Assam Science and Technology University

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Assam Science and Technology University
Assam Science and Technology University logo.png
Type State Technical University
Established2010(14 years ago) (2010)
Chancellor Governor of Assam
Vice-Chancellor Narendra S Chaudhari
Location, ,
Website astu.ac.in

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) is a premier state technical university located in Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2010 by the Assam Government under the Assam Science and Technology University Act 2009. It is only the premier Technical University in North-east India. [1] [2]

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The university has signed a collaborative partnership agreement with Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia to improve the higher education, mainly in the field of technology and research. [3]

Academics

Bachelor courses are typically four or three years of study.Master courses are typically two or three years.

Bachelor Courses-

Master courses-

Affiliated institutions

As of 2019, the institute has 18 affiliated institutions: [4]

In addition, the Royal School of Engineering & Technology was affiliated until academic session 2016–17. [4]

Accreditation

The University is recognised by University Grants Commission(UGC) and AICTE.

Notable people

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References

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