North Lakhimpur University
Other name | NLU |
|---|---|
| Motto | आऩो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु बिश्वत: |
Motto in English | Let noble thoughts come from all directions ... |
| Type | Public |
| Established | December 1, 2023 |
| Accreditation |
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Academic affiliations | UGC |
| Chancellor | Governor of Assam |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Mukul Ch. Bora |
Academic staff | 100 |
Administrative staff | 120 |
| Students | 4200 |
| Undergraduates | 3000 |
| Postgraduates | 500 |
Other students | 700 |
| Location | , , India 27°13′51″N 94°05′22″E / 27.2307°N 94.0894°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blackish blue & white |
| Website | www |
North Lakhimpur University is a public state university situated in the Lakhimpur District of Assam. Formerly it was the first autonomous college in the state of Assam. The college was upgraded to a state university on 1st Dec 2023 by the Government of Assam.[1][2] [3] [4]
History
North Lakhimpur University was established on 1st December 2023 through the North Lakhimpur University Act[5], by upgrading the former North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous).
Organisation and administration
Governance
Dr. Mukul Ch. Borah has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the newly established university, while Dr. Biman Chandra Chetia, who served as the last Principal of the college before its upgrade, now serves as the first Registrar of the university. [6] [7] The institution is currently undergoing a transition from an former autonomous college to a state university. Various governance bodies are yet to be constituted or are in the process of being formed.
Departments
Humanities
- Assamese Department
- English Department
- Hindi Department
- Philosophy Department
Social Science
- Anthropology Department
- Economics Department
- Education Department
- History Department
- Home Science Department
- Political Science Department
Natural Science
- Botany Department
- Chemistry Department
- Electronics Department
- Geography Department
- Mathematics Department
- Physics Department
- Statistics Department
- Zoology Department
Technology
- Computer Science Department
Physical Education
- Physical Education Department
Facilities
- Library
- Career Counselling
- Training for Competitive Examinations
- Boys Hostels
- New Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- Gymnasium
- Playground with modern Synthetic Track
Academics
The university offers undergraduate major (honours) programs, postgraduate courses, various diploma programs, and PhD research opportunities across a broad range of disciplines in both Arts and Science streams. It comprises 19 departments and serves approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, 500 postgraduate students, and around 100 research scholars.
Courses
The University offeres the following courses
Undergraduate Courses
- Four Year Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Four Year Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
- Bachelor of Physical Education (BPES)
- Integrated Teachers Education Programme (Integrated BA/BSc-BEd)
Post Graduate Courses
- Five Year Integrated Masters of Arts (Integrated MA)
- Five Year Integrated Masters of Science (Integrated MSc)
- Masters of Arts (MA)
- Masters of Science (MSc)
- PG Diploma Courses
Research Courses
- PhD
Other Courses
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM)
- Certificate Courses
References
- ^ "Assam Cabinet Introduces New Bills for 6 New Universities in the State". The Sentinel. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Two prominent Assam colleges to be upgraded to universities". Northeast Now. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Assam: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) upgraded to North Lakhimpur University". The Sentinel. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ Kangkan Kalita / TNN (11 July 2023). "7 Assam colleges to be upgraded to universities, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Assam Cabinet Introduces New Bills for 6 New Universities in the State". The Sentinel. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Assam Government Appointed Seven Vice Chancellors Across State". The Sentinel. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Assam: Minister Tables Bills to Appoint VCs for Eight New State Universities". The Sentinel. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
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