Pandu College, established in 1962, is a general degree college situated in Guwahati, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Gauhati University.^[1] This college offers different Degree and Post Graduate courses in arts, commerce and science.

Hisory of the college

The journey of the birth and growth of Pandu College is intrinsically associated with the expansion of NF Railway, India. Formation of NF Railway Head Quarters at Maligaon and the subsequent colonies along with the steady rise of inhabitants in the vast Pandu-Maligaon area naturally required a well functioning educational ecosystem. As western Guwahati didn’t have any institution of higher education at the time an attempt was made in 1960 to fill up this lacuna. The ground work started in the middle of 1961, but concerns over space and fund loomed large. Fortunately at the initial stage, the N.F. Railway accorded permission to start classes in the vacated Netaji Vidyapeeth premises and also approved 99-year lease of 3.95 acres of railway land to set up the college. The institution was sustained by people’s contribution from various quarters in the early years. Many of the railway employees donated a portion of their salary every month from 1962-1966. Sri Satya Kinkar Sen was the founder Principal of the college. It was only befitting that September 5, observed all over the country as Teachers’ day, was chosen to be the birth day of the newly set up college. A solemn inaugural function was held on 05-09-1962 at the Railway Recreation Club, Pandu, in which Sri Radhika Ram Das, Minister of State for Revenue was the Chief Guest. The first admission notice to the Pre-University and Degree classes (night-shift) in the Arts and Commerce in the college was served on 30.11.1963. Within two years i.e. by 1965, the Science and Arts streams had become functional for both day and night shifts. Such was the dedication of the teachers that within a short span of time, Pandu College retained the distinction of being one of the most preferred institutions of higher education and learning. The honours courses were introduced phase-wise from 1967- 68 and the college, in the meantime, was affiliated to Gauhati University.

Vision

To transform the college to a centre of excellence by imparting quality and value based education for all round development of the students.

Mission

• To enrich and empower the students through quality education
• To ensure a learner centric environment equipped with the latest techniques and technologies
• To ensure the availability of efficient academic, student support and career guidance services
• To develop the skills of the students in diverse fields through participation in literary, cultural, sports and extension activities
• To inculcate social, moral, and spiritual integrity among students

Location

The college is located on Maligaon-Pandu Road which is nearly 14.3 km away from Dispur, the state’s capital, about 17 km from Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and 2.5 km from Kamakhya Railway Station. The college is well connected with Road Transport, Railway transport and airways.

Courses Offered

Currently college comprises 22 full-fledged Departments spread over Arts, Commerce and Science disciplines. Besides, providing education at undergraduate level, seven Post Graduate courses are also offered in different subjects.

IQAC:

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college was established in 2003 and three consecutive cycles of NAAC visits have been completed. College has been accredited with CGPA 2.38 in the Third Cycle visited by NAAC held in 2019.

References

External links

• http://www.panducollege.org