About
OfficialAssam Don Bosco University is a private university established in 2008, with its Azara Campus located on Airport Road in Guwahati, Assam.
- Established in 2008
- Private university under the Assam Don Bosco University Act 2009
- Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
- NAAC accredited, valid until 29 November 2026
- Five schools across technology, commerce, humanities, life and applied sciences
- Azara Campus located in Guwahati, Assam
About
Assam Don Bosco University is a private university set up under the Assam Don Bosco University Act 2009 and notified by the Government of Assam on 12 February 2009. It is a project of the Salesians of Don Bosco, executed by Don Bosco Society, Azara, Guwahati. The university's vision is to mould young persons into intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired citizens.
History
The Government of Assam issued a Letter of Intent to the Salesians of Don Bosco to establish the university at Guwahati on 29 March 2008. The university was formally inaugurated by Shri Tarun Gogoi, the then Chief Minister of Assam, on 6 December 2008. The Azara Campus foundation stone blessing was held on 10 November 2009, and Distance Education started with 78 students in 2010.
Academics
The university's thrust areas of study and research are Technology, Service and Social sectors. It has five schools: School of Technology, School of Commerce & Management, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Life Sciences, and School of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. It is authorised to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act of 1956 and is approved by AICTE and the Distance Education Council (DEC).
Campus & Facilities
The university has three campuses, and the Azara Campus is located on Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati – 781 017, Assam. Facilities listed include libraries, computer and language labs, a computing centre, Wi-Fi, high-speed internet (NKN), science laboratories, engineering workshops, a recording studio, and an Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation Centre (EDIC). Hostels include Carreno Hall and Ferrando Hall.
Admissions
B.Tech regular admission is through JEE or State Entrance Tests, otherwise through DBU-GET, and B.Tech Lateral Entry is also offered. Graduate programmes include BBA, BTech, BCA, B.Com and BA Honours. Postgraduate options include MCA and Integrated MCA.
Quick stats
Courses offered
28
Avg placements
₹4 lakh / yr
Total intake
330
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources