Assam University, a Central University came into existence in 1994 through a Central University Act, 1989. The University is steadily becoming an excellent center for learning and research in meeting the manifold educational requirements of the North Eastern Region of India. The University has forty one departments under sixteen schools on major disciplines. The campus, is situated at Dargakona, about 20 kms from the heart of the Silchar city and spread over 600 acres of land. It is surrounded by hillocks and lakes, besides scenic beauty and serene atmosphere suitable for academic purpose.