Cachar College

Cachar College is a premier institution of higher learning in South Assam, established in 1960 to provide accessible education to the socio-economically disadvantaged communities in the Barak Valley. The college offers both Higher Secondary and Undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. It is a provincialised college under the Government of Assam, ensuring quality education with government support.

Academic Programs

Higher Secondary (10+2 Level)

• Streams Offered: Arts, Science, Commerce

• Intake Capacity: Arts – 300, Commerce – 240, Science – 120

• Affiliation: Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC)

Undergraduate (3-Year Degree Courses)

• Streams Offered: Arts, Commerce, Science

• Degree Options: B.A., B.Com, B.Sc

• Honours Subjects: Arabic, Bengali, Economics, English, History, Manipuri, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Business Management, Accountancy and Taxation, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology

• Affiliation: Assam University, Silchar

Career-Oriented Programs

• Courses Offered: Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in Business Insurance, Computer Application (Data Care), Office Management & Secretarial Practice

• Awarding Body: Joint certification by Cachar College and Assam University

Institutional Vision & Mission

Motto: तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (Tamaso Mā Jyotirgamaya) – "Let there be light of wisdom, removing the darkness of ignorance."

Vision:

• Impart quality education across disciplines to uphold its legacy in Barak Valley.

• Develop enlightened and intellectually competent human resources imbued with moral, ethical, and spiritual values.

• Ensure flexibility to accommodate newer learning opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

• Earn recognition as a potential center of higher learning in India through academic pursuits.

• Devote resources to the advancement of skill-empowered and socially dedicated younger generations in the service of mankind.

Mission:

• Reach out to the most deprived sections of society through imparting higher education.

• Cater to the demand for higher education from socially and economically disadvantaged strata located over a large and diverse geographical jurisdiction.

• Recruit potential human resources and engage them towards institutional growth and development to achieve higher goals.

• Augment infrastructure to cope with present needs and future demands of higher education.

• Pursue excellence in education by developing and sharpening the intellectual potential of learners for the greater good of its stakeholders and society at large.

Campus Facilities

• Central Computer Lab: Equipped for practical sessions and faculty training.

• Biotech Hub: Sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, promoting education and research in Biotechnology.

• Distance and Open Learning Centre: Study center for Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU).

• Hostel: Separate accommodations for girls.

• Health Centre: Trained nurse and emergency first aid facilities.

• Digital Classrooms: Equipped with modern teaching aids.

• Scholarships: Government scholarships and awards for meritorious students.

• Canteen: Well-furnished canteen open during class and examination hours.