The Kokrajhar University

Kokrajhar Government College has officially been transformed into Kokrajhar University. This new institution will become the second university in the entire Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), following Bodoland University. The Assam Legislative Assembly approved the bill for this change on February 26, 2024, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

In this article, we will provide all the details regarding Kokrajhar University. Read on to learn more about this new educational institution.

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KGC To Kokrajhar University

On February 26, 2024, the KGC was officially upgraded to “Kokrajhar University” through the enactment of the Kokrajhar University Act, 2024. This decision has been under consideration since 2021.

The Act aims to establish a teaching and research-oriented university that is also an affiliating and semi-residential institution. Additionally, it includes provisions for the establishment of open and distance learning (ODL) facilities. Furthermore, the Act specifies that all of the college’s property, land, buildings, and liquid assets will be transferred to Kokrajhar University, effective from the date of its commencement.

Kokrajhar University Overview

University Name	The Kokrajhar University
Previous Name	Kokrajhar Government College
Founded in	1959
Affiliated with	Bodoland University, Kokrajhar (Currently)
University Upgradation Date	26 February 2024
Address/Location	Harinaguri, Kokrajhar (BTR), Assam, 783370
Email	principalkokgc@gmail.com
Official Website	kgc.edu.in

About KGC

KGC, established in 1959, is the oldest college in the Kokrajhar district. It is a government-run institution that offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields like arts and science, as well as certificate courses. KGC also has an IGNOU study centre, wherein students can take different IGNOU courses via KGC.

Kokrajhar University

The KGC has officially transitioned to Kokrajhar University with the enactment of the Kokrajhar University Act, 2024, marking a significant advancement for the institution. The Act establishes a teaching and research-oriented university that serves as both an affiliating and semi-residential institution, and it includes provisions for open and distance learning (ODL) facilities. The new university will be located in Harinaguri, Kokrajhar.

KU Administrative Building Foundation Stone

The journey of KU officially began with the laying of the foundation stone of the Administrative Building on January 28, 2025. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation in the presence of CEM Shri Pramod Boro, Cabinet Minister Shri Urkhao Gwra Brahma, and other distinguished dignitaries.

Kokrajhar University Administration Foundation

KU Courses

Right now, the specific courses offered at Kokrajhar University may not be entirely available to the public yet as it was only recently upgraded in February 2024. But we will provide you with the courses that are available in KGC.

Secondary Courses

The Kokrajhar Govt College offers Higher Secondary courses under Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC).

H.S. Arts
H.S. Science

Undergraduate Courses

Kokrajhar Government College offers courses in Arts and Science. In the Arts stream, they offer Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree courses with 12 major departments. Similarly, in the Science stream, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree courses are available with 7 major departments.

B.A Honours Arts

The undergraduate courses for B.A (Honours) Arts at KGC are listed below.

B.A. Assamese
B.A. Bengali
B.A. Bodo
B.A. Economics
B.A. Education
B.A. English
B.A. Geography
B.A. Philosophy
B.A. Hindi
B.A. History
B.A. Political Science
B.A. Sociology

B.Sc Honours Science

The undergraduate courses for B.Sc (Honours) Science at KGC are listed below.

B.Sc Botany
B.Sc Chemistry
B.Sc Computer Science
B.Sc Mathematics
B.Sc Physics
B.Sc Statistics
B.Sc Zoology

Postgraduate Courses

The Kokrajhar Govt College offers Postgraduate courses in Arts and Science stream. They are-

M.A. Assamese
M.A. Bodo
M.A. Economics
M.A. English
M.Sc. History

Kokrajhar Govt College Certification Courses

Apart from the regular courses offered by KGC, students can also choose from a variety of certification courses. There are a total of 35 certificate courses available, including 1 special certificate course in Mass Communication & Journalism.

List of Certificate Courses Offered