One of Assam's most prestigious autonomous institutions, established in 1943, with a rich legacy of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering students through quality higher education.
Bholanath Borooah College, established in 1943, stands as one of the most venerable degree colleges in Guwahati, Assam. Named after the legendary Assamese businessman and philanthropist Bholanath Borooah, the college was founded during the shadow of World War II as a night college with just 15 students, aimed at providing educational opportunities to underprivileged youth who worked during the day. The college's first honorary Principal was the legendary Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam.
Now an autonomous institution, B. Borooah College has evolved into a premier educational hub offering Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University for degree programmes and Assam Higher Secondary Education Council for HS courses. In 2023, the college achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first government college in Northeast India to receive NAAC A++ Grade with a CGPA of 3.62.
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Established
1943
Total Seats
800+ Students
College Type
Government / Autonomous
Accreditation
NAAC A++ Grade (CGPA 3.62)
Higher Secondary
HS Arts, Science & Commerce Programmes
B.A. Programmes
Honours in English, History, Political Science, Economics & More
B.Sc. Programmes
Honours in Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics & IT
BBA Programme
Bachelor of Business Administration (Self-financed)
M.A. Programmes
Postgraduate in English, Economics, Political Science & History
M.Sc. Programmes
Postgraduate in Botany, Chemistry, Zoology & Geography
Research Programmes
Ph.D. with Recognized Research Labs & Faculty Guides
Open & Distance Learning
Courses under Tezpur University's Centre for Open Learning
Historic Legacy
Founded in 1943 by Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi with a vision of educating underprivileged youth during the independence struggle.
NAAC A++ Excellence
First government college in Northeast India to receive NAAC A++ Grade with CGPA 3.62, setting a benchmark in academic quality.
Distinguished Faculty
Over 100 qualified teachers actively engaged in research, publications, and guiding Ph.D. scholars across disciplines.
Research Culture
State-of-the-art labs with DST/DBT funded projects, regular seminars, and workshops fostering innovation.
Alumni Achievers
Proud alumni include Padma Shri Jahnu Barua, Padma Bhushan Adil Hussain, and Sahitya Akademi awardee Hiren Bhattacharyya.
Autonomous Status
UGC conferred autonomous status from 2024-25 enabling innovative curriculum and flexible academic programmes.
Follow these steps to secure admission at Bholanath Borooah College.
Note: Admission is merit-based for most programmes, with entrance examinations for select M.Sc. programmes. Candidates should verify the latest notification before applying.
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Verify academic requirements for HS, UG, or PG programmes as per college norms.
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Register on the official admission portal and fill in all required details accurately.
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Selection based on merit or entrance exam depending on the programme applied for.
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Submit original mark sheets, certificates, and identity proofs for verification.
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Accept the provisional offer and complete formalities within the deadline.
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Pay the prescribed fees and complete final enrollment to begin your journey.
Carrying forward the vision of Bholanath Borooah for a brighter tomorrow.