Assam Women's University, Jorhat

Jorhat, AssamState UniversityEstd 2013
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About Assam Women's University

Assam Women's University (AWU), established in 2013, is a public women's university that provides courses at the UG, PG, and Diploma level to eligible candidates. Created by the Assam Women's University Act, 2013, the institute was the first-ever women's college to be set up in Assam and has also been recognized by the UGC. The various courses offered at the UG level include BA and BPT, with a duration of three years. For PG programs, the college offers an MA with eight specializations, M.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology, MCA, MBA, MTTM as well as an MLIS course. 

Admission to all the UG as well as the PG courses is made on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the university itself. For the MBA and MA programs, a group discussion and a personal interview are taken in addition to the written test conducted for admissions. Apart from this, the university also provides diploma courses in Computer Applications, Fashion Integration Apparel, and Jewellery Design. Lastly, the institute provides many different facilities for the well-being of its students.

AWU Assam Highlights

Name of the Institute Assam Women University, Assam
Established I Institute Type 2013 I State University
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance and Merit-Based
Application Mode Offline
Examination Mode Offline
Official College Website http://www.awu.ac.in/

AWU Assam Achievements

  • They created a Women's Empowerment Cell to create awareness among women about their legal rights and other issues.
  • AWU, Assam, was the first women's college to be established in Assam.
  • AWU, Assam, academic registrar LK Hazarika was selected to the FRES, London.

AWU Assam Courses

The institute provides UG, PG and Diploma programs to eligible candidates. Admission to all the courses is made purely based on merit and depends on the candidate's score in various written tests. Tabulated below are all the course details along with the eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name Specialization Duration Basic Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BA Psychology 3 years Minimum 45% marks in 10+2 Entrance Test
English
BPT - 4.5 years Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level
MA Assamese 2 years Minimum 45% marks in the Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline Written Test followed by GD/PI
Cultural Studies
Economics Minimum 45% marks in Bachelor's degree in related subject with Mathematics or Statistical background in HSC or graduation level
English Minimum 45% marks in the Bachelor's degree in related discipline
Political Science
Sociology
Education
Mass Communication
Psychology
MBA - 2 years Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks Written Test followed by GD/PI
MCA - 3 years BCA or PGDCA or B.Sc. in CS/ IT/ Electronics or Graduation with Mathematics as one subject with at least 50% marks Written Test

Apart from the abovabove-mentionedrses, the University also offers two year postgraduate courses namely MLIS (Master of Library and information Science), MTTM (Master of Tourism and travel Management) and MFDT (Master of Fashion Design and Technology). Many Diploma programmes are also offered by the college.

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AWU Assam Admissions

The university provides an offline mode of the application procedure for which candidates must download the form from the official website. The form needs to be submitted along with the required documents through the post or in person. The payment of the application fee needs to be done through the Bank Challan.

How to Apply?

  • First, visit the official website of the university.
  • Download the application form for interested programs from the bulletin board.
  • Next, fill the application form and attach the mentioned documents.
  • Finally, pay the required application fee and submit the form either in person or through the post.

Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the required application fees in the form of bank challan to be downloaded from the university's website and should be deposited in the University State Bank of India Account No. – 33955259192.

Course name Category Application Fees Entrance Test Fees Total fees
BA in Psychology, BPT, MBA, MCA, MLIS, MA in Mass Communication General/ OBC 400 100 500
SC/ST 200 100 300
MA in Assamese, Cultural Rights, Economics, Education, English, Political Science, Sociology and M.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology General/ OBC 400 Not Applicable 400
SC/ST 200 Not Applicable 200

Documents required at the time of admission are:

  • Candidate's X and XII Marksheets
  • Candidate’s Graduation marksheet
  • Candidate's Photograph
  • Candidate's Permanent residence certificate
  • Candidate's Gap period certificate
  • Physical Fitness certificate of the candidate
  • Valid Visa for International students

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AWU Assam Placements

The university has an excellent placement cell which provides training and guidance to make the student's placement journey easier and in order to enable them to realize their career ambitions. The placement cell also offers internship programs to eligible candidates, and several reputed companies like Wipro, IBM, HDFC, and Vodafone visit the campus for recruitments. The top recruiting companies are:

  • Wipro 
  • IBM 
  • HDFC Bank 
  • Syntel
  • Vodafone 
  • HCL Technologies 
  • ICICI Prudential 

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AWU Assam Scholarships

The institute offers several scholarship schemes for meritorious and eligible candidates. Listed below are some of the scholarships that the candidates can benefit from:

  • Fee Waiver Scheme
  • UGC- Canara Bank
  • Minority Scholarships
  • CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
  • Combined Merit
  • PG Research

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AWU Assam Facilities

The institute provides many facilities for the well-being of its students like:

  • Fully functional hostels with all the basic amenities.
  • Mess and canteen.
  • Badminton Court on hostel grounds.
  • Well furnished hostel rooms.

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AWU Assam Faculty

The key foundation of a good institute is formed by the faculty and AWU, Assam has one of the best teachers out there. With most of the faculty having a Ph.D. or a Master's degree, the teachers have a firm grasp of practical as well as theoretical concepts that the students may want to learn more about. The staff is supportive and guides the student in every stage of his college life. The chancellor of the University is the Governor of Assam itself. Hence, the administration of the University is in really experienced hands.

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AWU Assam FAQs

Ques. What are the various cells present at AWU, Assam?

Ans. The college has set up several cells for various purposes like :

  • IQAC
  • NAD
  • SWAYAM
  • Library
  • Women's Grievance Redressal
  • RTI
  • Women's Empowerment
  • Medical

Ques. Does AWI, Assam, provide any seat reservations?

Ans. Yes, the university does provide seat reservations to eligible candidates. Tabulated below are all the category details and the number of seats allotted:

Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
SC 7
ST (Plains) 10
ST (Hills) 5
OBC of Assam State 15
PwD 3

Ques. What are the various schools present in the AWU, Assam?

Ans. The institute houses several schools like the:

  • School of Humanities, Social Science and Fine Arts
  • School of Education and Psychology
  • School of Business and Management Studies
  • School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel
  • School of Media and Mass Communication
  • School of Engineering and Technology
  • School of Lifestyle and Design
  • School of Health Sciences

Ques. What are the different activities that the AWU, Assam, engages in?

Ans. Some of the activities undertaken by the AWU are listed below:

  • AWU organized a cleanliness drive in support of the Swach Bharat Abhiyan in 2015.
  • The institute organized a lecture on women empowerment on Women's Day in 2015.
  • A lecture was organized on the Identification of Textile Fibres in 2014.

Ques. What are the main objectives of AWU, Assam?

Ans. The main objectives of this university include:

  • To provide facilities and opportunities to women for post-graduate education in applied science, arts, technology, and so on.
  • To promote research in fields like applied science, arts, and technology.
  • To create programs of education for women in various fields like arts and technology.
  • Organize exchange programs.

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Assam Women's University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MA
9 Courses
16,918 - 56,124 (1st Year Fees) Graduation17 May - 30 Jun 2024
MBA
8 Courses
20,958 (1st Year Fees) Graduation17 May - 30 Jun 2024
BA
1 Course
10,386 (1st Year Fees) 10+217 May - 30 Jun 2024
PG Diploma
1 Course
16,878 (Total Fees) Graduation17 May - 30 Jun 2024
B.P.T14,066 (1st Year Fees) 10+217 May - 30 Jun 2024

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Assam Women's University Faculty

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director
Prof. K.M. Bujarbaruah
Assistant Professor
Mr Jitu Borah
Department of Master of Arts
Assistant Professor
Miss Mahashweta Devi
Department of Master of Arts
Assistant Professor
Mr. Brojen Sarmah
Department of Master of Arts
Assistant Professor
Kuki Boruah
Department of Masters in Sociology
Assistant Professor
Rimlee Das
Department of Masters in Sociology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hasin A. Ahmed
Department of Master of Computer Application
Assistant Professor
Himalakshi Das
Department of Master of Arts
Assistant Professor
Arunima Goswami
Department of Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor
Parismita Hazarika
Department of Cultural Studies

Assam Women's University College Details

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Rowriah
Jorhat - 785004
Assam, India
Get SMS Contact:  0376-2310068
Get Call Details:  0376-2310068
Website Link:  http://www.awu.ac.in/
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