Birjhora Kanya Mahavidyalaya

Principal’s Message

It is my proud privilege to welcome you all to the official website of Birjhora Kanya Mahavidyalaya, a premier institution of higher educationfor girls in the lower Assam of India. The idea of gifting Bongaigaon an institute of higher education for women brought together by a group of likeminded philanthropic and in a meeting on 29.11.1992 presided over by Late Binanda Chandra Pathak, a noted educationist was decided that a sponsoring body chaired by Mr. Phani Bhushan Choudhury the then MLA of 32-Bongaigaon Constituency and now MP of 3-Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency be constituted to realize that dream. Thus, Birjhora Kanya Mahavidyalaya was established in the year 1993 in the heart of Bongaigaon city.

As an institution dedicated to empowering women through education, we strive to foster an environment where academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development converge. Our college stands as a beacon of learning, offering a range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world.

Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, we are committed to providing an inclusive, and flexible learning experience. The NEP emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and experiential learning—values that are at the heart of our academic approach. We believe in nurturing not only intellectual growth but also the personal and professional development of our students, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society.

The college started its journey with 50 students and 7 faculties. But today the college has grown into an institute of excellence with more than 800 students and 34 faculty members. Initially, the college was started with Higher Secondary level classes but subsequently, startedthe Undergraduate Courses (BA) in 1995. The college was accorded affiliation by Gauhati University and recognized by UGC under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. At present, the college offers Undergraduate Course with Major and Minor. Apart from this, the college has a study centre of KKHSOU which offers various UG and PG Courses through distance mode of learning. The college was accredited by NAAC and obtained B++ grade with a credit point of 2.82 in its first cycle.

As a premier institution of higher education, Birjhora Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers its students a unique blend of modern education and values. Right from its inception the mission of the College has always been empowering women with holistic education which is perceived to be a means for both personal and societal transformation. Alongside its rigorous academic standards, the college maintains a vibrant tradition of co-curricular activities. Our students complement their academic lives with active engagement in the fields of sports, theatre, debate, music, arts, community service, etc. The college also boasts of an exemplary record in the field of sports, cultural activities, etc.

The pass percentage in all the departments is excellent. Academic flexibility, curricular enrichment, feedback systems, and effective teaching-learning evaluation strategies to assess the learning outcomes of students are the pillars on which the college continues to excel in academics and other activities. We are proud of our inclusive ethos where we set high standards and expectationsfor our students to achieve their very best.  

The college has an NSS unit. The NSS volunteers of the college remain actively engaged in various social activities.

With profound gratitude,I thank you all for visiting, and I look forward to the continued growth and success of this institution.

 

Warm regards,

Dr. Basanta Kumar Das