The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) at Assam University, Silchar is a two-year NCTE-recognised teacher education programme offered through the Department of Education. The curriculum covers pedagogy, learning psychology, curriculum design, school internship, and inclusive education, preparing graduates for secondary and senior secondary school teaching. Assam University is a centrally funded institution established by Parliament in 1994 and accredited NAAC B. Admission is through the university’s own entrance examination conducted annually. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications for the AUS B.Ed 2026-28 batch were open from May 12 to June 5, 2026 on the official AUS Examination Portal at ausexamination.ac.in. The entrance examination is tentatively scheduled for August 3, 2026. Merit list and seat allotment are expected in August to September 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), NCTE-recognised
- Admission: AUS B.Ed Entrance Exam (2-hour written test)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with minimum 50 percent marks
- Total Fees: INR 33,400 (hostel separate)
- NAAC Accreditation: Grade B
Assam University B.Ed Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 8,400 |
| Examination, Library, Development & Other Fees (Year 1) | INR 8,300 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 8,400 |
| Examination, Library, Development & Other Fees (Year 2) | INR 8,300 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 33,400 |
- Total programme fee for the two-year B.Ed at Assam University, Silchar is INR 33,400 (INR 16,700 per year). As a centrally funded university, fees are highly subsidised.
- Hostel accommodation is optional; room charges range from INR 2,800 to INR 6,000 per year at on-campus hostels. Mess charges are payable separately.
- Application fee: INR 1,200 for General/OBC candidates; INR 1,000 for SC/ST candidates.
Assam University B.Ed Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| AUS B.Ed Application Opens | May 12, 2026 |
| AUS B.Ed Application Closes | June 5, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS B.Ed Entrance Exam | August 3, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result & Merit List | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification & Fee Payment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| AUS B.Ed Entrance Exam | June 5, 2026 (Application Closes) | August 3, 2026 (Tentative) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to the B.Ed programme at Assam University is through a university-conducted entrance examination (not CUET PG). Candidates must register and appear for the 2-hour written test covering Teaching Aptitude, Current Trends in Education, General English, and General Knowledge.
- After the entrance exam, a merit list is published; selected candidates complete document verification and pay the admission fee on the AUS portal within the prescribed window.
- Provisional admission may be offered to candidates in the final year of their qualifying degree, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria before the start of the first semester.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD as per GoI norms).
- Engineering and Technology graduates with Science and Mathematics as specialisation require 55 percent marks in their B.E./B.Tech degree.
- The candidate must have studied at least one recognised school subject (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Commerce, History, Geography, etc.) at graduation or post-graduation level for a minimum of two years.
Admission Process
- Register on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) during the application window (May 12 to June 5, 2026) and pay the application fee online.
- Download admit card from the portal before the entrance examination.
- Appear for the 2-hour AUS B.Ed Entrance Exam covering Teaching Aptitude, Current Trends in Education, General English, and General Knowledge.
- Check the merit list published on the AUS portal; shortlisted candidates attend document verification with original degree certificates, marksheets, and category certificate.
- Pay the semester fee on the portal within the deadline to confirm and secure admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Planning to become a secondary school teacher in Assam or Northeast India
- Want a heavily subsidised NCTE-recognised B.Ed (INR 33,400 total)
- Already hold a bachelor degree with 50 percent or above
- Prefer a central university credential for teaching job applications
✗ Skip if
- Need campus placement drives or industry hiring events
- Planning to teach in states outside Northeast India primarily
- Prefer a CUET PG-based admission route over a standalone entrance exam
- Already hold a B.Ed from another recognised institution
Assam University B.Ed Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 lakh/year |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board examiners |
| NSP Minority Scholarship | Variable | Minority community students; apply via scholarships.gov.in |
- Central government scholarships are available through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. SC/ST candidates are advised to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship in the first semester after confirming admission.
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