Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College
| জাঁজী হেমনাথ শৰ্মা মহাবিদ্যালয় | |
| Latin: Jhanji HNS college | |
Former name | Jhanji College |
|---|---|
| Motto | অভিযাত্ৰী আমি অসীমৰ |
Motto in English | We search for knowledge unlimited |
| Established | 25 July 1964 |
Parent institution | AHSEC |
| Affiliation | Dibrugarh University, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University |
| President | Purujyoti Mahanta |
| Principal | Dr. Manjit Gogoi [1] |
| Students | 1000+ |
| Location | Jhanji, Assam, India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www.jhanjihnscollege.edu.in |
Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College (Assamese: জাঁজী হেমনাথ শৰ্মা মহাবিদ্যালয়) is in Jhanji, Sivasagar, Assam, India. It was founded on 25 July 1964. The college is affiliated to Dibrugarh University and recognized by University Grants Commission.
History
Jhanji HNS College was established on 25 July 1964. Some of the educated people of Jhanji tried to establish a institute of higher education at the rural area. One of them is Hemnath Sarma. Initially the name of the college was Jhanji College. It was inaugurated by the great scholar, linguist Jogiraj Basu.
Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College was established with the sole objective of bringing quality and higher education on the doorsteps of the economically backward agricultural belt of Jhanji. Maintenance of discipline in all spheres of activity has been the primary objective of the college since its inception. Holding of regular classes throughout the academic session is one important aspect in this regard.
Departments
The college has the following humanities departments: English, Assamese, Economics, Political science, Education, History, Philosophy, Geography, Sociology, and the commerce stream.
Facilities
The college’s infrastructure is modern with all well-equipped facilities.
- Hostel Facilities: The college has an on-campus hostel facility for girls. It is run under the supervision of a hostel superintendent.
- Laboratory Facilities: The college has a well-equipped computer Internet centre with short-term computer courses for the benefit of the students under the guidance of trained personnel.
- Library: The library has more than 17,000 books related to the academic subjects and a wide range of national journals, newspapers, and periodicals.
- Classroom Facilities: All the classrooms of the college are well furnished with modern facilities.
- Canteen: One broad canteen with good and hygienic foods in a very scientific environment with comfortable seating.
Jhanji College building and the library.
Uniform
Boys wear white shirts and blue pants. Girls wear white blouses, muga mekhela, white chadar with red border or white chalwar and kurta and muga dupatta.
Courses
The college offers:
- Two-year higher secondary course, Arts and Commerce (under AHSEC)
- B.A. and B.Com semester system (Dibrugarh University)
- Computer courses
- Postgraduate courses
Publications
- The College publishes the annual magazine ABHIJATRI.
- SWARNASMRITI was published as a golden jubilee special magazine in 2014.
- YATRA is published annually edited by the teachers.
- AVAGUNTHAN, a book on women related issues (ISBN No-978-93-82030-75-1) was published on 31 May 2014. The book was edited by Mrs. Mirabala Borah the HOD of Department of Economics.
- KALLOLINI was published by the Girl's Hostel as a golden jubilee special magazine.
Notable alumni
- Late Lalit Chandra Rajkhuwa, former transport minister, Government of Assam
- Shyamkanu Mahanta, IAS
- Debeswar Borah, ACS
- Ronjit Gogoi, student leader
References
- ↑ "Principal's desk". Jhanji. Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College. Retrieved 2008-10-06.