Girijananda Chowdhury University

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Grijananda Chowdhury University
TypePrivate
Established17 October 2022
Academic affiliation
University Grants Commission (India)
Vice-Chancellor Dr Kandarpa Das, [1] [2]
Location,
CampusUrban
Website https://gcuniversity.ac.in/

Girjananda Chowdhury University is a private university in Guwahati, Assam, established by cabinet decision of Assam Legislative Assembly under Assam Act XLVII of 2022. [3] [4] [5]

The university has schools for


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References

  1. https://gcuniversity.ac.in/vice-chancellor/ Publication
  2. Pratidin Time (8 September 2023). "Girijananda Chowdhury University VC Receives Prestigious Pushkin Medal". pratidintime.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  3. "The Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam, Act, 2022 (Assam Act No.XLVII of 2022) | Legislative | Government Of Assam, India". legislative.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  4. NEWS, NE NOW (2022-09-12). "Assam: Cabinet approves establishment of Girijananda Chowdhury University". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  5. "Notification (17/10/2022) The Girijananda Chowdhury University, Assam, Act, 2022. – THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT". ghconline.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-01-17.