Dr Birinchi Kumar Barooah College, Puranigudam

Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah College, Puranigudam, is a co-educational college. It was established in 1967 by the people of Nagaon, Assam. It is a very wide-ranging affiliated college with undergraduate courses in probably every stream out there. This college has an overall land area of 2.

2 acres, with an overall student body of 1,508 and a teaching staff strength of 42 member's, featuring a multi-dimensional education system, offering 17 diverse subject courses for learning, belonging to 6 distinct degree programmes, of which 498 males and 508 females overall strength at the undergraduate level is ensured for equal participation.

The institution is dedicated to providing students with a suitable learning environment, offering a bunch of facilities. It has a well-stocked library with almost ten thousand volumes of texts and reference books, subscribed to national and regional newspapers, journals, and periodicals. The students are allowed to borrow books with them for a period of 15 days to infuse in them the reading and research habits.

Some of the facilities located on campus are well-equipped labs for practical learning, an auditorium for college functions and seminars, and a gymnasium for physical fitness. Along with the academic activities, the sports facilities motivate the students to keep themselves physically fit.

The institution also extends the current amenities, including Wi-Fi connectivity and a working computer infrastructure, for assisting in e-learning. There is also a girl's hostel accommodating 22 inmates, while a proposal for its expansion is under pipeline. Refreshments can be had at the college canteen, while a health centre with first aid facilities ensures the health of the students.

There are 17 undergraduate courses offered at Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah College, all of which are full-time courses. Courses are available in multiple disciplines: arts, commerce, and vocational. The total intake capacity of this college is 1,508 students in all programs. Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah College follows a policy of inclusivity, where any deserving candidate can get admission to its courses.

Arts students have the privilege to choose from Political Science , Assamese, Education , History, Economics, and English, among others. B. Com. students can specialise in accounting, finance, and human resource management. Besides, the college houses innovative B. Voc programmes in information technology and physical education to cater to students with a vocational education slant.

The college also offers a diploma in cosmetology, Sattriya dance as a performing art form, and computer applications, thereby offering a variety of options in skill development. Students are still advised to check the college website and call the Admissions Office for any details regarding application procedures, important dates, and entrance exams that may be required for entry to some programs.