Handique Girls College, Guwahati

Handique Girls' College is one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions for women's higher education in Assam and Northeast India. Founded by Rajabala Das, the first woman graduate of Assam, the college was initially known as Guwahati Girls' College. In 1940, it was renamed in honor of philanthropist Radhakanta Handique, who contributed significantly to its establishment. 

Academic Programs

Higher Secondary Courses

• Arts

• Science​

Undergraduate Courses

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Assamese, Bengali, Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Home Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Postgraduate Courses

• Master of Arts (M.A.): English, Assamese, Political Science, Economics

• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) ​

Campus Facilities

• Library: Modern computerized library with book-bank facilities

• Hostel: Nirmal Prova Bordoloi Hostel with amenities like first aid, running water, and hygienic food

• Computer Center: Equipped with 32 modern systems and 50 Mbps broadband under the ASWAN Project

• Cafeteria: Provides hygienic vegetarian and non-vegetarian food with UV-treated filtered drinking water

• Sports: Facilities for indoor and outdoor games

• Wi-Fi: Seamless internet connectivity across the campus

Faculty & Research

The college boasts a dedicated faculty comprising professors, associate professors, and assistant professors. Departments engage in various research projects, contributing to the academic growth of students and faculty alike.​

Student Life & Societies

Handique Girls' College offers a vibrant campus life with numerous student societies and activities:​

• Cultural Societies: Aangik (Cultural), Bohemian Souls (Dramatics), Disputatio (Debating), Srijan (Creative Writing)

• Academic Societies: Economic Society, Educational and Psychological Society, Philosophical Study Circle

• Skill Development: Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Health Awareness Cell, Photographic Society

• Community Engagement: Red Ribbon Club, Women's Studies Research Centre

Placements & Career Support

The college has a dedicated placement cell that organizes training sessions, seminars, and webinars to prepare students for the job market. The median salary package offered to undergraduate students is ₹18,00,000, as per the NIRF report 2024. ​

Heritage & Vision

Handique Girls' College stands as a beacon of women's empowerment through education. With a commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, the college continues to inspire and shape the future of countless women in Assam and beyond.​