North Bank College, the second oldest institution of higher education in the undivided Lakhimpur District of Assam was established in 1961 in between two rivers, the Brahmaputra and the Subansiri by the entire people of the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. The College was initially affiliated to Gauhati University in 1964 as the co-educational institution but the affiliation was shifted to Dibrugarh University just after its establishment in the year 1965 and brought under the deficit system of Grant-in-aid in the year 1972.Since the very inception, North Bank College has been rendering higher education to the ambitious youths of this backward area and facilitating for their present livelihood which would otherwise have been a far cry. However the College is highly greatfull to Late Lalit Ch. Doley, the founder President and Late Satish Ch. Gogoi, the founder Secretary of the Governing Body, for offering this opportunity for getting higher education in the locality.Though initially the College was started as an Arts College, Science stream has also been introduced in 1996 considering the growing importance of science and technology of the present competitive world. As per the direction of the UGC and also to meet the growing need of vocational education, attempt is going on to introduce some vocational courses in the college.The college has also started M. A. course in the subject of English, Assamese, Pol. Science, Economics, Education and Sociology under Directorate of Distance Education, D. U. since the session 2013-14 to cater the needs of the ambitious students for higher education.
Approvals
AICTE-All India Council for Technical Education
UGC-University Grants Commission
Students, who want to pursue higher studies after 10+2 level in the field of Aand Science may do so as Sibsagar College offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in various specializations. The duration for each of the specializations is three years and intake capacity is different for different courses.
In order to take admission, first and foremost thing to do is to to successfully complete the 10+2 level or equivalent in concerned subjects. The admission process for the above mentioned courses is managed by the college itself on the basis of marks obtained in last qualifying examination. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will only be entertained, rest will be eliminated.
Apart from B.Sc and BA offered by the college at undergraduate level, Sibsagar College also provides Bachelor of Computer Application for a duration period of three years. The college also offers one year programme of Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) to the aspiring candidates who want to pursue Computer Applications after Bachelor’s Degree.
Candidates seeking admission in BCA & PGDCA should be well aware of the fact that the college follows “First Come First Served” policy for taking eligible candidates into its college. However, candidates who have qualified their last examination in relevant discipline are only liable to apply.
Library
The college library has a collection of 21,348 books which include 12,251 textbooks and 9,097 reference books. The number of Magazines/Periodicals subscribed by the library is thirteen and the number of journals subscribed is six. The number of newspapers in English is eight and the Assamese is two. Other facilities in the library include Book-Bank, Reprographic facility, Internet, etc. Students may borrow books from the college library against issued cards. There are sufficient books for each subject. The working hours of the library are from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. The library has a good selection of other books and it has the capacity to fulfill the needs of the students and teachers alike. The library has a collection of some rare books which can be used as reference material. There is a reading room attached to the library. Students can read the reference books, daily newspapers, and journals provided. Books are also lent from the Book-Bank to the poor and meritious students.
Sports
The college has sports facilities for all students.
I.T Infrastructure
The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Auditorium
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Cafeteria
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Alumni Associations
The college has a good networking for the alumni association.
Boys Hostel
The college has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Girls Hostel
The college has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Gym
The college has a Gym facility for the students.
Wifi
The Campus is partially wifi enabled.
Medical/Hospital
The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
Dr Parishmita Gogoi
Assistant Professor (HOD), MA, Ph.D
Ms Manjula Dutta
Assistant Professor, M.A.
Mr Hiran Dutta
Assistant Professor, M.A., UGC-NET, Pursuing Ph.D.
Ms Swapnali Borgohain
Assistant Professor, M.A., B. Ed., M. Phil.
Gayatri Doley
Assistant Professor, M.A.
Dr Runjun Borah
Assistant Professor, M. A., M. Phil., Ph. D.
Dr Naren Ch. Das
Assistant Professor, MA, M. Phil., Ph.D
Ms Nilakshi Boruah
Assistant Professor, M. Sc
Ms Prarthana Konwar
Assistant Professor, M.SC
Shiromoni Sharma
Assistant Professor, M. Sc
Ms Shikharani Hazarika
Assistant Professor (HOD), M. Sc., M. Phil., Persuing Ph.D
Ms Pompi Deuri
Assistant Professor, M.SC
BA Assamese Major
BA Mathematics Major
BA History Major
BA Political Science Major
B.Sc Geology Major
B.Sc Physics Major
BA Education Major
BA Anthropology Major
B.Sc Anthropology Major
B.Sc Chemistry Major
B.Sc Botany Major
B.Sc
BA
BA Economics Major
BA English Major
BA Sociology Major
B.Sc Mathematics Major
B.Sc Zoology Major
The college provides a number of placements and job opportunities as they have contact with many big companies. Companies used to come and they council the last year students and give them job opportunities.We have a particular placement cell for all the placement opportunities provided to the final year students of the college. Many prestigious companies came up with the descent packages to hire the eligible candidates. Now a days the companies do not visit due to lack of opportunity.The college has a Career Counselling Cell which provides the students with multiple placement opportunities, after the completion of the degree. Many students also go on to pursue a Master's degree or even a B.ED degree.The Career Counselling Cell is one of the most integral part of the college. They provide the students with Counselling, Recruitment, as well as organize Placement Drives. Several students got offers from Tata Consultancy Services and other renowned companies.
Address-North Bank College,Ghilamara, Lakhimpur,Assam,India
Pincode-787053
Institute Type | Private College |
Name of the Institute | North Bank College - NBC |
Location | Lakhimpur-Assam, Assam |
Established | 1961 |
Affiliated | Dibrugarh university - DU |