Bahona College

Bahona College, located in Bahona, Jorhat, Assam, is a distinguished institution of higher education established on July 15, 1966. Affiliated with Dibrugarh University, it offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts and Science. The college has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and was awarded an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its third cycle of assessment, becoming the first college in Assam to achieve this distinction in that category.

Academic Programs

Bahona College provides a variety of courses designed to cater to the diverse interests and career aspirations of students.

Undergraduate Courses:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in:

  • Assamese

  • Economics

  • Education

  • English

  • History

  • Political Science

  • Statistics

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in:

  • Botany

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics

  • Physics

  • Statistics

  • Zoology

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

• Integrated Courses:

  • B.A. - B.Ed.

  • B.Sc. - B.Ed.

Postgraduate Courses:

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in:

  • Assamese

  • Education

  • History

Diploma and Certificate Courses:

• Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

• Elementary Teacher Training (E.T.T.)

Admission Process

Admissions to Bahona College are primarily merit-based, considering the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. For certain courses, candidates may need to appear for a screening test or viva conducted by the college.

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.A. Programs: Minimum 40% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination.

• B.Sc. Programs: Minimum 45% marks in 10+2 with Science stream.

Campus Facilities

Bahona College is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a conducive learning environment:

• Library: A well-stocked library with over 24,000 books, 9 journals, 11 magazines, and 8 newspapers. It also offers online resources and a reading room accommodating more than 50 students

• Network Resource Center: Provides free internet connectivity and photocopy facilities for students and staff.

• Laboratories: Modern and well-equipped labs for Science and Education departments, some of which are developed for research purposes.

• Computer Laboratory: Accommodates up to 50 students, facilitating computer practical classes and presentations.

• Hostels:

  • Girls’ Hostel: Capacity of 50 boarders, offering hygienic living conditions.

  • Boys’ Hostel: Currently under renovation.

  • Private Hostels: Recommended by the college, located within a short distance from the campus.

• Auditorium: A permanent stage with seating capacity for 800 individuals, used for cultural and academic events.

• Roop Konwar Seminar Hall: Equipped with a sound system for seminars, workshops, and academic activities.

• Sports Facilities: Includes a large playground, badminton and volleyball courts, indoor stadium, and gymnasium.

• Canteen: Offers freshly cooked meals and snacks at subsidized rates.

• Other Facilities: Separate common rooms for boys and girls with indoor games, drinking water plant, car and bicycle sheds, and a museum .