| Assam University came into existence through Assam (Central) University Act, 1989 (Act. No. XIII). It was established in 1994. |  |
Since it's inception, the University is steadily becoming an excellent centre of learning. With it's 120 plus multi-disciplinary faculty from all over the country, the University sustains a complete approach to higher education.
The University has eight Schools on major disciplines. They are Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences and Management Studies. There are 24 Departments under these eight Schools.
The campus, situated in Dargakona, about 20 kms from Silchar in South Assam, is set amid scenic hills. The 600 acres of the Univeristy campus is surrounded by lakes and mountains providing an ideal and peaceful environment for academic pursuit.
The five districts under the jurisdiction of Assam University have as many as 51 Undergraduate Colleges, which speak of the depth of the intellectual and educational interests in the region.
