Assam Women’s University (AWU) admits female candidates to programmes in Medical, Arts, Management and Computer Applications, including BPT and MBA. Admission routes differ by programme, combining entrance-based selection with merit-based admission for integrated study. The application fee is INR 600 plus service charges, payable online through SBI Collect and non-refundable.

AWU does not operate a management quota. Seats are allotted on merit through the prescribed centralised admission processes. Although the supplied article described admissions as open, the 2026-27 admission portal now states that the session is closed.

Application portals: AWU admission portal | Assam Higher Education Portal for integrated programmes

Assam Women’s University Important Dates

Event Date
CUET PG 2027 examination, tentative 2 to 5, 8 to 9, 12, 15 to 19, 24 to 25 and 29 to 31 March 2027

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

Assam Women’s University Undergraduate and Integrated Admission

Bachelor of Physiotherapy is identified as AWU’s only standalone undergraduate programme and spans 10 semesters. Separately, the university offers 15 Five-Year Integrated Postgraduate Programmes, or FYIPGP, for women entering after Class 12. These integrated programmes run for 10 semesters and award a master’s degree.

BPT eligibility and entrance requirements

Requirement Details
Gender eligibility Female candidates only
Qualifying examination Class 12 with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Entrance route described Common Entrance Examination under Assam State Allied Health Council guidelines; the article also specifies the AWUET BPT component
AWUET syllabus Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
AWUET qualifying marks At least 50%
Category relaxation A lower qualifying threshold is stated for SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates

The BPT admission description refers to both CEE requirements under the Assam State Allied Health Council and an AWUET BPT component conducted at the Kaliapani campus. Final merit combines AWUET performance with the academic record.

BPT selection and application process

  • Register at the AWU admission portal using a valid email address.
  • Enter personal and academic information and select BPT.
  • Upload a passport-size photograph in JPG or PNG format, below 100 KB, together with a signature.
  • Upload Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and applicable caste or PwD certificates.
  • Pay INR 600 plus service charges through SBI Collect.
  • Submit the form and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
  • Take the prescribed entrance examination with a valid admit card.
  • If selected, appear personally before the AWU Selection Committee for document verification and admission.

Seat allocation follows Assam government reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates. BPT has no NRI or management quota. Applicants from outside Assam are eligible only as open-category candidates competing on merit.

Integrated programme eligibility

FYIPGP applicants must have been at least 17 years old on 1 August 2026. Most integrated programmes accept Class 12 applicants from any stream. The supplied description states that Integrated MA Psychology has a higher minimum percentage, without providing that percentage.

Programme Listed Eligibility
BA+MA Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate
BCA+MCA
Integrated Library and Information Science, IMLIS
Integrated MBA, IMBA
MCA, separately listed in the integrated programme table
Integrated Tourism and Travel Management, IMTTM

Integrated programme selection and application

Integrated admission is based entirely on the best 5 Class 12 subject marks. AWUET is not required. Allotment takes place through the Assam Higher Education Admission Portal according to the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam schedule.

  • Register at assamadmission.samarth.ac.in to obtain a Login ID and password.
  • Complete the online Admission cum Counselling Form.
  • Select Assam Women’s University and the preferred FYIPGP programme.
  • Upload Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and applicable caste or PwD certificates.
  • Submit the form and follow seat-allotment notices issued under the DHE schedule.

Reservation applies to SC, ST, OBC and PwD applicants under Assam government norms. Integrated merit-list publication, seat allotment and commencement of classes follow DHE notifications.

Recorded BPT admission timeline for 2026

The supplied schedule lists application opening on 25 April 2026 and closing on 6 July 2026. AWUET was scheduled for 12 July 2026 at the Kaliapani campus. Merit-list publication was tentatively placed in July 2026, with document submission tentatively listed for August. The application instructions separately required original certificates and the migration certificate by 30 October 2026.

Assam Women’s University Postgraduate Admission

AWU offers 16 two-year postgraduate programmes through AWUET or CUET PG. The listed portfolio includes MBA, Executive MBA, MCA, MTTM, Master of Fashion Technology, MLIS, M.Com and 9 MA specialisations. The wider course overview also names MPT and MSW.

Postgraduate eligibility

Programme Eligibility
MBA Bachelor’s degree with at least 50%; the FAQ excludes Music and Fine Arts degrees
Executive MBA Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% and 2 years of supervisory experience; employed applicants require an employer NOC
MCA BCA, PGDCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT or Electronics; alternatively, graduation in Mathematics or Statistics; at least 50%
MTTM and Master of Fashion Technology Graduation with at least 45%
M.Lib.I.Sc. and MA Bachelor’s degree with the relevant subject and at least 45%

MA in Assamese, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, Political Science and Sociology requires graduation with a major or minor in the relevant subject and 45%. Economics prefers applicants with a Mathematics or Statistics background.

Executive MBA is designed for working professionals. Self-employed women with relevant experience are also eligible, while employed applicants must provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer at admission.

Entrance routes and final selection

The AWUET route combines entrance performance with past academic results. Candidates holding an accepted CUET PG 2026 score may instead apply through the AWU portal without taking a separate AWUET, uploading their CUET PG scorecard.

  • The supplied AWUET schedule covered all 16 two-year PG programmes.
  • AWUET was scheduled at the Kaliapani, Teok campus in Jorhat.
  • Shortlisted MBA and MA Mass Communication and Journalism applicants attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
  • Allotment follows Assam government reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates.
  • Selected candidates must appear personally before the AWU Selection Committee on admission day.

Postgraduate application process

  • Create an account at the AWU admission portal.
  • Enter personal information, academic history and the preferred PG programme.
  • Upload a JPG or PNG photograph below 100 KB, signature and academic certificates from Class 10 onwards.
  • Upload the CUET PG 2026 scorecard when applying through that route.
  • Provide applicable caste or PwD certificates.
  • Pay INR 600 plus service charges through SBI Collect. Hard-copy applications are not accepted.
  • For the AWUET route, download the admit card and take the examination at Kaliapani.
  • If shortlisted for MBA or MA Mass Communication, attend GD and PI.
  • Present original documents to the Selection Committee on admission day.

Provisional admission for final-year students

Applicants awaiting their final graduation results may apply and receive provisional admission. The supplied rule required a final marksheet showing the prescribed minimum percentage by 30 October 2026. Failure to meet the eligibility marks by that deadline results in cancellation.

Recorded postgraduate admission timeline for 2026

Applications opened on 25 April 2026, and the extended deadline was 6 July 2026. The eligible-candidate list was scheduled for 7 July 2026, followed by AWUET at Kaliapani on 12 July 2026. Merit-list publication was tentatively listed for July 2026, and document submission for July to August 2026.

Assam Women’s University Ph.D. Admission

Doctoral admission uses AWURAT, the Assam Women’s University Research Admission Test, subject to supervisor availability. The Departmental Research Committee and Doctoral Committee coordinate the process.

Admission Component Details
Entrance route AWURAT
Availability Subject to available supervisors
Coordinating bodies Departmental Research Committee and Doctoral Committee
Notifications Published on awu.ac.in

Doctoral admission process

Applicants should check the university website for AWURAT notifications and follow the research admission process coordinated by the relevant committees.

Assam Women’s University PGDCA Admission

PGDCA is included among AWU’s women-only programmes. The supplied FAQ states that AWUET is not required for PGDCA admission.

Programme Gender Eligibility AWUET Requirement
PGDCA Female candidates only Not required

Admission process

Applicants should follow the programme-specific admission notification issued by AWU.

AWU Application Fees and Admission Documents

The application payment is made online through SBI Collect on the AWU portal. The stated charge is non-refundable, and hard-copy applications are not accepted.

Fee Amount and Payment Method
Application fee INR 600 plus applicable service charges, through SBI Collect

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

Documents required

  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
  • Academic certificates from Class 10 onwards for PG applicants
  • Migration certificate from the last institution
  • Character certificate issued by the head of the previous institution
  • Caste or PwD certificate, where applicable
  • Physical fitness certificate using AWU Annexure-1
  • Online anti-ragging undertaking at antiragging.in
  • Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
  • CUET PG scorecard for applicants using that admission route

Assam Women’s University Scholarships

AWU provides access to government and UGC-supported financial assistance. Applications should be made at admission or according to notices published on the university website.

  • Government of Assam Fee Waiver Scheme: For annual family income below INR 2,00,000. A valid ration card is required, and the benefit applies at admission.
  • Government of Assam Combined Merit Scholarship: Awarded to meritorious students according to academic performance.
  • Government of Assam PG Research Scholarship: Available to eligible postgraduate students in research-focused programmes.
  • UGC-Canara Bank Scholarship: Jointly funded support, with details and applications notified by UGC.
  • Government of India Minority Scholarship: For eligible minority-community students.
  • CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship: Listed for single-girl-child candidates who appeared in CBSE Class 12.

The fee waiver requires that neither parent be a state or central government employee. Applicants must provide an income certificate from the Revenue Circle Officer and submit a declaration to the admissions office when joining.

Assam Women’s University Admission FAQs

Ques. Who can apply to AWU’s undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes?

Ans. AWU admits female candidates only. This restriction applies to BPT, postgraduate courses, integrated postgraduate programmes and PGDCA. Male candidates are not eligible.

Ques. Which courses use AWUET, and which are exempt?

Ans. AWUET is the Assam Women’s University Entrance Test held at the Kaliapani, Teok campus. The supplied schedule placed the BPT component and all 16 two-year PG programmes on 12 July 2026. Integrated postgraduate programmes and PGDCA do not require AWUET. CUET PG is also accepted as an alternative for the two-year postgraduate route.

Ques. How can a CUET PG score be used instead of taking AWUET?

Ans. Applicants may use CUET PG 2026 scores for the two-year postgraduate programmes. They must upload the scorecard through admission.awu.ac.in when applying through that alternative route.

Ques. What payment is required to submit an AWU application?

Ans. The application charge is INR 600 plus service charges. It is paid online through SBI Collect on the admission portal and is non-refundable. Hard-copy applications are not accepted.

Ques. How do MBA and Executive MBA eligibility requirements differ?

Ans. MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree, excluding Music and Fine Arts, with at least 50%. Executive MBA additionally requires 2 years of supervisory experience and an employer NOC for employed applicants.

Ques. What determines integrated-programme merit and seat allocation?

Ans. FYIPGP merit uses the best 5 Class 12 subject marks, with no entrance examination. Applications and allotment are handled through assamadmission.samarth.ac.in under Assam government reservation norms.

Ques. Which income and documentation conditions apply to the fee waiver?

Ans. Annual family income must be below INR 2,00,000. Applicants need a valid ration card and an income certificate from the Revenue Circle Officer. Neither parent may be a government employee.

Ques. What condition applies when a postgraduate applicant is awaiting final results?

Ans. Provisional application and admission are permitted. The supplied deadline required the final marksheet, showing the minimum eligible percentage, by 30 October 2026. Failure to satisfy that requirement results in cancellation of admission.

Ques. Which institutional and personal documents are needed at admission?

Ans. The list includes Class 10 and 12 marksheets, migration certificate, character certificate from the previous institution head, applicable caste or PwD certificate, the AWU Annexure-1 physical fitness certificate and an online anti-ragging undertaking at antiragging.in.

Ques. How is doctoral selection organised at AWU?

Ans. AWU uses AWURAT, the Assam Women’s University Research Admission Test, subject to supervisor availability. The Departmental Research Committee and Doctoral Committee coordinate admission. Notifications are published on awu.ac.in.