Established in 1952
North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), established in 1952, has successfully carved its niche in arena of higher education in Assam. Committed to raising standards of higher education, college intends to equip learners with sound theoretical knowledge, adequate practical exposure and develop in them capacity to think. Probably it is recognition of such efforts that college was awarded prestigious 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The founders aspired to enhance socio-cultural development of various ethnic groups, create scientific temperament, enhance employability of students and promote gender equality. Immensely concerned about welfare as well as intellectual and ethical development of students, institution provides value education, coaching and remedial classes besides establishing forums for community development and extension activities, establishing Equal Opportunity Centre, Women's Studies Centre etc. The college is committed to raising standards of higher education in this part of North Eastern India and for us, offering high quality teaching is more than just a priority- it is our raison d'etre.
The University Grants Commission was also conferred status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) to college in 2010 for a period of 5 years, further extended up to 2019. We are also first autonomous college of the state.
North Lakhimpur College has proved to have strategy to percolate positive outcome of innovations in teaching with an interdisciplinary approach. The gradual reform has made college holistically efficient and credible both at the academic and administrative level. The learning is made student-centered by participatory learning activities through laboratory work; computer aided learning programmes, audio visual aids, project and field works, training programmes and study tours.
To further usages of information technology among students, college has established two state of art Computer and Networking Centres with 50 internet browsing terminals besides encouraging use of ICT tools in teaching learning process. The campus have wifi connectivity. A state of art language laboratory is also there. The thrust area identified in consonance with CPE guidelines is to affect a paradigm shift in knowledge delivery system. We visualize, in the immediate future, a smooth transition to digital learning without sacrificing strengths of conventional class room.
The college has a main campus with a total area of 25 acres of land with compound wall all around and good infrastructure facilities for academic, administrative and co curricular activities which include, adequate number of class rooms, well-equipped laboratories, library and reading room, administrative block, botanical garden, playground, gymnasium hall, canteen and parking facilities. The Arts Building is being extended to meet demands of students.
The college library and computer facilities are easily accessible to students and faculty members. The college library has adequate space with reading room facility for students and faculty, issue counter, stack room and bound volume room. Facilities like touch screen computer, visual book display presenter, photocopier, scanner etc are available in library. A retail outlet selling student related materials and books is also functional. The college playground has been given a face lift and an indoor stadium is there in place for sportsmen.
The college strongly believes that its primary stake holders are students. It also understands geographic, socio-demographic, economic and educational background of people of this region. The college intends to provide quality education to all keeping in view intelligence and economic status of students. Whereas special remedial classes are organized for academically poor students, economically vulnerable but meritorious students are provided free admission and other in-house scholarships.
North Lakhimpur College strictly adheres to basic directives of U.G.C. for providing equal educational opportunities to differently-able persons. To boost morale of students, institution itself offers various scholarships and awards to recognize meritorious achievements of students in different fields apart from scholarships received by students from central and state government as per government rules. The college also maintains a 'Student Aid Fund'. A Career and Counseling Cell has been established for offering free career counseling to students and also for guiding young minds to understand their strength by providing them with requisite know how of emerging trends in different fields.
The authority is leaving no stone unturned to guarantee that College improvise the existing infrastructure so that it can keep pace with global trends whether it be in the field of research work or to enhance the quality of teaching-learning process. Congenial academic atmosphere in a pollution free campus, introduction of innovative, self financing and industrial courses, ICT enabled teaching - learning practices, adequate infrastructure, library and other resources, good hostel facilities for both boys' and girls', good teachers' quality, transparent admission and enforcement of reservations, good results and progression are some of the key factors that attract students and stakeholders to North Lakhimpur College.
A sound academic environment is institution's goal which aptly complements its motto - "Let noble thoughts come from all directions"