Biswanath College, Chariali was established on 7th September, 1960 through the untiring efforts of the magnanimous people of the place in general, and of Naazibur Rahman, the then executive engineer in the PWD department, Assam.

The college is affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati and recognised by the University Grants Commission under 2 (f) of the UGC Act 1956. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade.

The college aims at producing a number of graduates’ committed to the society around it and the whole of Assam at large during the years to come in the same tune as it has been doing since its inception.

History of the College:

Named apparently after Biswanath temple, one of the famous as well as oldest temples in the north-eastern part of India, Biswanath College has a heritage that goes back to more than 55 years, and it occupies a place among the premier seats of higher learning on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. Bounded by the river Borgang in the east, river Ghiladhari in the west, the Himalayas in the north and the river Brahmaputra in the south.

Biswanath is one of the most important places in Assam in general, and in the district of Sonitpur in particular if taken into account its historical significance. Having contributed significantly to the academic and cultural life of the north bank of the river Brahmaputra.

Biswanath College has carved a niche for itself in the sphere of higher education in Assam. The college came into existence on 7th September, 1960 through the untiring efforts of the magnanimous people of the place in general, and of Naazibur Rahman, the then executive engineer in the PWD department, Assam in particular.

At present Biswanath Chariali (in the past the name of the place was just Biswanath) is one of the fast-growing cities in Assam, and there is every possibility of its becoming a district head quarter in future.

Liturgical and archaeological aspects apart, Biswanath Chariali has a long and varied history in its growth and development as a town of today in terms of its educational institutions that could flourish owing principally to the natural surroundings engulfing the locality.

It is the mighty river Brahmaputra that once provided Biswanath to figure out as one of the most prominent places in Assam in terms of trade and commerce, which gradually turned the locality into a platform of education and learning despite its rural background.

The college tries its level best to provide necessary assistance to students for facilitating their holistic progression. The admission process is quite transparent. It is printed in the college prospectus and uploaded on college website.

The college prospectus also contains statement of vision goals and mission. The college makes efforts to facilitate progression of the students towards gainful employment. For this purpose, different Skill Development programmes are conducted in the campus. Welfare measures taken by the college are in the form of scholarship, fee concession, book bank facilities, moral and infrastructural support to differently abled students.

The college offers Two year Higher Secondary Course in Arts and Science under Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council (AHSEC), Guwahati and Three year Degree Courses in Arts, Science and Commerce under Gauhati University, Guwahati.

Higher Secondary Courses at Biswanath College, Chariali:

Arts Stream:

Compulsory Subjects

1. English  (ENGL)

2. MIL (Any one of the following)

• Assamese   (ASM)
• Nepali  (MNEP)
• Alternative English  (ALTE)
• Hindi  (HIND)
• Bodo  (MBODO)
• Bengali  (MBENG)

3. Environmental Science  (EVS)

Elective Subjects

• Economics  (ECO)
• Political Science(POSC)
• Education  (EDN)
• History  (HIS)
• Mathematics  (MATH)
• Statistics  (STAT)
• Geography  (GEOG)
• Advanced Assamese  (ADAS)
• Logic & Philosophy  (LOPH)

The Compulsory Subjects mentioned above are mandatory and three subjects must be selected from the above group of elective subjects. The rest will be considered as the fourth subject.

Science Stream:

Compulsory Subjects

1. English  (ENGL)

2. MIL (Any one of the following)

• Assamese   (ASM)
• Nepali  (MNEP)
• Alternative English  (ALTE)
• Hindi  (HIND)
• Bodo  (MBODO)
• Bengali  (MBENG)

3. Environmental Science  (EVS)

Elective Subjects

• Physics  (PHY)
• Chemistry(CHM)
• Mathematics  (MATH)
• Biology  (BIO)
• Economics  (ECO)
• Statistics  (STAT)
• Geography  (GEOG)
• Logic & Philosophy  (LOPH)

H.S Science Subject Combination:

The compulsory subjects mentioned above are mandatory and three subjects must be selected from the above group of elective subjects as organized below:

Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics + Biology (Biology as 4th Subject)
Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics + Statistics (Statistics as 4th Subject)
Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics + Geography (Geography as 4th Subject)
Economics + Statistics + Mathematics + Physics (Physics as 4th Subject)
Economics + Statistics + Mathematics + Logic & Philosophy (Logic & Philosophy as 4th Subject)

Three year Degree Courses in Arts, Science and Commerce under Gauhati University, Guwahati show in  course list of the college. For Bachelor of Arts, students can select following subjects as mentioned below:

The following courses are offered for Arts UG (Passs Course) Students:

Compulsory Subjects

1. English  (ENG)
2. MIL (Any one of the following)

• Assamese   (ASM)
• Nepali  (NEP)
• Alternative English  (ALTE)
• Hindi  (HIN)*
• Bodo  (BOD)*
• Bengali  (BENG)*

Elective Subjects

• Elective Assamese + Economics  (ASL+ECO)
• Elective Assamese + Political Science(ASL+PSC)
• Elective Assamese + Education  (ASL+EDN)
• History + Economics  (HIS)
• History + Education  (HIS+EDN)
• History + Geography  (HIS+GGY)
• Philosophy + Education  (PHL+EDN)
• Philosophy + Economics  (PHL+ECO)
• Philosophy + Political Science  (PHL+PSC)
• Mathematics + Economics  (MAT+ECO)
• Political Science + History  (PSC+HIS)
• Political Science + Economics  (PSC+ECO)
• Political Science + Education  (PSC+EDN)
• Education + Geography  (EDN+GGY)
• Economics + Geography  (ECO+GGY)
• Economics + Education  (ECO+EDN)
• Elective Nepali (NSL) + Any GEN subject as admissible
• Functional English (FEN) + Any GEN subject as admissible

Rules & Regulations at Biswanath College, Chariali:

• Photocopies of self attested marksheets are to be submitted with the admission form. But the original testimonials must be produced at the time of interview for admission
• In the case of break of studies, the "gap certificate" from a Magistrate verifying character and stating the reasons of inability for prosecuting studies during the gap period must be submitted with the application form for admission
• Selection of the students for admission is normally done on the basis of the results of the last examination passed. The policy of the reservation of the seats is strictly in accordance of the government norms
• If selected, admission must be taken on the specified day
• If any candidate fails to be resent on the admission day owing to unavoidable reasons, his/her guardian/representative may take the admission, producing all the original testimonials. Otherwise, no claim for admission will be entertained later on
• Fees mentioned below are subjected t revision time to time
• A guardian’s declaration authorizing the college authority to take action against his/her ward if he/she violates the rules and regulations of the college, must be enclosed I the application form for admission
• The students seeking admission from the other states or Universities must submit migration certificate within three months from the date of admission
• The students are to note that as per Gauhati University norms, a student is to attend 75% of classes held in a session to be eligible tom appear in University Examinations
• The students once getting admission into he college, must strictly adhere to the rules of the college regarding College Uniform so as to prevent entrance of outsiders into the college Campus during college hours
• Students indiscipline in terms of ragging, teasing, misbehaving fellow students or teachers is strictly prohibited
• Active participation of all the students in academic enterprises like seminars, talks, debates and discourses, symposiums etc. is mandatory
• Participation of all students in co-curricular activities of the college is compulsory
• Smoking and use of Alcohol and drugs within the college are strictly prohibited
• Movement of vehicles within the college campus during the class hours are prohibited as so as to maintain peace and discipline in all respects
• Prior permission from the principal must be obtained for holding all kinds of meetings or assemblage within the college campus so that the smooth functioning of the classes or the office works may not be affected
• It is compulsory for all the students to sit for all the departmental, terminal, tests, annual examinations of the college. Medical certificates are not entertained for promotion
• Hostel facilities are available for female students only and seats are allotted to the applicants on merit basis only
• Computer facilities are also available for the students, if they genuinely seek for
• Use of mobile phone inside the campus is strictly prohibited

Vision:

• To create academic excellence by imparting liberal quality education, meaningful training and research so that the youth of today becomes a capable and responsible citizen of tomorrow for the bright future of the nation

Mission:

• To bring the womenfolk and the underprivileged groups to the fold of higher education
• To provide specialized and demanding education
• To train up the learners in a line that facilitates them to find avenues for selfemployment
• To inculcate democratic and secular values along with true human values in students
• To imbibe commitment among pupils towards the society and the nation
• To make students aware of the rich cultural heritage of our pluralistic society and foster the sense of cementing bond and national integration among them
• To promote gathering and sharing of new knowledge through research activities and publications
• To assist the university in curriculum development
• To promote the use of information and communication technology in academics and administrative areas
• To form a holistic personality of students, combining skills and values

Goal:

• To impart higher education for the development of human resource and producing responsible, competent and self-motivated citizens with a clear aim to cope with the changing global environment