Top Agricultural Colleges in Assam
Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat
Courses: B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Tea Husbandry), M.Sc., Ph.D.; Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, Community Science.
Area Focus: Crop science, tea technology, horticulture, plant breeding, fisheries, livestock
Career Scope: Agricultural research, agribusiness, government/ICAR jobs, tea industry, extension services.
Dibrugarh University – Centre for Tea and Agro Studies
Courses: PG Diploma in Tea Technology & Plantation Management (PGDTTPM).
Area Focus: Tea cultivation, plantation management, agro-processing, organic farming.
Career Scope: Plantation management, tea research, entrepreneurship in tea/agri-processing.
Royal Global University (RGU), Guwahati
Courses: B.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Agronomy, Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Entomology, Plantation Management, Agricultural Machinery).
Area Focus: Modern agriculture, biotech, agri-engineering, farm management.
Career Scope: Agri-research, farm/plantation management, consultancy, biotech, agritech industries.
Assam Veterinary and Fishery University (AVFU), Guwahati & Raha
Courses: B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.; B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. in Fisheries Science.
Area Focus: Veterinary medicine, livestock development, fisheries & aquaculture.
Career Scope: Veterinary practice, fishery management, aquaculture industries, livestock services, govt/extension roles.
Daffodil College of Horticulture, Kamrup (AAU Affiliated)
Courses: B.Sc. Agriculture (Horticulture-focused).
Area Focus: Horticulture, fruit & vegetable cultivation, landscaping.
Career Scope: Horticultural farming, nursery management, landscaping, horticultural extension.
Assam’s agricultural colleges offer a strong mix of traditional and specialized courses, ranging from crop and soil science to veterinary and fisheries, as well as unique programs like tea technology and horticulture. Graduates from these institutions can build careers in research, extension services, agribusiness, plantation industries, and government organizations. With their strong regional focus and national-level relevance, these colleges play a key role in shaping skilled professionals for the agricultural sector in Assam and beyond.