Bodoland University Kokrajhar

Bodoland University in Kokrajhar district is the very first university in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Within the region, there exist three universities, all of which are located in Kokrajhar district. The three universities are:

These universities play an important role in catering to the educational needs of the five districts encompassing Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur. However, the focus of this article will solely be on Bodoland University.

Bodoland University

University Overview

UniversityBodoland University (BU)
Founded2009
University TypeState University
LocationRangalikhata, Debargaon
DistrictKokrajhar, Assam
Affiliated WithUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Courses OfferedCertificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgradudate, Ph.D.
Email IDbodolanduniv@gmail.com
Contact No.03661-2771-26/29/49/83
Websitehttps://www.buniv.edu.in/
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About Bodoland Univertsity

Bodoland University was established in 2009 by the Assam Legislative Assembly under the Bodoland University Act, 2009. The university aims to enhance education in lower Assam, particularly the BTAD region.

Bodoland University offers educational opportunities with 17 PG Departments, 48 Affiliated Degree Colleges, 4 DIETs, and 3 B.Ed. Colleges, following the UGC’s Choice-Based Credit System.

Facilities

The university also provides various facilities such as a Health Centre, Technology Incubation Centre, Intellectual Property Right Cell, Bus service, Hostel Facilities, and Padmashri Modaram Brahma Central Library.

Location

The university is located in Rangilakhata, Debargaon, just 8 kilometers north of Kokrajhar town.

Bodoland University Courses (BU Courses)

The University offers courses like Diploma in Bamboo Technology, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights & Education (PGDHRE), and Ph.D. (Doctoral degree).

Diploma and Certificate Courses

  1. Bamboo Studies
  2. Mushroom
  3. Human Rights
  4. Bodo Certificate Course

Under Graduate Courses (UG Courses)

  1. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  2. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  3. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
  4. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Post Graduate Courses (PG Courses)

The BU Kokrajhar offers various master courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer, and Management.

  1. Master of Arts (M.A.): There are six courses in M.A. and they are-
    • M.A. in Assamese
    • M.A. in Bodo
    • M.A. in English
    • M.A. in Economics
    • M.A. in History
    • M.A. in Political Science
  2. Master of Science (M.Sc.): There are seven courses in M.Sc. and they are-
    • M.Sc. in Biotechnology
    • M.Sc. in Botany
    • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    • M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology
    • M. Sc. in Mathematical Science
    • M.Sc. in Physics
    • M.Sc. in Zoology
  3. Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  4. Master of Computer Application (MCA)
  5. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Research / Doctorate Courses

  1. Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
  2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Bodoland University Departments

In 6 faculty there are a total of 17 departments and 5 centers of studies in BU Kokrajhar.

S.No Faculty Department
1. Faculty of Language 1. Department of Assamese
2. Department of Bodo
3. Department of English
2. Faculty of Social Sciences 4. Department of Economics
5. Department of History
6. Department of Political Science
3.  Faculty of Science and Technology 7. Department of Biotechnology
8. Department of Botany
9. Department of Chemistry
10. Department of Computer Science
11. Department of Mathematical Science
12. Department of Physics
13. Department of Zoology
4.  Faculty of Commerce and Management 14. Department of Business Studies
    15. Department of Commerce
5. Faculty of Humanities 16. Department of Education
6. Faculty of Environmental Studies 17. Department of Geography

Centres

  1. Centre for Bamboo Studies
  2. Centre for Bodo Studies
  3. Centre for Women Studies
  4. South and South East Asia Study Centre
  5. Technology Incubation Centre

Bodoland University Affiliated Institutions

There are 25 colleges affiliated with Bodoland University Kokrajhar and they are:

  1. Bodofa U.N. Brahma College, Kokrajhar
  2. Commerce College, Kokrajhar
  3. Aronai College Kokrajhar
  4. Fakiragram College, Fakiragram, Kokrajhar
  5. Girls’ College, Kokrajhar
  6. Gossaigaon College, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar
  7. Janata College, Serfanguri, Kokrajhar
  8. Bodofa U.N. Brahma College, Dotma
  9. Kokrajhar Govt. College, Kokrajhar
  10. Science College, Kokrajhar
  11. Swami Yogananda Giri College, Shaktiashram, Kokrajhar
  12. Basugaon College, Basugaon, Chirang
  13. Bengtol College, Bengtol, Chirang
  14. Bijni College, Bijni, Chirang
  15. Upendranath Brahma College, Kajalgaon, Chirang
  16. Barama College, Barama, Baksa
  17. B.B. Kishan College, Baksa
  18. Goreswar College, Goreswar, Baksa
  19. Gyanpeeth Degree College, Nikashi, Baksa
  20. Salbari College, Salbari, Baksa
  21. Khoirabari College, Khoirabari, Udalguri
  22. Mazbat College, Mazbat, Udalguri
  23. Tangla College, Tangla, Udalguri
  24. Udalguri College, Udalguri
  25. Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Degree College, Orang, Udalguri

DIET Colleges Affiliated with BU Kokrajhar

  1. DIET Morigaon
  2. DIET Nalbari
  3. DIET Barpeta
  4. DIET Bongaigaon

B.Ed Colleges Affiliated With BU Kokrajhar

  1. Govt. College of Teacher Education Kokrajhar
  2. Reimalie Academy College
  3. Gossaigaon B.Ed College

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FAQs

1. Is it difficult to enter Bodoland University?

No, it is not difficult for anyone to get into Bodoland University, if they meet the eligibility criteria.

2. How many departments are there in Bodoland University?

Bodoland University has six faculty members and a total of 17 departments. Along with the 17 department there are 5 centers of studies in BU Kokrajhar.

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