In the city of Jorhat, Assam lies Jagannath Barooah University (JBU) which is an excellent state public university and is recognized as a major academic and educational advancement in the region. Jagannath Barooah College (JBC) was the first step to the founding of this institution in the year 1930 and since then, it has been largely responsible for the upgradation of higher education in the area. In 2023, it went from an institution to a university, thus making a significant step in Assam’s educational development. JBU is still keeping up with the quality and standards of the past, and also giving importance to research, staff development, and education reforms under the new education policy (NEP 2020).
About Jagannath Barooah University – Key Facts Table
Here are the essential details of JBU in tabular form for quick reference:
| Aspect | Details |
| Name | Jagannath Barooah University (formerly J. B. College) |
| Established | 1930 |
| University Status | Upgraded in 2023 |
| Type | Public / State University |
| Location | Barpatra Ali, Jorhat, Assam, India |
| Chancellor | Governor of Assam (as per standard practice for state universities) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Jyoti Prasad Saikia |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Campus Type | Urban campus with historic and modern infrastructure |
| Key Features | Autonomy, modern research labs, FYUGP under NEP 2020, Biotechnology Hub, Civil Service Study Centre |
| Official Website | https://jbu.ac.in/ |
Mission, Vision & Institutional Objectives of JBU
- To serve as a hub for quality higher education and excellence in the region.
- To develop students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes through curriculum responsive to socioeconomic and cultural contexts.
- To facilitate academic research, innovation and global competency.
- To foster continual improvement of teaching-learning processes and facilities.
Campus, Facilities & Academic Infrastructure
- Jorhat has an urban campus which has both heritage buildings and modern facilities.
- The institution has been autonomous from 2016 and is able to have academic flexibility.
- There are research labs, a Biotechnology Hub, and a Civil Service Study Centre on the campus.
- The new Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) is introduced as per the NEP 2020.
- Postgraduate and PhD level programmes in many departments are also offered.
Recent Developments & Current Highlights
- In 2023, Jagannath Barooah College (JBC) underwent a transition to a full University. JBC also implemented the FYUGP under the NEP 2020, for students enrolled in undergraduate studies.
- A Civil Service Study Centre was created on campus.
- Infrastructure modernization provided new research laboratories, a biotechnology hub, and new academic programmes.
- JBC also had an active admission cycle for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programmes and was issuing notice for spot admissions and revised admission timelines regularly.
Academic Excellence and Research Initiatives
- Emphasizes applied and interdisciplinary research in sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
- Houses specialized centre like the Biotechnology Hub and a Civil Service Study Centre.
- Regularly organizes seminars, conferences and programs for faculty development.
- Encourages research projects with students, as well as, learning through innovation.
- Plans to develop collaborative MoU with national and international institutions.
Student Support and Development Initiatives
- Career advisory and placement cell addiction.
- Counselling, mentorship, and academic advising.
- Scholars and financial support on merit and financial hardship.
- Soft skills and personality development training on a day-to-day basis.
- Student research, entrepreneurship, and innovation clubs.
Community Engagement and Extension Activities
- Participation in events organized by NSS, NCC, and the environment department is active.
- Engages with local organizations for social welfare and outreach programs.
- Sometimes, blood donation camps, plantation campaigns, and literacy workshops are organized.
- Helps strongly link education with community development.
- Cultural festivals/exhibitions in Assam help promote Assamese art, literature, and culture.
Important Links – Jagannath Barooah University
| Official Website | https://jbu.ac.in/ |
| Admission | Click Here |
| Scholarships | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
Programme(s) offered by university
| Sl. No. | DEGREE | PROGRAMME/ COURSE OFFERED | DOMAIN SUBJECT | SEAT CAPACITY 10% OF TOTAL INTAKE | ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAMME |
| 1 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Assamese | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Assamese (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section IA: Assamese, Section III – General Test | 5 | Minimum 60% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination, Minimum 40% marks in English & 70% in Assamese (MIL), Bonus marks for students having Adv. Assamese in 10+2 level Bonus marks criteria 6070=1; 71-80=2; 81-90=3; 91- 100=4. |
| 2 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Economics | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Economics (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II: Economics, Section III – General Test | 5 | Minimum 60% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination, Minimum 60% marks in Economics & 50% in English, 2 Seats are reserved for Science students with 60% Aggregate marks & 40% marks in Mathematics in 10+2 level. |
| 3 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in English | B.A. (Hons/Research) in English (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section IA: English Section III – General Test | 6 | Minimum 65% Aggregate marks & 75% marks in English in the 10+2 examination (For UR), Minimum 60% Aggregate marks & 70% marks in English in the 10+2 examination (For SC/ST/DA). |
| 4 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Geography | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Geography (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II: Geography, Section III – General Test | 5 | Minimum 60% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST), Min 70% marks in Geography in the 10+2 examination. |
| 5 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Hindi | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Hindi (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section IA – Hindi Section III – General Test | 4 | Minimum 60% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination, Minimum 60% marks in Hindi, Must have Hindi or Adv. Hindi in 10th or 10+2 level Or, should have qualified any examination conducted by Rastra Vasha Prachar Samiti e.g. Pravin, Visharad etc. |
| 6 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in History | B.A. (Hons/Research) in History (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section IA – History Section III – General Test | 6 | Any student who has passed 10+2 examination from any recognised institution can apply. |
| 7 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Philosophy | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Philosophy (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section I A – English Section III – General Test | 6 | Minimum 55% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination, 50% marks in Logic & Philosophy & 40 % marks in English in the 10+2 examination. |
| 8 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Political Science | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Political Science (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II – Political Science Section III – General Test | 6 | Minimum 65% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination. Minimum 65% marks in Pol. Science in the 10+2 examination & 60% marks in English (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidate), Minimum 75% marks in English in the 10+2 examination (for Science/Commerce student). |
| 9 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Sanskrit | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Sanskrit (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II – Sanskrit Section III – General Test | 3 | Preference will be given to those students who have studied Sanskrit or Adv. Sanskrit in 10th or, 10+2 level. |
| 10 | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Sociology | B.A. (Hons/Research) in Sociology (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II – Sociology Section III – General Test | 6 | 60% Aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination, 60% Marks in Sociology & 50% marks in English in the 10+2 examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidate). |
| 11 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Botany | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Botany (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II: Biology | 5 | Minimum 60% marks in Biology in the 10+2 Examination, Minimum 55% marks in Chemistry in the 10+2 Examination, Minimum 50% marks in both Physics & English in 10+2 Examination. |
| 12 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Chemistry | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Chemistry (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Chemistry | 5 | Minimum 60% marks in Chemistry in the 10+2 Examination, Minimum 30% marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 Examination (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidate). |
| 13 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Electronic Science | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Electronic Science (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Physics | 7 | Min 30% marks in Physics & Mathematics in the 10+2 examination. |
| 14 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Geology | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Geology (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Either Physics or Chemistry | 4 | Must have passed in Physics & Chemistry in the 10+2 examination. |
| 15 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Mathematics | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Mathematics (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Mathematics | 6 | Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 Examination, Must have passed in all subjects without grace marks in the 10+2 Examination. |
| 16 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Physics | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Physics (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Physics | 5 | Minimum 60% marks in Physics in the 10+2 Examination, Minimum 40% marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 Examination. |
| 17 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Statistics | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Statistics (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Mathematics | 4 | Minimum 40% marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 Examination. For those having Statistics at 10+2 level a relaxation of 5% is admissible. |
| 18 | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Zoology | B.Sc. (Hons/Research) in Zoology (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Section II: Biology | 5 | Minimum 60% marks in Biology and Chemistry individually in the 10+2 Examination, Minimum 55% marks in English, Pass in all subjects without grace marks in the 10+2 Examination. |
| 19 | B.Com. (Hons/Research) | B.Com. (Hons/Research) (4- year UG programme as per NEP 2020) | Business Studies | 18 | Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 Examination. For Science Students: Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 Examination. |
FAQs – Jagannath Barooah University
Q1. When was the University established?
Established in 1930 as J.B. College and declared a university in the year 2023.
Q2. Where is JBU located?
In Jorhat, Assam, which is a great centre of learning and culture in Upper Assam.
Q3. Is JBU recognized by UGC?
Yes, it is a state public university recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC.
Q4. Does the university follow the NEP 2020?
Yes, JBU follows FYUGP and other NEP laws in all its programmes.
Q5. Who is the current Vice-Chancellor of JBU?
Prof. Jyoti Prasad Saikia is the Vice-Chancellor.
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