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Assam University, Silchar

Silchar, AssamEstd. 1994UGC, AICTE, NAAC1687 intakeCentral University
Fees / year
₹40,200
Courses
3+
Median salary
₹3.98 LPA
Placed
33.6%
NIRF University
#97
Established
1994

About Assam University, Silchar

Assam University is a central university in Silchar, the headquarters of Cachar district in southern Assam. It was established in January 1994 under the Assam (Central) University Act, 1989, passed by Parliament. The main campus at Dargakona covers about 600 acres, and a second campus at Diphu in Karbi Anglong district has run classes since the 2007-08 session. The university's jurisdiction covers affiliated colleges in five districts: Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong.

Teaching is organised into 42 departments under 16 schools spanning languages, sciences, social sciences, law, management and technology. Engineering sits in the Triguna Sen School of Technology, opened in 2006, which offers B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering, along with M.Tech courses. B.Tech seats are allotted on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, and M.Tech places through GATE, CUET-PG or a departmental test. In NIRF 2025 the university is ranked 97th among universities, 76th in pharmacy and in the 101-150 band overall.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1994
Institution type
Government
Location
Silchar, Assam
Affiliation
Central University
Approvals
UGC, AICTE, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#97 University, #76 Pharmacy
Programmes
3Engineering
UG fees
₹40,200 a year
Median salary
₹3.98 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
33.6%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
4,7082023–24
Website
aus.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Assam University-Silchar.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

3 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate3₹40,200

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling (15 extra Agricultural Engineering seats go through CUET-UG, JEE Main, ASTU CEE or a departmental test); M.Tech admission is through GATE, CUET-PG or a departmental admission test. Other UG courses fill 50% of seats through CUET-UG and 50% through a departmental admission test.

Assam University, Silchar Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats

ProgrammeGeneralEWSOBC-NCLSCST
Computer Science and Engineering59,0959,44523,75210,9734,461
Electronics and Communication Engineering69,07811,48525,18312,8005,787
Agricultural Engineering95,76916,00136,02815,9296,807

Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

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Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

33.6%

Placement rate

₹3.98 LPA

Median salary

97

placed of 289 graduates

94

went on to higher studies

97 of the 289 students who graduated from Assam University, Silchar's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (33.6%), at a median salary of ₹3.98 LPA. 94 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

21%

of students reimbursed

987

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 987 of 4,708 students at Assam University, Silchar (21%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

Assam University, Silchar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Assam University, Silchar?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Assam University, Silchar is ranked #76 in Pharmacy, #97 among universities and in the 101–150 band overall.

How are placements at Assam University, Silchar?

In the data Assam University, Silchar submitted to NIRF 2025, 97 of the 289 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (33.6%), at a median salary of ₹3.98 LPA. Another 94 went on to higher studies.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Assam University, Silchar?

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Assam University, Silchar closed at JEE Main rank 59,095 for General gender-neutral seats in the All India quota (opening rank 49,642). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 9,445, OBC-NCL 23,752, SC 10,973 and ST 4,461.

What is the fee at Assam University, Silchar?

First-year tuition at Assam University, Silchar is ₹40,200 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Assam University, Silchar offer?

Assam University, Silchar offers 3 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.

Which entrance exams does Assam University, Silchar accept?

Depending on the course, admission to Assam University, Silchar is through JEE Main.

What is the admission process at Assam University, Silchar?

B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling (15 extra Agricultural Engineering seats go through CUET-UG, JEE Main, ASTU CEE or a departmental test); M.Tech admission is through GATE, CUET-PG or a departmental admission test. Other UG courses fill 50% of seats through CUET-UG and 50% through a departmental admission test.

Is Assam University, Silchar a government or private institution?

Assam University, Silchar is a government institution in Silchar, Assam, established in 1994. It is affiliated to Central University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Assam University, Silchar?

Assam University, Silchar lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and NAAC.

Do students at Assam University, Silchar get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 987 of its 4,708 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 466 through state and central government schemes, 519 by the institution and 2 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Assam University, Silchar?

4,708 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 52% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Assam University, Silchar on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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