Dr Birinchi Kumar Barooah College

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Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah College (DBKBC), Puranigudam was established on 30th July, 1967. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati & and recognized by University Grant Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 2(B). It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "C++" Grade. The college is imparting higher education in both Higher Secondary and Degree level since 1967. In the long course of time the college has produced many students who are giving valuable service to the society and to the nation in the field of education, art and culture, commerce and management, defence, law and order and in both government and private services. Dr B.K.B. College established in 1967 has gradually emerged to be a premier institution of higher education with a difference. The college is named after Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah - a dedicated teacher, folklorist, research scholar and a renowned litteratuer of Assam who was born in the famous Kharangi Barooah family of Puranigudam. The college offers two years Higher Secondary Course under Assam Higher Secondary Education Council and Three Years Degree Course under Gauhati University in Arts. About one thousand students get their regular education upto degree standard with major in seven subjects. Three new general subjects viz. Sociology, Psychology and Sattriya Dance have been introduced recently. Apart from the regular course of study, a number of students get enrolled in Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) under Gauhati University, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University and Diploma in Elementary Education Course (D. El. Ed.) erery year. A one year career Oriented Course (Fashion, Textile and Interior Designing) also continuing in the college under Gauhati University. With the celebration of its Silver Jubilee year in 1993 the institution humbly announces its steady progress, serious commitment to quality education.

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1 programme at BKB

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