Madhab Choudhury (M.C.) College, Barpeta was established in 1939 and the fourth oldest non-government college in undivided Assam.

The college is affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) Act, 1956. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B" Grade in the year 2003.

When the entire India rose up vigorously against the colonial rule. The inception of this college was a manifestation of an aspiration of a few visionaries who, imbued with the ideals of the freedom struggle, desired to contribute to building a vibrant, resurgent, progressive and enlightened India, and with modern, liberal, secular and scientific education in this part of the country.

Smt. Jibanlata Choudhury, a philanthropic lady of Barpeta, came forward to help them reach their goal, and generously donated Rupees ten thousand to begin the process of establishment of this college.

The untiring efforts of its founders along with public donations added to it made this pioneering academic institution in the North East India take its complete shape, and finally this college, bearing the name of the husband of this generous lady, was inaugurated by Loka Priya Gopinath Bordoloi, Prime Minister of the Assam as he was then called, on the 14th of July, 1939.

Since then, this college has been undergoing a relentless process of growing up. The college that started with twelve teachers and about thirty students has 74 teachers and about two thousand students at present.

Born as and arts college, M.C. College introduced its Science stream in 1959; an at present it has been able to translate its promise to provide students of this locality with apt facilities for learning in both the streams in to a reality.

The college offers two years Higher Secondary Courses in Arts & Science stream under Assam Higher Secondary Educational Council (AHSEC), Guwahati and three years Degree Courses in Arts & Science stream under Gauhati University, Guwahati. It also offers some Career Oriented Courses / Add On Course.

The college also has a Contact Centre of Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), Gauhati University for PG courses. Besides this, the college is running a Study Centre of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOPU), Guwahati.

Vision:

• A vision working behind setting up of such an institution of higher education was to make people capable of performing various assignments that a free India would demand

Mission:

• The mission of an ever-growing educational institution has to keep changing as per the need of the hour
• To cater to the educational need of the entire Western Assam, and in particular, of the present Barpeta District
• Importance was laid on bringing higher education nearer to the economically backward people

Rules & Regulations at Madhab Choudhury (M.C.) College, Barpeta:

• The college gives the top most priority over maintaining peace and order as well as over building students' character. Every student must accept liability for helping the college to reach this goal
• Everyone concerned must follow the advice and directives of the college authority
• To attach any notice/bill or to hold any meeting or other programmes in the college premises, prior permission must be obtained from the Principal
• In matters relating to maintenance of peace and order in the college, Principal has the discretionary power
• If any student is found staining the walls of the college buildings etc. by spitting after chewing betel nut, he/she will have to face severe punishments, even rustication
• It is obligatory for all students to wear college uniforms while being present at the classes, examinations, any functions/ activities held in the college premises and while coming to the office for any kind of the office for any kind of work