North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) was a college situated in the Lakhimpur District of Assam. It was the first autonomous college in the state of Assam. The college was upgraded to a state university on 1st Dec 2023 by the Government of Assam. The new University is known as the North Lakhimpur University.
The college was established in 1952. In 2012, North Lakhimpur College was accredited with an "A" grade by the NAAC with a CGPA of 3.08.[1][2]
On 30 May 2013, North Lakhimpur College received a letter from the University Grants Commission granting it the status of an autonomous college. North Lakhimpur College is the first college from Assam to receive this status from the UGC.[3][4]
History
North Lakhimpur College was established on 3 July 1952, in the remote and underdeveloped area of North Lakhimpur.
Academic Building of North Lakhimpur College
Organisation and administration
Governance
Md. Nasim Ali Hazarika served as the inaugural principal of the college from 1952 to 1954, whereas Dr. Biman Ch. Chetia held the position until the University transitioned to a state University in February 2012.
Past principals
Md. Nasim Ali Hazarika, MA, LLB (1952–1954)
Dr. Biswanarayan Sastri, MA, PhD (1954–1958)
Jogananda Borgohain, MA (1958–1985)
Labanya Charan Deka, MA, LLB (I/C) (1985–1986)
Harendra Deva Goswami, MA (I/C) (1986–1989)
Hemendra Kumar Gogoi, MSc, MPhil (1989–2001)
Dibyajyoti Phukan, MA (I/C) (March 2001–Sept 2001)
Dr. Jugada Phukan, MA, PhD, (I/C) (Aug 2004–Sept 2004)
Achyut Ch. Mahanta, MA (I/C) (Nov 2004–July 2005)
Dr. Suryabhushan Pandu, MSc, PhD, FISPP (Aug 2005–Dec 2005)
Dr. Budhin Baruah, MSc, PhD (Jan 2006–Dec 2011)
Dr. Biman Ch. Chetia, MSc, PhD (Feb 2012- Sept 2024)
Departments
Humanities
Assamese Department
English Department
Hindi Department
Philosophy Department
Social Science
Anthropology Department
Economics Department
Education Department
History Department
Home Science Department
Political Science Department
Natural Science
Botany Department
Chemistry Department
Electronics Department
Geography Department
Mathematics Department
Physics Department
Statistics Department
Zoology Department
Technology
Computer Science Department
Physical Education
Physical Education Department
Facilities
Library
Career Counselling
Training for Competitive Examinations
Boys Hostels
New Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Gymnasium
Playground with modern Synthetic Track
Academics
The college provides major (honours) courses across a wide array of subjects in both the Arts and Science streams, comprising a total of 19 departments. It caters to approximately 2,500 students in undergraduate programs, 500 in postgraduate programs, and around 200 engaged in research programs.
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM)
Certificate Courses
Discontinued Courses
Previously, the college offered Higher Secondary Courses in both Science and Arts. However, following government directives, these courses were discontinued in 2021 to allow the institution to concentrate more on higher education programs.
^"NAAC". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012., search criteria: colleges, accredited colleges in: Assam, Cycle: 2, Date of acquire :03-06-2013
