ASTU - Assam Science And Technology University

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) is a premier state technical university located in Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, India. Established in 2010 under the Assam Science and Technology University Act, 2009, ASTU stands as the only technical university in Northeast India. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Academic Programs

ASTU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines:​

Undergraduate Programs:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Chemical, Instrumentation, Industrial & Production, and Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.

• B.Pharm and D.Pharm.

• B.Sc in Computer Science, Electronics Science, Chemistry, and Zoology.

• B.Arch, BBA, BCA, B.Des, and B.TM (Bachelor of Tourism Management).

Postgraduate Programs:

• M.Tech in various engineering disciplines.

• M.Sc in Applied Physics and other sciences.

• M.Pharm, MCA, MBA, M.Arch, and M.Plan.

Doctoral Programs:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, Management, and Pharmacy .

Research and Innovation

ASTU emphasizes research and innovation through its Central Research Hub (CRH), established under the TEQIP-III initiative. The CRH houses specialized laboratories such as the Multi-disciplinary Experimental & Testing Accessible Laboratory (METAL), Energy Research Laboratory (EEL), Material Science Research Laboratory (MSRL), and Tribology Laboratory (TL).

Affiliated Institutions

ASTU oversees the academic regulation of several engineering and professional colleges in Assam, including:

• Assam Engineering College, Guwahati

• Dhemaji Engineering College

• Golaghat Engineering College

• Jorhat Engineering College

• Barak Valley Engineering College, Karimganj

• Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar

• Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology, Tezpur

• Assam Institute of Management.

Admissions

Admissions to ASTU are conducted through various entrance examinations:

• Assam Combined Entrance Examination (Assam CEE) for B.Tech programs.

• GATE for M.Tech admissions.

• UGC-NET/JRF/SLET for Ph.D. programs.

• CAT/MAT/CMAT for MBA admissions .​

Campus and Facilities

ASTU's campus is equipped with modern facilities to support academic and extracurricular activities:

• Library: A spacious 12,600 sq. ft. area housing over 20,600 volumes of books and journals.

• Hostels: On-campus accommodation with a capacity of 365 beds.

• Sports Facilities: Including basketball, cricket, football, squash, swimming pool, and volleyball courts.

• Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for various disciplines.

• Wi-Fi and Computer Labs: Ensuring connectivity and technical support for students.

• Incubation Centre: Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation .​

Scholarships

ASTU offers several scholarships to support students financially:

• Prime Minister's Scholarship

• Chief Minister's Scholarship

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

• National Talent Search Scholarship

• ASTU Merit and Endowment Scholarships

• SC/ST Scholarships .​

Placements

The university's placement cell facilitates recruitment for students in various sectors:

• IT Sector: Companies like Wipro and Infosys.

• Automobile Sector: Including TATA Motors.

• Manufacturing Sector: Various companies offering opportunities.

• Average CTC: Approximately ₹6 LPA, with the highest CTC around ₹8 LPA .​