Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established in 1969 under the Assam Agricultural University Act 1968 January 2, 1969. The jurisdiction of the University extends to the entire State of Assam with regard to teaching, research and extension education in the field of agriculture and allied sciences. The University has a number of campuses with its head quarter located at Borbheta at a distance of about 5 km from both bus station and railway station and 2 km from airport of the Jorhat. The city can be reached easily from Guwahati, the capital of Assam, by Air/Road/Rail. The latitude, longitude and altitude of Jorhat are 26°44´N, 94°l0´E and 9l m. above mean sea level respectively. The objectives of the University are: The university has faculties and colleges all over Assam for imparting education: The university has six Regional Agricultural Research Stations in each agricultural zone of Assam at: The university also has four Commodity Research Stations at: The university also has established Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) for extension purpose in all the districts of Assam.