Assam Agricultural University comprises nine colleges spread across Assam, offering programs in agriculture, veterinary sciences, sericulture, horticulture, fishery, and community science. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate degrees, with admissions for undergraduates based on 12th standard PCB scores, while postgraduate and doctorate entries require an entrance exam. The faculty is highly qualified, with over 150 members, ensuring a student-to-faculty ratio of about 1:10. The academic year is divided into eight semesters, utilizing a GPA and CGPA system for performance evaluation. The university's annual fee is approximately Rs. 14,000-15,000 for hostellers, excluding mess fees which add around Rs. 1,500 monthly. Graduates find opportunities in both public and private sectors, with initial salaries ranging from Rs. 66,000 to 70,000. Notable recruiters include Amul and Federal Bank. For the NIRF 2024, 87 undergraduates and 97 postgraduates were placed with an average salary of Rs. 3.5 lakhs per annum. Internships like RAWEP and ELP are available, offering stipends up to Rs. 20,000 monthly, though durations might reduce under new policies. The university offers scholarships such as a merit scholarship for 20% of students maintaining a GPA of 80 or above and stipends for Assam students. ICAR exam qualifiers can receive Rs. 18,000 per semester with a CGPA over 7.5, while state merit scholarships provide Rs. 9,000 per semester to the top 10% of students. Course fees are around Rs. 14,600 per semester, with hostel fees between Rs. 5,000 and 9,000, and mess fees ranging from Rs. 1,600 to 2,300 monthly. The overall course fee is about Rs. 120,000 for four years, subject to potential annual increases of 5% to 10%.
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