

v] PGDTM. (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 15 

Faculty : 


B. K. DUTTA Ph.D. Professor Microbial & Agricultural Ecology, biodiversity conservation 

A. GUPTA Ph.D. Professor Freshwater Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring and Management 

A. K. DAS Ph.D. Professor Forest Ecology, Agro Ecology and Soil Ecology, Carbon Sequestration 

D. C. RAY Ph.D. Associate Professor Population Ecology, Insect Diversity, Ecology of soil fauna, IPM and Ecotoxicology 

J. ROUT Ph.D. Associate Professor Algal Ecology & Toxicology/Biodiversity, Lichenology and Medicinal plants 

P. CHOUDHURY Ph.D. Associate Professor Agro Ecology, Pesticide Toxicology & IPM, Wildlife Ecology 

MITHRA DEY Ph. D. Reader Ecotoxicology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Fresh water Ecology. 

AJIT KR. DAS Ph.D. Reader Plant Taxonomy & Medicinal Plants. 

S.GUPTA Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Freshwater Ecology and Functional Morphology. 

APARAJITA DE Ph.D. Asstt. Professor Forest Ecology, RS and GIS application in Forest Ecology. 

TAPATI DAS Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Aquatic Ecology & Biodiversity. 

A. J. NATH Ph. D. Asstt. Professor Plant Ecology and Management, Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for Climate Change 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. D.C. RAY (: (03842) 270824 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The passed out students are employed in public & private sector organisations like WWF, 

NESAC, Rainforest Research Institute, Deovan; Orbis International; IIRS Dehrudun: Asian Engineering 

Consultancy New Delhi, Tripura Govt. College, National Afforestation and Ecodevelopement Board, NEHU, 

various NGOs, Burdwan Institute of Science and Technology, Burdwan, Research Fellow in Graduate 

Student Exchange Program (GSEP), Concorde University, Montreal. 

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Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resources Conservation 

Aim and Objectives of the Centre 

Biological diversity is fundamental to the fulfilment of human needs. An environment which is rich in biological 

diversity, offers the broadest array of options for sustaining human welfare and for adapting to change. The Barak 

Valley falling in Assam in the Northeast India belongs to the Indo-Burma Hotspots, and one of the most biological 

diverse regions of the world. Barak Valley constitutes 8.9% geographical area of the state covering an area of 6922 sq 

km. The land use/land cover area of the Valley may be characterized by evergreen forest, semi evergreen forest, mixed 

moist deciduous forest, scrub forest, degraded forest, agricultural land and tea gardens. Barak Valley has 14 Reserve 

Forests (RFs) and one Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). The Valley is richly endowed with plant and animal resources, which 

needs to be managed on a sustainable basis to serve as the main driver of development in the area. The sustainable 

development of any area depends on the proper utilization of its natural resources. 

Keeping these in view, the Assam University, Silchar being the highest academic institute in the region, 

advocated for the establishment of a Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resources Conservation in the University. The 

Centre is mandated to carry out research works pertaining to biodiversity conservation and effective and scientific 

management of the natural resources of the valley with the following aim and objectives: 

l To study the ecology and conservation of flora and fauna of Barak Valley. 

l To study the landscape ecology in the Barak Valley. 

l To study the natural resource utilization pattern and management by the communities of Barak 

Valley. 

l To study the biophysical parameters in major ecosystems. 

l To document indigenous knowledge system of the region. 

l To develop the Centre as an excellent academic department. 


i] Post Graduate Diploma in biodiversity conservation (by course work). 

Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 15 

Faculty : 


B. K. DUTTA Ph.D. Professor Microbiology & Agricultural Ecology, biodiversity conservation. 

PANNA DEB Ph.D. Assistant Professor Forest Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation. 

HILLOLJYOTI SINGHA Ph.D. Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation. 

DIRECTOR (I/C) : PROF. B. K. DUTTA (: 9435522395 (M), (03842) 270952 

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TRIGUNA SEN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 

Department of Aggricultural Engineering 

The Department of Agricultural Engineering produce engineers to help apply 

their knowledge for enhancing the agricultural productivity of the region and the 

country as well. The department also emphasises on research for producing self 

sufficient scholars and future teachers by harassing the agricultural potential of 

North Eastern States. Students will have to accomplish in-house projects and 

assignments. Apart from academics, co-curricular activities, sports and cultural 

development will also form an important part in the life of the students and shall be 

given due impetus. 

The Focus Areas of the Department are:- 

l Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 

l Water Resources Development and 

Management 

l Ground Water Hydrology 

l Minor Irrigation and Command Area 

Development 

l Watershed Management 


l Remote Sensing and GIS 

l Water Supply and Sanitation 

l Design of Agricultural Equipment 

l Testing of Agricultural Machinery 

l Power and Machinery Management 

l Bioprocess Engineering 

l Seed Processing and Development 

l Aquacultural Engineering 

i] B.Tech. (by course work) Duration: Four years (Eight Semesters) Intake Capacity : 32 

Admission on the basis of AIEEE ranking and Central Counselling only. Students have to obtain at least 

50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology in 10+2 level. 

ii] M.Tech. (by course work) Duration: Two years (Four Semesters) Intake Capacity : 15* 

Admission on the basis of GATE / All India test conducted by the Departments as per the university norms. 

Students have to obtain at least 50% in B.E./ B. Tech. (Agricultural/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Chemical Engineering/ 

Renewable Energy) or M. Sc./ M. F. Sc. (Agricultural/ Aquaculture/ Fishery/ Food Science/ Food Technology 

or equivalent). 

ii] Ph. D. (by course and research work) 

Admission on the basis of test conducted by the Departments as per the University norms. Students have to 

obtain at least 50% in M. Tech./ M.E./ M. Sc./ M. F. Sc. in (Agricultural/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Chemical Engineering 

or M. Sc./ M. F. Sc. Food Technology/ Renewable Energy/ Life Science/ Environmental Science or equivalent). 

Faculty : 


J. K. SAHU# Ph.D. Reader Dairy and Food Engineering 

L. N. SETHI Ph. D. Reader Water Resources Development & Management 

SUDIPTO SARKAR M.Tech. Assistant Professor Aquacultural Engineering 

AJITA TIWARI# M.Tech. Assistant Professor Process and Food Engineering 

M. PADHIARY M.Tech. Assistant Professor Farm Machinery, Power and Energy 

K. C. SWAIN Ph. D. Assistant Professor Farm Machinery, Power and Energy 

#On Lien. * Subject to the approval of UGC & AICTE. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. L. N. SETHI (: (03842) 270 989 (O) 

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Department of Information Technology 

The primary objective of the Department of Information Technology is 

to offer an environment that encourages one’s potential in academic 

programmes. Within the ambit of Information Technology, the Department 

has been endeavor to develop newer problem solving methods and apply 

these to creative design scenarios in contemporary and emerging 

technologies. 


l Internet Computing 

l Mobile Communication 

l Computer Graphics and Multimedia 

l Software Engineering 

l Database and Information System 

l Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 

l Digital Hardware Design 


Faculty : 

i] B.Tech. in Information Technology. Duration: (Eight Semesters). Intake Capacity : 32 

Admission on the basis of AIEEE ranking and Central Counseling only. 

ii] M. Tech. in Information Technology.Duration: (Four Semesters). Intake Capacity : 18* 

Admission on the basis of GATE/ All India Entrance Test and Personal Interview. 

iii] Ph. D. (by Course work and Research Work). 

* Subject to the approval of UGC & AICTE. 

l Microelectronics with emphasis on VLSI design 

l Embedded Systems design 

l Communication and Signal Processing 

l Optical Communication 

l Image Processing & Pattern Recognition 

l Network Security 


RAJAT KUMAR PAL Ph.D. Professor VSLI design, Algorithms, Graph theory 

SUDIPTA ROY Ph.D. Reader Image Processing, Network Security 

MOUSUM HANDIQUE M. Tech Assistant Professor Automata, Information Processing 

TAPODHIR ACHARJEE M. Tech Assistant Professor Mobile Communication. 

SOURISH DHAR M. Tech Assistant Professor Multimedia, Web Technology 

AJOY KUMAR KHAN M. Tech Assistant Professor VLSI design and testing, Network Security. 

ABHIJIT BISWAS M. Tech Assistant Professor Operating system, Computer netwrok 

BHAGABAN SWAIN M. Tech Assistant Professor Theory of Computation, Quantum Computing. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. RAJAT KUMAR PAL (: (03842) 270 988 (O) 

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Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 

The Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering shall produce undergraduates to apply other 

knowledge for enhancing the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering of the region as well as in the country. It 

will also put a stress on research, and self produce research workers and technical teachers as well. It has the 

endeavour to harness the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering potential of North Eastern States. Students 

will have to accomplish in-house projects and assignments. Apart from academics, co-curricular activities, sports and 

cultural development will also form an important part in the life of the students and shall be given due impetus. 


l Basic Electrical & Electronics components and 

circuits 

l Different Electronics Circuit Synthesis 

l Digital Electronics Emphasis 

l Analog and Digital Communication 

Engineering 

l Telecommunications including Mobile 

Communications System and Network 


Faculty : 

l Design of Analog and Digital Electronics 

Equipment using Computer Software 

l Instrument and Measurement Technique with 

Control Theory 

l Electro Magnetic Wave Theory & Microwave 

Engineering 

l Computer Architecture and Microprocessors 

l VLSI and Embedded system Design with Testing 

l Digital Signal Processing & Image Processing 

i] B.Tech. Duration: Four years (Eight Semesters) Intake Capacity : 30* 


PIJUSH KANTI BHATTACHARJEE M.E. Assistant Professor Digital system and Instrumentation 

* Subject to the approval of UGC & AICTE. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT (I/C) : PIJUSH KANTI BHATTACHARJEE (: (03842) 270 988 (O) 

Night view of the Campus 

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SUSHRUTU SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES 

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences 

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences under Sushrutu School of Medical and Paramedical Sciences 

started functioning from August 2010. The mission of the Department is to impart knowledge and produce high quality 

pharma professional to meet the demand of accelerating pharma industry in Assam in Particular and India in general. 

The department has a clear vision and objective, in its quest for a quality centre for learning and development of 

Pharmacy. The major course papers of B. Pharma programme are pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical 

chemistry and pharmacognosy. 

The Department is fully geared and prepared for the first batch of students from the academic year 2011-2012. 

Courses Offered 

Faculty 

i] B. Pharm (by course work). Duration : Eight Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 


SANJIB DAS M. Pharm, Ph. D., FIC Professor Pharmacology (Neuro and Cardiovascular Pharmacology) 

GAURAV KAITHWAS M. Pharm, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Pharmacology (Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and Autonomic 

nervous system) 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. SANJIB DAS (: 9435030447 (M) 

PLACEMENT : This programme is designed to develop the skills of students in pharmacy discipline. The Campus 

Placement of the students is expected to be exceptionally good as this area of south Assam Lacks qualified professionals 

in the field of pharmacy. 

Bird eye view of the University Campus. 

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ARYABHATTA SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES 

Department of Earth Science 

The Department of Earth Science is established in November 2009 under 

the School of Environmental Sciences. The department envisions preparing 

Human Resources skilled in technical and research in the multi-disciplinary 

area of the Earth Sciences and also to foster the cause of the discipline in the 

Nation vis-a vis the region. North east India reserves some of the largest 

Hydrocarbon (Oil and Gas), Coal and Atomic minerals (especially Uranium) 

deposits known in the country along with a treasure house of various geological 

mileau. At the same time the region is highly vulnerable to natural hazards 

which include flood, landslide and earthquake etc. The department is committed 

to address these and various other fundamental and challenging problems of 

geological nature affecting the society. 


i] M.Sc. in Applied Geology (by course work) Duration : Four Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 

Faculty : 


NAGENDRA PANDEY Ph.D. Professor Sedimentology 

M. FARUQUE HUSSAIN Ph.D. Reader Geochemistry, Petrology and Geotectonics 

K. KRISHNAKANTA SINGH Ph.D. Assistant Professor Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing & GIS 

KRIPAMOY SARKAR Ph.D. Assistant Professor Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. NAGENDRA PANDEY (: 094351 74246 (M) 

11 TH CONVOCATION 2011. 

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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA SCHOOL OF LIBRARY SCIENCES 

Department of Library & Information Science 

The Department of Library and information Science has been established 

in the year 2009. The Masters of Library and Information Science programme 

at Assam University, Silchar educates students in the principles, practices 

and ethics of library and information science, imbues them with a sense of 

service to diverse populations, and prepares them to be lifelong learners and 

active leaders in a rapidly changing information and knowledge society. 

The Department of Library and information Science of Assam University 

is committed to the University’s mission of teaching, learning, research and 

community services. As a professional department, it will be the department 

of choice of Assam in general and Barak Valley in particular, which will educate 

its students, in both theory and practice, to identify, acquire, organize and disseminate information. By integrating 

technology across the curriculum, the department will impart the knowledge and skills of the profession in preserving 

and providing access to the records of our cultural heritage and the documents of scholarly research. By nurturing 

research, innovation and service, the department will strive to offer high quality student-centered programmes necessary 

to prepare library and information professionals in the knowledge society of the 21st century. 

The department of Library and information Science would be recognized both nationally and internationally as a 

leader in producing information professionals. The department would be noted for its production of trained and 

professionally qualified librarians and other information professionals who are motivated to leadership and service. 

Those LIS Professionals would be knowledgeable and ethical in their professional practice. While recognizing the rich 

cultural and technological heritage of their fields, they will be prepared to make themselves adoptable in changing 

environment and also would be lifelong learners. 

Courses Offered 

Faculty 

. 

i] MLIS (by course work). Duration : Four Semesters. Intake capacity : 25 


MANOJ KUMAR SINHA M. Sc., MLISc, B.Ed Reader Academic Library, Public Library, Library & Information Resource 

PGDHE, Ph.D. (Double) Management, Human Resource Management, Information 

Technology Application in Library, Library Automation, Digital 

Library, User Study/User Survey. 

MUKUT SARMAH MLISc, Ph.D. Assistant Library Computerisation, Information Technology Applications, 

Professor Web Technology Application Information, Retrieval, Knowledge 

Organization, and Information Processing. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. MANOJ KUMAR SINHA (: 09435231672 (M) 

PLACEMENT : The Department of Library Science has been established in this university in view of the demand of the 

LIS professionals in the academic and corporate sector of North Eastern Region in particular and entire India in 

general. The National Knowledge Commission has recommended to establish 1500 universities or institutions of 

higher learning in India which may require trained LIS professionals to be appointed as University Librarian / Deputy 

Librarian/ Assistant Librarian/ Information Scientist/ and other Professional positions both at senior and junior level. 

Obviously there will be great demand of the trained LIS professionals for appointment. 

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DESHABANDHU CHITTA RANJAN SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES 

Department of Law 

The Department of Law under the School of Social Sciences started 

functioning in July 2004; however, now it is under the School of Legal 

Studies, Assam University. The department offers a five-year integrated 

course leading to the degree of B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). It has Bar Council 

recognition. 


i] B.A., LLB. (Hons) (by course work). Duration : Ten Semester. Intake Capacity : 60 

ii] 

Faculty : 

LL.M. (by course work). Duration : Four Semester. Intake Capacity : 20 


RASHMI RANJAN MISHRA B. Sc. (H), LL.M., Ph.D. Associate Professor Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology 

M. D. SARKAR B. Sc., LL.M., Ph.D. Reader Jurisprudence, Environmental Law and Property Law 

PARTHA PRATIM PAUL LL.M. Assistant Professor Personal Laws, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, 

Corporate Law 

PRIYA RANJAN KUMAR BSL, LL.M., D.C.L., D.C.C.L Assistant Professor Constitution & Administrative Law, Contract & Corporate 

Law 

AMITABH SINGH B. Sc. LL.M. Assistant Professor Crime & Criminology and Law of Taxation 

UMESH KUMAR SHARMA LL.M. Assistant Professor Administrative Law and Criminal Law 

KABINDRA SINGH BRIJWAL LL.M. Assistant Professor Human Rights, Constitutional Law 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. RASHMI RANJAN MISHRA (: (03842) 270 377 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The first two batch of students who passed-out from this Department in the year 2009 & 2010 have 

enrolled themselves as advocates. Some of them have been selected and admitted to Post-Graduation course in Law 

(LL.M.) in different reputed Law Departments and National Law Universities. Placement prospects of the Law students 

are relatively bright. 

Examination Building. 

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Central Instrumentation Laboratory 

The Central Instrumentation Laboratory was established in the year 

2007 with funding from University Grants Commission. The Central 

Instrumentation Laboratory houses sophisticated state of art analytical 

instruments like Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Atomic 

Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography 

(HPLC), Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectrometer (FT-IR), Impedance Analyser 

(LCR Meter) and a new 400 MHz FT-NMR with multi probe facility has been 

installed recently. The main objective of the Central Instrumentation Laboratory 

is to provide analytical instrumentation support to all science departments of 

Assam University, other institutes, research laboratories, national laboratories 

and industries in the country. In addition, the CIL also provides teaching support to Post Graduate and IPP level of 

science departments of the university. 

Faculty : 


SIDDHARTHA SANKAR NATH Reader Nanotechnology, Insturmentation & Electronics. 

PG Dip (Ins) Ph.D. 

SHUVASISH CHOUDHURY M.Phil, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Biochemistry, Bio-Instrumentation and 

Phytochemisty. 

CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY CORE COMMITTEE 

G D SHARMA FBS, FNRS Professor & Chairman Microbiology and Microbial Technology 

SATYA B PAUL M.Sc, Ph. D. Professor & 

Convener 

Organic Chemistry and Natural Products. 

M. DUTTA CHOUDHURY M. Phil, Ph. D Professor & Phytochemistry and Drug Discovery 

FLS, FIAT Co- Convener 

CONVENER: DR. S.B. PAUL (: (03842) 270260 (O) 

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Computer Centre 

The Computer Centre in Assam University was established in March 

‘1997 as a central facility to foster and support the essential teaching and 

research goals of the university by arranging computing and central networking 

services through Wired and Wireless media for the university’s faculty, 

students and staff. 

This centre is one of the 62 centres in India for conducting the LIVE 

Lecture sessions in the “Virtual Classroom” set up under CEC-UGC EDUSAT 

Network. EDUSAT based 4 months workshop in Remote Sensing, 

Geographical Information System and Global Positioning System is held 

annually in collaboration with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. 

On completion of training programme, IIRS, Dehradun awards ‘off Campus out reach’ Certificate to the participants. 

The centre has three state of art laboratory connected to Campus wide Network. More than100 pc in WINDOWS 

/ SOLARIS platform are connected to IBM / SUN SERVERS to provide internet / computing facility. Besides the entire 

Computer centre is kept under a “Secured WIFI” zone. Latest versions of the required open source and proprietary 

software are installed in the labs. The Centre has organized many Computer awareness programmes, Computer 

literacy courses and summer/ winter schools. 


Eligibility : 

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT) 

Durations: Two semesters; Intake Capacity : 20. 

Candidates securing not less than 45% marks in Bachelor degree in any discipline of Assam University or 

any other recognised university; Candidates having Degree/Diploma in engineering with minimum 50% 

marks are also eligible. 

Staff members : 

Name Designation Specialisation 

ANGSHU MAAN SEN Ph.D. M.Tech,MIE Director Software Engineering, Image Processing 

SUBRATA SINHA* MCA System Analyst Workflow, Web Service, Computer Security 

S. K. BEDAJNA M.Tech. System Analyst Temporal Database 

K. ANAND KR. SINGHA B.Tech. Network Engineering Networking 

DIPANKAR DAS M.Sc., CS Technical Assistant NLP, Image Processing 

GAUTAM NATH** B.Tech. 

Internet Automation 

Consultant 

Data Ware Housing 

* Temporarily posted in Examination Section ** On contractual engagement 

HEAD/ DIRECTOR : DR. ANGSHU MAAN SEN ( : Ph. 03842-270826 

BENEFITS/ PLACEMENT POSSIBILITIES : This programme is designed to develop skills of the students in basic computer 

architecture, building perceptions of software engineering techniques and intends to promote basic knowledge of 

database management system. This is an additional essential qualification based on which the students can aspire to 

get employments in Government, Public and Private Sectors. 

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Assam University towards brighter future: Proposed Centre for studies 

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CENTRE DIRECTOR (I/C) 

1. Rabindranath Tagoe School 

of Indian Languages and 

Cultural Studies 

2. Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay 

School of English and Foreign 

Languages Studies 

3. Mahatma Gandhi School of 

Economics and Commerce 

4. Jadunath Sarkar School 

of Social Sciences 

5. Abanindranath Tagore 

School of Creative Arts and 

Communication Studies 

6. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 

School of Philosophy 

Linguistics North-Eastern Languages Prof. Ajit Baishya 

Bengali 

Barak Bangla Sahitya Academy Dr. Biswatosh Choudhury 

Poetry and Poetics Studies Dr. Suman Gun 

Gender and Cultural Studies Prof. Bela Das 

Trans Disciplinary Centre for 

Integrated Tagore Studies 

Prof. Roma Bhattacharjee 

Indian Dalit Literature Dr. Krishna Mohan Jha 

Hindi 

Functional Hindi Dr. S. Pal Singh Chauhan 

Manipuri Folk Culture and Folk Literature Dr. H. Nani Kumar Singha 

Assamese Shankardev Studies Dr. Kusumbar Baruah 

Sanskrit Functional Sanskrit Prof. Swapna Devi 

English 

Communicative English Dr. A. Shyam Choudhury 

Post colonial Cultural Studies Prof. D. Purkayastha 

Translation Studies Dr. Dipendu Das 

Centre for Studies in Middle East Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed 

Arabic 

Literature and Culture 

Communicative Arabic Dr. Mostafizur Rahman 

French Communicative French Dr. Indranil Sanyal 

Applied Economic Research Prof. Niranjan Roy 

Economics 

Studies of Globalisation and 

sustainability 

Dr. Alok Sen 

Commerce Entrepreneurship Studies Prof. N. B. Dey 

Pol. Science South East Asian Studies Prof. D. Bhattacharjee 

History 

Indological Studies Dr. Projit Kumar Palit 

Archaeology & Museology Prof. Alok Tripathi 

Regional History & Historiography Prof. Sajal Nag 

Sociology Centre for the study of Social Dr. Nirakar Mallick 

excludion and includion 

Social Trauma Studies Prof. Gopalji Mishra 

Social Work 

Rehabilitation Studies Dr. Shubhabrata Dutta 

Disease & Disorder Care Dr. Tarun Bikash Sukai 

Mental Health & Psychiatry Dr. Tineswari Devi 

Anthropology Ethnic Studies of North East Dr. Kh. Narendra Singha 

Mass Comm Media Dynamics Prof. G. P. Pandey 

Philosophy 

Applied Ethics Dr. Shubhra Nag 

Comparative Aesthetics Prof. Gautam Biswas 

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Assam University towards brighter future : Proposed Centre for studies 

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CENTRE DIRECTOR (I/C) 

7. Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay 

Educational Planning & 

Educational Sci. 

School of Education Management 

8. Albert Einstein School of 

Physical Sciences 

9. Hargobind Khurana School 

of Life Sciences 

Prof. N. B. Biswas 

Physics 

Astrophysics 

Solid State Physics 

Prof. Asoke Kumar Sen 

Prof. Ramendu Bhattacharjee 

Chemistry Material Sciences Prof. C. R. Bhattacharjee 

Mathematics Bio Mathematics Prof. Debajyoti Biswas 

Computer Sci. Advance Computing Dr. Shahin Ara Begum 

Oncology Prof. Sarbani Giri 

Life Science and 

Natural Product Research & Prof. M. Dutta Choudhury 

Bioinformatics Nano Medicine 

Fresh Water Aquaculture Prof. Devasish Kar 

Microbiology Advance Microbial Technology Dr. Pradeep K. Verma 

Biotechnology 

Nano-Biotechnology 

Industrial Biotechnology 

Prof. Sankar Ghosh 

Dr. Pranab Behari Mazumder 

10. Jawarharlal Nehru School 

of Management 

Business 

Administration 

Research on East Asian 

Economics & Business 

Prof. Apurbananda Mazumder 

11. E. P. Odum School of 

Environmental Sciences 

Ecology & 

Environmental 

Climate Change and Disaster 

Management 

Dr. Arunjyoti Nath 

Science Environmental Pollution Studies Dr. Parthankar Choudhury 

UNIVERSITY CENTRES* 

University Centre for Distance 

Education 

Prof. S. B. Paul 

University Centre for Women 

Education 

Prof. R. R. Dhamala 

University Centre for Human 

Development Studies 

Prof. G. Ram 

University Centre for Indo- 

Canadian Studies 

Prof. Abhik Gupta 

* University Centre for Tagore Studies may be introduced soon under the directorship of Prof. Gautam Biswas. 

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ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES 

l CENTRAL LIBRARY 

The University Central Library was established in 

1994. At present the Central Library has a collection 

of around One Lakh books. It also subscribes to 

more than 400 Indian and foreign journals. Facilities 

provided by the Library include reading / lending 

services, reference service, reprint service, 

literature search, photocopying, CD-ROM search. 

Besides these, access to internet is provided to 

students through 40 terminals. On line access to 

more than 2000 e-journals under UGC-Infonet, 

access to IFLIBNET Database service, access to 

DeLNET Database and Services and OPAC are 

also provided. The Library remains open from 9.30 

am to 7.00 pm on all working days including 

Saturdays. 

l HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 

There are at present six hostels in the University 

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campus. The hostels are : three for boys and three 

for girls students having approximately 460 single 

and shared room accommodation. The Hostels are 

furnished with basic facilities, Hostel seats are 

limited and every student may not get the seat in 

hostel. Availability of seats depend upon the vacancy 

in the Hostel. A separate Booklet for Hostel Boarders 

and conduct Rules for the Hostel is also available. 

l HEALTH CARE CENTRE 

The University Health Centre, managed by 

experienced Medical personnel including Lady 

Medical Officer, supported by para-medical staff. 

University Health Centre 

The centre cater to the medical needs of the 

University community. The University is planning 

to introduce Medical Insurance to each student. 

Besides these, health camps are frequently 

organised in the campus with specialist doctors 

from Silchar Medical College. University is issuing 

Health Card to each student for extending Medical 

facilities to the students efficiently. In case of 

emergency, ambulance service is also provided to 

transfer patients to Silchar Medical College, around 

10 km from the campus. However, expenses 

related to medical emergencies and hospitalization 

shall be borne by the parents/guardians of the 

student concerned. The University initiated the

process of revamping health centre by procuring 

equipments like X-ray machine, auto analysis, one 

more ambulance etc. and setting up of diagnostic 

laboratory. 

l GYMNASIUM 

A well equipped Gymnasium exists for both 

gents & ladies. Interested students can enrol 

their names for availing the facilities in the 

Gymnasium. 

l NSS ACTIVITY 

Students are encouraged in participating NSS 

(National Service Scheme) activities organised by 

the Programme Officer and Coordinator, NSS Unit 

of Assam University. NSS is sponsored by the 

Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) 

to train the youths in community services. 

l NCC TRAINING 

University Gymnasium 

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The NCC Units in Assam University arrange NCC 

training for the students of the University - both boys 

and girls. For enlisting names for NCC training, the 

contact person will be the Dean, Students’ Welfare, 

Assam University. 

l GAMES AND SPORTS 

Since its inception in 1994, games and sports have 

been one of the important foci of Assam University’s 

endeavour to facilitate all-round development of 

students’ physical and mental abilities. Every year 

an Annual Social Meet is organized in the University 

where along with cultural activities indoor and 

outdoor sports are held. 

The University is currently a member of the Inter- 

University Sports Board of India and its teams 

participate in Zonal and all-India University 

tournaments bringing laurels and prizes and medals 

for the University. 

The Central Sports-complex which is in the process 

of coming up is expected to give a major boost to 

games and sports and to other extra-curricular 

activities of the students in Assam University. 

l BUS SERVICE 

In addition to State Transport Bus service, six 

University buses are available for the benefit of the 

students commuting between Silchar and University 

campus. 

l STUDENTS’ WELFARE 

The office of the Dean of Students Welfare looks 

after the welfare of the students with active support

of the representatives of the students, faculty and 

administration. Student Community Centre has been 

added from the year 2010 for various students 

activities. 

For the benefit of the needy and deserving 

students, the University maintains and operates a 

Fund called the Assam University Students’ Aid Fund 

which is instituted out of the contribution from the 

students of the University and collections from other 

sources. The main objective of the Fund is to render 

financial assistance to poor and deserving students 

for payment of tuition fees, examination fees, 

purchase of text books, stationery etc. A student 

requiring financial assistance from the Fund shall 

have to apply in the prescribed form through the 

concerned Head of the Department. 

There is a Students’ Council in the University which 

caters to the students’ interests and contributes 

towards the promotion of students’ extra-curricular 

activities.The Students’ Council also organises a 

week-long social meet every year. During these 

seven days, the students display their creative 

talents in the field of sports and other cultural 

activities. 

l THE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL 

Assam University publishes research papers in the 

Journals in Humanities, Science and Technology in 

addition to some departmental Journals. 

l THE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 

The Assam University Magazine – Prachi Prangan 

is published annually. The Magazine offers to the 

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University students a medium to give expression to 

their literary and intellectual endeavours. 

l STUDENTS’ DISCIPLINE 

Each student with respect to his/her work in the 

course (P.G./Integrated course/ M. Phil/Ph.D./ 

Certificate/Diploma) as well as his/her general 

conduct in the University, shall remain under the 

control of the respective School and the Department 

and shall be guided by the disciplinary code of the 

University. The Proctor looks after the discipline 

amongst the students. 

A student must have to attend a minimum 

of 75% of the lectures, seminars and tutorials 

organized by the Department during a semester to 

be eligible to appear at the end-semester 

examination. 

It is mandatory for the students to keep their 

respective photo identity card with them while 

moving within the university campus. 

There is complete ban on ragging in the 

campus as per order of the Supreme Court of 

India. 

As per guidelines, ragging is strictly 

prohibited inside or outside the university 

campus. Each student will be required to 

submit one affidavit as per the format provided 

by the MHRD at the time of admission. Format 

is enclosed along with the forms of admission 

in the prospectus. 

If any incident of ragging or any other 

act of gross violation of discipline comes to 

notice of the authority, the concerned students 

will be given adequate opportunity to explain 

and if his / her explanation is not satisfactory 

he/she will be expelled from the University. It is 

being informed to all that in the previous academic 

session two cases of ragging were detected and 

punishment was accorded to them. 

Also, there is one committee on violence 

against women and sexual harassment to combat 

the menace of violence and sexual harassment 

against women in the campus, if any, and another 

for looking after the maintenance of discipline and

decorum among the students. 

l COMPUTER CENTRE 

The Assam University Computer Centre is a central 

facility to facilitate, foster and support the computing 

and communication needs of University fraternity. 

Students have access to more than 50 computers 

for their lab or project work. To assist research, 

there is a range of computing environment available, 

backed by staff with considerable expertise. 

Currently, the Computer Centre extends help to 

different academic departments like Ecology, Mass 

Communication, Business Administration, 

Commerce, Social Work, Arabic, Physics, 

Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Science and Fine Arts, 

among others, in running theory and practical 

courses related to Computer Science and computer 

applications. 

The Centre has acquired all the latest 

softwares/ computers to cater to all types of 

computing requirements of the research scholars, 

faculty and students. 

l NIAC 

Assam University has established a cell for National 

and International Collaboration (NIAC). Prof. M. Dutta 

Choudhury has been appointed as Director of the 

NIAC. 

l FELLOWSHIP 

Assam University provides AUS-UGC 

fellowship. Students are also encouraged to 

avail Meritorius students fellowship, ICSSR 

Fellowhip, JRF/SRF, Dr. D S Kothari Fellowhip, 

Rajib Gandhi Fellowship etc. 

l CAREER COUNCELLING AND 

PLACEMENT CELL 

The Placement Cell of the University extend 

counselling services to all placement aspirants. 

The Cell’s activities include organisation of 

workshops and lectures by corporate 

professionals and placement consultants and 

preparation of students’ resume / bio-data / 

curriculum vitae and placement brochure. The 

Placement Cells in the various departments of 

the University are currently engaged in developing 

detailed Employer’s Database that would help the 

students to trace out employment opportunities in 

India and abroad. The past year were eventful for 

Assam University on Campus Placement front. 

Many companies had participated during last 

couple of year’s placement programme. The 

Companies include: IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, TCS, 

HSBC Global Outsourcing, Stock Holding 

Corporation of India, Wipro BPO, Tata Motor 

Finance, PRADAN, CAPART, Axis Bank and ICICI 

Prudential Life Insurance Company. Students from 

almost all the departments have been 

participating in the placement sessions. 

Prof. C. R. Bhattacharjee has been appointed 

as co-ordinator of the cell. 

Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited by the Supreme Court 

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Diphu Campus 

A new campus of the University at Diphu 

in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam was 

proposed as part of the University’s aim to 

provide the chance of Higher Education to a 

wider section of people as well as to satisfy a 

long felt demand of the people of Karbi Anglong. 

The foundation stone of the said campus was 

laid in 1999. 

Conceived as an outreach campus of 

Assam University, academic activities in the 

Diphu Campus started from the Academic 

Session 2007-08. The authorities of the Karbi- Administrative office at Diphu 

Anglong Autonomous Council have allotted 272 

bighas of land on Diphu-Lumding Road about 8 kms away from the Diphu town. The land so 

allotted has already been taken over by the University and the construction process is in 

progress. The campus site is located in a picturesque place surrounded on all sides by lush 

green hills. 

Academic and Administrative activities for the Diphu Campus is at present being carried 

out in a temporary accommodation as the construction of the appropriate infrastructure in the 

permanent campus site is in progress. Arrangement of Hostal accomodation for students in is 

in the process. 

Department Course Duration No. of Seats 

Assamese MA (by course work) Four Semester 30 

English MA (by course work) Four Semester 30 

Political Science MA (by course work) Four Semester 30 

History MA (by course work) Four Semester 30 

Physics M.Sc.(by course work) Four Semester 15 

Life Sciences M.Sc.(by course work) Four Semester 15 

Commerce M.Com.(by course work) Four Semester 30 

Anthropology M. Sc. / M.A. (by course work) Four Semester 30 

For admission related queries, contact:- 

DR. PAUL B CHONZIK 

Reader i/c, 

Admission, Diphu Campus. AU 

Diphu, Karbi Anglong 

(: 09436152131 (M) 

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RABINDRANATH TAGORE SCHOOL OF INDIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL STUDIES 

Department of Assamese 

The Department of Assamese, which came up in April 2010, offers Post Graduate Course in Assamese and the 

current syllabus focuses particularly on courses like Assamese Literature, Language, Comparative Literature and 

Culture. The Department also envisages the introduction of various career-oriented courses in Assamese and setting 

up a language laboratory. 


i] M. A. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters Intake Capacity : 30 

Faculty : 


KUSUMBAR BORUAH Ph.D Reader Folklore, Literature. 

AMBESWAR GOGOI M.A. Assistant Professor Computational Assamese Linguistics, Modern Assamese 

Literature 

HIRAMANNA DAS M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Language 

Note 1 : In addition, of the above Faculty Positions, one post of Assistant Professor is currently vacant for which the selection 

process is now in progress. 

Note 2 : In addition, to the permanent faculty members the department engages Guest Lecturer from time to time. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. K. BORUAH ( Contact No.: 09435208498 (M) 

PLACEMENT : The Department envisages making facilities to arrange for proper placement opportunities for passed out 

students in due time. 

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SUNITI KUMAR CHATTOPADHYAY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN 

LANGUAGE STUDIES 

Department of English 

The Department of English which came up in July, 2007 offers Post Graduate Course in English and 

the current syllabus focuses particularly on courses like Traditional and Contemporary Theoretical 

Developments in the Study of Literature, American Literature, New Literatures in English, World Literature 

in Translation, Shakespeare Studies, English Language Teaching and the Structure of English. The 

Department also envisages the introduction of various career-oriented courses in English. 


Faculty : 


ii] Ph. D. (by research work) 


SIVASHISH BISWAS PGDTE, M. Phil, Ph.D Professor Fiction, Postcolonial Studies, Indian Writing in English. 

B. C. DASH Ph.D. Reader American Literature, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies. 

B. J. GOSWAMI M.A., PGCTE Assistant Professor Linguistics, Stylistics, ELT. 

INDU SWAMI M. Phil, Ph. D., DCE, CTE Assistant Professor British Literature, Literary Criticism, Feminist Literature. 

A. SENGUPTA MA, PGCTE Assistant Professor ELT, Stylistics, Indian English Poetry. 

A. K. DEY MA, M. Phil Assistant Professor Twentieth Century American Drama, Canadian Poetry 

AMLANJYOTI SENGUPTA - Assistant Professor - 

ANUP KUMAR DEY - Assistant Professor - 

Note : In addition, of the above Faculty Positions, one post of Assistant Professor is currently vacant for which the selection 

process is now in progress. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. SHIVASHISH BISWAS ( Contact No.: 09859985809 (M) 

PLACEMENT : The Department envisages making facilities to arrange for proper placement opportunities for 

students who have graduated. 

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JADUNATH SARKAR SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

Department of Political Science 

Being one of the departments that started with the functioning of Assam University at Diphu, the 

Department of Political Science is completing two years of its existence. Political Science being one of 

the crucial branches of Social Sciences needs no introduction regarding its contributions to the social 

system of mankind. The department of Political science which offers P.G. courses at the campus covers 

all major areas of study in the discipline of Political Science. The department Endeavours to concern its 

students on areas of contemporary relevance such as - Human rights, International Relations, Terrorism 

and Globalization. The developments in the region. Seminars, symposia and workshops are regular 

academic activities of the department. For all round development of its students the department holds 

tutorial and counseling classes as part of its class routine. 

The department of Political Science has the highest number of students on its roll in the campus 

along with its permanent faculties; the department involves Visiting Guest faculties to facilitate its students. 


Faculty : 


ii] Ph.D. (by Course & research work). 


PANCHANAN CHATTOPADHAY Ph.D Professor Indian Govt. & Politics, Political Theory, Public Admn & 

Comparative Govt. 

KHOKAN CH. DAS M. Phil, Ph.D Reader Indian Govt. & Politics, Public Admn, Grass-root Politics, 

Women Studies & Politics of N. E. India. 

SAILEN DUTTA DAS M.A., M. Phil Assistant Professor International Politics & Human Rights. 

BIKASH CHANDRA DASH M. Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Research Methodology, Political Theory, Political Sociology, 

Gender, Public Admn. 

RAJESH SETH M. Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor Political Theory, Indian Govt. & Politics 

NIRANJAN MAHAPATRA M. Phil, Ph. D. Assistant Professor International Relations and Comperative Govt. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. KHOKAN CH. DAS ( Contact No.: 09435363283 (M) 


passed out students in due time. 

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Department of History 

The Department of History had its commencement since the inception of the Diphu Campus, Assam University 

in 2007. At present the Department offers Post-Graduate Course with specialization in Modern Indian HIstory. Major 

thrust of the Department is to introduce “Regional and Applied History” to connect the region with the rest of the World 

by opening up through research, seminars, conferences etc. and to make the past relevant, practicable and applicable 

to the present. The Department regularly organizes seminars, symposia, workshops etc. 


Faculty : 


ii] Ph. D. (by research work). 


PAUL B CHONZIK Ph.D. Reader Modern Indian History. 

BINAYAK DUTTA Ph.D. Assistant Professor Modern Indian History, Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, 

Sabultern Mobilization. 

TAHIR HUSSAIN ANSARI Ph.D. Assistant Professor Medieval Indian History. 

VIKRAM HARIJAN M.A. Assistant Professor Leter Medieval Indian History. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. P. B. CHONZIK ( Contact No.: 09436152131 (M) 


passed out students in due time. 

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Department of Anthropology 

The Department of Anthropology is one of the most recent Department of Assam University, 

Silchar that has started running at Diphu campus from June 2010. The Department offers a four 

semester Master of Arts and Master of Science programme in Anthropology. The Department has 

laid special focus on Anthropology of North East India, Communication Anthropology, Linguistic 

Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Research Methodology and Applied Anthropology. The Department 

is planning to carry out various anthropological research works especially among the 

tribal communities of North eastern India. 


Faculty : 

i] M. A./ M. Sc. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters Intake Capacity : 30 

ii] Ph. D. (by research work). 


KH. NARENDRA SINGH M. Sc., Ph.D. Reader Medical Anthropology 

SOMENATH BHATTACHARJEE M.A. Assistant Professor Social Anthropology 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. KH. NARENDRA SINGH ( Contact No.: 73997 40690 (M) 


students both in Government and Non Government Organisations particularly in survey research. 

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MAHATMA GANDHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE 

Department of Commerce 

The Department of Commerce is one of the first six departments of Assam University Diphu campus. It started its 

functioning in 18 th July 2007. The thrust area of the teaching of the department is on the developing the capabilities 

amongst the students the power of comprehension, reasoning and analyzing the current business scenario vis-à-vis 

business decision making. The special focus area of the department is ENTREPRENEURSHIP including Social 

entrepreneurship. The department offers range of specialization in the areas of Accounting and Taxation, Finance, 

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Human Resource Management, Small Business Management 

etc. 


Faculty : 

i] M. Com. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters Intake Capacity : 30 

ii] Ph. D. (by course work & dissertation) 

iii] P.G. Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Intake Capacity : 15 


AMALESH BHOWAL Ph.D. Professor Working Capital Management, Strategic and Social Marketing, 

Evaluation and Impact Studies 

RATAN BARMAN Ph.D. Associate Professor Accounting and Finance, Development Studies, Cooperation 

A. BHATTACHARJEE Ph.D. Assistant Professor Human Resource Management, Rural Marketing. 

A. I. CHANU Ph. D. Assistant Professor Entrepreneurship, Finance, Women Studies 

JOY DAS M. Com. Assistant Professor Accounting and Finance. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. RATAN BARMAN ( : (03671) 217773 (O) 

PLACEMENT : The department has opened a Placement cell under which training for soft skill development, mock 

interview is conducted. Students are already placed in both private as well as public sector. 

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ALBERT EINSTEIN SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES 

Department of Physics 

The Department of Physics is one of the first six Departments of Assam University: Diphu Campus that 

started functioning from July 2007. The Department offers a four-semester Master of Science Programme in Physics 

with specialization in Condensed Matter Physics. Non - linear Optics & leser spectroscopy & Advanced Quantum 

Field Theory. In the first and second Semesters of the M. Sc. Programme students have to take laboratory courses in 

Analog & Digital Electronics, Computer Science, Fibre Optics, Laser Optics and Spectroscopy etc. In the third and 

fourth semesters, students can opt for specialization in Condensed Matter Physics along with Laboratory/Project- 

Work. The Department is equipped with a well-ordered laboratory. 


Faculty : 

i] M. Sc. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters Intake Capacity : 15 



RANJIT SINGH Ph.D. Professor Condensed Matter Physics. 

SUBRATA HAZARIKA M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Non- linear Optics & Spectroscopy. 

ANIRBAN ROY Ph.D. Assistant Professor Quantum information and computation 

SHAILESH SHUKLA Ph.D. Assistant Professor Condensed Matter Theory. 

ABHIJEET DAS Ph. D. Assistant Professor High Energy Physics. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : PROF. RANJIT SINGH ( Contact No.: (03671) 217770 

PLACEMENT : The Department envisages making facilities to arrange for proper placement opportunities for passed out 

students in due time. 

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HARGOBIND KHURANA SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES 

Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics 

The Department of Life Sciences has started functioning from July, 2007. At present the Department offers the 

Post-Graduate Course in Life Sciences. The First year training deals with core courses like Cell Biology, Biochemistry, 

Genetics, Environmental Science, Bio-Statistics, Bio-Informatics, Research Techniques, Microbiology and Biotechnology. 

In the second year, students are trained to take up independent research project in frontier areas in Plant and Animal 

Sciences depending upon their previous backgrounds. The Department also regularly organizes seminars, symposia 

and workshops. 


i] M. Sc. (by course work). Duration: Four Semesters Intake Capacity : 15 


Faculty : 


H. TOMBI SINGH Ph.D. Professor Fishery, Biotoxin, Wild life and Environmental Biology. 

A. K. TAMULI Ph.D. Associate Professor Soil microbial diversity, Biopesticides, Biofertilizer, 

Plant Tissue Culture, Ecology. 

R. H. BEGUM Ph.D. Assistant Professor Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, 

R. TERON M. Sc. Assistant Professor Phycology, Ethnobotany, Biocultural diversity 

N. L. RAJU Ph.D. Assistant Professor Molecular Biology, Genomics. 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT : DR. A.K.TAMULI ( : (03671) 217771 (O) 

PLACEMENT : Passed out students are employed in different Govt. and Non-Govt. Departments and Institutes. The 

department holds the record of producing the top rank holders in the previous academic year. 

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Centre for Tribal Studies (Diphu Campus) 

The Tribal Studies Centre was established as an advance research centre of Assam University at Diphu 

Campus in 2010 with the prime objective to promote quality research among the tribal/indigenous population of the 

country in general and North East India in particular from a range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives. 

Although the centre is still at its inception, efforts are being made to concentrate on various aspects of research in the 

field of ethnography as well as gender, development, ethnicity, conflict, folklore and issues on globalization and so and 

so forth. 

The centre has adopted plan for the development of the same by generating its own resources like Museum, 

Departmental library, Audio-visual Lab with Digital Documentation facilities of different folk performances of the indigenous 

communities of the region and thereby converting it to an advance centre at the national level. 


The Centre has planned to offer Research Programme (M. Phil and Ph. D.) from the ensuring session with the 

increase of manpower. 

Faculty : 


PRAFULLA KR. NATH M.A . Assistant Professor Folkloristic, Cultural Studies 

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT (I/C) : PRAFULLA KR. NATH ( : Contact No. 91-9435978895 

PLACEMENT : The Centre envisages making facilities to arrange for proper placement opportunities for 

passed out students both in Government and NGO particularly in research organizations. 

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CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO PG/INTEGRATED COURSES 

GENERAL 

Candidates who have passed Three-year 

Degree Course (TDC) examination (10+2+3) in a 

subject shall be eligible for admission to the four 

semester Post Graduate Course in the respective 

subjects. Preference in admission will be given to 

the students having Major/Honours in the relevant 

subject. However, subject to availability, up to ten 

percent of the seats may be filled up with students 

from other related subjects. Students who have 

secured at least 45% marks in the Major/Honours 

or at least 50% marks in the pass course 

examination in the relevant subject are eligible for 

admission to the Post Graduate Course in that 

subject. However, some departments may have 

special prerequisites, as are given below, to 

determine eligibility of candidates for admission to 

those courses. 

Only those candidates who have passed HS or 

equivalent examinations (10+2) in the relevant 

streams shall be eligible for admission to five year 

Integrated Courses. 

Applications from candidates who have already 

obtained a Master’s Degree from this University or 

any other university may be considered for 

admission in any allied subject only if there is any 

vacancy after considering all other eligible 

candidates. Candidates seeking admission for the 

first time in Assam University have to submit 

Migration Certificate within 3 months of their 

admission. 

Selection of candidates for admission will be 

made on the basis of merit in qualifying examination 

and performance in the admission test and 

interviews and/or group discussion wherever 

stipulated. 

There will be reservation for admission in each 

department as follows : 

Scheduled Caste category (SC) : 15% 

Scheduled Tribe category (ST) : 7.5% 

Other Backword Class (OBC) : 27% 

(Excluding creamy layer category as defined by 

GOI). 

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There is a provision for 3% reservation for 

persons with disability. 

50% of the total seats in each Department are 

reserved for the students of Northeastern region. 

The Northeastern region means Assam, Arunachal 

Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, 

Sikkim and Tripura (For B. Tech. only). 

There will be a relaxation of up to 5% marks 

in the qualifying examination for the candidates 

from the reserved categories of SC/ST as per 

GOI regulations. This relaxation will also be 

extended to OBC candidates outside creamy 

layer. However, the candidates seeking 

admission against OBC quota must submit 

Income Certificate from the appropriate 

authority testifying exclusion from creamy layer 

category. 

Incase of all Internal students i.e., students who 

have graduated from colleges affiliated to Assam 

University 20% marks shall be added in the subject 

concerned for the purpose of assigning weightage 

in their selection for admission. 

Other things being equal, weightage will thus be 

given to candidates who achieved excellence in 

sports/games or in cultural activities as evident in 

their participation in events at the national or 

international level. Documentary evidence must be 

submitted. 

Criteria for admission to the PG/Integrated 

courses in some select departments 

Candidates for admission to the Post Graduate 

courses in the following departments shall have to 

satisfy the eligibility conditions as specified below : 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES 

a. For M.A. in Education : Candidates with at least 

45% marks in B. Ed. examination or with at least 

45% marks in Honours course or 45% marks in 

Pass course in TDC examination in Arts, Science 

or Commerce are eligible for admission. 

b. For M. Ed. Course : (i) B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. 

examination from Assam University or any other 

examination recognized equivalent thereto with 45%

marks in aggregate; and (ii) B.Ed. Examination from 

Assam University or any other examination 

recognized equivalent thereto with 55% marks in 

aggregate. 

A weightage of five additional credit points shall 

be given to the candidates possessing a master 

degree with at least 50% marks. 

Other things being equal preference shall be 

given to the candidates with experience of teaching 

in recognized institutions. 

DEPARTMENTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & 

PHILOSOPHY 

Candidates who have passed TDC examination 

in Arts in relevant subjects. 

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY 


in Arts, Science or Commerce are eligible for 

admission. 

DEPARTMENTS OF MANIPURI, SANSKRIT, 

HINDI AND ARABIC 

Candidates who have passed the TDC 

examination in the relevant subject ( MIL, Elective 

or equivalent) are eligible for admission. Candidates 

who have passed TDC examination in Arts and have 

also passed any of the traditional Degree (like 

Shastri, Vishrad, F.M. etc.) examinations in the 

respective subject are also eligible for admission, 

provided that the latter Degree is recognized as 

equivalent to graduation. 

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES 

i. Certificate course : H. S. Passed. 

ii. Diploma Course : Any Graduate plus 1 year of 

Certificate of Proficiency in French required. 

iii. Advanced Diploma : H. S. Passed plus 1 year 

Certificate of proficiency plus 1 year Diploma 

of Proficiency in French required. 

iv. M.A. Course : Graduate in any discipline and 

with Advancd Diploma in (3 years of study) French 

from a recognised Institution or any university. 

DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS 



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admission. 

OTHER LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTS 


with at least 40% marks are eligible for admission 

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION 


with at least 45% marks in aggregate in Major/ 

Honours or 50% marks in aggregate in Pass course 


admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND 

INFORMATION SCIENCE 


with at least 45% marks in aggregate in Major/ 

Honours or 50% marks in aggregate in Pass course 


admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS 

Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent 

examination (10+2) with at least 40% marks in 

aggregate are eligible for admission to four year BVA 

course in Fine Arts. 

Candidates who passed BFA/BVA from Assam 

University are eligible for admission to MVA course. 

Moreover the candidates who passed BFA/BVA with 

at least 50% marks from other universities / 

institutions are also eligible for admission to the 

Post-Graduate course in Fine Arts. 

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 

Candidates who have passed HS or equivalent 

examination (10+2) with at least 40% marks in 

aggregate are eligible for admission to five-year 

integrated Post Graduate Course in Social Work. 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS 

ADMINISTRATION 

Candidates who have passed TDC Examination 

in Arts, Commerce or Science with at least 50% 

marks in aggregate in either Honours or Pass course 

or graduates in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy 

or Agriculture with at least 60% marks in aggregate 

are eligible for admission. In addition to the above, 

the candidates should have cleared the MAT

conducted by AIMA, New Delhi. The applicants are 

required to apply in prescribed form which can be 

obtained from the office of the Head, Department of 

Business Administration within June 18, 2009 on 

payment of Rs. 400/- through D/D payable in favour 

of Finance Officer, Assam University, Silchar along 

with MAT score card. 

(Separate prospectus is available for MBA 

Programme). 

DEPARTMENTS OF PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY 

AND MATHEMATICS 


with at least 45% marks in Major /Honours or Pass 

course in the respective subject are eligible for 

admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCE 

Candidates who have passed TDC (Science) 

examination with at least 45% marks in Major/ 

Honours or Pass course in Zoology, Botany, 

Biotechnology or Life Science are eligible for 

admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY 



Honours or Pass course in Microbiology, Zoology, 

Botany, Biotechnology or Life Sciences B. Sc., B.V. 

Sc. MBBS, B Pharma & B. Tech/ B.E. eligible for 

admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 

Candidates who have passed B.Sc.(Botany/ 

Zoology/Chemistry/Physics/Agriculture) or M.B.B.S. 

or B.E. or B.V. Sc. Or B. F. Sc. with at least 50% 

marks in aggregate are eligible for admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 



Honours or Pass course in Zoology, Botany, Life 

Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, 

Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geology or 

Geography are eligible for admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE 


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Honours in Geology or Geological Sciences are 

eligible for admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW 

For admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Course : 

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or 

equivalent (10+2) examination in Arts, Science or 

Commerce with at least 50% marks in aggregate 

as well as at least 50% in English (45% incase of 

SC/ST) separately are eligible for admission. The 

minimum age for admission in Law is 18 years. It 

may be relaxed up to 21 years of age as on 1st July, 

2010 for general candidates. In the case of 

candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PWD, the 

upper age limit would be 23 years as on 1st July, 

2010. 

For admission to LL.M. Course : Candidates 

who have passed the Three Year LL.B. Degree 

Examination of this University or such examination 

of any other university or institution after Graduation 

under 10+2+3 pattern; or Five year LL.B. Degree 

course under 10+2+3 pattern; and have secured 

not less than 20% marks in aggregate in the LL.B. 

examinations. 

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Candidates who have passed the HS 

examination (10+2) in Science stream with Physics 

and Mathematics (in combination with any other 

Science subjects) with at least 55% marks in 

aggregate in the three Science subjects as well as 

the overall aggregate, (credit for 3rd Science subject 

besides Physics and Mathematics will be given to 

the one in which the candidate’s score is higher) 

are eligible for admission. 

Eligibility for M. Sc.: Duration : 04 semesters. 

Students who have passed B. Sc. (Hons) in 

Computer Science Course with 55% of marks from 

a university recognised by UGC. 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL 

ENGINEERING & 

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION 

TECHNOLOGY 

Applicant for Admisison should be citizens of 

India. Applicants will have to qualify in the All India

Engineering Entrance Examination 

(AIEEE)conducted by CBSE. Students have to 

obtain atleast 50% in grand total in 10+2 level 

examination with a subject combination of Physics, 

Chemistry and Mathematics. The combination of 

Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the Senior / 

Higher Secondary level (10+2) will be considerd for 

Agricultural Engineering. 

COUNSELLING & SELECTION FOR 

ADMISSION 

Selection will be made by Central Counselling 

Board authorised to hold counselling for the 

candidaes who have qualified in the All Inida 

Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), 2010. 

The Central Counselling will be conducted at National 

Institute of Technology (NIT), P.O. Silchar, Pin - 

788010 (Assam India. Candidates are advised to 

contact NIT, Silchar for the dates of Central 

Counselling. 

ADMISSION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS 

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY 

Candidates who have passed three years BA/ 

B. Sc. with 45% marks are eligible for admission. 

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL 

SCIENCE 

Candidate belonging to all categories except 

Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes for admission 

to the B. Pharmacy course must have obtained 

individual pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology 

or Mathematics both in theory and practical. At least 

50% aggregate marks in the above subjects is 

mandatory at the qualifying examination (Academic 

Stream) after a period of 12 years of study i.e. 10+2 

pattern of education recognised by Assam 

University. 

The minimum eligibility of marks may 

be relaxed by the competent authority if 

seats remain vacant in any subject after 

normal course of admission is over. 

1. A Foreign student will be required to furnish the following documents from concerned authorities. 

a] Equivalence and Eligibility Certificate from Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16, Kotla 

Marg, New Delhi - 110002 (Ph 911112320059 Fax 911123232131) 

b] Student Visa obtained from the Indian Mission (Embassy / High Commission/ Consulate) before 

leaving his/her home country. However students from SAARC countries may be selected for admission 

provisionally on Tourist Visa, subject to production of valid Student Visa. 

c] A foreign student will be allowed provisional admission on production of the above documents and 

his/her admission will be confirmed after successful completion of all other formalities as per GOI/ 

AUS rules. 

d] Foriegn diplomats wishing to study M.Phil/PhD courses will be permitted on student visa. 

e] Foreign students sponsored through cultural exchange programme of the Govt. of India or under the 

provisions of MoU signed with Foreign Universities will be given preference. 

2. a] 15% supernumerary seats may be available in the universities for admission of foreign students 

including PIOs as per UGC/GOI rules. 

b] 5% of the 15% Supernumerary quota will be earmarked for admission of foreign students being 

children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South East Asia. 

3. A foreign student will have to pay fees as below: 

a] Self-sponsored students from SAARC countries will pay the same amount in INR as applicable for 

Indian students. 

b] Students from SAARC countries who are sponsored by their respective Governments or Government 

of India as well as students from other developing countries will pay three times the amount as 

applicable for Indian students in INR. 

c] Students from other than SAARC countries shall pay, five times the amount as applicable for Indian 

students in INR. 

4. A foreign student seeking admission shall not be required to appear for the admission test procedure 

provided he/she furnishes letters of references from two teachers testifying his/her suitability for the course 

applied for and submit the transcript of his/her marksheet issued by the competent authority. 

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ADDITIONAL COURSES 

The University is also offering certain PG diploma/fast track Courses in the following subjects : 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics (offered by Bio-informatic Centre Department of Life Science 

& Bioinformatics.) 

PGDIB (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 

Eligibility Criteria : Graduate in any Science subject from a recognised University or a graduate in 

engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Fishery Science, Medicine or Agriculture are 

eligible for the Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics Programme. Candidates appearing for Degree 

(Final Year) Examination in the above mentioned subjects are also eligible to apply for admission. 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management. (Offered by Commerce Department) 

PGDMM (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 

Eligibility Criteria : Any graduate in Commerce/Arts/Science is eligible. However candidates with Major/ 

Hons. in Commerce/Economics will be preferred. 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Tea Management (offered by Department of Ecology & Environmental 

Science) PGDTM (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters (Including 3 months Practical Training. 

Intake capacity : 15 

Eligibility Criteria : Graduation in any discipline, preferably Science or Agricultural Science beckground. 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation (offered by Department of Ecology & 

Environmental Science) PGDBC (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 15 

Eligibility Criteria : Graduation in any Science discipline. 

* Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (offered by Department of Mass Communication) 

PGDJ (by course work). Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 

Eligibility Criteria: Graduates in Arts, Science and Commerce from any recognised university /Institution. 

Certificate Courses : 

A. Fast track Certificate Course in French. Duration : Three months Intake capacity : 60 

B. Certificate Course in functional Sanskrit. Duration : One Semester Intake capacity : 20 

C. Certificate Course in Arabic Language.Duration : Two Semesters. Intake capacity : 20 

Eligibility Criteria : H.S. / Graduation. 

* P.G Diploma in Entrepreneurship and innovation (offered by Department of Commerce, Diphu 

Campus) 

PGDEI (by course work). Duration : Two semesters Intake capacity : 15 

Eligibility Criteria : Any Graduates with 40% marks from any recognised university /Institution. 

For other relevant information such as fees structure, date of admission test and date of starting of 

classes etc. interested candidates may contact concerned Head of Department. 

Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited by the Supreme Court 

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VENUE AND SCHEDULE FOR ADMISSION TESTS ETC. 

There shall be admission test centres as mentioned below. Students may give option for any one centre depending 

upon their convenience. Filled in application form complete in all respects in sealed envelop superscribed APPLI- 

CATION FOR ADMISSION : ________________, COURSE should reach the University by 10th June 2011 in the Drop 

Box placed in the Academic Section, Assam University/ University Diphu Campus, G.C. College, Silchar, 

Karimganj College, Karimganj, S.S. College, Hailakandi, Haflong Govt. College, Haflong or by post addressed 

to the Registrar, Assam University, P. O. Durgakona, Silchar 788011. Admission test will be held on 3rd July, 2011. 

University will publish the list of eligible candidates on 30th June, 2011 in the respective departments as well as in the 

university website for appearing written test. Candidates appearing in Silchar HQ & Diphu Centre are advised to collect 

their Admit Card from the departmental office from 1st July, 2011 to 11 AM of 3rd July, 2011. For Siliguri centre admit 

card will be issued by the centre incharge on the date of examination upto 11 AM of 3rd July 2011 (No admit cards 

will be despatched through post). For any assistance candidates may contact Head of the concerned department 

or Co-ordinator, Admission Cell, Contact No. 094351 73637 or Section Officer (Academic), AUS. Phone No. 

03842 - 270827 (O). 

Date of Admission test : 3rd July 2011 (for all courses except MBA & B. Tech ) 

Time of admission test : 12.00 noon (for all centres) 

Venue : Venue for respective centre will be mentioned in the admit card. Venue for Silchar centre and Diphu Campus 

Centre will be the respective department of the University. Students opting for admission to more than one department 

may write the test in any of the departments where he/she will be given question set of all choosen courses. In such 

case the duration of test will be combined time allotted for each set. All candidates appearing in the written tests in 

different centres including outstation centres for admission to different programmes of study are advised to attend 

personal interview in respective department on 12th July, 2011 in Silchar Campus only. Candidates applying for 

admission to different courses of study in Diphu Campus of the university are to attend personal interview in the 

respective departments at Diphu Campus only. 

No separate call letters will be issued for personal interview. 

For courses of Assam University (H. Q.) Silchar: (i) Assam University, Silchar (H. Q.) 

(ii) Siliguri, West Bengal 

For courses of Assam University Diphu Campus: (i) Assam University, Diphu Campus. 

For, admission test in the department of Business Administration and B. Tech Courses 

notification will be issued separately 

On the basis of written test and marks obtained in TDC/Qualifying Exam, a list of provisionally 

selected candidates will be prepared for the personal interview to be held in respective departments in Silchar/Diphu 

as the case may be before publishing the final list of candidates selected for admission. Candidates are to produce all 

testimonials in original at the time of personal interview to be held on 12 July 2011. The waiting list will also be 

displayed along with the list of selected candidates. Candidates are advised to mention their e-mail ID, Fax/Landphone 

and Mobile Phone number etc. in the appliction form for faster communication. 

* Last date of receipt of admission form at university office : 10th June 2011. 

* Date of publication of list of eligible candidates for written test : 30th June 2011. 

* Issue of Admit Cards to the candidates : 1st July 2011 to 11 AM of 3rd July 2011. 

* Admission test date in all centers : 3rd July 2011. 

* Publication of lists of candidates qualified for Interview : 7th July 2011. 

* Personal Interview : 12th July 2011. 

Display of list of provisionally selected candidates : 13th July 2011. 

* Display of provisionally selected candidates from wait list : 16th July 2011. 

* For MBA and B. Tech. and PG diploma dates of written test will be notified separately. 

Any change in schedule will be intimated through University website. 

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR SC/ST/OBC and PWD STUDENTS 

1. There is a provision for reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC and PWD students @15%, 7.5 %, 27% 

and 3% respectively. OBC reservation will be allowed execluding creamy layer category as defined by 

GOI. The candidates seeking admission against OBC quota must submit income certificate from the 

appropriate authority. 

2. Relaxation up to 5% marks in qualifying examination for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates is given at the 

time of admission. 

3. Selection of SC/ST students for admission in hostel will be made on the basis of their previous qualifying 

examination results. 

4. Rent will not be charged from SC/ST students residing in the University hostels. 

5. Remedial Coaching at UG and PG level for SC, ST & Minority communities students are available. 

6. Coaching for NET or SET to SC, ST & Minority communities students are available. 

7. Coaching for entry into services for SC, ST & Minority communities students are available. 

8. Scholarship/Fellowhip facilities are provided by UGC/AUS. Fellowship @ 3000/- p.m. & @ 5000/- p.m. 

for full time M. Phil. & Ph.D. scholars respectively. 

9. Rajib Gandhi fellowship for SC/ST candidates is available. 

Concessions to the Kashmiri migrant students: 

1. Extension in date of admission by about 30 days. 

2. Relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum eligibility requirement. 

3. Increase in intake capacity up to 5% course -wise. 

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DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE (DIQA) 

Assam University was accredited by NAAC with B grade with a CGPA of 2.85 in 2008. As a post-NAAC 

quality sustenance effort the University has established Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in August , 

2008 as per UGC-NAAC guidelines. Very recently IQAC has been upgraded to Directorate of Internal Quality 

Assurance (DIQA). DIQA would strive to provide the students with the latest in education facilities and opportunities 

such as Computer education, Placement, Motivation, Infrastructure development and overall quality assurance for 

achieving academic excellence. Some of the functions expected of the DIQA are : 

1. Development and application of quality benchmarks / parameters in various activities of the institution. 

2. Dissemination of information on quality aspects. 

3. Organization of discussions, workshops, seminars and promotion of quality circles. 

4. Recording and monitoring quality measures of the institution. 

5. Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for quality-related activities. 

6. Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report and such other reports as may be decided from 

time to time. 

7. Planning and Development. 

8. Academic Coordination. 

A steering committee has been constituted as per UGC-NAAC guidelines. Key members of the steering 

committee are: 

Steering Committee 

1. Prof. Tapodhir Bhattacharjee, Vice Chancellor Chairman 

2. Prof. G. D. Sharma,PVC (STM) Member 

3. Prof. Goutam Biswas, PVC (HAD) Member 

4. Prof. B. Mate, PVC (Diphu Campus) Member 

5. Shri Debabrata Deb, Registrar, Assam University, Silchar Member 

6. Prof. A. K. Sen, Deptt. of Physics Member 

7. Prof. Swapna Devi, Deptt. of Sanskrit Member 

8. Prof. G. P. Pandey, Deptt. of Mass Communication Member 

9. Prof. Gopalji Mishra, Deptt. of Social Work Member 

10. Prof. R. K. Raul, Deptt. of Business Administration Member 

11. Prof. N. B. Dey, Deptt. of Commerce Member 

12. Prof. C. R. Bhattacharjee, Deptt. of Chemistry Member 

13. Prof. M. Dutta Choudhury, Deptt. of Life Science Member 

14. Prof. J. B. Bhattacharjee, Former Vice Chancellor, Assam University, Silchar Member 

15. Sri Bijoy Garodia, Chairman, Prithivi Group of Industries Member 

16. Dr. P. Debnath, Controller of Examinations, Assam University, Silchar Member 

17. Shri D. Kanunjna, Finance Officer, Assam University, Silchar Member 

18. Dr. M. S. Rana, Librarian, Assam University, Silchar Member 

19. Dr. P. K. Palit, Deputy Director, DIQA Member 

20. Dr. A. S. Choudhury, Asstt. Director, DIQA Member 

21. Dr. S. Roy Choudhury, Asstt. Director, DIQA Member 

22. Dr. Angshuman Sen, Director, Computer Centre Member 

23. Prof. Niranjan Roy Director & Member-Secretary 

The Director is responsible for day to day functioning of the office of DIQA. 

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FEES PAYABLE FOR DIFFERENT COURSES (figures in ) 

Particulars MA/M.Com M.Sc M.Sc M.A M.A/ BVA-MVA 

(Arabic, Bengali, (Bio-technology, (Chemistry, Education, Advanced (Visual 

Commerce, English, Computer Ecology & Diploma/ Arts) 

Economics, Hindi, Science ) Environmental Diploma/ 

History, Manipuri, Science, Life Certificate* 

Philosophy, Political Science, in French 

Science, Sociology, Physics, 

Sanskrit, Linguistics, Mathematics, 

* Assamese Microbiology, 

(* Diphu Campus) Earth Science 

ONE TIME FEES includes: 450.00 950.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 950.00 

Admission fees, I-Card, 

*University Registration, 

Placement brochure fees 

ANNUAL FEES includes: 2500.00 8500.00 4500.00 3500.00 2500.00 4500.00 

University Development, 

Library Fees, Sports Fees, 

Basic Health Service, 

Medical Insurance, 

StudentsCo-curricular and 

Aid Fund, Magazine Fees, 

Laboratory Fees, 

Course Fees etc. 

TUTION FEE (Per Semester) 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 

REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS 1000.00 2000.00 2000.00 2000.00 1000.00 2000.00 

includes: Libratory Caution 

Money, Laboratory Caution 

Money 

TOTAL (Payable at the 5150.00 12650.00 8150.00 7150.00 5150.00 8650.00 

time of Admission 

Examination Fees payable at the time of filling up of examination form 

Examination fee per 

semester 

700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 

Marksheet fee per 

Marksheet 

50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 

Centre fee (per semester) 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 

* Students already registered with this University need not pay University Registration Fee of 200.00 

Mode of payment: Students fees are payble at any branch/ desginated counters of Axis Bank 

account No.911010017123532 in the prescribed challen available with the Bank. 

Separate Prospectus is available for MBA Programme which provide details 

regarding the fees payable by students of the said course / programme. 

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FEES PAYABLE FOR DIFFERENT COURSES (figures in ) 

Particulars B.A. LLB MMC/MLIS BSW PGDIT M.Ed PGDBI B. Tech B. Pharm 

(Hons) in ( Mass Com)/ MSW (Information (Bio- Agriculture 

Law Library & (Social Work) Technology) informatics) Engineering, 

Information PGDEP PGDTM, Information 

Science PGDAAA PGDBC Technology, 

(Dept. of (Eco & Env. Sc.) Electronics & 

Philosophy) Telecommunication 

ONE TIME FEES 

includes:Admission 

fees, I-Card, 

*University 

Registration, 

Placement brochure 

fees 

450.00 950.00 950.00 450.00 450.00 500.00 2950.00 450.00 

ANNUAL FEES 6500.00 7500.00 6500.00 6500.00 (PGDIT) 3500.00 10700.00 28700.00 7500.00 

includes: 

Development, Library 

Fees, Sports Fee, 

Basic Health Service, 

Medical Insurance, 

Student Co-curricular 

and Aid Fund, 

Magazine Fee, 

Laboratory Fee, 

Course Fees etc. 

7500.00 (PGDEP, PGDAAA) 

TUTION FEE 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 (PGDIT) 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 1200.00 

(Per Semester) 1200.00 (PGDEP, PGDAAA) 

REFUNDABLE 1000.00 2000.00 1000.00 2000.00 2000.00 1000.00 3000.00 2000.00 

DEPOSITS 

includes: Library 

Caution Money, 

Laboratory Caution 

Money 

TOTAL (Payable at 9150.00 11650.00 9650.00 10150.00 (PGDIT) 7150.00 13400.00 35850.00 11150.00 

the time of Admission) 11150.00 (PGDEP, PGDAAA) 

Examination Fees payable at the time of filling up of examination form 

Examination fee 

per semester 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 

Marksheet fee per 

Marksheet 

Centre fee 

50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 

(per semester) 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 

* Students already registered with this University need not pay University Registration Fee of 200.00. 

Mode of payment: Students fees are payble at any branch/ desginated counters of Axis Bank 

account No.911010017123532 in the prescribed challen available with the Bank. 

Note: The initial fees deposited to CCB by the students of B. Tech. course 

shall be paid back to the students when the CCB sends it to the University. 

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l Candidates who want to apply for more than one subject should apply in separate form 

indicating preference. For the second preference admission test will be conducted 

separately. 

l Candidate applying for admission in the respective Department of Assam University 

must purchase prospectus for that Department. 

l Inter Departmental Transfer : 

Inter Departmental Transfer after admission is not permitted. 

l University has introduced Choice Base Credit System(CBSC) from Academic Session 

July, 2010. 

l Students seeking admission from other colleges/ University other than Assam University 

should submit Migration Certificate within 3 months of their admission. 

PAYMENT OF FEES 

l All payments including one time fees and refundable deposit shall be made at the time of 

admission. For subsequent year(s) fees shall be payble at the commencement of the 

academic year. Fees shall be payable at designated banks. 

l Late admission fees : 100.00 (fixed). 

A student whose name has been struck off from the rolls of the University for any 

reason may be re-admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the School concerned and 

with the approaval of the competent authority on payment of requisite fees along with 100.00 

as re-admission fee. 

Whenever a student proposes to withdraw from the University, he / 

she will submit an application to the Dean of the School concerned 

through the Head of the Department intimating the date of his/her 

withdrawal. If he/she fails to do so, his / her name shall continue to be 

kept on rolls of the University. A student who wishes to withdraw his/her 

name from the roll of the university after commencement of class shall 

be permitted refund of refundable deposits only. 

Note : a. The rates of fees mentioned in the above Tables are applicable to the students 

admitted to the University with effect from the academic session 2011-12. 

The students who are already on the rolls of the University will continue to 

pay the fees as prescribed in the Prospectus of their year of admission. 

b. Every student must open Savings Bank Account at UCO Bank Assam 

University, to facilitate all financial transactions with the university. 

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ACADEMIC CALENDER FOR SESSION 2011-2012 

The University follows an academic calendar duly approved by the Academic and the Executive 

councils. The calendar as approved for the academic session 2011-12 is given below for information 

only. The Departments may introduce minor modifications in dates based on genuine departmental 

requirements. The session shall commence from July 16, 2011. 

Item For For Students already 

New Entrants on the rolls 

Admission of new students : July 15 to July 16, 2011 - 

duration of the admission process 

Enrolment of existing students to courses 

based on eligibility (without late fees) 

- July 01 to July 8, 2011 

Admission / Enrolment (with late fees) upto July 30, 2011 July 31, 2011 

Registration of new students from others 

University/ Board closes. October 30, 2011 - 

ODD SEMESTER - 

Classes start July 16, 2011 July 1, 2012 

* First Sessional Tests August 17-25, 2011 August 17-25, 2011 

* Second Sessional Tests Sept. 14-20, 2011 Sept. 14-20, 2011 

Autumn Break Oct. 3 to Oct 27, 2011 Oct. 3 to Oct 27, 2011 

* Third Make–up Sessional tests November 19-25, 2011 November 19-25, 2011 

Preparatory leave Dec 07-14, 2011 Dec 07-14, 2011 

Odd semester exams** Dec 15-31, 2011 Dec 15-31, 2011 

EVEN SEMESTER 

Classes start January 02, 2012 January 02, 2012 

Foundation Day & Co-curricular January 21-27, 2012 January 21-27, 2012 

activities/Social week 

Classes continue January 28,2012 onwards January 28, 2012 onwards 

* First Sessional Tests March 01-March 06, 2012 March 01-March 06, 2012 

* Second Sessional tests March 26-30, 2012 March 26-30, 2012 

* Third make up Sessional tests April 16-23, 2012 April 16-23, 2012 

Even semester exams.** May 4 –18, 2012 May 4 –18, 2012 

Summer Break May 20 - June 30, 2012 May 20 - June 30, 2012 

* indicates tests along with regular classes. 

** Examination dates are tentative. The final dates and schedule will be notified at an appropriate time by the Controller of 

Examination, A.U. 

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IMPORTANT RULES FOR GUIDANCE OF STUDENTS 

Conduct, Discipline, Attendance and 

Evaluation of students of PG / 

Integrated and other courses 

l Each student, with respect to his/her 

work in the Course as well as his/her 

general conduct in the University, shall 

remain under the control of the 

respective School and the Department 

and shall be guided by the disciplinary 

code of the University. 

l A student must have attended a 

minimum of 75% of the lectures, 

seminars, and tutorials organized by the 

Department during a semester to be 

eligible to appear at the end-semester 

examination. 

l The students who are not registered 

with Assam University should submit 

duly filled in application form for 

registration within three months from 

the date of admission.The students 

who have passed their qualifying/last 

examination from other University or 

Council/Board except AHSEC must 

submit original Migration/No Objection 

Certificate from concerned University 

or Council/Board along with the 

application for registration. 

There shall be an end–semester 

examination and also continuous 

sessional evaluation for each course 

of study. Unless otherwise mentioned, 

75% of the total weightage of marks 

will be assigned to end–semester 

examination and 25% will be reserved 

for continuous sessional assessments 

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during the semester. A student shall 

be required to pass the sessional 

assessment criterion to be eligible for 

end–semester examination in each 

subject. 

l Evaluation of continuous sessional 

work shall be made based on 

students’ performance in (i) Tests 

organized for this purpose by the 

Department and (ii) written assignment 

and /or seminars, field work, etc. 

l The marks awarded for sessional 

test, as moderated and approved by 

the Departmental Examination 

Committee, shall be made known to 

the students within 10 days of the 

conduct of the test. Students may 

discuss and seek clarification, if any, 

about their performance in Sessional 

Tests from the Head of the 

Department, who shall be the exofficio 

Chairman of the Departmental 

Examination Committee, after the 

declaration of the test results. 

Students of Integrated courses will 

not be eligible for admission in 7 th 

Semester till they complete all the 

courses up to 6 th semester, as per 

the rules of the university. 

A student, who does not clear a 

course, owing to failure to pass or to 

appear in sessional work and/or endsemester 

examination, will have to 

clear the Course in the immediate next 

opportunity. Under no circumstances 

will a student be allowed to carry more

than three backlog courses to the next 

opportunity. A student has to get 

minimum of 35% of sessional marks 

in each course to be eligible for 

appearing in the end-semester 

examination. 

l Ordinarily a Post-Graduate/Five-year 

Integrated Post-Graduate student 

should complete all courses during the 

period of four/ten semesters. 

However, a student may be allowed 

to participate in the academic 

programme up to a maximum of eight/ 

twenty semesters. 

l No candidate shall normally be 

allowed to appear in any course 

examination more than twice and no 

candidate shall be allowed to appear in any 

course examination beyond the permitted 

number of semesters, stated hereinbefore, 

counted from his/her first admission to the 

programme. 

l In order to qualify for the Master’s degree, 

a candidate must have secured at least 35% 

marks or equivalent grade in each course 

and 40% marks or equivalent grade in the 

aggregate of all courses. 

l A successful candidate shall be awarded 

grade on the basis of CGPA (Cumulative 

Grade Point Average) scoring under the 

CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) 

introduced since 2010-2011 session. The 

details of Regulation for CBCS is available 

separately. 

Vice Chancellor Conferring Honoris causa to Prof. K. G.. Subramanim in 11th Convocation. 

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY 

l Students enrolled at Assam University must recognize their responsibilities to this university, to the teachers, to 

the officials and to fellow students bearing in mind the prestige and the reputation of the institution. Failure to maintain 

appropriate standards of conduct, decency and decorum would warrant disciplinary action. 

l 75% of attendance is compulsory to all the students. A student shall be considered to have satisfied the requirement 

of attendance for appearing the semester and examination, if he/she has attended not less than 75% of the 

number of classes held upto the end of the semester including tests, seminars and practicals etc. 

l However, there is a provision for condonation of attendance for the students those who have put up the attendance 

between 60% and 74% on Medical Grounds on production of medical certificate. 

l If a student represents his/ her institution, University, State or Nation in Sports, NCC, NSS or Cultural or any other 

officially sponsored activities, he/ she shall be eligible to claim the attendance for the actual number of days participated 

subject to a maximum of 20 days in a Semester based on the specific recommendations of the Head of the 

Department. 

l A student who does not satisfy the requirements of attendance shall not be permitted to take internal assessment 

as well as the Semester end examinations. 

l Students should not possess mobile phones/ pagers/ any other electronic device for communication in the class 

rooms/seminar halls/examination halls/library/any other place of academic interest within the University. 

l Any problem related to students must be processed through the DSW or Head of the Departments or Deans of 

Schools, whose copy may also be forwarded to the Proctor & Students’ Council. 

l If Students have grievances, they are to register their grievances through the Grievance Redressal Committee of 

the University. Students are prohibited from approaching any outside agency regarding their grievances. 

l Consequent upon the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on curbing Ragging in educational institutions, 

it has been decided that, if any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, the concerned student shall be 

given adequate opportunity to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority will expel him/her 

from the University. 

MISCONDUCT 

Student misconduct includes but is not limited to the following: 

1. Disruption of classroom activities or hindering the learning of other students anywhere in the University, 

2. Cheating on assignments or examinations, 

3. Behaviour which interferes significantly with the normal operation of the University, disrupts education, challenges 

the health or safety of staff or students, or causes disfiguration or damage to the property of the University or 

belongings of staff members or students. 

4. Possession and/or use of intoxicating beverages on campus, 

5. Possession of illicit drugs in the campus, 

6. Falsification of documents or the supply of false information in order to obtain admission, the possession of 

weapons. 

7. Failure to return loaned materials to settle debts with the university 

8. Disobeying any instructions of any kind issued by the Head of the University, i.e. the Vice Chancellor, or the 

Head of the Department or any authority empowered by the VC to make decisions regarding matters related 

to students. 

9. Bringing the University into disrepute to the society by any action / behaviour / instigation with a proven 

intention to tarnish the image of the university. 

Failure to adhere to the guidelines as above shall invite strict disciplinary action 

which may lead upto expulsion from the University. 

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MEDALS AND PRIZES 

The toppers in the Masters’ Degree Courses 

are awarded the University Gold Medals. 

For purpose of award of medals, the topper in 

the subject concerned should secure first division 

in the degree and pass all the examinations in first 

attempt as per rule framed by the university time to 

time. 

Also, with a view to encourage good 

performance in studies, the University offers several 

Endowment Awards. The Endowment Awards are 

presented to candidates securing First Class/ 

Division First position in certain subjects as per 

Regulations of the University. List of Endowment 

Awards are given below: 

1. Nagendra Chandra Malati Shyam 

Memorial Award for 1st class 1st position in 

M.A. in Bengali. 

2. Sabitri Bhattacharjee Memorial Award for 

1 st class 1 st position in M. Sc. in Life Science 

and Ecology taken together. 

3. Muktashree Memorial Award for 1 st class 1 st 

position in M.A.. in History. 

4. Bipin Chandra Pal Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in Master of Mass 

Communication. 

5. Gajendra Kumar Roy Memorial Award for 

1 st class 1 st position in M.Sc in Chemistry. 

6. Rajani Kanta Saha Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in M.A. in Sanskrit. 

7. Hrishikesh Saha Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in B.Sc. in Computer 

Science. 

8. Okram Meena Devi Memorial Award for 1 st 

class1 st position in M.A in Manipuri. 

9. Anil Chandra Das Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in M.A. in English 

10. Kaliprasanna Sengupta Memorial Award for 

1 st class 1 st position in B.V.A. in Fine Arts. 

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11. Ushabati Sengupta Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in M.A in Education . 

12. Thakur Sukhdev Brahmachari Memorial 

Award for 1 st class 1 st position in B.S.W. in 

Social Work. 

13. Aparna Roy Memorial Award for 1 st class 1 st 

position in M.Sc. in Mathematics. 

14. Nilima Sarma Memorial Award for best 

female graduate with highest marks in 1 st class 

Honours among three streams. ( Arts, Science 

and Commerce.) 

15. Kiran Bala Bhattacharjee Memorial Award 

for 1 st class1 st position in M.Sc. in Physics. 

16. Premendra Mohan Memorial Award for 1st 

class1st position in M.S.W. in Social Work. 

17. Debendralal Das Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in M.B.A. 

18. Dr. S. Ranganathan Memorial Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in MBBS final examination 

for purchase of books. 

19. Shri Gaurish Chandra Ray Award for 1 st 

class 1 st position in M.Sc. in Computer. 

Science. 

20. Nemachandji-Suhas Mate Memorial Award 

for 1 st class 1 st position in M.V.A. in Fine Arts. 

21. Santibala Devi Memorial Award for 1 st class 

1 st position in M.A. in Political Science. 

22. Dr. B. Bhattacharjee Memorial Award for a) 

Securing 1st position in the final MBBS exams. 

of the regular batch of the SMC. b) Securing 

highest marks in Obs. and Gynae in final 

MBBS exam. of the regular batch of the SMC. 

23. Dr. Devendralal Roy Memorial Award for 1st 

position in M.Sc. final exam. in Biotechnology. 

24. Dr. Debabrata Roy Memorial Award for 

securing 1st class 1st position in M. Sc. Life 

Science. 

25. Upendra Sankar Dutta Memorial Award for 

1 st class 1 st position in M.A. in Philosophy.

26. Nalini Bala-Digendra Kumar Dey Smriti 

Puroskar for 1 st class 1 st position in B.Com. 

(Hons). 

27. Lalit Jain Memorial Award for 1 st class 1 st 

position in M.A. in Hindi. 

28. Suraj Bhan Khandelwal Memorial Award for 

1 st class 1 st position in M.B.A. 

29. Lal Behari Goala Award for 1st class 1 st 

position in M.A. in Hindi. 

30. Laxminia Goala Award for securring highest 

marks in TDC Hindi (Pass Course.) 

31. Ananya Paul Memorial Award for 1 st class 

1 st position in M.Sc. in Computer Sc. 

32. Ananya Paul Memorial Award for 1 st class 

1 st position in B.Sc. in Computer Sc. 

33. Haji Ajmal Ali Award for 1 st class 1 st position 

in MA in Economics. 

View of 11th Convocation 

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34. Maryam Ajmal Memorial Award for 1 st class 

1 st position in M.A. in Arabic. 

35. Murshedul Alam Choudhury Memorial 

Award for 1st Class 1st position in M.Sc. Final 

Exam. in Biotechnology. 

36. Ajmal Foundation Award for 1st Class 1st 

position in B.A.LLB.(Hons.) Final Exam. 

37. Ajmal Foundation Award for 1st Class 1st 

position in B. Tech. Final Exam. in Information 

Technology. 

38. Shaktipada Das Memorial Endowment 

Prize for securring highest marks in MA 

Economics. 

39. Mukundadas Bhattacharjee Memorial 

Endowment Prize for best graduate of TDC 

final examination. 

40. Rita Kar Memorial Endowment Fund for the 

Financialy weakest Female PG student of 

Bengali Department.

Last date for submission of application 

forms for admission : 10 June, 2011 

Request for extension of last date for submission of application 

for admission to any courses of the university will not be 

entertained unless the university decides to do so. 

Candidates are advised to go through the prospectus throughly before 

filling up the application form. Separate application forms and fees must be 

submitted if applying for both Silchar and Diphu Campus. 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 

A. All entries must be in the candidate’s own handwriting. 

B. The form should be complete in all respects. 

C. Put a tick (√) mark wherever applicable 

D. The form should be submitted as per instruction. 

E. The form should be accompanied by attested copies of the following documents : 

(i) High School Leaving, Higher Secondary, Degree and Masters Degree Certificate. 

(ii) Mark Sheets of all examinations passed. 

(iii) Certificate from college / university last attended. 

(iv) No Objection Certificate from employer, if employed. 

(v) Migration Certificate in case of applicants who passed their last examination from a college 

/ university other than colleges affiliated to Assam University. 

(vi) Certificate of good conduct issued by the principal of the college / school (in case of candidates 

seeking admission to integrated programme) last attended. 

(vii) SC / ST / OBC/ PWD certificate, if applicable. 

(viii) Certificate of good health from a registered medical practitioner. 

(ix) Certificate from Principal/Gazetted Officer regarding intervening period of gap, if any, as 

mentioned in point no. 21 in the Application Form. 

(x) Candidates seeking admission against reserved seats for OBC must submit Income Certificate 

for the appropriate authority. 

F. Candidates appearing in Silchar HQ & Diphu Centre are advised to collect their Admit 

Card from the departmental office from 1st July, 2011 to 11 AM of 3rd July, 2011. For 

Siliguri centre admit card will be issued by the centre incharge on the date of examination 

upto 11 AM of 3rd July 2011 (No admit cards will be despatched through post). 

G. SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM FOR EACH DEPARTMENT MUST BE USED WHILE 

APPLYING FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE. 

Filled in application form is to be submitted in the Drop Box placed in 

the Academic Section, Assam University or by post addressed to the 

Registrar, Assam University, P. O. Durgakona, Silchar 788011. 

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CONTACTS : 

Rabindranath Tagore School of Languages 

& Cultural Studies 

Prof. Swapna Devi 

(: (03842) 270894 

Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay School of 

English & Foreign Languages Studies 

Prof. A. M. Bhuiya 

(: (03842) 270839 

Mahatma Gandhi School of Economics & 

Commerce 

Prof. D. K. Pandiya 

(: (03842) 270970 

Jadunath Sarkar School of Social Sciences 

Prof. Gopalji Mishra 

(: (03842) 270821 

Abanindranath Tagore School of Creative 

Arts & Communication Studies 

Prof. G. P. Pandey 

(: (03842) 270831 

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan School of 

Philosophy 

Prof. Goutam Biswas 

(: (03842) 270834 

Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay School of 

Education 

Prof. N. B. Biswas 

(: (03842) 270328 

Albert Einstein School of Physical Sciences 

Prof. D. Biswas 

(: (03842) 270835 

DEANS OF SCHOOLS 

Hargobind Khurana School of Life 

Sciences 

Prof. G. D. Sharma 

(: (03842) 270823 

Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management 

Studies 

Prof. R. K. Raul 

(: (03842) 270847 

E.P Odum School of Environmental 

Sciences 

Prof. B. K. Dutta 

(: (03842) 270824 

Triguna Sen School of Technology 

Prof. R. K. Paul 

(: (03842) 270988 

Sushrutu School of Medical and 

Paramedical Sciences 

Prof. Sanjib Das 

(: 94350 30447 

Aryabhatta School of Earth Sciences 

Prof. N. Pandey 

(: 094351 74246 

Swami Vivekananda School of Library 

Sciences 

Prof. Sajal Nag 

(: (03842) 270852 

Deshabandhu Chitta Ranjan School of 

Legal Studies 

Prof. Ranju Rani Dhamala 

(: (03842) 270833

MoU recently signed with SAARC Universities. 

Falicitating Vice Chancellor of Shahjalal University of 

Science and Technology , Sylhet 

Signing MoU with Dhaka University 

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Signing MoU with Chittagong University

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