Assam Women’s University (AWU) is a state government university established in 2013 under the Assam Women’s University Act, XXII of 2013. Located in Jorhat, Assam, it is described as the first and only women’s university in Assam and Northeast India. The university is UGC-recognised and holds NAAC Grade B accreditation with a CGPA of 2.22 in its first assessment cycle.

AWU provides education exclusively for women across undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, executive and doctoral levels. Its offerings include integrated degrees, Fashion Technology, Physiotherapy, Tourism and management programmes. The university does not currently appear in NIRF, The Week, India Today or other major national ranking lists; the supplied overview places this in the context of its relatively recent establishment and first decade of academic operations.

The university has moved from temporary premises to its permanent campus in Jorhat, an educational and tea-industry centre in upper Assam. Jorhat is connected by its airport and National Highway 715.

Admission portal: admission.awu.ac.in

AWU Major Courses and Fees

The programme portfolio spans Arts, Science, Management, Fashion, Physiotherapy and Tourism. Most listed fees reflect the university’s government-supported character. Integrated programmes allow students to complete undergraduate and postgraduate study through a continuous 5-year enrolment.

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The supplied overview gives a general postgraduate fee range of INR 33,430 to INR 41,870 for two years, while the detailed table separately lists MCA at INR 32,910 and EMBA at INR 1,48,200. It also describes EMBA as the highest-fee programme, although the listed BCA and B.F.Tech totals are higher. These descriptions are inconsistent with the detailed amounts.

Duration and eligibility

Other standalone undergraduate offerings include BTTM in Tourism and Travel Management and B.Lib.I.Sc. Postgraduate options also include M.Lib, MPT, MTTM and Master in Fashion Technology. AWU additionally offers a Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology.

Doctoral research areas include Assamese, English, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Journalism, Fashion Technology and Business Management. The supplied FAQ also identifies an integrated 5-year Tourism and Travel Management programme. EMBA is designed for working women professionals.

The supplied fee description places AWU among the region’s lowest-fee UGC-recognised universities and highlights the integrated BA+MA total of INR 66,330 for completing both degree levels.

AWU Admission Process

AWU conducts its own entrance examinations for undergraduate, integrated and postgraduate admissions. All programmes are restricted to women under the university’s founding charter in the Assam Women’s University Act, 2013. The supplied admission information specifies no CUET-based central admission or central counselling.

The supplied article and university homepage describe 2026-27 admissions as open. However, the admission portal currently states that the session is closed.

Programme-wise selection routes

Undergraduate and integrated admission steps

1. Meet the Class 12 or equivalent requirement from a recognised board.
2. Check programme-specific subjects: PCB for BPT, Mathematics for BCA, and any stream for BA, B.F.Tech and BTTM.
3. Submit the application through the online admission portal during the notified window.
4. Appear in the university’s written entrance examination.
5. Check results, merit lists and allotment notices published on the university website and portal.
6. Report for document verification.
7. Pay the required fees and confirm enrolment.

Assam government reservation norms apply, including ST Plains, ST Hills, SC, OBC and other recognised state categories.

Postgraduate admission

MA, MBA, MCA, MPT, MTTM, Master in Fashion Technology and M.Lib applicants follow the AWU postgraduate entrance route. Eligibility generally requires a relevant undergraduate degree with 45% to 50% aggregate, depending on the programme. MBA applicants require a valid national management entrance score or qualification through the AWU MBA entrance test.

Doctoral admission

Doctoral selection follows the AWU Ph.D. entrance examination under the UGC Ph.D. Regulations, 2022. General-category applicants need a postgraduate degree with 55%. NET/JRF-qualified applicants are typically exempt from the entrance test under the stated UGC norms.

Admission schedule and prospectus

The original timeline listed portal opening during 2026, the entrance examination according to the AWU academic calendar, merit and allotment after entrance results, and fee payment and enrolment after allotment notification. AWU publishes an academic schedule annually at the start of the admission cycle. Applicants should consult the 2026-27 prospectus for programme-specific intake, eligibility and dates.

AWU Placements and Career Outcomes

AWU does not conduct formal campus placement drives. Graduates primarily pursue government recruitment, teaching and self-employment linked to their disciplines.

AWU Ranking Status

The supplied ranking information does not identify AWU in major national ranking lists. Its stated institutional assessment is NAAC Grade B in Cycle 1.

AWU Campus Life and Infrastructure

AWU moved to its permanent campus in Jorhat after operating from temporary premises following its establishment in 2013. Jorhat has airport, train and road connections with Guwahati, stated as 300 km away, and Dibrugarh. National Highway 715 also serves the city.

The permanent site houses academic departments, laboratories, a library and student amenities suited to a women’s residential university. Physiotherapy, Fashion Technology and Tourism students have access to discipline-specific facilities. Infrastructure development continues as the university settles into its permanent premises.

Hostel accommodation is available to students from outside Jorhat, subject to capacity. The supplied FAQ describes allocation as typically first-come, first-served. Hostel charges should be confirmed directly with AWU or through the 2026-27 prospectus.

AWU Scholarships

Eligible women students may seek support under AWU’s Fee Waiver Scheme. Enrolled students can also access government Post-Matric and National Scholarship Portal schemes.

Students should check the National Scholarship Portal and AWU’s official website for the latest guidelines, as eligibility and coverage may change each academic year.

AWU, Cotton University and Dibrugarh University Compared

Women considering undergraduate or postgraduate study at AWU may also evaluate Cotton University in Guwahati and Dibrugarh University. Both alternatives are co-educational and offer broader programme portfolios, while AWU is distinguished by its women-only environment, Jorhat location and integrated degrees.

The supplied comparison identifies AWU as Assam’s only institution combining an exclusively women-focused environment with integrated 5-year undergraduate-postgraduate programmes at government-university fees. Cotton University offers a higher stated NAAC grade and a metropolitan location with broader industry access. Dibrugarh University is larger and older, with a wider disciplinary range that includes engineering and medical sciences.