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'''Pragjyotish College''', established in 1954, is one of the oldest, coeducational, postgraduate colleges situated in [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]]. This college is affiliated with the [[Gauhati University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of Gauhati University |url=http://www.gauhati.ac.in/college-affiliated%20colleges.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606080313/http://www.gauhati.ac.in/college-affiliated%20colleges.php |archivedate=6 June 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''Pragjyotish College''', established in 1954, is one of the oldest, coeducational, postgraduate colleges situated in [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]]. This college is affiliated with the [[Gauhati University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of Gauhati University |url=http://www.gauhati.ac.in/college-affiliated%20colleges.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606080313/http://www.gauhati.ac.in/college-affiliated%20colleges.php |archive-date=6 June 2017}}</ref>


== Accreditation ==
== Accreditation ==


Pragjyotish College currently holds a NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 2.44, which corresponds to a "B" grade. This accreditation is valid until February 14, 2026, and the college is in its third NAAC cycle.<ref>Pragjyotish College. (2023-24). Prospectus 2023-24. Pragjyotish College. https://webbackend.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in/src/uploads/COLLEGE_ACADEMIC_NOTICE/Prospectus%202023-24_4MwusHT2GM.pdf</ref><ref>Higher Education and Skill Development Department, Assam. (n.d.). Pragjyotish College. Retrieved September 17, 2024, from https://heis-rusa.assam.gov.in/college-details/eyJpdiI6ImJZZ2NuSENkbHM2TzJHNkFtdFl2clE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiazR6TmJkUitpSVwvRURWOVNCTlAyeXpVSTJia3VsYVRUajRXSm1pRGYreFE9IiwibWFjIjoiYzRiNWQwYTc0ZTA4ZWJlODY4MTg0NDI4M2IwZjI0Y2VlZDE5ZmYzZGUwNjA0MDQxMzFlN2E4ZmFlZjViNDhlMCJ9</ref>
Pragjyotish College currently holds a NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 2.44, which corresponds to a "B" grade. This accreditation is valid until 14 February 2026, and the college is in its third NAAC cycle.<ref name="pros 23-24">Pragjyotish College. (2023). [https://webbackend.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in/src/uploads/COLLEGE_ACADEMIC_NOTICE/Prospectus%202023-24_4MwusHT2GM.pdf "Prospectus 2023–24"]. ''Pragjyotish College''.</ref><ref>[https://heis-rusa.assam.gov.in/college-details/eyJpdiI6ImJZZ2NuSENkbHM2TzJHNkFtdFl2clE9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiazR6TmJkUitpSVwvRURWOVNCTlAyeXpVSTJia3VsYVRUajRXSm1pRGYreFE9IiwibWFjIjoiYzRiNWQwYTc0ZTA4ZWJlODY4MTg0NDI4M2IwZjI0Y2VlZDE5ZmYzZGUwNjA0MDQxMzFlN2E4ZmFlZjViNDhlMCJ9 "Pragjyotish College"]. ''Higher Education and Skill Development Department, Assam''. (n.d.). Retrieved 17 September 2024.{{dead link}}</ref>


== Admission ==
== Admission ==
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=== Higher Secondary (HS) ===
=== Higher Secondary (HS) ===


Pragjyotish College has released the cut-off marks for admissions to the HS program for the academic year 2023-2024. The cut-off marks for the [[Arts]] stream have increased by 10% from the previous year, now set at 73% compared to last year's 63%. This change indicates a rising demand for admissions in this stream. For the [[Science]] stream, the cut-off for the general category is 82%, and for the [[Commerce]] stream, it is 62.8%. The principal of Pragjyotish College, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mahanta, noted that each stream will accommodate a total of 350 seats, resulting in an overall total of 1,050 seats across all three streams.<ref>Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 26). Guwahati: Pragjyotish College raises HS Arts cut-off marks by 10% compared to last year. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/guwahati-pragjyotish-college-raises-hs-arts-cut-off-marks-by-10-compared-to-last-year/25954</ref>
Pragjyotish College has released the cut-off marks for admissions to the HS program for the academic year 2023–2024. The cut-off marks for the [[Arts]] stream have increased by 10% from the previous year, now set at 73% compared to last year's 63%. This change indicates a rising demand for admissions in this stream. For the [[Science]] stream, the cut-off for the general category is 82%, and for the [[Commerce]] stream, it is 62.8%. The principal of Pragjyotish College, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mahanta, noted that each stream will accommodate a total of 350 seats, resulting in an overall total of 1,050 seats across all three streams.<ref>Guwahati Plus (26 September 2023). [https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/guwahati-pragjyotish-college-raises-hs-arts-cut-off-marks-by-10-compared-to-last-year/25954"Guwahati: Pragjyotish College raises HS Arts cut-off marks by 10% compared to last year"]. ''Guwahati Plus.'' </ref>


=== Undergraduate (UG) ===
=== Undergraduate (UG) ===


Pragjyotish College has announced the cut-off marks for its undergraduate courses for the academic year 2023. These minimum cut-off marks provide prospective students with an indication of the scores needed for admission across various programs. For the [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA), the minimum cut-off is set at 64.2%. In the Department of [[English language|English]], the cut-off mark is 79.4%, while the cut-offs for other undergraduate programs include 76% for [[Political Science]], 63.4% for [[History]], and 63.6% for [[Geography]]. The [[Bachelor of Commerce]] (B.Com) program requires a minimum cut-off mark of 63.8%. For the Department of [[Economics]], the general category cut-off is 65.4%, whereas the cut-off for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category is 56.8%. The [[Bachelor of Science]] (B.Sc) program has a higher cut-off, set at 83.2%. In the field of [[Anthropology]], the general category cut-off stands at 63.6%. The cut-off for the ST category in both Anthropology and [[Chemistry]] is 73%, ensuring that students from this category are prioritized for admission. For the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the cut-off mark for the Department of Chemistry is 71.2%, allowing SC students meeting this requirement to have a fair opportunity for admission.<ref>Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 28). Pragjyotish College UG cut-off marks announced. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/pragjyotish-college-ug-cut-off-marks-announced/26389</ref>
Pragjyotish College has announced the cut-off marks for its undergraduate courses for the academic year 2023. These minimum cut-off marks provide prospective students with an indication of the scores needed for admission across various programs. For the [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA), the minimum cut-off is set at 64.2%. In the Department of [[English language|English]], the cut-off mark is 79.4%, while the cut-offs for other undergraduate programs include 76% for [[Political Science]], 63.4% for [[History]], and 63.6% for [[Geography]]. The [[Bachelor of Commerce]] (B.Com) program requires a minimum cut-off mark of 63.8%. For the Department of [[Economics]], the general category cut-off is 65.4%, whereas the cut-off for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category is 56.8%. The [[Bachelor of Science]] (B.Sc) program has a higher cut-off, set at 83.2%. In the field of [[Anthropology]], the general category cut-off stands at 63.6%. The cut-off for the ST category in both Anthropology and [[Chemistry]] is 73%, ensuring that students from this category are prioritized for admission. For the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the cut-off mark for the Department of Chemistry is 71.2%, allowing SC students meeting this requirement to have a fair opportunity for admission.<ref>Guwahati Plus (28 September 2023). [https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/pragjyotish-college-ug-cut-off-marks-announced/26389 "Pragjyotish College UG cut-off marks announced"]. ''Guwahati Plus''. </ref>


==Campus==
==Campus==


Pragjyotish College has a total campus area of approximately 6.55 acres, with a built-up area of about 1.66 acres, comprising 25% of the total campus space.<ref>Pragjyotish College. (2023-24). Prospectus 2023-24. Pragjyotish College. https://webbackend.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in/src/uploads/COLLEGE_ACADEMIC_NOTICE/Prospectus%202023-24_4MwusHT2GM.pdf</ref>
Pragjyotish College has a total campus area of approximately 6.55 acres, with a built-up area of about 1.66 acres, comprising 25% of the total campus space.<ref name="pros 23-24"/>


==Departments==
==Departments==
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*[[Accountancy]]
*[[Accountancy]]
*[[Anthropology]]
*[[Anthropology]]
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*[[Tourism Management]]
*[[Tourism Management]]
*[[Zoology]]
*[[Zoology]]
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==Courses==
==Courses==
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==History==
==History==


Pragjyotish College was established on September 1, 1954, as the first higher education institution in Guwahati after India's independence. Over its seven decades of existence, it has grown into a prominent postgraduate college, offering education in 27 departments, including seven postgraduate programs. The college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2014 and has produced numerous notable alumni from various fields. It is recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the [[University Grants Commission]] and has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] for the periods 2004-2009, 2011-2016, and 2021-2026.<ref>Pragjyotish College. (n.d.). About us. Pragjyotish College. Retrieved September 28, 2024, from https://pragjyotishcollege.ac.in/aboutus/about.</ref>
Pragjyotish College was established on 1 September 1954, as the first higher education institution in Guwahati after India's independence. Over its seven decades of existence, it has grown into a prominent postgraduate college, offering education in 27 departments, including seven postgraduate programs. The college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2014 and has produced numerous notable alumni from various fields. It is recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the [[University Grants Commission (India)]] and has been accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] for the periods 2004–2009, 2011–2016, and 2021–2026.<ref>Pragjyotish College. (n.d.). [https://pragjyotishcollege.ac.in/aboutus/about "About us"]. ''Pragjyotish College''. Retrieved 28 September 2024.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*https://www.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in
*{{official|https://www.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in}}
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Revision as of 13:14, 15 October 2024

Pragjyotish College
TypePublic
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
PrincipalDr. Manoj Kumar Mahanta
Location
Guwahati
,
Assam
,
India
AffiliationsGauhati University
WebsiteOfficial website

Pragjyotish College, established in 1954, is one of the oldest, coeducational, postgraduate colleges situated in Guwahati, Assam. This college is affiliated with the Gauhati University.[1]

Accreditation

Pragjyotish College currently holds a NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 2.44, which corresponds to a "B" grade. This accreditation is valid until 14 February 2026, and the college is in its third NAAC cycle.[2][3]

Admission

Higher Secondary (HS)

Pragjyotish College has released the cut-off marks for admissions to the HS program for the academic year 2023–2024. The cut-off marks for the Arts stream have increased by 10% from the previous year, now set at 73% compared to last year's 63%. This change indicates a rising demand for admissions in this stream. For the Science stream, the cut-off for the general category is 82%, and for the Commerce stream, it is 62.8%. The principal of Pragjyotish College, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mahanta, noted that each stream will accommodate a total of 350 seats, resulting in an overall total of 1,050 seats across all three streams.[4]

Undergraduate (UG)

Pragjyotish College has announced the cut-off marks for its undergraduate courses for the academic year 2023. These minimum cut-off marks provide prospective students with an indication of the scores needed for admission across various programs. For the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the minimum cut-off is set at 64.2%. In the Department of English, the cut-off mark is 79.4%, while the cut-offs for other undergraduate programs include 76% for Political Science, 63.4% for History, and 63.6% for Geography. The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) program requires a minimum cut-off mark of 63.8%. For the Department of Economics, the general category cut-off is 65.4%, whereas the cut-off for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category is 56.8%. The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) program has a higher cut-off, set at 83.2%. In the field of Anthropology, the general category cut-off stands at 63.6%. The cut-off for the ST category in both Anthropology and Chemistry is 73%, ensuring that students from this category are prioritized for admission. For the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the cut-off mark for the Department of Chemistry is 71.2%, allowing SC students meeting this requirement to have a fair opportunity for admission.[5]

Campus

Pragjyotish College has a total campus area of approximately 6.55 acres, with a built-up area of about 1.66 acres, comprising 25% of the total campus space.[2]

Departments

Courses

Undergraduate

  • Higher Secondary (Science, Commerce, Arts)
  • B.Sc
  • B.Com
  • B.A
  • B.C.A
  • B.B.A

Postgraduate

  • Assamese
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Tourism Management
  • Zoology

History

Pragjyotish College was established on 1 September 1954, as the first higher education institution in Guwahati after India's independence. Over its seven decades of existence, it has grown into a prominent postgraduate college, offering education in 27 departments, including seven postgraduate programs. The college celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2014 and has produced numerous notable alumni from various fields. It is recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission (India) and has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council for the periods 2004–2009, 2011–2016, and 2021–2026.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Affiliated College of Gauhati University". Archived from the original on 6 June 2017.
  2. ^ a b Pragjyotish College. (2023). "Prospectus 2023–24". Pragjyotish College.
  3. ^ "Pragjyotish College". Higher Education and Skill Development Department, Assam. (n.d.). Retrieved 17 September 2024.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ Guwahati Plus (26 September 2023). "Guwahati: Pragjyotish College raises HS Arts cut-off marks by 10% compared to last year". Guwahati Plus.
  5. ^ Guwahati Plus (28 September 2023). "Pragjyotish College UG cut-off marks announced". Guwahati Plus.
  6. ^ Pragjyotish College. (n.d.). "About us". Pragjyotish College. Retrieved 28 September 2024.


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