Pramathesh Barua College

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Pramathesh Barua College, Gauripur popularly known as P. B. College was established on 1st June, 1964. It is one of the premier & co-educational institution of higher education was subsequently taken over by the Govt. Assam under deficit Grants-in-Aid system in 1969. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) Act, 1956 on 22nd October, 1969. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade in 2004. It is named after the multifaced genius of Indian cinema the proud son of Gauripur, Late Rajkumar Pramathesh Chandra Barua with Dr. Birendra Nath Datta as the founder principle. The plots land were donated by the Gauripur Royal Family. The district in which the institution stands is one of the most backward districts of Assam inhabited mostly by the farmers and toiling masses. To keep pace with the changing scenario, development of trade and commerce and for demand of the leading citizens of the locality Commerce Stream was introduce in 1979. Though the college stands in a most poverty stricken district of Assam, it has been able to earn laurels as a Unique center of learning in thefield of higher education. As an institution of higher education in a rural area, it has to bear the responsibility of carrying the hopes and aspirations of the people. P. B. College is committed to institutionalize the culture of quality and ensure academic accountability while pursuing its continued journey for excellence. The college offers two years Higher Secondary Courses in Arts & Commerce stream under Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council (AHSEC), Guwahati and three years Degree Courses in Arts & Commerce stream under Gauhati University, Guwahati. It also offers some Career Oriented Courses / Add On Course. The college also has a Contact Centre of Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), Gauhati University for PG courses. Besides this, the college is running a Study Centre of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOPU), Guwahati.

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2 programmes at PBC

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