About Assam down town University
With the strongest urge to respond to the need of quality education at an affordable cost for the people of the North Eastern Region of India, down town Charity Trust established a multi-disciplinary university in the year 2010. The first of its kind, built with modern ideas and methods, Assam down town University is located at Panikhaiti, Chandrapur in the city of Guwahati, 12 km away from Dispur, capital of the state, Assam. Assam down town University (AdtU) is one of the leading universities of North East India, offering its students an unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence. AdtU has coupled the experience of top industry leaders and renowned academicians to foster among the students a worldly approach towards life and its challenges. Being the largest educational group in Assam, AdtU has more than 8000 students and over 250 faculty members. Set up on an 80-acre land, spread over the hills of Panikhaiti, Guwahati , the infrastructure of the university is considered state-of-the-art. 156
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Courses Offered
by Assam down town University
Master of Business Administration
Hospital & Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Banking & Insurance, Marketing, Financial Management, Systems Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
General, Tourism And Travel Management, International Business
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}
Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Cloud Technology & Information Security
Bachelor of Technology
Cloud Technology & Information Security, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Master of Social Work
Community Development, Medical And Psychiatry, Human Resource Development And Management
Bachelor of Science
Lateral Entries in - Dialysis Techniques, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Radiography & Imaging Technology
Master of Science
Nursing, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Zoology, Physics, Clinical Psychology, Information Technology, Biochemistry, Emergency And Critical Care Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Disaster Mitigation
Bachelor of Science
Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Science and Nutrition, Dialysis, Emergency And Trauma Care Technology, Imaging Technology, Information Technology, Radiography And Imaging And Advanced Imaging Techniques
Bachelor of Computer Application
Information Security and Cloud Technology, General
Diploma
Medical Laboratory Technology, Physiotherapy, Dialysis Technology, Hotel Management, Paramedical Technology, Strength & Conditioning, Computer Application, Optometry, Radiology and Imaging Technology
Certification
Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Spoken English, Renewable Energy Resources And Policies, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Yoga
Streams & Courses
offered by Assam down town University
Diploma
5 coursesCommerce
1 courseMedical
5 coursesTourism and Travel
1 courseArts
5 coursesParamedical
2 coursesHospitality
1 courseScience
4 coursesCertification
1 courseEngineering
3 coursesComputer Applications
1 coursePharmacy
3 coursesBusiness Management
3 coursesPh.D
1 courseUniversity Gallery
Assam down town University Highlights 2025
Key facts and institutional overview
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| Name | ADTU Guwahati | ||||||||||||||||
| Established | Institute Type | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
| Approved By | UGC | ||||||||||||||||
| Accredited By | NAAC A+ Accredited | ||||||||||||||||
| NIRF Rank | 101-150 (pharmacy) | ||||||||||||||||
| Entrance Exam | GPAT | ||||||||||||||||
| Application Mode | Online & Offline | ||||||||||||||||
| Admission Criteria | Merit in qualifying exam + Entrance Test / Interview (program-dependent) | ||||||||||||||||
| International Collaborations | Malaysia: INTI International University (active semester exchange program with full scholarships), Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Turkey: Istanbul Bilgi University, Altinbas University, and Anadolu University. Southeast Asia: British University Vietnam (BUV), American International University Bangladesh, and Green University (Bangladesh). Indonesia: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, University of Surabaya, and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). Philippines: Samar State University, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, and Guimaras State University. Other Regions: College de Paris (France), Danubius University of Galati (Romania), Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University ""LETI"" (Russia), and Tribhuvan University (Nepal). |
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| Centres of Excellence | Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology (CoEN): Located on the Panikheiti campus, it focuses on applied research, workshops, and incubating start-ups for low-cost nanotechnology products. Venture Lab: Dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting student startups. Pharmaceutical Sciences & Paramedical Centres: The university has specialized, highly-rated faculties for pharmaceutical sciences, including research on anti-diabetic compounds, and nursing, which are considered areas of excellence. Research Focus Areas: The Directorate of Research focuses on specialized areas, including the nutritional properties of local rice, nanotechnology, and genetic diversity of regional fish species. |
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| Patents | Engineering: Development of a Portable Friction Stir Welding Machine. Biotechnology & Agriculture: Research on nutritional and aromatic properties of local rice varieties (Joha and black rice). Pharmaceutical Science: Studies on anti-diabetic compounds, specifically within North Eastern banana varieties. Health Sciences: Research on the genotoxicity of food preservatives. Technology: Development of linguistic communication apps. |
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| Awards | Awards: Best Poster Award at the International Redox Biology Conference. Institutional Excellence: Recognized by UGC, AICTE, PCI, and INC. Convocation Honors: Gold medals are awarded annually to top performers, such as Best Postgraduate and Best Undergraduate (e.g., in the 12th Convocation). Faculty/Founder Awards: The founder has been honored for pioneering efforts in North East education |
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Assam down town University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Boys Hostel | Separate Hostels for boys with furnished rooms, Wi-Fi network internet connection and round-the-clock power backup are available on the � ADTU Guwahati campus for almost 1000 students. � ADTU Guwahati hostel facility is allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis and subject to availability. Provision for primary medical attention and first aid has been made in the hostels. For a medical emergency, an ambulance facility is available on the campus. |
| Girls Hostel | Separate Hostels for girls with furnished rooms, Wi-Fi network internet connection and round-the-clock power backup are available on the university campus for almost 1000 students. Every care has been taken to ensure the availability of nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, safe drinking water and round-the-clock water supply. For a medical emergency, an ambulance facility is available on the campus. |
| Medical/hospital | ADTU Guwahati students are also provided with proper medical facilities to address their immediate and urgent medical requirements. � ADTU Guwahati has a world-class Multispecialty Down Town Hospital within the campus that endows all the modern facilities and has 300 beds. The students can easily get General Medicine, CT Scans, MRI, ECG, X-ray, ICU, Trauma Centre and Laboratory investigation when required. � ADTU Guwahati medical facility ensures that the university can deal with emergency cases at the utmost priority and can also assist students with general facilities medication. |
| Wifi | The ADTU Guwahati provides a constant WiFi facility throughout the campus that also extends to its hostels. � ADTU Guwahati WiFi network is a more than 20 Mbps leased line and has multiple ISPs. So, the students can get proper access to a good internet connection at any time and anywhere within the campus. This is especially required as it saves time for children to go to cafes just for internet connections. |
| Library | The central library of ADTU Guwahati is well-equipped with all books, journals, periodicals, and other reference material that might be required for scholars, students, or faculty members. � ADTU library ensures that they can get all the items to complete their courses while visiting the campus itself. In addition to this, the ADTU Guwahati library facility is completely computerized which further helps the students with the same. Based in a land of more than 12000 square feet, the library has spacious reading rooms for those who wish to read the books within the ADTU Guwahati Central Library. Its collection of books is huge with more than 20000 volumes of books and a large number of journals both national and international. |
| Sports | ADTU Guwahati ensures that its children focus on complete personality development. For this, the ADTU Guwahati has established spacious courts to practice many sports. It includes many indoor and outdoor sports. � ADTU Guwahati students can play Table Tennis, Pool, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, and Football because are constructed for students. Additionally, the ADTU Guwahati sports facility also has a gymnasium that is packed with all the modern pieces of equipment and other facilities. The Assam Down Town University has also a swimming pool built inside the campus. With this, they ensure that they provide a complete package of sports facilities to their students. Also, sports competitions are held within the university regularly to involve students in healthy competition. |
| Cafeteria | The ADTU Guwahati provides its students with a modern canteen within the campus. ADTU Guwahati canteen is spacious enough to accommodate a large number of students at a time. Additionally, it serves many delicacies ranging from various cuisines along with beverages for the students. � ADTU Guwahati canteen is complete with an LCD TV in the cafeteria. The food is also checked regularly to ensure its quality and is done by a quality control team of the university. |
| Auditorium | The ADTU Guwahati also has two seminar halls and one auditorium that has modern audiovisual equipment. They are built to conduct seminars, workshops, presentations, meetings and discussions. ADTU Guwahati seminar halls can seat up to 250 people at once whereas the auditorium can seat 300 people. This ensures that a humble gathering can take place within these halls and many people can participate. To ensure the all-round growth of its students, Assam Down Town University periodically features many cultural events, guest lectures, and conferences. |
| Laboratories | ADTU Guwahati laboratories ensure that the researchers and scholars can also carry out their activities properly. So, the ADTU lab facility allows students to do practically what they have learned theoretically and get hands-on experience with the same. In this manner, the students are industry-ready. |
| Transport Facility | The ADTU Guwahati also assists the students near the campus by providing them with transportation facilities. ADTU Guwahati transport facilities are available for all students and faculty members from all corners of Guwahati. ADTU transport facilities work as per the Supreme Court guidelines and are therefore very safe and reliable. These services are provided at a very nominal fee and, are, therefore, a preferred option for students within the city. |
| Banks/atms | The ADTU Guwahati also has ATM facilities within the campus. There is an Axis Bank ATM within the ADTU Guwahati campus of the university through which students can complete their basic financial tasks without any hassle. |
| I.t Infrastructure | The ADTU Guwahati has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students. From providing access to digital resources and fostering collaboration to streamlining administrative processes and enhancing teaching and learning methods, an ADTU IT infrastructure is indispensable in preparing students for success in the digital age. |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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| Diploma | 10+2 pass (stream-specific) | Based on CUCET + merit marks |
| General Nursing and Midwifery - [GNM] | 10+2 with PCB | Merit / Entrance |
| Master of Commerce | B.Com/BBA | Merit / Interview |
| Master of Tourism and Travel Management | 10+2 with 50% marks | undergraduate degree or through entrance exams |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Relevant UG degree with 50% marks (course-specific) | Entrance via CUCET PG or merit, then seat allotment |
| Master of Arts | Bachelor degree with 50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, followed by merit-based admission |
| Bachelor of Optometry | 10+2 (PCB) with 50% marks | Selected via CUCET + merit |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology | 10+2 any stream | Merit / Entrance |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 10+2 (PCB) with 50% marks | Based on CUCET score + merit |
| Bachelor of Science | 10+2 (any stream) with 45-60% (varies per specialization) | Via CUCET or 10+2 marks, followed by counseling |
| Master of Physiotherapy | BPT with relevant experience/marks | Based on CUCET PG + counseling |
| Certification | 10+2 or Graduation | Direct Admission |
| Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral} | 10+2 PCM with 50% marks | JEE Main/university exam or merit-based admission. |
| Bachelor of Computer Application | 10+2 with 50% marks (some streams require Maths) | Based on CUCET and merit |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy + Master of Business Administration | B.Pharm & UG degree criteria | Through Respective Exams +?PI |
| Bachelor of Business Administration + Master of Business Administration | 10+2 with 50% marks | 10+2 or equivalent examination |
| Master of Social Work | Graduation with 50% marks | undergraduate degree or through entrance exams |
| Bachelor of Arts | 10+2 with 45-50% marks | Via CUCET for merit-based admission |
| Master of Pharmacy | B.Pharm with valid marks (typically 50%) | Based on CUCET score and merit |
| Master of Science | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 35-50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, and merit-based shortlisting |
| Ph.D | Masters degree with 55% marks or NET/GATE/JRF qualified | Based on CU Ph.D Entrance Test / NET / GPAT / UGC-CSIR + interview |
| Post Basic Bachelor of Science | 10+2 with 50% marks | General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course |
| Master of Business Administration | Bachelors degree with 50% marks (Math/Stats at 10+2 or UG for some specializations) (propelld.com, shiksha.com) | Based on CUCET (entrance + scholarship). Scores from CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT accepted. Apply ? take CUCET ? shortlisting ? seat allotment & fee payment |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 10+2 (PCB/PCM), 60% marks | Via CUCET; NEET-UG may be required for Pharma-D/B.Sc Nursing track |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Class 10+2 with 50% aggregate | CUET and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Technology | Class 10+2 in PCM with 50% aggregate | JEE Main and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Technology + Master of Business Administration | 10+2 with PCM | Amity JEE / Entrance + Interview |
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