ABOUT
Overview
One of the oldest and illustrious institutions of higher education in Assam, Gargaon College was established on 7th September 1959. With a commitment to achieve excellence in higher learning, the college has been working relentlessly for the development of the learner as well as the furtherance of social good. Dr Harendra Nath Phukan was the founder Principal of the college. The college came under the deficit-grants-in-aid system of Government of Assam in the year 1966 and had also been included under section 12 (B) and 2 (f) of UGC Act 1956 under the affiliation of Dibrugarh University. Subsequently, the college was provincialized in 1966 under the leadership of Tanu Konger, the first permanent Principal of this institution. Located in the heart of Gargaon, the college is fourteen kilometers to the east of Sivasagar town and well connected by road and rail. The Simaluguri Railway Station lies at a distance of 2.2 kilometers from the college premises. The college has a vast green campus set in peaceful surroundings.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Established
1959
Ownership
Public / Government
Stream
General
Location
Sivasagar, Assam
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
3 programmes at Gargaon College P.O. Gargaon- 785686
Undergraduate3
GALLERY
Campus photos
Photos: www.gargaoncollege.ac.in
Listed on Campusbells since 28 Sept 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026