Departments |
At present the College has eighteen full-fledged departments offering major and general courses. The departments with name of faculty members are given below- |
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| Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Manimaya Bordoloi Barua, M.A. |
Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Manjyotshna Goswami Mahanta M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Dr. Lakshi Hazarika, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
| Ms. Karobi Basumatary, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
| Mrs. Subhashree Kalita, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Ms. Surabhi Bikash Borah, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Language
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Facilities |
Library: The Departmental Library has a collection of 500 books and journals, which support both recommended and additional reading. The library provides reference and lending facilities to students and teachers.
Computers: The Department has one computer assigned for its use.
Other resources: The Department maintains a museum of items representing the history and culture of Assam.
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Papia Bhowmick, M.A., Ph.D. |
Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Deepali Roy, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Deepsikha Das, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Santashree Mallik Bhuyan M.A., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
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Facilities |
Library: The Departmental Library has a small collection of books for the benefit of student and teachers.
Computers: The Department has one computer assigned for its use. |
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Department of Botany is the oldest department of the science stream of Handique Girls’ College, established in the year 1944-45. |
Courses |
Department of Botany offers both major and general courses in undergraduate level. The total intake in Botany major is 40. |
Faculty |
| Mr. Madhab Chandra Talukdar, M.Sc |
Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Cytogenetics and plant breeding |
| Mrs. Bandana Nabis Das, M.Sc, Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Cytogenetics and plant breeding
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| Mrs. Manashi Kalita Hazarika, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Plant Physiology and biochemistry
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| Mr. Jayanta Kr. Mahanta, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Plant Taxonomy
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| Mr. Pranab Bujarbarua, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Plant Ecology
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| Ms. Prabhali Doley, M.Sc, M.Phil. |
| Areas of Interest: Plant Pathology
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| Mr. Bhisma Swargiari, M.Sc. (Parttime) |
| Areas of Interest: Microbiology
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| Facilities |
a. Laboratory |
The department of Botany has a modern laboratory facility to carry out all the major practical classes and other advanced researches in areas like Microbiology, Cytogenetics, Plant pathology, Mycology, Plant taxonomy and Ecology. The modernization process of the departmental laboratory is still going on with the assistance from UGC (under CPE scheme) and DST. |
b. Departmental Library |
The department of Botany is enriched by a collection of over 500 books in its departmental library which includes text books, reference books as well as journals. Yearly new books are added into the library. Botany major students and students of higher secondary classes are availing the library facility of the department regularly. |
| c. Green House |
The department has a green house established on 31st July, 2002 to cater the class room requirements. The green house has a rich collection of flowering, gymnospermic as well as pteridophytic plants. A total of 62 Species belonging to 54 Genera under 34 Families are housed in 288 sq. ft. area. Some of the plant species kept in the green house is of rare, threatened and endangered nature thereby helping ex-situ conservation of the species. The plant species available in the green house are as follows. |
d. Computer |
The department has a Pentium IV desktop and a laptop computer with printer, scanner and LCD projector. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Science (Major and General |
Faculty: |
| Mr. Hiranya Kr. Choudhury, M. Sc., Ph. D. |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Physical chemistry and Quantum Chemistry including Spectroscopy |
| Mr. Tapan Thakuria, M. Sc., Ph. D. |
| Areas of Interest: Physical chemistry |
| Mr. Kamal Krishna Rajbongshi, M. Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Organic chemistry |
| Mr. Kandarpa Phukan, M.Sc. (Part time) |
| Areas of Interest: Organic chemistry
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| Mr. Sushanta Roy, M.Sc. (Part time) |
| Areas of Interest: Physical chemistry
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| Ms. Sukanya Barua, M.Sc. (Part time) |
| Areas of Interest: Inorganic chemistry
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| Facilities |
| a) Library |
The Departmental Library has a collection of 540 books and 3 journals, which support both recommended and additional reading. The library provides reference and lending facilities to students and teachers. |
| b) Laboratory |
The department of Chemistry has a 3 (three) well equipped modern laboratory facility to carry out all the major practical classes and other advanced researches in areas like Physical, Inorganic and Organic chemistry |
| c) Computer |
The department has one latest Pentium IV desktop computer with printer. Apart from desktop computer the department also has a Laptop computer along with a LCD Projector with screen. |
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The dept. of Computer Science was established in 1992. In the beginning the dept. was functioning under the supervision of Physics dept of the college. In 1996, it was transformed into an independent department. |
Courses |
The department offers two types of courses, viz. |
| Regular courses: |
- Computer Science (General) in TDC(Science) as per syllabus of Gauhati University
- Computer Science & Applications as a subject in 10+2 level as per syllabus of AHSEC.
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| Self financed courses |
| Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) |
| Eligibility |
10+2 pass with mathematics |
| Duration |
3 years(Six semester) |
| Intake |
30 |
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| Post graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) |
| Eligibility |
Any graduate |
| Duration |
1 year(two semester) |
| Intake |
30 |
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| Computer literacy programme |
| Eligibility |
10+ |
| Duration |
45 days |
| Intake |
30 |
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Faculty |
| Mr. Biren Sarma, MCA |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Signal Processing, Speech processing, Pattern recognition
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| Miss Bitopi Sharma, MCA |
| Areas of Interest: Networking, Web technology |
| Mrs. Mousmita Devi Borkoch, MCA |
| Areas of Interest:Development and Management. |
| Mr. Manash Kamal Gogoi, BSc, DCA |
| Areas of Interest: Database Management system |
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| Facilities |
| Laboratory |
The department has one air-conditioned state of the art IT laboratory with 30 PCs. The laboratory is connected with broadband internet facility. |
| Library |
The dept. has a well stocked library with verities of collection of books. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mr. Gopal Bordoloi M. A., Ph. D. |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Demography |
| Mr. Rajib Kr. Das, M. A. |
| Areas of Interest: Econometrics |
| Mrs. Ajanta Khaund Bezbaruah, M. A., Ph. D. |
| Areas of Interest: Demography |
| Mrs. Tahrin Rahman, M. A., M. Phil. |
| Areas of Interest: Econometrics |
| Mr. Bedabrat Saikia, M. A., Ph. D. |
| Areas of Interest: Agriculture/ Financial Economics |
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Facilities |
Library: The Departmental Library has a total of 344 books, out of which 314 books are specimen copies and 30 books bought out of CPE allocation.
A certificate course on ‘Women’s Studies was introduced in the session 2008-2009 for the students of TDC 1st year.
The department is equipped with one desktop computer. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Shobha Sarmah M. A. |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Abnormal Psychology & Mental Hygiene
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| Mrs. Rosemary B. Choudhury, M.A |
| Areas of Interest: Abnormal Psychology & Mental Hygiene |
| Mrs. Mrigakhi Sarma Hazarika, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Child Psychology |
| Mrs. Fatima Tohsin Sahidullah, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Abnormal Psychology & Mental Hygiene |
| Mrs. Sangeeta Das, M.A., M. Phil. |
| Areas of Interest: Abnormal Psychology & Mental Hygiene |
Mrs. Purabi Deka, M.A., B. Ed. |
| Areas of Interest: Child Psychology & Adolescence Psychology
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| Mrs. Saswati Bhattacharjyya, M.A., M. Phill. |
| Areas of Interest: Abnormal Psychology & Mental Hygiene |
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Facilities |
- Library: Department has a departmental library with over 400 subject related books to cater the need of the students.
- Department has a psychological laboratory
- The department is equipped with one desktop computer.
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Aditi Chowdhury, M.A. |
Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Mridula Borooah, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Rita Goswami, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
| Dr. Mitali Goswami, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
| Mrs. Tandra Das, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Pori Hiloidari, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
| Mrs. Srutimala Duara, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Tasrina Iqbal, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature |
| Mrs. Krisha Das, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Language |
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| Facilities |
- Library: Department has a departmental library.
- The department is equipped with one desktop computer.
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| Publication |
| The department publishes one magazine titled EXPRESSIONS. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and Pass course) |
| Faculty |
| Mrs. Bina Gupta, M.A. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Modern Period (Group-C)
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| Mrs. Runjun Barman, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Modern Period (Group-C) |
| Mrs. Pranita Pathak, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Modern Period (Group-C) |
| Mrs. Malabika Das, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Modern Period (Group-C)
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Facilities |
- Library: Department has got one departmental library with book in History.
- The department is equipped with one desktop computer with printer.
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Pass course) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Anuwara Begum, M.A. |
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| Areas of Interest: Kavya Sasthra
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| Mrs. Rita Moni Baishya, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Literature
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Facilities |
Library: There is a departmental library with about 221 books and which are handled by the teachers as well as the students. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts or Science (Major and Pass course) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Santana Kakati, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Family Resource Management |
| Mrs. Manjoo Goswami Mishra, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Textile & Clothing |
| Mrs. Jayashree Sarmah Goswami, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Food & Nutrition |
| Mrs. Minakshi Dutta Mazumdar, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Food & Nutrition |
| Mrs. Shabnam Hazarika, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Textile & Clothing |
| Vacant |
| Vacant |
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Facilities |
Laboratory: The department has all the modern Laboratory facilities that include analysis of food adulteration, bomb calorie meter and baking and confectionary facility. The department is also equipped with fibre identification, natural dye extraction, dyeing, printing, painting and clothing construction unit. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts and Science (Major and Pass course) |
Faculty |
| Mr. Dipu Nath Sarma, M.Sc. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Applied Mathematics
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| Mr. Mintu Lal Saha, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Pure Mathematics |
| Mrs. Sabita Mahanta, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Pure Mathematics
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| Mr. Amio Kumar Nath, M.Sc. (Part time) |
| Areas of Interest: Applied Mathematics
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| Vacant |
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| Facilities |
| Library: Department has got one departmental library with 200 book in Mathematics. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Meenakshi Sharma Pathak, M.A. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Logic and Contemporary Philosophy
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| Mrs. Juthika Das, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Logic and Contemporary Philosophy |
| Mrs. Madhuchanda Chaliha Bhuyan, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Epistemology |
| Mrs. Nirupama Mahanta, M.A., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest:Religion |
| Miss Merry Halam, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: Ethics and Social Philosophy
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Facilities |
Library: The department has a small but well stocked library (about 300 books). And believe that the students have been greatly benefited from the books available in the departmental library.
Periodical Yoga classes for students.
The department organizes various activities for eg. Guest lectures, Interdisciplinary lectures under Philosophical Study Circle. |
Publication |
The department publishes one journal titled VISION yearly. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Science (Major and General) |
| Faculties |
| Mrs. Lakshmi Mahanta, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Nuclear Physics
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| Mr. Basanta Deka, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Particle Physics |
| Mrs. Anuradha Das Purakayastha, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Particle Physics |
| Mr. Nabajit Dutta, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Electronics and Radio Physics. |
| Mr. Shakeel Zamal, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Nuclear Physics |
| Mrs. Farheen Hazarika, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Solid State Physics |
| Mr. Uday Senapati, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Nuclear Physics & Electronics
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| Facilities |
Library: The department has a library housed with more than 500 books to cater the needs of the student and teachers. |
Laboratory: The department is equipped with all the laboratory facility to meet the demands of the students. |
The department has an Astronomical Club which conducts Astronomy related activities and also published a journal titled ‘CELESTIAL’. |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
| Faculty |
| Mrs. Nibedita Lahkar, M.A. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Public Administration
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| Mrs. Madhurima Hazarika Choudhury, M.A., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Political Sociology |
| Mrs. Ranjita Bhattacharjya, M.A., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Public Administration |
| Mrs. Archana Sarma, M.A., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Sociology |
| Mrs. Rashmi Bhattacharyya, M.A. |
| Areas of Interest: International Relations |
| Vacant |
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| Facilities |
| Library: Department has got one departmental library with 368 books. |
| The department is equipped with one desktop computer with printer |
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Courses: Bachelor of Arts (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mr. Dhirendra Mohan Kumar, M.A., M. Phil. Ph.D. |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Group C-Darshana
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| Mrs. Gayatri Sarma, M.A., B. Ed., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Group A-Kavya
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Facilities |
| Library: Department has got one departmental library with 350 books. |
| The department is equipped with one desktop computer with printer |
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Courses: Bachelor of Science (Major and General) |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Kunja Deka, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Head of the Department |
| Areas of Interest: Operation Research
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| Mr. Dhritikesh Chakraborty, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Multivariate analysis. |
| Mrs. Nilakkhee Baishya Thakuria, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Operation Research |
| Mr. Anupam Deka, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Areas of Interest: Operation Research & Biostatistics |
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Facilities |
Laboratory: The Statistical laboratory is one or the recognized laboratories under Gauhati University to carry out Post Doctoral research. |
Library: The department has a library with more the 400 books to cater the needs of both students and teachers. |
The department is equipped with one desktop computer with printer |
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Department of Zoology is one of the oldest departments of Handique Girls’ College. |
Courses: Department of Zoology offers both major and general courses in undergraduate level. The total intake in Botany major is 40. |
Faculty |
| Mrs. Alaka Chakraborty, M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Head of Department |
| Areas of Interest: Animal Physiology and Biochemistry |
| Mrs. Aditi Bhuyan, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Cell and Molecular Biology |
| Mrs. Nirmali Medhi, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Cell and Molecular Biology |
| Mr. Utpal Dutta, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Animal Physiology and Biochemistry |
| Mr. Dipjyoti Haloi, M.Sc. |
| Areas of Interest: Entomology |
| Mrs. Eva Rani Kalita M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Areas of Interest: Animal Physiology and Biochemistry |
| Ms. Innifa Hasan, M.Sc., M.Phil |
Areas of Interest: Fish and Fishery Biology |
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Facilities |
Library: The department of Zoology is enriched by a collection of over 250 books in its departmental library which include text books and reference books. The library provides reference and lending facilities to students and teachers. |
Computer: The department has one latest HP Pentium IV desktop computer with printer. |
Laboratory: The department of Zoology has a modern laboratory facility to carry out all major practical classes and other advances researches in the field of Fisheries, Entomology, Physiology and Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology etc. |
Other resources: The department has a zoological museum with remarkable collections of Vertebrate specimens Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata. The vertebrate specimens are Amphibia, Reptilia, Fish,Mammals,. Besides this, the museum is significant to have human fetuses, various stuff specimens, skeletons, Bones and Corals. |
