Pandu College

Pandu College, established in 1962 and situated in Pandu, Guwahati, Assam, is a higher education institution affiliated with Gauhati University, offering various Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programs.^[1]

Pandu College

Type	Public
Established	1962
Principal	Dr. Sanchay Jyoti Bora
Location	Guwahati , Assam , India
Affiliations	Gauhati University
Website	panducollege.ac.in

Accreditation

Pandu College NAAC Accreditation Cycles^[2]

Year	Grade	CGPA
2004	B+	Likely 2.61 to 2.75
2010	B	2.60
2019	B	2.38
2024	A	3.12

• In the recent 4th cycle visit of 2024, Pandu College received Grade 'A' with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.12 from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).^[3]

Academics

(Arts/Humanities)

• Assamese
• Bengali
• Bodo
• Economics
• Education
• English
• History
• Political Science
• Geography
• Hindi
• Human rights education
• Philosophy
• Sanskrit
• Folklore

Science

• Botany
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Zoology
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science & Application
• Statistics
• Geography

Commerce

• Commerce

Courses

Higher Secondary (HS)

• Arts
• Science
• Commerce (self-financed)

Undergraduate (UG)

• Arts
• Science
• Commerce (Self-financed)

Postgraduate (PG)

• Arts
• Science

Seat Capacity

Higher Secondary (HS)

HS Course Seat Intake Capacity^[4]

Stream	Total Seats
HS Arts	150
HS Science	100
HS Commerce	100

Undergraduate (UG)

Arts

Total no of seats allotted for Arts Stream is 505. Out of which following numbers of seats will be allotted for major in the respective subjects^[5] -

BA Course Seat Intake Capacity^[6]

Course	Major Seats
Assamese	50
Bengali	50
Bodo	20
Hindi	40
English	50
Economics	50
Education	50
History	50
Philosophy	40
Political Science	60
Geography	30
Mathematics	5
Sanskrit	10

Science

Total no of seats allotted for Science Stream is 270. Out of which following numbers of seats will be allotted for major in the respective subjects^[7] -

BSc Course Seat Intake Capacity^[8]

Course	Major Seats
Physics	40
Chemistry	40
Mathematics	45
Botany	50
Zoology	50
Statistics	35
Geography	10

Commerce

Total no of seats allotted for Commerce Stream is 150. Out of which following numbers of seats will be allotted for major in the respective subjects^[9] -

BCom Course Seat Intake Capacity^[10]

Course (Self-financed)	Major Seats
Accountancy	40
Finance	40
Marketing Management	40

Othet Undergraduate Courses

Other UG courses includes BSc in Biotechnology, Bachelor in Computer Applications (UIL) (BCA), BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and their seats distributions are given below -:

Course Seat Information^[11]

Course	Total Seats	Major Seats	Remarks
BSc Biotechnology	40	25	Self Financing Course
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)	35	N/A	Self Financing Course
Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication (BA(JMC))	30	N/A	Proposed, subject to GU approval

Postgraduate (PG)

PG Course Seat Intake Capacity^[12]

Course (self financed)	Total Seats
Assamese	30
Education	30
Economics	20
History	25
Geography	20
Political Science	20
Zoology	22

Admission

Cut-Off

Here are some cut-off percentages for Pandu College for Undergraduate courses^[13] -:

Arts

• Bachelor of Arts (Assamese): 57.8 for UR, 45.6 for OBC, 54.2 for SC, and 32.8 for ST(P).^[14]
• Bachelor of Arts (Hindi): 34 for UR.^[15]
• Bachelor of Arts (History): 34.2 for UR.^[16]
• Bachelor of Arts (Political Science): 78.8 for UR, 66.2 for OBC, 71.6 for SC, 67.8 for ST(P), and 64 for ST(H).^[17]
• Bachelor of Arts (English): 71.8 for UR, 65 for OBC, 66.6 for SC, 67.4 for ST(P), and 63 for ST(H).^[18]
• Bachelor of Arts (Economics): 72.6 for UR, 46.8 for OBC, 66.8 for SC, 63.2 for ST(P), and 54.6 for ST(H).^[19]
• Bachelor of Arts (Geography): 74 for UR, 68.4 for OBC, 70.8 for SC, 69.8 for ST(P), and 52 for ST(H).^[20]
• Bachelor of Arts (Education): 62.6 for UR, 46.4 for OBC, 51.2 for ST(P), and 41.8 for ST(H).^[21]
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA): 69.2 for UR, 67 for OBC, and 66 for SC.^[22]

Science

• Bachelor of Science (Botany): 66 for UR, 63.2 for OBC, and 65.6 for SC.^[23]
• Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology): 55.4 for UR, 49.4 for OBC, and 59 for SC.Pandu College.^[24]
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry): 76 for UR, 68 for OBC, 70.2 for SC, 59.6 for ST(P), 54.4 for ST(H), and 0 for PWD.^[25]
• Bachelor of Science (Mathematics): 60.8 for UR, 45.2 for OBC, 53.6 for SC, 58 for ST(P), 0 for ST(H), and 0 for PWD.^[26]
• Bachelor of Science (Physics): 74.6 for UR, 55.2 for OBC, 0 for SC, 63.8 for ST(P), 0 for ST(H), and 0 for PWD.^[27]
• Bachelor of Science (Zoology): 77 for UR, 75.2 for OBC, 72.4 for SC, 75 for ST(P), and 59.4 for ST(H).^[28]

Commerce

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy): 77 for UR and 70.8 for OBC.^[29]
• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance): 72.2 for UR, 67.4 for OBC, 70.2 for SC, 67.4 for ST(P) and 55.6 for ST(H).^[30]
• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Management): 62.8 for UR, 46.2 for OBC, 58.6 for SC, 53 for ST(P) and 0 for ST(H).^[31]

Campus

The Pandu college has a campus area of 3.95 acres.^[32] In 2004, Pandu College was located on a 2.44-acre plot of land provided by the Northeast Frontier Railway on a long-term lease. Despite the college's impressive academic and infrastructural growth, the limited space became one of its key challenges. While the college received a B+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the size of the campus was noted as one of its weakest points. The district authorities had allocated an additional 15.5 acres of land to Pandu College, which, at the time, had not yet been transferred to the college authorities by the railways. This expansion was expected to provide the college with much-needed space to enhance its infrastructure and facilities. However, even to this day, the college campus remains unchanged, indicating several possible issues. The delay in the transfer of land could be attributed to administrative or bureaucratic hurdles. Financial constraints may also have played a role in limiting the college's ability to develop its infrastructure despite the availability of additional land. Furthermore, there may have been a limited focus on campus expansion, with more attention perhaps given to improving academic quality and student services. The lack of progress in expanding the campus also points to the possibility of inadequate planning, coordination challenges, or institutional stagnation within the administration. This stagnant development highlights the college's continued struggle with physical space, which remains one of the major limitations for accommodating its growing student body and improving overall campus facilities. While the college has made strides in academic excellence, addressing the spatial constraints remains a critical area for future growth.^[33]

History

Pandu College's establishment is closely linked to the expansion of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) and the growing population in the Pandu-Maligaon area. In 1960, a group of local leaders, including prominent freedom fighter Sri Deben Sarma, identified the need for higher education in western Guwahati, which lacked such institutions at the time. The groundwork for the college began in 1961, but challenges related to space and funding emerged. The NF Railway granted permission to use the vacated Netaji Vidyapeeth premises and a 99-year lease for 3.95 acres of land to establish the college. Early support came from local contributions, including donations from railway employees. The college was founded by Sri Satya Kinkar Sen, who left his job as a lecturer at Handique Girls College to become its first principal. On September 5, 1962, Pandu College was inaugurated, with Sri Radhika Ram Das, Minister of State for Revenue, as the chief guest. The first admission notice for Pre-University and Degree classes was issued in 1963, and within two years, both the Science and Arts streams were operational. The college quickly became a popular choice for higher education in the region. In 1967–68, honours courses were introduced, and the college became affiliated with Gauhati University. Today, Pandu College, located about 14.3 km from Guwahati's capital and 16.5 km from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, offers undergraduate education in Arts, Commerce, and Science, along with seven Post Graduate courses. It is well-connected by road, rail, and air transport.^[34]

Facilities

Library

The Pandu College Library is located in a spacious area of 5500 sq. ft., with designated reading rooms for both students and faculty. It also includes sections for circulation, computers, and newspapers, fostering a supportive environment for academic and research activities. The library holds a diverse collection of more than 47,500 printed books, including textbooks and reference materials across Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. Additionally, the library subscribes to 2 journals, 22 magazines, and 13 newspapers, enhancing the learning and reading experience for its users.^[35]

Hostels

The Pandu College Boys' Hostel was established on 5 September 2000 to provide accommodation for students, offering a safe and secure living environment near the college. The hostel is located in a residential area, equipped with essential amenities to ensure the comfort and security of its residents. The Pandu College Girls' Hostel was founded on 30 December 2000 to cater to the needs of female students coming from distant areas. Initially, the hostel had a single block with a capacity for 50 students. Due to growing demand, a second block, named the Women's Hostel, was completed in 2017. The hostel is situated within the college campus and is easily accessible by bus, rail, and air. Recently, the first block was renamed Mamoni Raisom Goswami Girls Hostel (MRGH), while the second block was renamed Chandraprabha Saikiani Girls Hostel (CSH).^[36]

See also

• B. Borooah College
• Arya Vidyapeeth College
• Pragjyotish College