Assam Universities

Here’s a comprehensive list of universities in Assam, India along with relevant contexts — based on official higher education directories and educatio

Here’s a comprehensive list of universities in Assam, India along with relevant contexts — based on official higher education directories and education portals:

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🎓 Universities in Assam (UGC-Recognised)

🏛️ Central University

1. Tezpur University – Central University in Tezpur

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🏛️ State Public Universities (Assam Government)

2. Assam Agricultural University – Jorhat

3. Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) – Guwahati

4. Assam University – Silchar

5. Bodoland University – Kokrajhar

6. Bhattadev University – Pathsala

7. Cotton University – Guwahati (formerly Cotton College State University)

8. Gauhati University – Guwahati

9. Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Cooperative Management – Sivasagar

10. Assam Skill University – Mangaldoi

11. Assam Women’s University – Jorhat

12. Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya – Golaghat District

13. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University – Nalbari

14. Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai – Hojai (upgraded from Hojai College)

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🎓 State Open University

15. Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) – Guwahati

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🎓 Private/Deemed Universities

16. Assam Don Bosco University – Guwahati

17. Assam Down Town University – Guwahati

18. Kaziranga University – Jorhat

19. Royal Global University – Guwahati

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📌 Notes on Affiliations

Many colleges in Assam are affiliated to these universities, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For example:

• Gauhati University affiliates numerous arts, science, commerce, law and professional colleges.

• Assam University also has a wide college network across southern Assam.

• Other universities like Bodoland and Bhattadev University also affiliate local colleges in their regions.

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📌 Quick Summary

• Total Universities: Around 20+ recognised universities in Assam (including state, central, open, and private).

• Key Central University: Tezpur University.

• Major State Universities: Gauhati University, Assam University, Assam Science & Technology University, Assam Agricultural University, etc.

• Well-Known Private Universities: Assam Don Bosco University, Assam Down Town University, Kaziranga University, Royal Global University.