Overview
Promoted in 2008, Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is a state private, non-profit, co-educational, Catholic research university based in Guwahati. ADBU was founded by the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and is managed by the Don Bosco Society, Azara, Guwahati.
The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India. The university is also approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), India and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India.
The university’s vision is to mould young persons into intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired citizens at the service of India and the world of today and tomorrow, by imparting holistic and personalised education.
Campus
The university boasts three campuses:
Tapesia Campus
Azara Campus
Kharguli Campus
ABDU campuses feature well-equipped classrooms (with LCD projectors and audio systems), workshops, well- equipped laboratories, canteens, coffee shops and auditoriums. ‘DBCET Book Cafe’ provides text books (used and new), reference books, buy back and rental facilities and a well-stocked, spacious and computerised library.
The university provides well-equipped computer labs, with over 500 computers networked under Linux; computing centres with internet enabled computers to serve the day-to-day computing needs of students.
Accomodation
The Assam Don Bosco University offers separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls.
These hostels facilities include:
Well-furnished rooms
Back-up generator
Safe drinking water
Round the clock security
Television in common room
Hygienically prepared vegetarian and non-vegetarian food
Academics
ABDU offers academic programmes in Engineering, Management, Social Sciences, Research and Distance/Online Learning streams.
Graduate programmes in Engineering and Technology
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Students
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Postgraduate programmes in engineering and technology
M.T.M. - Master of Management in Engineering & Technology
M.Tech - Computer Science
M.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
M.C.A. - Master of Computer Applications
Postgraduate programmes in social sciences
M.S.W. - Master of Social Work
M. A. - Psychological Counselling
M. A. - Educational Leadership
M. A. - Educational Leadership (Executive)
M. A. - Child Rights & Development
M. A. - Convergent Media and Technologies
Postgraduate programmes in management
M.B.A. - Marketing Management
M.B.A. - Human Resource Management
M.B.A. - Financial Management
M.B.A. - Operations and General Management
M.B.A. - Technology Management
Research Ph.D programmes
ABDU also provides online and distance education programmes.
Extra-curricular activities
The Assam Don Bosco University offers its students ample opportunities to engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and clubs such as sports club, literary club, music and dance clubs, dramatics club (Rangayan) and the arts and crafts club.
Admission
Admission procedure for graduate courses-
B.Tech: Admissions are granted on a first-come-first-served basis into preferred branches (according to availability of seats) from the date the candidates fulfill eligibility criteria.
BCA, B.Com, BA (Honours): Admissions are granted on a first-come-first-served basis to candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria after the results of the qualifying examinations are declared.
At the time of admission, the candidates must be accompanied by their parent(s).
Following documents are required at the time of admission-
Originals of marksheets and entrance test score cards for verification.
Proof of date of birth
Caste/Tribe/ Community certificate if applicable
Student health form duly filled
Fees - Please contact the university for detailed information on fees.
Achievements
Don Bosco University aims at excellence in teaching and formation of character and seeks to realise a vibrant campus ministry programme.