North Lakhimpur University

This article is about the State University. For the former College, see North Lakhimpur College.

North Lakhimpur University

Other name	NLU
Motto	आऩो भद्रा: क्रतवो यन्तु बिश्वत:
Motto in English	Let noble thoughts come from all directions ...
Type	Public
Established	December 1, 2023;20 months ago (2023-12-01)
Accreditation	NAAC UGC
Academic affiliations	UGC
Chancellor	Governor of Assam
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Mukul Ch. Bora
Academic staff	100
Administrative staff	120
Students	4200
Undergraduates	3000
Postgraduates	500
Other students	700
Location	North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur , Assam , India 27°13′51″N94°05′22″E / 27.2307°N 94.0894°E / 27.2307; 94.0894
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blackish blue & white
Website	www.nlc.ac.in

North Lakhimpur University is a public state university situated in the Lakhimpur District of Assam. Formerly it was the first autonomous college in the state of Assam. The college was upgraded to a state university on 1st Dec 2023 by the Government of Assam. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

History

North Lakhimpur University was established on 1st December 2023 through the North Lakhimpur University Act ^[5] , by upgrading the former North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous).

Academic Building of North Lakhimpur College

Organisation and administration

Governance

Dr. Mukul Ch. Borah has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the newly established university, while Dr. Biman Chandra Chetia, who served as the last Principal of the college before its upgrade, now serves as the first Registrar of the university. ^{[6] [7]} The institution is currently undergoing a transition from an former autonomous college to a state university. Various governance bodies are yet to be constituted or are in the process of being formed.

Departments

Humanities

• Assamese Department
• English Department
• Hindi Department
• Philosophy Department

Social Science

• Anthropology Department
• Economics Department
• Education Department
• History Department
• Home Science Department
• Political Science Department

Natural Science

• Botany Department
• Chemistry Department
• Electronics Department
• Geography Department
• Mathematics Department
• Physics Department
• Statistics Department
• Zoology Department

Technology

• Computer Science Department

Physical Education

• Physical Education Department

Facilities

• Library
• Career Counselling
• Training for Competitive Examinations
• Boys Hostels
• New Boys Hostel
• Girls Hostel
• Gymnasium
• Playground with modern Synthetic Track

Academics

The university offers undergraduate major (honours) programs, postgraduate courses, various diploma programs, and PhD research opportunities across a broad range of disciplines in both Arts and Science streams. It comprises 19 departments and serves approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, 500 postgraduate students, and around 100 research scholars.

Courses

The University offeres the following courses

Undergraduate Courses

• Four Year Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Four Year Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• Bachelor of Physical Education (BPES)
• Integrated Teachers Education Programme (Integrated BA/BSc-BEd)

Post Graduate Courses

• Five Year Integrated Masters of Arts (Integrated MA)
• Five Year Integrated Masters of Science (Integrated MSc)
• Masters of Arts (MA)
• Masters of Science (MSc)
• PG Diploma Courses

Research Courses

• PhD

Other Courses

• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM)
• Certificate Courses

References

1. "Assam Cabinet Introduces New Bills for 6 New Universities in the State". The Sentinel. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
2. "Two prominent Assam colleges to be upgraded to universities". Northeast Now. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
3. "Assam: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) upgraded to North Lakhimpur University". The Sentinel. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
4. Kangkan Kalita / TNN (11 July 2023). "7 Assam colleges to be upgraded to universities, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
5. "Assam Cabinet Introduces New Bills for 6 New Universities in the State". The Sentinel. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
6. "Assam Government Appointed Seven Vice Chancellors Across State". The Sentinel. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
7. "Assam: Minister Tables Bills to Appoint VCs for Eight New State Universities". The Sentinel. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.

External links

• North Lakhimpur College