Dhemaji Engineering College

Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC) was established in 2020 by the government of Assam at Tekjuri, Dhemaji district, Assam. The foundation stone of Dhemaji Engineering College was laid in 2011.^[1] On 22 February 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the college.^[2] The college starts to offer B.Tech degree from academic year 2020–21. The college is accredited by All India Council for Technical Education. The institution is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.

Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC)

ধেমাজি অভিযান্ত্ৰিক মহাবিদ্যালয়
Other name	DEC
Motto	सा विद्या या विमुक्तये
Motto in English	Education is that which liberate us.
Type	Engineering College
Established	2020 (5 years ago) (2020)
Academic affiliations	Assam Science and Technology University
Principal	Dr. Dilip Kumar Bora
Undergraduates	744
Location	Dhemaji, Assam , India
Campus	Rural
Approvals	AICTE
Website	dec.ac.in

It is the seventh state government engineering college of Assam.

History

The Government of Assam established Dhemaji Engineering College in 2020, and it's located in a beautiful, serene area away from the hustle and bustle of the Dhemaji town. To get in, you need to clear the Assam CEE exams held every year. The college offers B.Tech programs in Mechanical, Civil, and Computer Science & Engineering, and is affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University. Also, it's been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The college has been functioning since 2020, and it's the seventh state government engineering college in Assam.

Affiliation

The undergraduates courses, Bachelor of Technology affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University, ^[3] and are approved by All India Council for Technical Education New Delhi .

Academics

Entrance gate of DEC

The college offers four year B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.^[4]

Department	Duration	Seat
Computer Science and Engineering	4 years	60
Civil Engineering	4 years	60
Mechanical Engineering	4 years	60

Admissions

• Students are taken in for the undergraduate courses through Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University.
• Lateral entry into the undergraduate courses are done through the Joint Lateral Entrance Examination (JLEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University

Facilities

Hostels

College has three undergraduate (B.Tech.) hostels, one (1) for girls and two (2) for boys. Hostels have basic facilities such as a common room, a dining hall, recreation room. Internet connectivity is available in the hostel.

Guest House

College Guest House is nearby the Playground and surrounded by greenery. It can accommodate guests coming outside from college.

Canteen

College has two canteens, one inside the Academic Building and one inside the Guest House.

Bus Services

Bus services starts from August 2025.

Clubs

• Innovation Club
• Robotics & Coding Club
• Google Developer Groups (GDG)
• Cultural Club
• Literary Club
• Sports Club
• ECO Club
• NSS Club

College Festivals

Annual Tecno-Cultural Fest: ARCANIX

ARCANIX is the premier techno-cultural festival of Dhemaji Engineering College. ^[5]

Training and Placement cell

Training and Placement cell of the college plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industry and academia. The Training and Placement cell of the college helps students with training programs, group discussions, mock interviews, and online tests to prepare them for the industry. The college has also signed MoUs with several organizations like TRTC, Assam Startup, NPTI etc.

Major recruiters include PwC, LTIMindtree, Cognizant, TCS, NRL, C-DAC, RDC Concrete, Intellipaat, Ediglobe etc.

Connectivity to Dhemaji Engineering College

By Road - NH 15 offers easy access to Dhemaji Engineering College, connecting it to major towns, with local roads providing convenient campus access.

By Train - Dhemaji Railway Station, about 12 km from Dhemaji Engineering College, offers easy campus access via private rentals and public transport.

By Air - Dibrugarh Airport, about 74 km away, and Lakhimpur Airport, around 65 km from Dhemaji Engineering College, are the nearest airports. Taxis and buses are available for easy travel to the campus from both locations. Also college bus services are going to be available very soon.