Horticulture is one of the fastest-growing fields in Assam, given the state’s rich biodiversity, fertile soils, and favorable climate for fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plantation crops. Several reputed institutions in Assam offer horticulture education, focusing on practical training, research, and industry-oriented skills. Below is a list of the top horticulture colleges in Assam with their courses, specialization areas, career scope, and official websites.
College of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Nalbari
Courses: B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (8 semesters)
Area Focus: Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Post-Harvest Technology, Plant Protection, Natural Resource Management, Social Science.
Career Scope: Horticulture Officer, Nursery Manager, Floriculturist, Post-Harvest Technologist, Landscape Designer, Research & Extension roles, higher studies (M.Sc./Ph.D.).
Website: http://www.aau.ac.in
Assam Agricultural University (Main Campus, Jorhat)
Courses:
B.Sc. Agriculture (with Horticulture specializations)
M.Sc. Horticulture
Ph.D. Horticulture
Area Focus: Full range of horticultural subfields under Faculty of Agriculture.
Career Scope: Researcher, Academic faculty, Government horticulture officer, Extension and Agri-business roles.
Website: http://www.aau.ac.in
Daffodil College of Horticulture, Kamrup
Courses:B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (4 years)
Area Focus: Practical training with modern labs, nursery development, commercial horticulture techniques.
Career Scope: Agro-industry professional, Entrepreneur in floriculture/fruit/vegetable business, Nursery owner, Research assistant, Higher studies.
Website: https://daffodilagricol.com
Assam Down Town University (ADTU), Guwahati
Courses:
B.Sc. Horticulture (3 years)
Area Focus: General horticulture disciplines, skill-based learning, exposure to agribusiness.
Career Scope:mEntry-level horticulture professional, Landscape manager, Nursery developer, Agri-startup sector, progression to M.Sc. programs.
Website: https://adtu.in
Assam offers a mix of government and private institutions that provide quality horticulture education. For research and advanced studies, Assam Agricultural University (Jorhat and Nalbari campuses) are the most recognized, while Daffodil College of Horticulture and Assam Down Town University offer strong practical and industry-oriented training. Graduates from these institutions can build careers in government services, agri-business, landscape design, floriculture, fruit and vegetable production, research, and entrepreneurship.
