Assam Agricultural University’s Directorate of Open & Distance Learning (AAU-ODL) has posted an official admission notification for short-term training and certificate courses beginning August 2024. Interested and eligible applicants can apply for these courses online at the AAU-ODL website from July 18th to July 31st, 2024.
AAU’s proposed online programmes, which include a wide range of diploma, certificate, and short courses, are designed to help learners and professionals further their careers. The courses are developed so that they may meet the needs of a diverse range of ambitious learners, including farmers, entrepreneurs, rural women, and unemployed youths. ODL courses will give information, skills, and employment possibilities to all segments of society based on their needs and expectations.
AAU ODL Admission Details 2024
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 1 month to 6 months
Application mode: Online
Last date of submission of application: 31st July 2024
Helpline: aau.odl@aau.ac.in
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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 Course
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 | Fish Health Management | 1 Month | Class VIII Passed | 2,010 |
Certificate Courses
| Sl No. | Course Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (Rs.) |
| 1 | Nursery Management | 6 Months | Class XII Passed | 7,510 |
| 2 | Interior Space Design | 3 months | Class XII Passed | 7,510 |
| 3 | Technical writing skills for scientific publication and development of research project | 3 Months | Pursuing Graduation in any branch of Science or more. | 5,010.00 |
AAU ODL Course Structure
The salient features of various AAU ODL Courses are as mentioned below.
1. Classes for each course will be conducted through online. (Google Meet, other meeting app)
2. Each course will be conducted under the supervision of a Course Director.3. 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.
4. Self Learning Material (SLM) will be provided to the learners.
5. 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 Course | 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 ?
Follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
1. Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
2. Click on the “Online Application Form” .
3. A Google form will appear and you must login to Gmail Account to Apply.
4. Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
5. Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
6. At the end, take a print out of the application form for your reference.
Shortlisted candidate list will be published at official AAU-ODL website. They have to pay the admission fee separately through online mode link of which will be shared later on.
Important Dates of AAU ODL Admission 2024
| Starting date of submission of online application | 18th July, 2024 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 31st July, 2024 |
| Admission / Payment of Course Fee | 03rd August – 09th August, 2024 |
| Online Class Start Date | 12th August, 2024 |
Important Web-Links for AAU-ODL Admission 2024
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Assamese |
| Official Notification | English |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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