Assam Agricultural University’s (AAU-ODL) Directorate of Open & Distance Learning has published the official admissions announcement for a number of certificate and short-term training programs that will begin in December 2024. For these courses, interested and qualified applicants may apply online at the AAU-ODL official website between November 5 and November 25, 2024.
Details of AAU ODL Admission
| Name of university | Assam Agricultural University |
| Name of directorate | Directorate of Open & Distance Learning (ODL) |
| Name of course | Short-Term Training and Certificate Course |
| Duration of course | Duration varies from 1 month to 6 months |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date of submission of application | 25th November 2024 |
Details of AAU ODL Course
The Directorate of Open and Distance Learning (AAU-ODL) at the Assam Agricultural University currently offers two primary course categories:
(a) Short-Term Training Program
(b) Certificate Course
Short-Term Training Program
| Sl No. | Name of Course | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (Rs.) |
| 1 | Honey Production Technology | 45 days | Class VIII Passed | 4,010 |
| 2 | Mushroom spawn production | 45 days | Class VIII Passed | 4,010 |
| 3 | Commercial Backyard Chicken | 30 days | HSLC Passed | 2,010 |
| 4 | Production of High Value Horticultural Crops | 30 days | Class VIII Passed | 2,010 |
| 5 | Self Management and Personality Development Skill | 30 days | XII Passed | 2,010 |
Certificate Course
| Sl No. | Name of Course | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (Rs.) |
| 1 | Fish Nutrition and Management | 3 Months | HSLC passed | 6,010 |
| 2 | Commercial Floriculture | 3 Months | XII Passed | 6,010 |
| 3 | Production of Biocontrol Agents for Entrepreneurship Development | 3 Months | XII Passed | 6,010 |
| 4 | Management and care of elderly people | 3 Months | HSLC passed | 6,010 |
Structure of AAU ODL Course
The following lists the key features of the various AAU ODL courses.
| (a) Classes for each course will be conducted through online. (Google Meet, other meeting app) (b) Each course will be conducted under the supervision of a Course Director. (c) In-campus practical training is required for all registered students, ideally around the end of the course, for at least 3–7 days for short-term training courses and 10 days for certificate courses. (d) The students will receive Self Learning Material (SLM). (e) Students will receive a certificate at the end of the course. Attending the Practical Training on a specified campus of Assam Agricultural University is required. |
Application Fee
| Course | Fee (Rs.) |
| Short-term Training Course | 110 |
| Certificate Course | 210 |
Selection Process
Candidates will be chosen based on the eligibility requirements listed on the official website. List of Shortlisted Candidates will be published on the website odl.aau.ac.in. For the final selection, the shortlisted candidates must pay the course and enrolment fees online. Once the list of shortlisted candidates has been released, the admission link will be shared.
How to Apply for AAU ODL Admission ?
Candidates who meet the requirements can apply online for these courses by going to the official AAU-ODL Application Portal. To apply online, candidates can follow the instructions listed below.
(a) Scroll down to the section with the Important Web-Links.
(b) Press the “Online Application Form” button.
(c) A Google form will show up, and in order to apply, you must sign in with your Gmail account.
(d) Complete your educational and personal information and attach the required files.
(e) Fill out the form and pay the application cost according to your category.
(f) Print the application form for your records at the conclusion.
Important Dates of AAU ODL Admission 2024
| Starting date of submission of online application | 05/11/2024 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 25/11/2024 |
| Admission / Payment of Course Fee | 05/12/2024 – 11/12/2024 |
| Online Class Start Date | 13/12/2024 |
Important Web-Links for AAU-ODL Admission
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |