Assam University came into existence through Assam (Central) University Act, 1989 (Act. No. XIII). It was  established in 1994, since then the University is steadily becoming  an excellent centre of learning.

The University has nine Schools on major disciplines.

They are Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Information Sciences, Management Studies and Technology.

There are 29 Departments  under these nine Schools.

Facilities :-

Hostel accommodation in one boys hostel and one girls hostel is provided to the deserving students.

Laboratories and workshops are available with ample machinery and tools.

Transport service is available for the students residing locally.

A central library located inside the campus is available for students besides some small departmental libraries.

Presently the Library holds a large amount of books.

The campus, situated in Dargakona, about 20 kms from  Silchar, is set amid sprawling hillocks, a typical landscape in the  North East. The campus in an area of  600 acres surrounded by lakes and mountains provides  an ideal environment for academic pursuit. Drawing its 230 plus faculty from many disciplines, from all over the country, the university sustains a multidisciplinary approach to higher education.