ASSAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AEC)

Inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955, Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati is the premier and oldest engineering institution in Northeast India. Located in the scenic Jalukbari area across a 400-acre campus, it is a government college affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) and approved by AICTE. The institution serves as a central hub for technical education and industrial consultancy in the region, known for its deep-rooted legacy and highly competitive admissions via the Assam CEE. AEC offers undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs with emphasis on core engineering education, practical training, laboratory work, and public sector readiness. The college has a strong alumni network working in PSUs, government services, and private industries. Labs Available According to the official departmental documentation, the following specialized laboratories are available: PARAM Supercomputing Facility: A high-performance computing center for advanced research. Advanced Microprocessor & Embedded System Lab: Features 8085/8051 kits and AVR development boards. Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery Lab: Includes flow-through orifice, Venturi meters, and rotameter test rigs. Microwave Engineering Lab: Equipped with specialized test benches and oscilloscopes for high-frequency research. Materials Science & Testing Lab: Features a Computerized Universal Testing Machine (100T capacity) and hardness testers. Power System Simulation Lab: Dedicated facility for simulating complex electrical grids and load flows.