About Radha Govinda Baruah College
Radha Govinda Baruah College was established in 1978 in the Fatasil Ambari area of Guwahati. The main aim of setting up the college was to lift the marginalised section of society by providing them access to quality education. As in the initial years, the college still emphasizes enrolling students from underprivileged backgrounds. As a result, the majority of the students are from the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories. To ensure the welfare of such students, the college has a dedicated cell for SC/ST, OBC and minority communities.
R.G.Baruah College is affiliated with the Gauhati University. It offers undergraduate courses in the arts and commerce streams. The major subjects of study in this college are Economics, Political Science, History, Performing Arts, Mathematics, Accountancy, Finance, and Management, besides Computer Science. Assamese, Bengali, Hindi and English are available for language studies.
Facilities The college provides numerous facilities. It has a well-organized library with features like a reading room and a good stock of books, journals and periodicals. The computer laboratory has an adequate number of computers with internet facilities. Since many of the students are from underprivileged backgrounds, basic computer education is provided free of cost to the students.
The college has hostel facilities for male students. The rooms are well furnished with modern comfort. The hostel is named after Late Binoy Bhusan Choudhury, a well-known professor of Assam.
Students from SC/ST/OBC and other marginalised communities can apply and avail of scholarships granted by the Government of Assam. Awards are also given by the college to toppers. Toppers of B.A. and B.Com. Final are awarded with cash prizes by the college. University toppers are awarded with the Prof. Binoy Bhusan Choudhury Memorial Award for securing the highest marks in Assamese Major. Similar cash prizes are sponsored by Prof. H.P. Katita to students securing 1st Class in Accountancy Major and those topping the university in the B.Com Final.
Scholarships and awards apart, there is a Poor Students Aid Fund, which is contributed to by the staff, faculty and well-wishers of the college. Quarterly medical camps are organised by the college that are free for all, including, students, faculty and even those residing in the neighbourhood. Rail travel concession is also allowed to the students during vacations.
Admissions The main criteria for admission to the B.A./B.Com. courses at R.G.Baruah College is pass in Higher Secondary from Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Gauhati University. Students obtaining 75% or above marks in Higher Secondary examinations are admitted free of cost. The admission rules and regulations are as prescribed by the university. The admissions are purely on merit and based on higher secondary marks.
Candidates from boards other than AHSEC will have to obtain the Migration Certificate from their respective boards. They also need to pay an eligibility fee. Category-wise reservation is provided, which are as mandated by the Assam Government. Following is the reservation percentage for the different categories.
- SC - 7%
- ST (Hills) - 5%
- ST (Plains) - 10%
- OBC/MOBC - 15%
- Differently able(DA) - 3%
Based on the candidate's achievements in various fields, viz. sports, extracurricular activities, and participation in NCC/Scouts/Guides, admission norms are relaxed by the admission committee.
Among the essential documents that will be required are.
- Original mark sheet of last examination passed
- Passport size photographs of the candidate
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Gap certificate (in case of gaps in education
- Migration certificate (for students other than from AHSEC)
- Proficiency Certificate for Sports, Extra-curricular Activities, etc. (if applicable)
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