Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is a state agricultural university located in Jorhat, in the Indian state of Assam. Established on 1 April 1969, it is the principal institution for higher education, research and extension in the field of agriculture and allied sciences in Assam. Its jurisdiction extends to the entire state, and its headquarters are at Borbheta, Jorhat.
| Name | Assam Agricultural University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | AAU |
| Type | State agricultural university |
| Established | 1 April 1969 |
| Headquarters | Borbheta, Jorhat, Assam, India |
| Jurisdiction | State of Assam |
| Focus areas | Teaching, research and extension education in agriculture and allied sciences |
Assam Agricultural University was set up to serve as the apex body for agricultural education and research in Assam. As a state agricultural university, it follows the integrated model of teaching, research and extension that is characteristic of agricultural universities in India, combining academic instruction with applied research and outreach to farming communities.
The university operates from a number of campuses across Assam, with the main campus and headquarters located at Borbheta in Jorhat. The geographical spread of its campuses supports the university's mandate to deliver teaching, research and extension services across the state.
AAU's statutory mandate covers three interlinked functions:
As the only state agricultural university in Assam with such a jurisdiction, AAU plays a central role in shaping the agricultural human resource base and supporting agricultural development in the region.