About the Department:

The Assamese department is an integral part of North Bank College. In 1961 along with the establishment of North Bank College, the department of Assamese also started. At the very beginning late Nalinidhar Chakrawarty, Kailash Sarmah, and Late Dr. Satyanath Gogoi worked in this department. In 1976 Dipali Baruah joined in the department in place of Nalinidhar Chakrawarty and from that year onward the honours curriculum in Assamese department started. At present, the department offers Higher Secondary and Degree courses as per the Prescribed syllabus of AHSEC and Dibrugarh University respectively.

‘Sahitya Chora’ of Assamese department was formed in 1975 .Through this literature platform apart from literary cultural activities the students are inspired to do creative writing also. With their own initiative and fund Assamese department conducts workshops and seminars through’ Sahitya Chora’ from time to time through which students are immensely benefitted.

The teachers of the Assamese department are quite punctual in delivering classes. They are very helpful and are always available for personal guidance to the students. They are associated with many social organizations likeAsomSahitya Sabha, Sahitya Akademi, Assam Prakashan Parishad, National School of Drama, Asom Natya Sanmilan, etc.

 Vision:

To instill values, and then nurture & solidify the foundation of such a mindset among students and faculties alike to seek and procure knowledge.

 Mission :

To provide the highest quality education, assistance, and guidance as well as the environment to the students to inspire, motivate and contribute to achieving the epitome of their ability and potentiality not only in their academic career but in their life as well.

 Facilities:

We have a small but robust departmental library consisting of approximately 500 numbers of carefully selected & chosen books of high quality.

We also have a Desktop PC with the facility to connect to the World Wide Web. At our department we encourage students to go digital.

Considering the necessity to access to clean and hygienic water, especially after the Pandemic Covid situation, we have installed a Water Filter in our department for everyone to avail this facility.

 Course Programme:

 Future Plan:

We are quite confident and determined to make our department as well as the institution to become the choice of destination for the students who wants to develop and explore a wider knowledge base.

 Ex-Faculties:

1. Late Nalinidhar Chakrabarty.
2. Mr. Kailash Sarmah
3. Late Dr. Satyanath Gogoi.
4. Mrs.Ibharanee Baruah
5. Mrs. Dipali Baruah