Assam down town University Hosts Northeast India’s Biggest Job Fair

GUWAHATI- In a significant step toward bridging academia and industry, Assam down town University successfully hosted its 11th Annual Job Fair and 1st Internship Fair on May 10, 2025, at its Panikhaiti campus. The dual-event initiative reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering holistic career development.

The Job Fair and The Internship Fair, organized by the Directorate of Career Advancement Cell, AdtU, drew a remarkable turnout of job seekers, including final-year students and young professionals with up to five years of experience.

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Many national and multinational companies participated, offering roles across healthcare, IT, education, manufacturing, consulting, retail, and services. Prominent recruiters included, Apollo Hospitals, HDFC ERGO, Amul, Piramal Swasthya, SBI Life, Adani Airport, Quess Corp, NH Group, Bharti Airtel, Indigai, DTDC Limited, Amrit Cement, and Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, among others.

Throughout the day, candidates engaged in on-the-spot interviews, resume screenings, career counseling sessions, and HR interactions, gaining valuable insights into the recruitment ecosystem.

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Running parallel to the Job Fair was AdtU’s first-ever Internship Fair, a pioneering initiative tailored for current students, marking a key implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The fair focused on early career exposure and practical learning core components of NEP’s holistic educational framework.

Prof. (Dr.) Narayan Chandra Talukdar, Vice Chancellor of Assam down town University, stated:

“At Assam down town University, we firmly believe that education should lead to meaningful opportunities. Through initiatives like our Annual Job Fair and Internship Fair, we aim to empower students not just with academic credentials, but with real-world exposure and career pathways.

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With NEP 2020 placing strong emphasis on experiential learning, integrating internships early in a student’s journey helps us nurture industry-ready professionals who are well-aligned with the evolving demands of the modern workforce.”

Dr. Rimjhim Baruah Borah, Director (i/c), Directorate of Career Advancement, remarked:

“This year’s fair witnessed unprecedented participation from both recruiters and students, reaffirming our commitment to creating a platform where talent truly meets opportunity.

More than just an internship fair, this initiative brings the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to life, bridging academics with real-world exposure. By offering students early access to workplace environments, we equip them to develop essential professional skills, think proactively, and take ownership of their career journeys from the very beginning.”

With enthusiastic participation from students across disciplines and institutions in the region, both fairs served as powerful career accelerators. Several students received on-the-spot job offers and internship confirmations, making the event a resounding success.