ADBU Admission Dates 2027

The 2026-27 admission cycle at ADBU is over. The next cycle for 2027-28 is expected to begin in February 2027 and will use entrance routes such as JEE Main, CUET UG, and the DBU Entrance Test.

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Entrance requirements are not the same for every course group. The accepted exams are listed below.

ADBU Courses and Fees

ADBU runs more than 80 UG, PG, integrated, diploma, and doctoral programmes. Its course areas include Engineering and Technology, Commerce, Management, Sciences, Humanities, Education, Pharmacy, and Social Work. The table shows total programme fees from 2026 fee data.

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Some course options at ADBU include MBA in Aviation Management, B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, BA (Hons) in Mass Communication, integrated BCA+MCA, and integrated BBA+MBA. For students planning to become teachers, the university also offers B.Sc+B.Ed and BA+B.Ed integrated programmes.

ADBU Admission Process

ADBU admission is based on course eligibility, accepted entrance exams, application submission, document checking, and seat confirmation. The process differs by programme level and subject area.

B.Tech / BE Admission

For engineering courses, ADBU shortlists students through national or university-level entrance exams.

• Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Entrance exams accepted: JEE Main / CUET UG / DBU Entrance Test
• Selection stages: Entrance score shortlisting, online application through the DBU ERP portal, document verification, seat allotment, fee payment, and enrolment

ADBU B.Tech admission in the General Category usually does not require a very high JEE Main percentile. Students who have taken JEE Main but do not meet top NIT cutoffs can still consider applying. Those without JEE Main scores may take the DBU Entrance Test.

MBA Admission

MBA selection uses a written entrance score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate
• Entrance exams accepted: CAT / MAT / DBU Entrance Test
• Selection stages: Written test shortlisting, GD and PI, merit list release, and seat allotment

MBA Aviation Management is a two-year specialised course. It follows the same admission route, and preference is given to applicants from aviation, tourism, or hospitality backgrounds.

MCA, M.Tech, and PG Science Programmes

For MCA, M.Tech, MSW, M.Sc, MA, and M.Com, ADBU conducts the DBU Entrance Test every year in May to June.

• MCA: Graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate and Mathematics at +2 or graduation level
• M.Tech: B.Tech / BE in the relevant branch with 55% aggregate
• M.Sc / MA / M.Com / MSW: Graduation in the relevant discipline with 50% to 55% aggregate

Ph.D. Admission

For Ph.D. admission, applicants need a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale. Selection is through the University Research Entrance Test and an interview. ADBU offers Ph.D. programmes in 26 disciplines across Engineering, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

B.Pharma, BCA, BBA, B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons), B.Sc (Hons)

These UG programmes accept CUET UG or DBU Entrance Test scores. Students must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with 45% to 50% aggregate, depending on stream rules. Applications open in February each year and close by April.

ADBU Placements

ADBU’s placement cell supports recruitment for final-year students in Engineering, Management, Commerce, and related fields. In the NIRF 2025 placement data submitted by the university, four-year UG students such as B.Tech and BE graduates recorded a median package of INR 3.68 LPA. Three-year UG students from BBA, BCA, and B.Com recorded a median package of INR 3.41 LPA. The highest package stood at INR 10 LPA.

In the 2024 placement season, 208 students were placed. For two-year PG programmes such as MBA, MCA, and M.Sc, the NIRF-reported median package was INR 2.76 LPA. Recruitment sectors included IT and Technology, Banking and Financial Services, Retail, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.

Companies that have recruited from ADBU include TCS, Infosys, HCL Infosystems, Wipro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, BSNL, SpiceJet, Reliance Communications, and Adecco Group. B.Tech placements are largely led by IT and IT-enabled services, while BBA and B.Com students are mainly recruited by Banking and FMCG companies.

ADBU Rankings

ADBU appears in the NIRF University category and holds a NAAC A Grade. In NIRF 2024, the university was placed in the 151-200 band and was the only private university from North East India in the University category ranking list.

ADBU also submits NIRF reports for Engineering and Management, though the ranked positions in these streams can change after annual review. The university has also received Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner recognition under the Bharat Environment Programme 2026 and Titanium Band recognition in Green Rankings 2026.

ADBU Campus and Infrastructure

ADBU’s main campus is located at Tapesia in Sonapur and covers 500 acres, about 20 km south of Guwahati city centre. It includes the School of Engineering and Technology, School of Science, School of Commerce, Management and Economics, and School of Education. The campus has residential facilities, a central library, sports grounds, and a GMAT Test Centre, which is among the few on-campus GMAT facilities in North East India.

The Azara campus has the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the main administrative offices. Hostel fees at Azara go up to INR 72,000 per year. The Kharguli campus, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra, is used for selected PG and doctoral programmes. These three campuses together support the full range of ADBU courses.

ADBU has academic partnerships with institutions such as the University of Chester in the UK and Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany. These links support student exchange, faculty exchange, and joint research work.

ADBU Scholarships

ADBU has six scholarship schemes with a yearly fund of INR 4.67 crore. The award amount for one student can range from INR 25,000 to INR 1,10,000 in an academic year. To continue receiving the scholarship in later semesters, students must keep at least 7.50 SGPA. For Humanities and Social Sciences students, the required SGPA is 7.0.

B.Tech students from North East India may also qualify for state government scholarships and PM-USP Yojana benefits, subject to the income and academic rules of the scheme.

ADBU vs Royal Global University vs Kaziranga University

Students looking at private universities in Assam for 2027-28 often compare ADBU with Royal Global University in Guwahati and Kaziranga University in Jorhat. ADBU is older and has stronger national recognition, while the other two offer regional choices with different campus settings and fee patterns.

ADBU has an edge in NAAC grade, NIRF ranking, and international partnerships. Royal Global University has a central Guwahati location and a newer city campus. Kaziranga University may suit students from central Assam and the Jorhat region who want to stay closer to home. Students should compare programme availability, fees, and campus preference before choosing.