Cotton College, Guwahati

Cotton College is a premier institution for higher education located in the heart of Guwahati, Assam, a northeastern state of India.

Cotton College, the premier college of Assam

File:.jpg==History== Cotton College was declared open on May 27, 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton,K.C.S.I.,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 politicians, authors, athletes, and artists.^{[citation needed]}

This institution has been accredited with CGPA of 3.39 on four point scale at A grade(validation up to the seventh day of the month of January,2016) on the eighth day of January,2011 by the Executive committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC).

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.

PhD

Doctoral studies are also possible in selected fields under the guidance of recognised experts.

BCA

The Bachelor of Computer Applications is also possible under the Computer Department of Cotton College. It is a self-financed course offered by the college. This degree is awarded upon successful completion of three years of study followed by relevant examinations.

Alumni

• Bhabendra Nath Saikia
• Kapil Bora
• Homen Borgohain
• Rita Chowdhury
• Indira Goswami
• Bhupen Hazarika
• Arupa Kalita Patangia
• Gauri Shankar Kalita
• Anuradha Sharma Pujari
• Sarat Chandra Sinha
• Jerifa Wahid
• Sadullah Hoque

==Postage Stamp== India Post issued a Rs. 4.00 commemorative postage stamp on May 25, 2002, as part of the centenary celebration. dr Bhabendranath Saikia'

External links

• Web site
• Photos of the college.