Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Tinsukia was established in 1981 at the dawn of the 9th decade of the twentieth century.

The college is affialted to Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B). It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "C++" Grade.

Brief History:

The college deserves its place of pride among the colleges of the Eastern most part of Assam. Digboi, the oldest oil town of the country, has a glorious background in the History of education in the state as well as in the north-eastern part of India.

The pristine dreams and aspirations of the host of leading personalities of the locality has felt the necessity of establishing an institution of the higher education of women's and the result was the establishment of an Arts College, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya on 24th July, 1981.

The institution, since its inception, has been promoting and expediting the education of women and has been providing qualitative higher education. The college feels proud to associates the name of Late Dwijesh Chandra Deb Sarmah, an eminent social worker and freedom fighter for his bold and Indefatigable spirit that led to the establishment of this premier educational institution in this region. Of Course their were also a few other elderly people who has constantly stood by him in this mission.

The college was brought under the deficit (Grant-in-aid) system w.e.f 01.03.1988 by the department of Higher Education, Govt. of Assam and was affiliated to the Dibrugarh university under 12(B) w.e.f. 01.01.1993. Within a very short period since the inception of the college.

Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya now stands as and excellent institution of higher learning, promoting education of women in the region. The institution has also extended its leadership in the field of higher education for students from neighboring states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and various parts of life viz - cultural activities, sports, social harmonization among diverse tribes, cast and creed act.

It is worth mentioning in this connection that since its inception, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (AOD), Digboi has played a vital role in the up bringing of the institution.

In the academic arena, the college has gained immense popularity by dint of brilliant performance by the students both in Higher Secondary and Degree Examinations. Students of this college have topped the list of rank holders in the AHSEC and also many timed gained highest marks in the individual subjects in the same. The college Students have also topped in the Degree Examination conducted by the Dibrugarh University.

The sincere devotion and dedication of the teachers, the quality of education imparted, the teaching learning process, the evaluation system and the brilliant results have attracted students not only on the local basis, but also from far-off neighboring areas.

The college began functioning with its first batch of six students in 1981 and within a very short period of time, the strength of the college increased by leaps and bounds. Today, the college enrolls more than seven hundred girls in the higher secondary and degree level.

The college offers two years Higher Secondary Courses in Arts stream under Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council (AHSEC), Guwahati and three years Degree Courses in Arts streams under Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

Vision:

• Impart higher education and strive for qualitative improvement and excellence in various fields

Mission:  
To make the students aware of-  

• The basic concepts embedded in the Constitution of India
• Social, political, economic and environmental problems of the state and country
• The importance of preserving local tradition, art and culture of the North-East in particular and Indian in general.
• Preparing, equipping and enlightening students to meet the demands of present times including I.C.T.  
• Training students in co-curricular activities— as a healthy mind resides only in a healthy body

Goal:

• To impart quality higher education to inculcate liberal, cultural, humanitarian, spiritual and ethical values in the minds of students to ensure their overall personality development

Genral Rules & Regulations at Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Tinsukia:

• If the student is found guilty of misconduct /indiscipline as per the regulation of university, she, on the advice of the principal to the Vice Chancellor, may be expelled /rusticated, for a stated period / debarred from the university for a stated period /fined with a sum of rupees that may be specified / debarred from appearing in the university examination for one or more years / have appeared, cancelled
• Any individual or collective act or practice of ragging constitutes gross indiscipline and will be dealt with under the university ordinance
• The principal, proctor and the Hostel Warden should be immediately informed of the cases of ragging. Abetment to ragging will also amount to ragging
• Punishment for ragging includes rustication of a student or students, for a specific number of years / cancellation of the result of the examination in which she/they may have appeared
• It may be noted that the college takes a serious view of any individual / group which indulges in verbal threats, taunts and harassment and physical intimidation, assault etc. Stern disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found to be doing so, and may include expulsion from the college
• Mobile or cell phone is not allowed within the campus of the college and the hostel