University Name

Assam Agricultural University (AAU)

University Type

State Government University

Established

1969

Motto

“Krishi Gyan for Rural Prosperity” (commonly aligned with its mission of agricultural advancement)

Location

Jorhat, Assam, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | ICAR | VCI | AICTE |

Notification Date

May – June 2026

Application Start

Jun-26

Application Last Date

June – July 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 2026 (via ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF)

Entrance Exam Result

Aug-26

Interview Date

August – September 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

Sep-26

Last Date of Admission

September 30, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Entrance Examination conducted by AAU

ICAR/NET qualified candidates may get preference/exemption (as per rules)

Merit-based Shortlisting

Personal Interview (PI)

Research Proposal Discussion

Final Selection based on Entrance Score + Academic Record + Interview

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates

Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets

Post Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets (Agriculture/Allied fields)

ICAR/NET Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Medical Fitness Certificate

Agronomy

Soil Science

Horticulture

Plant Breeding & Genetics

Agricultural Biotechnology

Entomology

Plant Pathology

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Extension Education

Seed Science & Technology

Animal Husbandry

Veterinary Science

Fisheries Science

Agricultural Engineering

Food Technology

Agronomy

Soil Science

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,500

Registration Fee

₹2,500

Security Deposit

₹6,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹15,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹10,000

Exam Fee

₹2,000

DRC Fee

₹3,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹10,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,000

Viva Fee

₹7,000

Name

Assam Agricultural University

Account Number

Generated via SBI Collect for individual students

IFSC

SBIN0002003

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

MICR Code

785002006

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation