AAU ODL Admission 2023
Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, Assam Agricultural University (AAU-ODL) has released the official admission notification for various short-term training and certificate courses to be started from October 2023. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online at AAU-ODL official website from 25th September to 14th October, 2023 for these courses.
The proposed online programmes of AAU covering a wide range of diploma, certificate and short courses are expected to make the career of the learners and the professionals better. The courses are designed in such a way that these can cater to the needs of a wide spectrum of aspiring learners including farmers, entrepreneurs, rural women as well as unemployed youths. The ODL courses will provide knowledge, skill and employment opportunities to all sections of the society as per their need and expectations.
AAU ODL Admission Details
Name of university: Assam Agricultural University
Name of directorate/ wing: Directorate of Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
Name of course/s: Short-Term Training and Certificate Course
Mode of application: Online
Duration of course: Duration varies from 14 Days to 6 months
Application mode: Online
Last date of submission of application: 14th October, 2023
Helpline: aau.odl@aau.ac.in
AAU ODL Course Details
The Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Assam Agricultural University (AAU-ODL) is currently providing 2 different types of courses:
i) Short-Term Training
ii) Certificate Course
Short-Term Training Courses
| Sl No. | Course Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (Rs.) |
| 1 | Commercial Layer Farming | 1 Month | Class VIII Passed | 2,010 |
| 2 | Mushroom Production Technology | 1 Month | Class VIII Passed | 2,010 |
| 3 | Ornamental Fish Culture and Management | 14 Days | Class VIII Passed | 2,010 |
| 4 | Rooftop Gardening | 45 Days | Class VIII Passed | 5,010 |
| 5 | Honey Production Technology | 45 Days | Class VIII Passed | 4,010 |
Certificate Courses
| Sl No. | Course Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (Rs.) |
| 1 | Laboratory Assistant | 6 Months | Graduate in any branch of Biological Sciences Passed | 10,010 |
| 2 | Garment Designing and Construction | 6 months | Class X Passed | 7,510 |
| 3 | Preservation and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables | 6 Months | Class XII Passed | 7,510 |
AAU ODL Course Structure
The salient features of various AAU ODL Courses are as mentioned below.
# Classes for each course will be conducted through online. (Google Meet, other meeting app)
# Each course will be conducted under the supervision of a Course Director.
# For each course, the registered learners will have to undergo in-campus practical training for at least 3-7 days for short-term training course and 10 days for certificate course, preferably towards the end of the course.
# Self Learning Material (SLM) will be provided to the learners.
# At the end of the course certificate will be provided to the learners. It is mandatory to attend the Hand on / Practical Training in selected campus of Assam Agricultural University
Application Fee:
| Course | Fee (Rs.) |
| Short-term training | 110/- |
| Certificate Course | 210/- |
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected on the basis of eligibility criteria as mentioned earlier. List of Shortlisted Candidates will be published on the website odl.aau.ac.in. For final selection the shortlisted candidates need to pay the admission/course fees through online. The link for admission will be shared after publication of shortlisted candidate list.
How to Apply for AAU ODL Admission ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these courses by visiting official AAU-ODL Application Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the “Online Application Form” .
# A Google form will appear and you must login to Gmail Account to Apply.
# Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
# Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
# At the end, take a print out of the application form for your reference.
Important Dates of AAU ODL Admission 2023
# Starting date of submission of online application: 25th September, 2023
# Last date of submission of online application: 14th October, 2023
# Admission / Submission of Course Fee: 16th October to 20th October 2023
# Online Class Start Date: 30th October, 2023
Important Web-Links for AAU-ODL Admission 2023
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Assamese |
| Official Notification | English |
