B Borooah College

B. Borooah College, established in 1943 by Assam's first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, stands as a beacon of higher education in Northeast India. Named after philanthropist Bholanath Borooah, the college began as a night school to support working students during the freedom movement. Today, it operates as an autonomous institution affiliated with Gauhati University, offering a diverse range of academic programs.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Courses:

• B.A. (Honours + Minor)

• B.Sc. (Honours + Minor)

• B.Sc. in Information Technology (Self-financed)

• B.B.A. (Self-financed)​

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geography (Self-financed)​

Doctoral Programs:

• Ph.D. in Assamese, Botany, Chemistry, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Zoology​

Certificate Courses:

• GIS, Computer Programming, Communication Skills, JLPT​

Departments

Science:

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Statistics

• Botany

• Zoology

• Geography

Arts:

• Assamese

• Bengali

• English

• Sanskrit

• History

• Education

• Economics

• Philosophy

• Political Science

• Hindi

Facilities

• Library: Hem Barua Library with over 49,976 books and 16 journals.

• Hostel: Accommodation for 122 students with mess facilities.

• Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for science departments.

• Computer Centre: Equipped with modern hardware and software.

• Gymnasium: Inaugurated by former "Mr. World" Mahadeb Deka in 2013.

• Auditorium: Venue for academic and cultural events.

• Cafeteria: Offers a variety of food options.

• Sports Complex: Facilities for cricket, football, badminton, and more.​

Accreditation and Recognition

B. Borooah College has been accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.62 on a four-point scale—the highest among colleges in Northeast India. In 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) granted the college autonomous status.​

Recent Developments

In September 2024, the Assam government announced a ₹10 crore grant and additional land allocation for B. Borooah College to facilitate infrastructure and academic expansion. The expansion plans include incorporating nearby areas to enhance facilities and academic offerings.

Notable Alumni

• Jahnu Baruah – Film Director

• Adil Hussain – Actor

• Zubeen Garg – Singer and Songwriter

• Lovlina Borgohain – Boxer

• Hiren Bhattacharyya – Poet and Lyricist​