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Dr. Nobin Bordoloi College
Dr. Nobin Bordoloi College
Affiliated to Dibrugarh University Dhekiajuli, Jorhat, Assam Est. 1986
NAAC AccreditedGrade B+ Established 1986Govt. Provincialised Dibrugarh UniversityAffiliated Institution 8 DepartmentsArts Programmes
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Department of Geography

“We always practice for excellence, Geography is the Destiny.”

Established1986
Head of DepartmentMrs. Songita Hazarika, Assistant Professor, MA, MPhil
ProgrammesBachelor of Arts — Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUGP)
Emailggrdnbc2002@gmail.com

Overview

About the Department

The Department of Geography at Dr. Nobin Bordoloi College has been shaping students since 1986, offering Bachelor of Arts — Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUGP) under Dibrugarh University. The department is currently led by Mrs. Songita Hazarika, Assistant Professor, MA, MPhil.

The department’s logo places a globe — the focus of geographical study — gently held by two hands, signifying protection and the nurturing role of education. A graduation cap above represents academic excellence, and the circular design reflects unity and continuity of knowledge, carrying the inscription “Geography is the Destiny.”

Infrastructure

Facilities

Seat capacity of 80 (Honours) and 60 (Minor).
Strong student-teacher ratio of 1:20.
Financial assistance for poor, needy students.
Best Graduate Cash Money Scholarship.
Eco-friendly classrooms.
Audio-visual smart classroom.
Departmental library.
Separate laboratory for practical work.
Career counselling cell.
Alumni forum.

Purpose

Vision & Mission

Vision
  • To motivate students to create a sustainable environment.
  • To impart geographical knowledge that can be of much help to students and society.
Mission

To give practical knowledge of the environment, engage students in field trips, and inculcate a student-teacher friendly atmosphere that makes geographical knowledge meaningful.

Engagement

Departmental Activities

  • Induction Programme for newcomers.
  • Freshmen Social.
  • Establishment Day of the Department.
  • Farewell of last semester students.
  • Parent-Teacher Meet.
  • World Environment Day (05 June).
  • World Health Day (07 April).
  • Earth Day (22 April).
  • World AIDS Day (01 December).
  • World Energy Conservation Day (14 December).
  • Annual departmental wall magazine — “Oihik.”
  • Students' Seminar.
  • Educational Tour / Excursion.
  • Students' Workshop.
  • Special / Invited Talk.
  • Alumni Meet.

Achievements

  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Bhaskarjyoti Bordoloi (2018).
  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Ritupon Borah (2020), also University Rank 6th.
  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Satyabrat Sonowal (2021).
  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Bonmon Madhari Dutta (2022).
  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Abhinab Saikia (2024), also University Rank 8th.
  • Departmental Best Graduate Cash Award — Himadri Kachari (2025).
  • Best Department Award — College Week, Exposure 1.0 (2024–25).
  • 2nd Best Award, Biyanam Competition — College Week, Exposure 1.0 (2024–25).
  • 3rd Best Award, Wall Magazine Competition — College Week, Exposure 1.0 (2024–25).
  • Best Athlete Award — Shiba Bakti, College Week, Exposure 1.0 (2024–25).
  • 2nd Best Award, Wall Magazine Competition — College Week, Exposure 2.0 (2025–26).
  • Best Singer Award — Dipu Borah, College Week, Exposure 2.0 (2025–26).

Timeline

Departmental Events

  • 12 Feb 2025

    Departmental Establishment Day

    Presided over by Mr. Saruj Saikia, HoD, and graced by Dr. Diganta Kr. Phukan, Principal, as Chief Guest. Ms. Bonmon Madhuri Dutta received the department's Best Graduate Cash Award.

  • 08 Apr 2025

    Parent-Teacher Meeting

    Chaired by Mr. Saruj Saikia, HoD, and inaugurated by Dr. Diganta Kumar Phukan, Principal; attended by 14 parents.

  • 30 Apr 2025

    Farewell 2025

    Farewell for B.A. 6th semester students, chaired by Mr. Saruj Saikia, HoD; each graduating student received a Neem sapling.

  • 05 Jun 2025

    World Environment Day

    A plantation drive with ICAR–AICRP on Fruits (AAU), the Eco-Club and NSS Unit, chaired by Dr. Diganta Kumar Phukan, Principal.

  • 23 Aug 2025

    Departmental Freshmen Social

    Welcomed newly admitted students with a welcome address by Mrs. Songita Hazarika; graced by Dr. Diganta Kumar Phukan, Principal.

  • 09 Oct 2025

    One Day Students Workshop

    A workshop on Seminar Paper Preparation with IQAC, covering academic writing and digital presentation tools.

  • 03 Nov 2025

    Parent-Teacher Meet

    Chaired by Mrs. Songita Hazarika, HoD, with Dr. Diganta Kumar Phukan, Principal, as Special Guest.

  • 01 Dec 2025

    World AIDS Day

    A Special Talk on AIDS Awareness with the Red Ribbon Club, NSS and IQAC, delivered by Dr. Himanta Pratim Borgohain.

  • 12 Feb 2026

    Departmental Establishment Day

    24th Foundation Day, celebrated with cultural performances; Ms. Himadri Kachari received the Best Graduate Cash Prize, 2025.

  • 07 Apr 2026

    World Health Day

    An awareness programme on health, hygiene and healthy lifestyles, with IQAC and the Medical Cell.

  • 22 Apr 2026

    Earth Day 2026

    An Online International Symposium on the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” jointly with the Department of Economics and IQAC.

Our Pride

Renowned Alumni

NameBatchCurrent ProfessionQualificationContact
Sri Prantik Pratim Dutta 2011 Business BA 8638765781
Miss Sumita Chauhan Chetry 2014 TGT, Jowahor Nobodaya Vidyalaya BA 8254902430
Sudarshan Borah 2015 Assistant Teacher BA 9613177142
Rikumoy Konwar 2015 Assistant Manager, Tea Garden BA & Tea Management 6001297002
Sri Bikash Bordoloi 2017 Sales Manager, SBI Life BA 8486614106
Sri Bhaskarjyoti Bordoloi 2018 Assistant Teacher BA 6900869109
Miss Rimki Saikia 2018 Assistant Teacher MA 9101735930
Miss Pronita Rao 2018 Hospitality Manager BA, Hotel Management 9101452282
Sri Gyanjyoti Saikia 2019 Grade III BA 8403865930
Sri Diganta Gogoi 2019 Police BA 8761873359
Sri Hemanta Kumar Borah 2019 Nursing Attendant BA 6901046441
Sri Himankar Chanmai 2019 Area Manager, Bajaj FinServ BA 9365604783
Sri Nabajit Saikia 2019 Small Tea Grower BA 8638279410
Akashdeep Gogoi 2020 Assistant Teacher, Music BA 9101168610
Debabrat Borah 2020 Bank BA borajoydeba@gmail.com
Jintu Barhoi 2020 ARPF BA 7086960553
Mintu Gogoi 2020 Piggery BA 9365587971
Partha Jyoti Kotoky 2020 Contractor, Electrical BA 6000759031
Ritupon Borah 2020 OT Attendant BA 9678018392
Leema Bora 2020 Assistant Teacher MA 7086726206
Abhilash Saikia 2021 Data Entry Operator BA, PGDCA abhilashsaikia2000@gmail.com
Angshuman Borah 2021 Hardware Shop BA, PGDCA angshumanborah85@gmail.com
Ankur Buragohain 2021 Grounds Man, Rowriah Airport BA, PGDCA 7637873284
Gautam Saikia 2021 Assam Police BA, PGDCA 7002845638
Monjit Rao 2021 Social Worker BA 8638685249
Satyabrat Sonowal 2021 GIS Assistant MA 6000823046
Surajit Bordoloi 2021 Assam Police BA duttasurajit7079@gmail.com
Sushmita Borah 2021 Medical Technician MA sushmitaborah435@gmail.com
Pronami Konwar 2022 Hotel Business BA 6001211295
Punam Saikia 2022 Supervisor BA punamsaikia121@gmail.com
Sumu Gogoi 2022 Assistant Teacher BA 8134996927
Akashjyoti Saikia 2023 Assam Battalion BA 7638802146
Anupam Kurmi 2023 Business Entrepreneur BA, PGDCA 6003136139
Dusmanta Madhav Bora 2023 Grade III BA 9395282553
Nabajyoti Borah 2023 BSF BA 9954715387
Nabajyoti Baruah 2023 Photography BA, PGDCA nabajyotiboruah581@gmail.com
Sanjeeb Borgohain 2023 Assam Police BA, PGDCA bborgohain192@gmail.com
Tushar Baruah 2023 Assistant Teacher in Art BA tusharbaruah100@gmail.com
Dixita Borah 2023 Assistant Teacher in Dance M. Music dixitaborah337@gmail.com
Jahnabi Bahak 2023 Assistant Teacher MA 9365979092
Lucky Bora 2023 Assistant Teacher in Art BA 7086726127
Chandan Borah 2024 BSF BA borachandan030@gmail.com
Simanta Saikia 2024 Computer Operator, CSC Arunodoy Kendra BA, PGDCA 9395360638
Shyamoljyoti Bora 2025 Assam Police BA 9101436662
Himadri Kachari 2025 Cashier, SBI Life BA 8822916978

Publications

Magazines & Journals

  • “Oihik” — annual departmental wall magazine, published by the department’s students.

Road Ahead

Future Plan of the Department

  • To publish a research-based departmental journal with an ISSN/ISBN number.
  • Introduce a career guidance cell for the benefit of students.
  • Introduce a student welfare fund for poor and differently-abled students.

“We always practice for excellence, Geography is the Destiny.”

Department of Geography, Dr. Nobin Bordoloi College — Affiliated to Dibrugarh University.