Guwahati: B Borooah College, one of Guwahati’s most esteemed educational institutions, has been conferred with autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This prestigious recognition was granted based on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Autonomous Colleges, approved during their meeting in June 2024.
Affiliated with Gauhati University, B Borooah College will maintain this autonomous status from the academic year 2024-25 until 2033-34. The UGC officially communicated this development, stating, “The Commission in its meeting held on 25.06.2024 has approved the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Autonomous Colleges to confer the autonomous status to B Borooah College, Guwahati Kamrup Metropolitan Assam 781007, affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati for a period of 10 years from the academic year 2024-2025 to 2033-2034 as per clause 7.5 of the UGC (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023.”
Celebrating this milestone, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on X, “In a double delight for the prestigious B. Borooah College, it has been accredited A++ Grade in the recent NAAC assessment. It has also been accorded the status of an Autonomous College by the @ugc_india, in a testament to the highest standards of educational excellence in the college. My best wishes to the management, faculty, and students of the college on these wonderful achievements.”
In a double delight for the prestigious B. Borooah College, it has been accredited A++ Grade in the recent NAAC assessment. It has also been accorded the status of an Autonomous College by the @ugc_india, in a testament to the highest standards of educational excellence in the… pic.twitter.com/H0hWUR4MeG
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 15, 2024
Following the UGC’s decision, Gauhati University is required to formally recognize B Borooah College’s autonomous status within 30 days. The UGC’s letter instructed, “The University is therefore requested to issue the necessary notification within 30 days regarding the grant of autonomous status to the College as per UGC (Conferment of Autonomous Status Upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023.”
Additionally, B Borooah College must adhere to all regulations outlined by the UGC for Autonomous Colleges, accessible on the UGC website. The college is cautioned that non-compliance with these requirements may result in actions as specified in Clause 13 of the UGC Regulations. The institution is also obligated to apply for an extension of its autonomous status at least three months before the end of the current autonomy period.
This recognition not only marks a significant achievement for B Borooah College but also highlights the institution’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards and continuously enhancing the academic experience for its students.
