Karimganj College was established in 1946 and is currently one of the most renowned colleges under Assam University. In 2010, the college earned the CGPA of 2.78 in 4.0 scale by NAAC and was re-accredited with grade ‘B’. Presently, it offers higher secondary as well as undergraduate courses in all the streams viz. Arts, Science, and Commerce. Besides this, there are also self-financing degree and professional job oriented courses

Karimganj College Highlights

Established  1946
Institute Type Public
Affiliated to Assam University
Accreditation NAAC ‘B’
Courses Offered UG
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Online
Official Website http://www.karimganjcollege.ac.in/

Karimganj College Courses Following are the top courses offered by the college at the undergraduate level:

Courses Details
B.A. (Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent 
  • Subjects: English, Bengali, Economics, Political Science, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Arabic, Sanskrit
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
B.Com (Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent 
  • Subjects: Accountancy & Taxation, Business Management, Banking & Finance
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
B.Sc. (Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent 
  • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, Computer Science, B.C.A.
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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Karimganj College Admission

Admission for undergraduate courses at this college is strictly based on the merits of the students in the last qualifying exam and reservation quota on a first come first serve basis. 

The admission committee will publish a list of all selected candidates according to their merit and students need to appear for counselling.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of the college to know about the date and time of Prospectus distribution.
  • Collect the prospectus on the mentioned date 
  • Fill up the online application form by using the Unique Code provided in the prospectus.
  • Submit the hard copy of the application form along with all the relevant documents to the Principal’s office, on or before the specified date.

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Karimganj College Scholarships

The college helps the meritorious and financially backward students with its scholarship programs.

  • Pankaj Kumar Deb Memorial Award: This scholarship is given to the best graduate/most meritorious student of the college.
  • Shiksha Sahayog Scholarship: This scholarship gives financial assistance to the meritorious and economically backward students of the college.
  • Student Aid’s Fund: Through this fund, the college helps the financially weak students, depending upon the availability of funds.
  • Travel Concession: Travelling concession is provided to the students during college excursions (by rail) under the guidance of a teacher. As per the rules and regulations of IAC, air concession is also provided for traveling from the institution to the home town of the students.

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Karimganj College Facilities

The students of the College do get to enjoy the below-mentioned campus facilities:

  • Library: Apart from the beautiful college premise, the college has also been enriched with a library, which consists of more than 29 thousand books. The library is currently going through the process of computerization. The reading room remains open for the students on all working days, from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. The library also has an internet facility.
  • Cine Club: Established in 2013, the cine-club has been dedicated to bringing entertainment to the students through movies. It has already hosted three International Film Festivals.
  • Hostel: There are a total of 30 seats for male students and 20 seats for female students, allotted on the basis of merit and distance.
  • Gymnasium and Yoga Centre: In order to maintain the physical and mental health of the students, the college has established well-equipped gym and yoga centers.

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Karimganj College FAQs

Ques. Is there any fee waiver scheme?

Ans. There is a fee waiver scheme in the college as per DHE. The eligibility criteria for availing of this scheme have been mentioned below:
  • The total family income of the student must be less than 2 lakh per annum.
  • Students, whose parents work in the central Govt., State Govt., Semi Govt., or Central or State Govt. undertakings, will not be eligible for the scheme.
  • Students have to submit the income certificate of parents duly attested by the Local Revenue Circle Officer.
  • Students under the waiver scheme, however, will have to pay for magazine fees, college week fees, and games and sports fess, at the time of admission.

Ques. Does the college offer any job oriented courses?

Ans. Yes, the college offers two job-oriented programs - a) one-year NIELIT (DOEACC) ‘O’ Level (IT) and b) one-year DOEACC CCBioInfo

Ques. How many seats are there for the undergraduate courses?

Ans. The total number of seats available for different streams has been mentioned in the following table:
Course Number of Seats
B.A. 150 (Section A) + 150 (Section B)
B.Sc./B.C.A. 130
B.Com 120

Ques. Is there any health centre inside the college premise?

Ans. Yes, there is a health centre inside the college campus, run under the guidance of Dr. M. S. Dasgupta M.B.B.S. The center provides medical assistance to students, faculty, and the staff members of the college, on every Wednesday.

Ques. What documents are required for availing of reservation facilities?

Ans. Students need to produce the original certificates, mark sheets, and caste certificates during admission for availing of reservation facilities. Also, those wanting to apply for the fee waiver scheme must carry parental PAN/ADHAAR/ RATION card with them at the time of the interview.

Ques. Is there any placement cell in Karimganj College?

Ans. There is a placement cell that helps the students in getting linked with different recruiting organizations/agencies. There is a career guidance cell as well that helps the student in choosing the right course and also creates awareness among them about entrepreneurship and start-ups.