📘 Assam Down Town University (AdtU) – Full Overview
🏫 Overview & History
Assam Down Town University (AdtU), established in 2010 under the Assam Down Town University Act, is one of the leading private universities in Northeast India. It is located in Panikhaiti, Guwahati, about 12 km from Dispur, the state capital. The campus spans 42 acres overlooking the Brahmaputra River and serves more than 8,000 students from India and abroad.
✅ Accreditation & Recognition
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NAAC Accredited with A+ Grade
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ISO 9001:2015 Certified
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SIRO (Scientific & Industrial Research Organization) recognition
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QS I-GAUGE Diamond Rating
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Gold Ranking in India's Green Rankings 2024
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Chancellor: Dr. Narendra Nath Dutta
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Vice Chancellor: Dr. Narayan Chandra Talukdar
🎓 Academic Programs
AdtU offers over 60 academic programs at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across the following faculties:
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Engineering & Technology
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Management & Commerce
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Nursing & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Allied Health Sciences
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Humanities, Basic Sciences
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Hospitality & Tourism (with ITDC collaboration)
💰 Fee Structure (Approx. 2025)
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B.Sc programs: ₹2.5 L – ₹10.4 L (10+2 with 45–60%)
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B.Tech: ₹4.7 L – ₹6.4 L (JEE/CEE entrance + 10+2)
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M.Sc: ₹1.7 L – ₹3.2 L (Graduation + CUET-PG)
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MBA: ₹1 L – ₹4.5 L (2-year program, 60–120 seats)
🎓 Scholarships & Financial Aid
Available for:
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High academic scorers
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Sports and cultural achievers
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BPL and economically weaker students
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Differently-abled and alumni
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Some full tuition fee waivers available
🏕️ Campus Life & Facilities
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Multiple academic blocks (A, B, C, D, K, L)
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Library, labs, seminar halls, amphitheater, smart classrooms
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On-campus gym, canteen, transport services
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Sports facilities: cricket, football, swimming, basketball, badminton
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Start-Up & Incubation Centre, TIDE 2.0, dtVL Ideation, SFURTI scheme
📈 Placement Highlights
| Year | Placement % | Avg. Package | Top Package | Companies / Offers |
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| 2023 | ~94.5% | ₹4.5 LPA | ₹12 LPA | 700+ recruiters; ~6,000 offers |
| 2021 | ~85% | ₹4–5.5 LPA (B.Tech), ₹4.5–6.5 LPA (MBA) | ₹12–15 LPA | TCS, Deloitte, Cognizant, Amazon, Apollo |
Median Packages (NIRF 2024):
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UG 3-year: ₹2.6 LPA
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UG 4-year: ₹2.93 LPA
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PG: ₹3.20 LPA
🗣️ Student Reviews
1. Partha Pratim Roy (B.Tech CSE, 2024)
"Life at ADTU is good. Beautiful campus and infrastructure. However, placements were disappointing – only 13 out of 50 students placed, mostly in sales profiles."
➡️ Ratings: Placement 2/5, Faculty 3/5, Infra 4/5
2. Aakash Chettri (B.Sc Microbiology, 2021)
"Great green campus, well-equipped labs, and modern infrastructure. Young and friendly faculty. Good placements across departments – probably the best private option in NE India."
Aggregate Ratings (Zollege):
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Placements: 7.7/10
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Infrastructure: 8.5/10
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Academics: 8.3/10
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Hostel: 7.3/10
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Campus Life: 7.0/10
🏅 Rankings & Recognition
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank/Band |
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| IIRF 2024 | Overall (Private + Govt) | #74 of 160 |
| NIRF 2024 | Pharmacy | 101–125 Band |
| EduRank 2024 | India | #467 |
| EduRank 2024 | Global | #7,195 |
| AD Scientific Index 2025 | Engineering & Tech | #4,364 |
| AD Scientific Index 2025 | Medical & Health Sciences | #3,568 |
| India Today / Business Today | MBA / Science (Assam-based) | MBA #233, Science #43 |
📌 Summary
Assam Down Town University (AdtU) is a fast-growing private university in Northeast India. It offers strong infrastructure, a green campus, broad academic options, and decent placement support. While placement quality varies across departments, overall campus experience and academic exposure are positive. Rankings indicate a mid-tier standing nationally, with strong performance in pharmacy, health sciences, and emerging innovation programs.