Nalbari College, Nalbari was established on 4th July, 1945. It is one of the premier institution for higher education in the whole area from Magaldai to Bongaigaon. The college is to be considered as one of the oldest and largest colleges in 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.

In order to identify the strengths and weaknesses, Nalbari College is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B+" Grade.

Brief History:

Beginning with a modest scale with only 28 students, the college today has student strength of about 3000 with Higher Secondary courses in both Arts & Science, T.D.C. Arts & Science courses with major in all subjects except Statisticsb The college is run under deficit system of grants-in-aid under State Govt. and with regular grants from U.G.C.

Nalbari College is located in Japarkuchi village at a distance of 1km. from Nalbari town. At present the college has many buildings to accommodate the students, two hostels – one for the boys and another for girls, residential quarters for 4th grade employees, canteen, playground, auditorium, P.G. building etc. in a total land area of 16.10 acres (appx.).

Since its inception, Nalbari College has been successfully providing knowledge and higher learning, and has produced thousands of graduates, post graduates, teachers, scholars of national reorganization.

Alumni of this college have attained significant position in the field of education, literature, govt. & non-govt. organization, P.S.U’s, art & culture, political administration, business and in the field of science & technology. More than 80% of the school and college teachers of Nalbari and surrounding districts are alumni of this college.

Nalbari College is now preparing itself to meet the future challenges in education in the 21st century and as a part of its preparation has initiated several developmental and innovative plans.

Nalbari College has hitherto taken a pioneering role in promoting higher education in the entire North Bank of Brahmaputra since its establishment. Under the Principal of the renowned educationist and literature Late T.N. Goswami the students from various parts of undivided Assam came to study at Nalbari College and showed proficiency in study.

Students from this college have shown brilliant results in various departments of Gauhati University, Guwahati. Nalbari College has produced best graduates of the University many times and they have brought name and fame to the University in various departments.

In the mean time Nalbari College has completed more that half a century of its glorious life and undergone a lot of expansion and changes. One significance change was the introduction of science stream in 1958. Now the college has 15 full–fledged departments and imparts teaching 14 major subjects at degree level.

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.

Besides PG classes in Assamese affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati have been introduced in the college. Moreover the consistently good academic performances have raised Nalbari College to premier institution of higher learning which has contributed remarkably towards the educational and cultural prosperity of the state.