Gyanpeeth Degree College, Nikashi

Gyanpeeth Degree College, Nikashi, is an affiliated college, established in the year 1993, situated in the Baksa district of Assam, India. This is a co-educational institution with a diversified undergraduate-level programme and is confined within a compact 1-acre campus. As of now, it has a total student strength of 971 students with the backing of 30 dedicated faculty members.

Gyanpeeth Degree College offers 17 courses across 3 degree programmes in streams of arts and sciences. The institution is very famous for its specialisations in various subjects like philosophy, economics, political science, and geography, with a stress on regional languages such as Assamese, Bodo, and Nepali.

The college has many facilities that would help make the learning environment more enriching for its students. A well-stocked library with more than 10,000 books, daily newspapers, journals, and periodicals provides an excellent place for study and academic research. The geography and education laboratories are well-established in the institution, which helps in practical learning with modern instruments.

Refreshments to students are provided through a canteen functioning in a hygienic environment within the campus of the college. Parking facilities for two-wheelers are available to the students. The sports-minded utilise the sports facilities in the college to good effect, while the fitness enthusiasts can make use of the gymnasium.

An auditorium is also provided in the college building for the myriad events and seminars that bring vibrancy to campus life. There are a total of 17 undergraduate courses in Gyanpeeth Degree College, and all of these are full-time courses. It majorly offers BA degrees with multiple honours specialisations and a few B. Sc. programmes.

While the total student enrolment across courses is 971, individual course capacities vary. For instance, BA Philosophy Honours has 40 seats. BA Economics Honours and BA Political Science Honours have 50 seats each. The intake for BA Geography Honours is highest with 80 seats.

Course Name Total Number of Seats BA Geography Hons 80 BA Economics Hons 50 BA Political Science Hons 50 BA Bodo Hons 50 BA Nepali Hons 50 BA Philosophy Hons 40 BA History Hons 20 The admission procedure to Gyanpeeth Degree College, Nikashi, has been made simple and easily accessible to the aspiring students. The college offers various BA/BSc courses, each having different eligibility criteria.

All interested candidates may log on to the college website or personally visit the admission office to get the latest information regarding the deadline for submitting applications, documents required, and entrance examinations, if any. The varied course structure comprises some unique courses, like BA in regional languages.