Cotton College, Guwahati
Cotton College is a premier institution for higher education located in the heart of Guwahati, Assam, a northeastern state of India.
History
Cotton College was declared open on May 27, 1901 by Sir Henry John Stedman Cotton, the then-Chief Commissioner of the erstwhile British province of Assam. The college was named after Sir Henry, as the "Cotton College", in appreciation of his genuine concern for the cause of higher education in the province. The college was started with five professors, which included Frederick William Sudmerson, the first principal of the college, and 39 students.
Cotton College was the centre of the freedom movement and the literary and cultural movements of the country to build the identity of Assam as a distinct integral component of the Nation.
From a small undergraduate college, Cotton College has now become a postgraduate institution, integrated with undergraduate education having enrolled 5000 students and 244 teachers, among 21 undergraduate and 20 post graduate departments in science, humanities and social science faculties.
On October 16, 1992, the college was declared as a postgraduate institution, an occasion celebrated in a solemn ceremony with Shankar Dayal Sharma, the then-President of India.
Cotton College celebrated its centennial with year-long program from May 27, 2001 to May 26, 2002. Krishan Kant, the then-Vice President of India graced the closing ceremony.
Cotton College has produced numerous talents including politicians, authors, athletes, and artists. [citation needed]
Education
Cotton College caters to students pursuing the following qualifications.
HSSLC
Study for the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate is possible in both the Arts and Science streams. This qualification is awarded upon successful completion of two years of study followed by relevant examinations.
BA
The Bachelor of Arts graduate degree is possible in various fields of study. This degree is awarded upon successful completion of three years of study followed by relevant examinations.
BSc
The Bachelor of Science graduate degree is possible in various fields of study. This degree is awarded upon successful completion of three years of study followed by relevant examinations.
MA
The Master of Arts post graduate degree is possible in various fields of study. This degree is awarded upon successful completion of two years of study followed by relevant examinations.
MSc
The Master of Science post graduate degree is possible in various fields of study. This degree is awarded upon successful completion of two years of study followed by relevant examinations. In all mater dgree courses there is Semester system. There are all total four sester in two years.
PhD
Doctoral studies are also possible in selected fields under the guidance of recognised experts.
Alumni
- Dr Bhupen Hazarika
- Dr Bhupendra Nath Goswami
- Anuradha Sharma Pujari
- Arupa Kalita Patangia
- Sarat Chandra Sinha
- Hitesh das
- Indira Goswami
- Rita Chowdhury
- Homen Borgohain
- Dr. Anima Choudhury
- Samar Hazarika
- Surrya Goswami
- Dwipen Baruah
- Hiren Chandra Nath
- Kapil Bora
- Jerifa Wahid
- Nabakanta Baruah
- Pradip Acharya
- Dr. Kamalesh Choudhury (Retired in 2005 as head of the department, Chemistry)
- Dhiraj Kamal Barman
- Sadullah Hoque(HS(Science)-1992-1994 batch)
- Parthajeet Sarma
- Monalisa Gogoi
Postage Stamp
India Post issued a Rs. 4.00 commemorative postage stamp on May 25, 2002, as part of the centenary celebration.
External links