Mangaldai College, Darrang was established in 1951. It is one of the premier institution of higher Education in Darrang District of Assam.

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

This institute was established in the year 1951 with the pioneering effort of Late Amiya Bhushan Dasgupta, then S.D.O.(Civil), mangaldai and many other leading citizens of the district. The prime inspiration of these persons was to materialize the wish of the people for the spread of higher education in the district.

The institution had an enthusiastic start under the leadership of the succeeding principals, dedicated services of the faculty members and other staff contributed immensely to its growth.

Now the faculty members of the college are not only devoted to their profession but also are keen to see the college flourish with brilliant performance of the students.

Almost all the teachers are endowed with extra curricular abilities to help the students in diverse fields of games and sports, music, culture, social service and extension education. All the teachers are helpful to the students both in and outside the classroom to bring out the talent in them.

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.

Motto:

"TOMOSO  MA JYOTIRGAMAYA" LEAD ME FROM THE DARKNESS(OF IGNORANCE) TO LIGHT” (OF WISDOM).
     
Vision:

• Promotion of higher education, social upliftment and development of scientific temperament among the masses in the socially and educationally backward area where the college is situated.

Mission:

To fulfil the mission of the founders, the College has set up a well planned mission containing the following components:

Component – 1 : Inclusive Expansion of Higher Education :

• To encourage the enrollment of students from socially and economically deprived section of the society as the College is situated in the district declared as Educationally Backward District (EBD) and Minority Concentrated District (MCD) by UGC and MHRD, Govt. of India
• To develop the physical and infrastructure facilities to accommodate the growing number of learners
• To introduce new programmes and equip the faculty members with modern teaching – learning aids for the challenges of modern times

Component – 2 : Development of Scientific Temperament :

• To encourage research activities among the students and teachers by setting up a research centre
• To encourage the students participation in developing scientific temperament in the College and nearby Schools by forming “Mangaldai College Student Science Forum” along with the existing branch of Assam Science Society
• To modernize the Science laboratories with latest equipment to meet the requirement of the changing syllabus
• To organize lecture and awareness programme on present issues with scientific explanation in the campus and nearby villages / schools
• To develop the college campus a full-fledged Botanical Garden rich in Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET), and local fruits plants of Assam

Objectives:

• To promote higher education among the people irrespective of caste, creed, religion and gender
• To create a scientifically tempered society which will exclude superstition and other evil practices which thrive because of ignorance