Assam Agricultural University

What Assam Agricultural University does

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is a public state agricultural university established on April 1, 1969 under The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968, headquartered in Jorhat, Assam. It is the first institution of its kind in the entire North-Eastern Region of India, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture, veterinary science, community science, fisheries, horticulture, and sericulture across nine constituent colleges located in Jorhat, Guwahati (Khanapara), Biswanath Chariali, Dhubri (Rangamati), Nalbari, Titabar, Raha (Nagaon), and Joyhing (North Lakhimpur). The university enrolled 3,000+ students and employed 700+ faculty, with academic operations supported by digital platforms including an Academic Management System integrated with the national Academic Bank of Credit and DigiLocker, an Open and Distance Learning platform, and an AR/VR Laboratory established under NAHEP.

AAU's research and extension infrastructure spans 6 Regional Agricultural Research Stations, 5 Commodity Research Stations, 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) functioning across Assam, and a NABL-accredited Central Instrumentation Facility laboratory. Research output includes 150+ active projects, three CVRC-notified climate-resilient rice varieties (Patkai, Prachur, Shatabdi), and a granted Indian patent (July 3, 2026) for a lac resin-based edible coating that extends the shelf life of Assam lemon. The university has executed 36 MoUs with national and international institutions including ICAR, ICRISAT, BARC, NESAC, Agricultural University of Athens, and Cornell University.

AAU's revenue model is multi-stream and public-sector anchored: government funding from ICAR and the Government of Assam under central schemes such as AIF, RKVY, and NMEO-OP constitutes the principal revenue source; supplementary streams include student tuition and fees, externally funded research and consultancy projects, NEATEHUB agribusiness incubator grants (Rs 5 lakhs idea-stage, Rs 25 lakhs startup-stage) for 63 supported startups, paid CIF laboratory testing services, and international student application fees (USD 25) plus ICAR-prescribed institutional economic fees. Customer segments span domestic and international students, farmers and rural communities reached through the KVK network, government departments including APEDA, and agri-entrepreneurs via the NEATEHUB incubator. The university is governed under state statute with the Governor of Assam serving as ex-officio Chancellor and is led by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dipjyoti Rajkhowa (appointed March 13, 2026).

Name

Assam Agricultural University

Legal name

Assam Agricultural University

Website

https://aau.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Assam Agricultural University is a public agricultural university in Jorhat, India, established in 1969, delivering undergraduate through doctoral education across 9 constituent colleges, conducting agricultural research through 11 research stations and 23 KVKs, and supporting 3,000+ students and the Northeast farming community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jorhat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: University generates revenue through student tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 9 constituent colleges, including application fees, examination fees, and other academic charges.
2. Government Funding and Grants: AAU receives funding from ICAR, state government schemes, and central agricultural schemes like AIF, RKVY, and NMEO-OP for research and extension activities.
3. Research Projects and Consultancy: Revenue from externally funded research projects, consultancy services, and technology transfer. The university has 150+ research projects including AICRP/AINP programs operating across faculties.
4. Incubation Services: NEATEHUB incubator generates revenue by supporting agri-startups with seed funding up to Rs 5 lakhs for idea stage and Rs 25 lakhs for startup stage companies.
5. Laboratory Testing Services: Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) laboratory provides biochemical, microbial, and molecular biology analysis on payment basis, generating revenue for sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Assam Agricultural University is a public agricultural university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in agriculture, veterinary science, community science, fisheries, horticulture, and sericulture through nine constituent colleges. It conducts applied and frontier agricultural research across 150+ projects and disseminates technologies to farmers and rural communities through 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, 6 regional research stations, and 5 commodity research stations, with additional services in agribusiness incubation, laboratory testing, and technology licensing.

Product overview

Assam Agricultural University operates as a comprehensive agricultural university offering educational degree programs (UG, PG, PhD across Agriculture, Veterinary, Community Science, Fisheries, Horticulture, and Sericulture), research services, and extension education. The university's product portfolio includes digital platforms (Academic Management System, ODL Platform, AR/VR Laboratory), knowledge tools (RCSKB, Rice Doctor, webGIS modules), research infrastructure (Central Instrumentation Facility Laboratory with NABL accreditation), and an agribusiness incubator (NEATEHUB). The institution also develops and transfers agricultural technologies including a patented lac resin-based edible coating for Assam lemon preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEATEHUB: North East Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurs Hub - Agribusiness incubator established under AAU to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture across the Northeast region
• SashyaRakshyak

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs (UG, PG, PhD) Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in agriculture, veterinary science, community science, fisheries, horticulture, and sericulture offered through nine constituent colleges in Assam. Targeted at domestic and international students seeking agricultural and allied sciences education.
• Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Platform Online education platform delivering certificates, diplomas, and short-term vocational courses in agriculture and allied sciences. Targets farmers, working professionals, rural learners, and part-time students with flexible self-paced online content.
• NEATEHUB Agribusiness Incubator Agribusiness incubator offering two programs: Isanya (idea stage, up to Rs 5 lakhs grant-in-aid) and Saranya (startup stage, up to Rs 25 lakhs grant-in-aid). Has supported 63 startups with approximately Rs 7 crores of funding raised.
• Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) Laboratory Services Provides central instrumentation facilities for biochemical, microbial, and biotechnological analysis. Offers training to students, researchers, faculties, and food entrepreneurs. NABL-accredited facility offering phytochemical analysis, proximate composition analysis, microbial analysis, and molecular biology services.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Extension Services Network of 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras across Assam providing training to farmers, farm women, and rural youth on latest agricultural technologies through On-Farm Testing and Front-Line Demonstrations. Targeted at smallholder farmers and rural communities.
• Package of Practices (Kharif, Rabi, Horticultural, Organic) Jointly published by AAU and Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam, containing recommended practices for Kharif, Rabi, and Horticultural crops as well as Organic Package of Practices for selected crops. Targeted at farmers, extension workers, and agricultural practitioners.
• Lac Resin-Based Edible Coating Technology (Patent) Patent-granted edible coating technology using natural biopolymer to extend shelf life and storability of Assam lemon. Creates protective edible layer that slows moisture loss, delays spoilage, and reduces microbial degradation. Available for licensing to agribusiness firms and farmers.
• SashyaRakshyak Mobile Application Android-based mobile application for agricultural pest and disease detection. Targeted at farmers and extension workers for crop protection and disease management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Developed and notified 3 high-yielding rice varieties (Prachur, Shatabdi, Patkai) for Assam cultivation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute (CMERTI), LahdoigarhcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2024MoU signed September 20, 2024 for 5 years. Extend cooperation in development of sericulture especially Eri and Muga silk production.
• International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024MoU signed March 11, 2024 for 5 years. Develop cooperation and collaboration in research for development, training particularly on crop improvement, sustainability and resilience to changing climates.
• Bihar Agricultural UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2023MoU signed November 6, 2023 for 5 years. Provide quality education and training in agriculture and allied fields like Horticulture and plantation crops like Tea; conduct agriculture research.
• Dhanuka Agritech LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2023MoU signed September 14, 2023 for 5 years. For training, Research & Extension activities in agriculture sector.
• KIIT-TBI, Bhubaneswar, OdishamoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2023MoU signed June 28, 2023 for 5 years. Joint research programs funded by GoI, IP Portfolio Management, Technology Transfer and Commercialization activities.
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), KashmirmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2023MoU signed May 13, 2023 for up to 10 years. Foster Academic and Research Cooperation for exchange of students for Sandwich/Twinning Post Graduate Programme.
• ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics & Policy Research (NIAP)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2023MoU signed March 21, 2023 for 3 years (extendable up to 5 years). Promotion of Research collaboration, Post Graduate Students' guidance, and consultancy service.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), IndiamoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022MoU signed December 1, 2022 for 3 years (extendable). Facilitate cooperation between AAU and TERI in areas of mutual interest.
• ICAR-NINFET, West Bengal (National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2022MoU signed September 23, 2022 for 3 years (extendable up to 5 years). Exchange of scientific literature, information and technology; collaborative research projects.
• ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), CuttackcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2022Umbrella MoU signed July 13, 2022 for 3 years (extendable up to 5 years). Human Resource Development through education, need-based research, and dissemination of proven technologies.
• Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Andhra PradeshmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2022MoU signed June 18, 2022 for 3 years (extended up to 5 years). Promotion of student training and quality Post Graduate Research in cutting edge areas on Horticulture and allied subjects.
• Wildlife Trust of India, New DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2022MoU signed December 20, 2021 for 5 years (renewable). Focus on training and capacity building, providing veterinary support, research, and wildlife health advisory services.
• AAU Anand, GujaratmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2022MoU signed January 11, 2022 for up to 5 years. Promote students' and faculty exchange, collaborate research and extension education, exchange software and expertise in e-governance, undertake joint staff development programmes.
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2021MoU signed September 28, 2021 till June 30, 2024 (extendable 2 years). Collaborative R&D Programme on Field Trials of Trombay Mutants, Radiation based Improvement of Crops and Post-Harvest Preservation.
• ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, MeghalayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2021Umbrella MoU signed September 3, 2021 for 5 years. Facilitates students' training and postgraduate research between ICAR and AAU including regional centres.
• North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC)moderateTechnology or Integration · 20 April 2021MoU signed April 20, 2021 for 5 years. Recognizes importance of R&D in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Earth science, Atmospheric Sciences with space tech based inputs; collaborative research projects and academics.
• National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2020MoU signed October 15, 2020 for 5 years. Focuses on advancement of training, research, studies, policy analysis, policy advice, consultancy, monitoring, evaluation system development and technology development.
• Edupacked / Globalink Research FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2019MoU signed February 1, 2019 for 5 years. Promotes intensive programme for B.Sc./M.Sc students of AAU to expose them to opportunities for higher studies and innovation in R&D.
• Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), GreececoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2018MoU signed August 14, 2018 for 5 years, automatically renewed for another 5 years. Promotes educational and scientific exchange and cooperation in the field of agriculture sciences.
• Cornell University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished link with Cornell University for promoting academic and research activities of the university in agriculture and allied sciences.
• Sylhet Agricultural University, BangladeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed (date not entered) for 5 years. Promote bilateral cooperation between the two institutions for mutual benefit in agricultural sciences.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU): Another state agricultural university with a parallel structure of constituent colleges, KVKs, and research stations. TNAU shares AAU's mandate of education, research, and extension, and serves as a relevant regional peer benchmark.
• ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region: ICAR's regional research body headquartered in Umiam, Meghalaya, with overlapping mandate in NE India agricultural research. AAU has an active umbrella MoU with this institution, indicating strategic alignment and direct comparability.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore: Karnataka's state agricultural university with parallel faculty, college, and KVK structure. Comparable to AAU in research output, extension footprint, and statutory structure.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University: Haryana's state agricultural university offering education and research across agriculture, veterinary, and allied sciences. Functions as a direct state-university peer with similar scale and statutory positioning.
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology: India's first state agricultural university, similar in statutory structure and integrated education-research-extension model to AAU. Operates multiple colleges, research stations, and KVKs with comparable student scale.
• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU): Fellow state agricultural university offering UG/PG/PhD programs across agriculture, veterinary, and allied sciences with a KVK extension network. PAU is the most established state-level peer to AAU, differentiated only by geography and crop focus.

Emerging players

• NEATEHUB (internal sub-brand) / a-IDEA (NAARM): a-IDEA is ICAR-NAARM's agribusiness incubator and the closest peer to AAU's NEATEHUB in mission. Comparable in supporting agri-startups with seed funding and mentorship, though a-IDEA operates nationally rather than regionally.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): India's premier national agricultural research and education institution under ICAR. IARI is a direct comparable in mandate (education, research, extension) but operates at a national scale with significantly larger funding, faculty, and PG student intake than AAU.
• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI): ICAR-affiliated deemed university focused on dairy and animal science education and research. Comparable in statutory research-education structure and ICAR funding dependency, though narrower in disciplinary scope than AAU.

Others

• Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: U.S. land-grant university with which AAU holds an active MoU. Relevant as the international benchmark for the land-grant model AAU emulates—education + research + extension—and as a partner for faculty/student exchange.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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