ADBU accepts admission applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes. Two major options are B.Tech and MBA, and the stated B.Tech course fee is INR 4.64 lakhs.

The university also offers courses such as PhD, B.Pharma, MA, BA, B.Tech, BBA, M.Sc, MSW, BCA and MCA, along with online MBA, online MCA and a few certification courses. PhD admission is based on merit, UGC NET or the university entrance test, and a personal interview. MBA admission uses CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / DBU-PGET ranks, followed by group discussion and personal interview. M.Tech selection is through DBU-PGET and a personal interview.

Application portal: https://erp.dbuniversity.ac.in/adbu_erp/admission/

ADBU Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CAT 2026 admit card download begins November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration closes December 6, 2026
UGC NET December Cycle December 14 to 19, 2026, buffer dates December 20 to 21, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download December 20, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 exam January 3, 2027, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 January 22 to 24 and January 28 to 30, 2027
CMAT 2027 February 7, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

ADBU UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, ADBU offers B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral Entry, BCA, BBA, B.Sc., BA, B.Com and B.Pharm. For first-year B.Tech, students need 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Computer Science. B.Tech Lateral Entry needs a diploma in engineering and technology with 50% aggregate marks, while the table below lists the course rule as diploma with 60% marks or BSc with 50% marks.

B.Tech first-year admission depends on merit in the qualifying exam and JEE Main, State Entrance Test or Don Bosco University Graduate Entrance Test. Admission to the second year of B.Tech is through DBU-GET. The total B.Tech intake is 270, and the total course fee is INR 4.64 lakhs.

Course Specialization Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech Computer Science and Information Technology Passed in 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks JEE Main/State Entrance Test/DBU-GET test score
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech Lateral Entry NA Passed Diploma with 60% marks or BSc with 50% marks DBU-GET

For the other UG programmes, admission is merit based and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students generally need 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks. Applications can be submitted online through the official website, and students may also collect the form offline and send it to the registered office with the required documents.

Course Specializations Seat Intake Eligibility
BSc Physics 20 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Chemistry 20
Mathematics 20
BCA - 60 50% in 10+2 with Mathematics
BSc Botany 20 50% in 10+2 with Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry
Zoology 20
BPharm - 60 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
BA Psychology 60 50% marks in 10+2
English 60
Mass Communication 60
Economics 60
Public Administration 60
Philosophy 60
Education 60
BBA Specialisations in HR, Marketing, Finance & Aviation Management 60 50% in 10+2
BCom General and Business Analytics 60 50% in 10+2 with Commerce stream

ADBU PG Admission 2026

ADBU offers MBA, Integrated BBA+MBA, M.Tech, MCA, BCA+MCA, MSW, M.Com, MA and M.Sc at the postgraduate level. Most PG courses need graduation in the relevant discipline with 50% aggregate marks, while M.Tech needs a relevant engineering or technology degree with 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.

For MBA, students must appear for CAT / GMAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / DBU-PGET. Final admission is decided through academic record, entrance score, group discussion and personal interview. Students with valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/JMAT/XAT/GMAT scores do not need to take the university written test. Work experience of one year or more is preferred, and students waiting for their bachelor degree can get provisional admission if they submit proof of eligibility within 3 months from the start of the programme.

Course Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria Seats
MBA Graduated with 50% aggregate marks CAT/MAT/CMAT/JMAT/XAT/GMAT/DBU-PGET rank, GD, and PI 60 (MBA General)
Integrated BBA+MBA 10+2 with 50% marks Don Bosco University Integrated MBA Entrance Examination + PI 60

M.Tech is available in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Each specialization has 12 seats. Admission is based on the university entrance test, DBU-PGET, and a personal interview. Students can apply online, and the form must be sent to the registered office with the required documents.

Course Specialization Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Graduate with at least 60% aggregate marks Entrance test score and personal interview (DBU-PGET)
Electronics and communication engineering
Electrical and Electronics engineering
Civil engineering
  • Students with a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale may also apply for M.Tech.
  • M.Tech selection is based on merit in DBU-PGET, the Don Bosco University Post Graduation Entrance Test for M.Tech.

For MCA, ADBU accepts graduates from any discipline with 50% aggregate marks. Students must also have studied mathematics or an equivalent subject at the +2 or graduation level. Selection for the 60 MCA seats is based on merit in the qualifying exam, DBU-PGET and a personal interview.

Course Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria Seats
MCA Graduated with 50% aggregate marks Personal interview, merit in qualifying examination, and DBU-PGET 60
BCA+MCA 10+2 with 50% marks 60
  • MCA applicants must appear for the Don Bosco University Post Graduate Entrance Test (DBU-PGET) and a personal interview.
  • Students who have not received their bachelor degree may still apply.
  • These students get provisional admission until they submit proof of eligibility within 3 months from the beginning of the programme.

ADBU also offers MA, M.Sc and MSW. Admission is based on the qualifying exam and a university personal interview. For MSW, students must take DBU-PGET. Students with experience in Social Work / Psychology / Education / Sociology / Home Science / Human Resource Management get preference for MSW. For MA, experience in the chosen specialization gives an advantage. Students waiting for their bachelor degree may apply on a provisional basis.

Course Specialization Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria Seats
MA Education Graduated in a relevant stream with 50% aggregate marks Personal interview and merit in the qualifying examination, and the DBU-PGET examination, conducted by the University 40
Mass Communication 40
Public Administration 40
English
Economics
M.Sc Zoology 40
Chemistry 40
Biotechnology 30
Microbiology 30
Biochemistry 30
Botany
Psychology 40
Physics 40
Mathematics
MSW Social Work Entrance test score and personal interview 90

ADBU Ph.D. Admission 2026

ADBU offers PhD admission in 24 specializations. Students must hold a master degree in the relevant discipline with 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying exam, the Don Bosco University Aptitude for Research Test (DBU-ART), and a personal interview conducted by the Board of Research Studies of Assam Don Bosco University.

Course Eligibility criteria Selection Criteria
Ph.D. Master's Degree with 55% aggregate marks Personal interview and merit in the qualifying examination, and the DBU-ART examination conducted by the university
  • DBU-ART checks logical and analytical ability, English comprehension, and research awareness in the selected area of study.
  • Students with a UGC-NET based fellowship, students who have spent at least one year in a research lab, and teachers in DBU do not have to take the written test.
  • Shortlisted students must present their research proposal during the interview.

ADBU Certificate Courses Admission 2026

ADBU also offers a few certification courses in online mode. Course-wise eligibility, intake and selection details for these certification courses are not stated.

ADBU Application Process 2026

ADBU uses a common application process for graduate and postgraduate programmes, with both online and offline options. Before applying, students must purchase the prospectus ID and key. Entrance test applications have to be submitted online through the required official websites.

Offline Mode of Application

  • Students can get the prospectus and application form from the Tapesia Campus or the Azara Campus.
  • The application form may also be downloaded from the official website.
  • The prospectus costs INR 600, or INR 650 when requested by post.
  • The form fee can be paid through cash, DD, net banking, credit card or debit card.
  • The completed application form with the DD must be sent to this address:

The Registrar (Admissions), Assam Don Bosco University,

Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati, 781017, Assam

Online Mode of Application

  • Go to the university online application portal.
  • Register with a valid email ID and follow the steps shown on the portal.
  • Submit the form online using the prospectus ID and prospectus key.
  • The application fee is INR 600, or INR 650 if paid offline by post, and can be paid through net banking, credit card, debit card, cash or DD.
  • Students who choose offline fee payment after online submission must download the submitted form and post it to the university campus.

The following documents are required for admission:

  • Photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates of Class 10th, 12th, and graduation.
  • Caste certificate in case of SC/ST candidates
  • Passport-size photographs, 2 copies
  • Student health form, duly filled
  • Entrance test scores, if applicable

Note: Students who applied offline must visit the official website, choose "Link Application with Prospectus ID," and enter the Prospectus ID and Prospectus Key given in the prospectus or sent to the email ID.

ADBU Admission FAQs

Ques. Does ADBU follow any seat reservation rule?

Ans. ADBU follows the state government reservation rules. Seats reserved include 10% for students from Don Bosco Society-related institutions and 20% for students from the Christian minority community. Every category must still meet the minimum eligibility rules.

Ques. Which M.Tech branches can students choose at ADBU?

Ans. ADBU offers M.Tech in four areas: computer science, electronics, civil, electrical and electronics engineering. M.Tech admission is based on the qualifying exam requirement.

Ques. What marks are needed for BA Mass Communication admission at ADBU?

Ans. For BA Mass Communication, a student must have at least 50% marks in Class 12.

Ques. How does ADBU select students for PhD courses?

Ans. PhD applicants have to take DBU-ART and appear for a personal interview.

Ques. What is the MBA seat intake at ADBU?

Ans. ADBU has 60 MBA seats. Admission to the course includes an entrance exam and a relevant graduate degree.

Ques. Which programme levels are available at ADBU?

Ans. ADBU offers graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. UG options include B.Tech, BCA, BA, B.Com (Hons.) and B.Pharm, while PG options include M.Tech, MSW, M.Sc, MCA, MA and MBA. Assam Don Bosco University also offers PhDs in 15 specializations.

Ques. What is the B.Tech admission method at ADBU?

Ans. For first-year B.Tech, ADBU uses merit in the qualifying exam and an entrance test such as JEE Main, State Entrance Test or Don Bosco University Graduate Entrance Test. For second-year B.Tech admission, selection depends on performance in DBU-GET.

Ques. What UG courses does ADBU offer?

Ans. ADBU offers BCA, BBA, B.Sc., BA, B.Com and B.Pharm at the undergraduate level. BA (Hons.) has seven specializations. Admission works on a first-come, first-served basis, and students must pass 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks.