AAU ODL Admission 2023: The Assam Agricultural University’s (AAU-ODL) Directorate of Open & Distance Learning has published the official admission notification for a number of certificate and short-term training programs that will begin in October 2023. For these courses, interested and qualified applicants may apply online at the AAU-ODL official website from September 25 through October 14, 2023.
The extensive range of diploma, certificate, and short course offerings offered by the AAU’s proposed online programs are anticipated to improve both learners’ and professionals’ professional lives. The courses are created in a way that they can meet the demands of a wide range of prospective students, including farmers, business owners, rural women, and young people without jobs. All societal segments will receive information, skills, and employment prospects through ODL courses in accordance with their needs and expectations.
AAU ODL Admission 2023 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: [email protected]
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 selected campus of Assam Agricultural University
AAU ODL Application Fee
| Course | Fee (Rs.) |
| Short-term training | 110/- |
| Certificate Course | 210/- |
AAU ODL Admission 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 2023?
> Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.
> Click on the “Online Apply Link” and complete the registration process.
> Next stage, click on “Online Apply Link” and Login.
> Enter all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
> Pay the application fee according to your category and submit the form.
> Take a printout of the application form.
Important Dates of AAU ODL Admission 2023
| Starting Date to Online Apply | 25th September, 2023 |
| Last Date to Online Apply | 14th October, 2023 |
| Admission / Submission of Course Fee: | 16th October to 20th October 2023 |
| Online Class Start Date: | 30th October, 2023 |
Important Links of AAU ODL Admission 2023
| Online Apply Link | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Assamese | English |
| Official Website | Click Here |