Dr. Birinchi Kumar Barooah College (DBKBC), Puranigudam  was established on 30th July, 1967.

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

The college is imparting higher education in both Higher Secondary and Degree level since 1967.

In the long course of time the college has produced many students who are giving valuable service to the society and to the nation in the field of education, art and culture, commerce and management, defence, law and order and in both government and private services.

Vision:

• To impart higher education at UG level to the cross section of learners (basically belonging to the socio-economically backward communities) at an affordable cost through a syllabus designed by the parent university and a curriculum–extension interface at our own initiative

Mission:

• To generate knowledge and develop cognitive abilities through well planned curriculum, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, teaching methods and evaluation procedure and to inculcate values and preserve socio-cultural identities, ensure equal development and to foster a sense of belongingness to the Nation.