Arunachal University of Studies
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Other name | AUS |
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| Type | State University |
| Established | 2012 |
| Affiliation | UGC, AIU, NAAC BCI, NCTE, RCI, AICTE, PCI, SNC |
| Chancellor | Kamal Lochan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. B. Mohan Kumar |
Academic staff | 269 |
| Students | 4300 |
| Location | Knowledge City Namsai , , India |
| Campus | Rural, 63 acres (25 ha) |
| Website | www |
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Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) is a state self-sponsored (private university) established by Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh as a Multi-faculty Skill & Education University at Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh.
AUS is the extreme northeastern university of India and the first university to witness the sunrise in the country. The university is duly recognized by UGC u/s 2(f) and is empowered to award degrees specified u/s 22 of UGC Act 1956. AUS is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The certifications issued by the university are globally accepted. AUS is the youngest university-level institution of India to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Schools[]
| S.No | Name of Schools | Programmes offered |
| 1 | Nursing | General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) ◆ Bachelor of Science – B.sc. (Nursing) |
| 2 | Pharmacy | Diploma in Pharmacy – D.Pharm. ◆ Bachelor of Pharmacy – B.Pharm. |
| 3 | Paramedical | Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Technology) – BMLT ◆ Bachelor of Science (Medical Radio Imaging Technology) – BMRIT ◆ Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) ◆ Master of Science (Paramedical) |
| 4 | Agricultural Sciences | Bachelor of Science (Hons.-Agriculture) ◆ Master of Science (Agriculture | Horticulture) |
| 5 | Reckon Sciences | Bachelor of Science (Reckon Science) w Master of Science (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics) ◆ Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Education (Reckon Science) |
| 6 | Life Sciences | Bachelor of Science (Life Science) ◆ Master of Science (Botany/Zoology/Environmental Science) ◆ Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Education (Life Science) |
| 7 | Technology | Diploma (Civil/CS/ IT/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Automobile/ Electronics & Electronics) ◆ BCA ◆ MCA ◆ Integrated BCA-MCA |
| 8 | Education | D. El. Ed. ◆ B.A.-B.Ed. Integrated ◆ B.Sc.-B.Ed. Integrated ◆ B.Ed. ◆ M.Ed. |
| 9 | Special Education | B.Ed. Spl.Edu. (Visual Impairment) ◆ B.Ed. Spl.Edu. (Hearing Impairment) ◆ M.Ed. Spl.Edu. (Visual Impairment) ◆ M.Ed. Spl.Edu. (Hearing Impairment) |
| 10 | Physical Education | Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports –BPES ◆ Master of Physical Education and Sports - MPES |
| 11 | Humanities & Social Science | Bachelor of Arts – B.A. ◆ Bachelor of Arts (Skill Development) – B.A SD ◆ Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) – B.A. (Hons.) ◆ Master of Arts – M.A. |
| 12 | Linguistics | Bachelor of Arts Hons. (Hindi/ English/ Indigenous Language) ◆ Master of Arts (Hindi/ English/ Indigenous Language) |
| 13 | Design | Bachelor of Fine Arts – BFA ◆ Bachelor of Performing Arts – BPA ◆ Bachelor of Arts (Design) – BA (Design) ◆ Master of Fine Arts – MFA ◆ Master of Performing Arts – MPA ◆ Master of Arts (Design) – M.Design |
| 14 | Commerce | Bachelor of Commerce – B.Com. ◆ Bachelor of Commerce (Skill Development) – B.com SD ◆ Master of Commerce – M.Com. |
| 15 | Management | Bachelor of Business Administration –BBA ◆ Master of Business Administration – MBA (Marketing/Sales/Finance/HRM/IT/HM/IB/SCM/EVM & Auditing/Project Monitoring & Evaluation/Project Management/Organizational Development/Finance Services & Security Analysis/) |
| 16 | Legal Studies | Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Law – B.A.-L.L.B. (Integrated) ◆ Bachelor of Law – LL.B. ◆ Master of Law – LL.M. |
Research[]
Arunachal University of Studies also has research and doctoral programs under the Research and Development Center. The R&DC supports all sorts of research under various schools and also offers Doctor of Literature D.Litt. and Doctor of Science D.Sc. and Doctor of Law LLD
History[]
Since the foundation, the university has taken care of the holistic education through state-of-an-art intellectual and creative pedagogy. AUS offers over 120+ professional programmed and tags itself as the state skill studies universities.
Campus[]
The campus is situated at the serene location of Namsai district in Arunachal Pradesh, which is situated at a strategic location within in the proximity of 12 Districts Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, 16 Districts of Upper Assam and 4 Districts of Nagaland. Tribal population dominates the entire region and most of the students of AUS belonged to the minority and tribal groups. Being one of the very few higher educations.
Chancellor Kamal Lochan says:
“Our endeavor is to propagate educational revolution by advancing fusion of knowledge, wisdom and intellectual refinement in our students.”
Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Mohankumar says:
“The vision of a University as an inclusive community of scholars, international in character and a leader in higher education inspiring excellence and innovation, is the cornerstone of our strategy. As a community committed to the pursuit of knowledge, AUS would strive to provide student-centric education in a regional context and foster personal and intellectual growth to prepare students for productive careers, meaningful lives and responsible citizenship.”
Hostel[]
Arunachal University of Studies has hostel for both girls and boys. The hostel is one of the finest accommodations in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The campus is also home to the Rainbow Residency Series that holds there in campus accommodation to faculty staffs, and other managements. All residential services come with a mess functional three times a day with evening refreshments. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu can be availed.
Library[]
AUS has more than 2 lakhs and resource materials making it the largest resource center of the state. Enrolled students can freely access books, journals, and electronic journals from the library with a larger interest. The journal and stocks are updated every semester ensuring students’ get the best of the databases.
Other facilities[]
Cafeteria, canteen, lounge, outdoor terrace, sports grounds are few of the other facilities offered in the campus. For the promotion of physical and mental health of the student in the campus, Sports facilities are offered. Both indoor and outdoor activities are advocated for character building. There are active volleyball, footballs, and other outdoor sports clubs.
Academics[]
Accreditation and Tie-ups[]
| S.NO | REGULATORY BODY | |
| 1 | NAAC | The Arunachal University of Studies is the first and only State University of Arunachal Pradesh, which is duly accredited by The National Assessment Accreditation Council (NAAC). The Arunachal University of Studies is one of the youngest university-level institutions in India to get NAAC Accreditation. |
| 2 | UGC | The Arunachal University of Studies has been legislated by Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh as per Section 2(f) of University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The university is duly empowered to award Degrees as notified by the University Grants Commission u/s 22. |
| 3 | AIU | The Arunachal University of Studies is the Regular Member of Association of Indian Universities, which facilitates the equivalency of various certifications amongst its member universities. The Certifications awarded by the university are applicable for further Studies in other National and International Universities/ recognized Institutions. |
| 4 | BCI | Bar Council of India (BCI) duly approves the Arunachal University of Studies for conducting Legal Education Courses. The 5 Years Integrated B.A.-LL.B. and 3 Years LL.B. Programme of university are applicable for registration as Advocate with Bar Council of India. |
| 5 | NCTE | The Arunachal University of Studies is duly approved by National Council for Teacher's Education (NCTE) for conducting various Teacher's Education Courses. The AUS is offering NCTE approved D.El.Ed., Integrated BA-B.Ed., Integrated B.Sc.-B.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. Programme. |
| 6 | RCI | Approved by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) for conducting Rehabilitation and Special Education programme. AUS is the only RCI approved Centre for Disability Studies in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Awards from the university are applicable for Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India. |
| 7 | PCI | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approves the university for conducting Pharmacy Courses. The 2 years Diploma in Pharmacy and 4 years Bachelor of Pharmacy Programme of university are applicable for registration as Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of India. |
| 8 | AICTE | No Objection Certificate from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi for conducting technical education courses. The AICTE vide letter F.No.10/AICTE/Misc/2013 dated 17 April 2015 informed that “State/ Pvt./ Deemed Universities duly recognized by UGC, don't require prior approval of AICTE to run technical Program/ courses.” |
| 9 | INC and APNC | Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council approve the university for conductive Nursing Courses. GNM & B.Sc. Nursing Programme of university are applicable for registration as Nurse with State Nursing Council |
| 10 | DME | Directorate of Medical Education, Training & Research, and Government of Arunachal Pradesh approve the university for conducting Bachelor of Physiotherapy, B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology), and B.Sc. (Medical Radio Imaging Technology) Programme. |
| 11 | BOPTER | Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) Approved the implementation of the Apprenticeship/Internship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) at the university. Additionally, the agreement enters into an agreement with some industry/establishments for arranging apprenticeship/internship embedded degree programmes for your admitted students as per the course curriculum approved by the university |
| 12 | NEEM | NEEM Facilitator under National Employability Enhancement Mission Regulations 2017 for the purpose of On-Job-Trainings (OJT) to enhance the employability of a person either pursuing Post Graduation, Graduation/ Dipolma in any Technical or Non-Technical Stream. |
| 13 | ICAR | Status Clarification from Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi for conducting various Agriculture Education programmes. |
| 14 | DDU-GKY | DDU-GKY: The World Education Mission is a registered Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for conducting DDU-GKY, a skill development scheme announced by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India in the state of A.P. at AUS. DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked with the dual objectives of adding diversity to the incomes of rural poor families and cater to the career aspirations of rural youth. |
| S.NO | NATION AND INTERNATIONAL TIE-UPS | |
| 1 | Chiang Mai University | Memorandum of Understanding with Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand for sharing knowledge, resources, faculty & student exchange, joint certification, joint research & development programme. |
| 2 | Maejo University | Memorandum of Understanding with Maejo University, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand for sharing knowledge, resources, faculty & student exchange, joint certification, joint research & development programme. The Maejo University is oldest Agriculture University of Thailand. |
| 3 | Coventry University | Establishment of cooperation with Coventry University, the United Kingdom for Faculty and Student exchange programme. The Coventry University accepts credit transfer/lateral entry of the students of Arunachal University of Studies in selected Disciplines. |
| 4 | KVIC | Memorandum of Understanding with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India, New Delhi for promotion Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Development and Capacity Building Programme and inclusion of KVIC training modules into the formal education modules of the university. |
| 5 | IIE | Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, New Delhi for promoting Entrepreneurship Development Programme and inclusion of IIE training programme modules into the formal education modules of the university. |
| 6 | NIESBUD | Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Government of India, New Delhi for promoting Entrepreneurship Development and Skill Culture programme and inclusion of NIESBUD training programme modules into the formal education modules of the university. |
| 7 | NIRDPR | Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), under Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Rah, Government of India, New Delhi for Resources & Knowledge Sharing, Training, Capacity Building, Women Empowerment through joint efforts. |
| 8 | RFRI | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered between “Arunachal University of Studies, Arunachal Pradesh” and Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam to engage in a board spectrum of joint activities in the field of Natural Resource-based Sustainable Livelihood Promotion, in the Northeastern part of India. |
| 9 | NPC | Memorandum of Understanding with National Productivity Council under (DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Space Industry, Government of India for industrial internship/ virtual internship of the students along with studies. |
| 10 | INFLIBNET | MoU with INFLIBNET for Shobhganga/Shodhgangotri an inter-University Centre of UGC to promote open access & host scholar content like Thesis, dissertations etc., generated in universities. This is very useful for preventing misuse of the already published research work & protection of copyright of M.Phil/Ph.D. research Scholars of the university. |
| 11 | NIRDPR | Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), under Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, New Delhi for Resource & Knowledge Sharing, Training, Capacity Building, Women Empowerment through joint efforts. |
Organisation and Administration[]
World Education Mission sponsors Arunachal University of Studies. Its headquarters is in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
President Dr. Ashwani Lochan says – “World Education Mission is a holy charitable trust that had the vision to offer skill-based education that is accessible to all. India being a vast ocean of cultural, regional, and linguistic diversity has a serious issue of accessible education. Arunachal Pradesh is one such place that requires a lot of educational grounds. Being a state filled with challenges, the Board of Management decided to let our course of action be implemented in the beautiful state. And thus, the establishment took its shape into what the country knows as Arunachal University of Studies."
Scholarship[]
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scholarship | Application Programme | Eligibility | Granting Agency |
| 1. | Chancellor Meritorious Scholarship | For All Courses | · 93% marks in Senior Secondary OR 85% marks in Graduation
· Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 2. | Gautam Buddha Scholarship | MSW, MA, M.Com., M.Sc., MBA | · Min 55% marks in the previous qualification
· Income Certificate (<3 lac) · Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 3. | Lachit Borphukon Scholarship | Diploma in Elementary Education – Tai Khamti Language Script | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 4. | Prof. Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar Scholarship | B.A.-B.Ed, B.Sc.-B.Ed., D.El.Ed., M.Ed., M.Ed. (HI&VI), M.A.(Education) | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 5. | Nang Iksha Mein Scholarship | B.A., B.Com., M.Com., B.A.-LLB, LLB, B.B.A, M.B.A, Diploma (Pali Language) | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 6. | Prof. G.N. Pandey Science Scholarship | For all Science Course | The Scholarship will be issued only on the basis of percentage /CGPA obtained in previous qualification | World Education Mission |
| 7. | Prof. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan Scholarship | B.Lis., M.Lis, | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Income Certificate (<4 lac) · Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 8. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Scholarship | LLB, BA-LLB | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| 9. | Smt. Geeta Lochan Girl Child Scholarship | For all courses only for Girls (Max. up to Rs. 40,000/- per year) | · Min 55% marks in previous qualification
· Income Certificate (<3 lac) · Maintenance of 80% attendance and 60% marks for continuation |
World Education Mission |
| Scholarship Programmes offered by Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the students of Arunachal University of Studies | ||||
| 10. | APST Stipend Scheme | For All courses | · APST Certificate
· Satisfactory Progress report, good conduct, regular attendance |
DHTE, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh through National Scholarship Portal |
| 11. | Post Matric Scholarship Programme | For All courses | · Income Certificate (<2.5 lac)
· APST Certificate · Satisfactory Progress report, good conduct, regular attendance |
DHTE, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh through National Scholarship Portal |
| 12. | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Arunachal Pradesh | For All Courses | · Income Certificate (<2.5 lac)
· APST Certificate · Satisfactory Progress report, good conduct, regular attendance |
DHTE, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh through National Scholarship Portal |
Board of Governors & Board of Management[]
| S.No. | Name of Member (BoG) | Status | Designation |
| 1. | Shri Kamal Lochan | Chancellor | Chairman |
| 2. | Prof. Krishan Gopal | Pro-Chancellor (Academic) | Member |
| 3. | Shri Vishva Lochan | Pro-Chancellor (Administration) | Member |
| 4. | Prof. B. Mohan Kumar | Vice-Chancellor | Member |
| 5. | Development Commissioner (Finance) | Arunachal Pradesh Govt. Nominee | Member |
| 6. | Director, Directorate of Higher & Technical Education | Arunachal Pradesh Govt. nominee -Eminent Educationist | Member |
| 7. | Prof. S.C. Rai | Professor, Deptt. of Geography-University of Delhi | Member |
| 8. | Shri A.N. Sharma | Ex-Deputy Secretary-, UGC | Member |
| 9. | Dr. N. Khare | Scientist G-Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi | Spl. Invitee |
| 10. | Prof. Kusum Arunachalam | Dean, School of Environ. & Natural Resources, Doon University, Dehradun | Spl. Invitee |
| 11. | Prof. P.O. Nameer | Dean & Professor, College of Climate Change & Environ. Science, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur | Spl. Invitee |
| 12. | Shri Divyanshu Goel | Registrar | Secretary |
| S.No. | Name of Member (BoM) | Status | Designation |
| 1. | Prof. B. Mohan Kumar | Vice-Chancellor | Chairman |
| 2. | State Govt. representation either Secretary Education or Director Education | Arunachal Pradesh Govt. Representative | Member |
| 3. | Prof. A. Arunachalam | Director, Central Agroforestry Research Institute (ICAR), Jhansi | Member |
| 4. | Dr. N. Janardhana Raju | School of Environmental Sciences-JNU, New Delhi | Member |
| 5. | Prof. Trilochan Singh | Director, School of Distance Education – AUS | Member |
| 6. | Dr. D.S. Hernwal | Dean, Faculty of Education, Special Education, Legal & Sports-AUS | Member |
| 7. | Prof. Meenal Mishra | Discipline Coordinator (Geology)-IGNOU-New Delhi | Member |
| 8. | Prof. Setuma Rawal | Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management-AUS | Member |
| 9. | Shri Y.V. Agnihotri | Director, Skill Development & Vocational Studies-AUS | Member |
| 10. | Shri H.B. Sharma | Ex-Under Secretary-UGC | Member |
| 11. | Prof. S.K. Barik | Director, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow | Special Invitee |
| 12. | Dr. Dhattatreya H | Chief Executive, Institute of Integrated Resource Management, Lakhimpur, Assam | Special Invitee |
| 13. | Dr. Anil Kunar Singh | Vice President, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi | Special Invitee |
| 14. | Shri Divyanshu Goel | Registrar | Member Secretary |
Notable alumni[]
- Dr Chowna Mein
- Dr Kiren Rijiju
- Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey
- Dr Anshu Jamsenpa
- Prof Trilochan Mohapatra
- Dr Apurba Kumar Sharma
- Dr SK Srivastava
Committee[]
- Research Committee
- Examination Committee
- Internal Complaints and Sexual harassment Committee
- Anti Discrimination Cell
- Anti Ragging Committee
- [[Planning Board
- Proctorial Committee
- Building and Work Committee
- Disciplinary Committee
- Finance Committee
- Gender Sensitization Cell
- Grievance Redressal Cell
- Academic Council
Awards[]
- Arunachal University of Studies Best University in East India 2019 (CEGR)
- Arunachal University of Studies Best Knowledge Creation & Innovation University 2018 ASSOCHAM
- Arunachal University of Studies Best University in Academics -2017 CCLA
- Arunachal University of Studies Best Emerging University in North East -2017 ASSOCHAM
Mentor Panel and Visionaries[]
- World Education Mission
- Chowna Mein
References[]
- Universities in Arunachal Pradesh
- Namsai district
- Private universities in India