About Our University

Bongaigaon University, situated in a serene and ideal setting and spread across approximately 60 bighas of land on its main campus, has been diligently striving to realise its vision of delivering quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. It aims to meet the educational aspirations of the people of Assam in general and those of Bongaigaon in particular. The institution was originally established as Bongaigaon College on 8th July, 1964 and celebrated its glorious Golden Jubilee before being upgraded to a State University. It was the brainchild of visionary leaders — Late Sitanath Brahma Choudhury (former Member of Parliament and President of Assam Sahitya Sabha), Late Bhabeswar Choudhury, Late Hariprasad Goswami and Late Damodar Mahanta. Their foresight, resilience and determination were complemented by the dedicated efforts of many others who worked tirelessly behind the scenes with a shared mission.

The Institute was accorded the status of Deficit Grants-in-Aid in 1972 by the Government of Assam. The institution had a modest beginning in 1964 with the introduction of Pre-University (Arts) classes under Gauhati University, enrolling 150 students and supported by eight teachers. Subsequently, Commerce subjects were introduced at the Pre-University level and a full-fledged Pre-University Commerce course was launched in 1984. Degree classes in Arts commenced in the 1966-67 academic session and received affiliation from Gauhati University in 1971. Recognising the lack of commerce education facilities in the undivided Goalpara district of that time and in response to the region’s growing commercial importance, Degree Commerce courses were introduced in 1978.

The postgraduate course in English under Gauhati University was introduced in 1991, followed by Hindi in 2017 and both continued until 2023. A landmark moment in the institution’s history came on 24th November, 2021, when the Government of Assam, in a Cabinet meeting held at Bongaigaon, approved the proposal to upgrade Bongaigaon College into a full-fledged State University. This historic development was widely celebrated by the institutional community and its well-wishers. The Assam Legislative Assembly subsequently passed The Bongaigaon University Act, 2023, which received the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam on 22nd November, 2023. Following the appointment of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor on 1st August 2025, the University introduced the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) under NEP 2020 and MA first semester courses across various departments in the Faculties of Arts and Commerce from the academic session 2025-26. The Higher Secondary section (both Arts and Commerce) at present have been relocated to North Bongaigaon High School, Dolaigaon.

A significant development occurred on 13th March, 2026, when Birjhora Mahavidyalaya — an institution of academic excellence in its own right — was designated as a constituent college of Bongaigaon University by the Government of Assam. Encompassing approximately 50 bighas of land, it now serves as the Science Campus of the University. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various science disciplines are set to commence from the academic session 2026-27. The University now offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the Faculties of Arts, Commerce and Science and also plans to introduce Ph.D. programmes in multiple departments from 2026-27.

At present, the University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students at the main campus and around 750 students at the Science Campus. Over the years, it has grown significantly in both stature and academic excellence. Notably, during its tenure as Bongaigaon College, the institution successfully completed the third cycle of assessment by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and was awarded a ‘B’ grade on 11 March 2020. The University was also granted 2(f) status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India, on 6 March 2026. The University is further enriched by the establishment of the Centre for Koch Rajbongshi Studies, inaugurated on 13 March 2026 in collaboration with the Kamatapur Autonomous Council and All Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU), reflecting its commitment to regional culture and research.

The vision of the university is to develop a multi-disciplinary, tech-based education with primary focus on creating skilled citizens for the nation while capturing the spirit of the age we are in and providing state of the art infrastructure and knowledge. It will promote research for innovation and excellence. It will also train the students and scholars to mould themselves in such a way as they can be the responsible members of the society and contribute for the sustainability of a compassionate human society. Keeping in mind the 4th objective of the SDG, United Nations (to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all) our university will work towards materialising this solemn goal. It will also promote research to design models for tapping the local resources and highlight the cultural ethos and ethnicity of this part of our state and the nation. It will leave no stone unturned to become an attractive seat of learning in days to come.

Bongaigaon University is established as a result of the constant desire as well as endeavour of the conscious and enlightened people of Bongaigaon. In view of the immense potentials of the place characterised by well-developed communication facilities, a vibrant educated society and students from a cosmopolitan background, the place certainly deserves an institution of highest learning. The people of Bongaigaon in general, the Alumni Association and some senior faculty members of the Bongaigaon College (Estd.in 1964) put their heads together and churned out the concept of upgrading the Bongaigaon College into a state university and placed their demand in front of the Govt. of Assam. In course of time, the concerned government showed its positive intent to fulfill the aspirations of the stakeholders. The Assam Legislative Assembly passed “THE BONGAIGAON UNIVERSITY ACT, 2023” and subsequently it received the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Assam on 22nd of November, 2023. Thus, the aspirations and dreams of all came to a reality.

The obvious mission of the Bongaigaon University, first of all, is to provide a very congenial atmosphere to the students to educate themselves at the highest level and undertake research activities for their academic aggrandisements and also for the benefit of the society. Its mission is to foster an egalitarian and inclusive environment for the students capable of developing critical thinking and healthy mindsets and build characters which should strengthen the national integrity and materialise the promises of the Govt. of Assam. The university shall strive to meet the national and global demands that emanate from the changing milieu. It will ensure best education and knowledge and prepare the learners to face the future challenges.