About
OfficialDigboi College is a public, provincialized undergraduate college in the oil town of Digboi, Assam, affiliated to Dibrugarh University.
- Established in 1965 in Digboi, Assam
- Affiliated to Dibrugarh University
- Provincialized college under the Government of Assam
- NAAC grade A+ in 3rd cycle assessment, 2023
- Attained autonomous status in 2024
- Departments of Botany, Chemistry and Physics have STAR college scheme recognition
About
Digboi College is a public institution affiliated to Dibrugarh University. It is a provincialized college under the Government of Assam. The college is located at Digboi, Itavata, Tinsukia, Assam, India, with postal code 786171. Its vision is to be a Centre of Excellence in Higher Education for producing innovative, capable, socially engaged and cohesive batches of entrepreneurial youths while maintaining gender parity.
History
The college was established in 1965 in the oil town of Digboi, Assam. It was started on 15 July 1965 after a handful of educationists and social activists took the initiative to start it. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (AOD) played a benevolent role in the college's growth. N. Choudhury was the first listed former principal, with tenure starting 2 September 1965.
Academics
The college offers undergraduate education in Arts, Science and Commerce streams, both Major and Non Major. It has recently introduced regular MSc in Physics. The college has 20 departments. The departments of Botany, Chemistry and Physics have STAR college scheme recognition, along with recognition and grant under the Community scheme and Finishing School of RUSA.
Campus & Facilities
The college has a green campus and a campus area of 234 acres. It has a student strength of 1997. Listed facilities include an Auditorium, Central Library, Digital Library and E-resources, Book Bank, Women's Hostel, Boys' Hostel, College Canteen, Computer Centre, Wi-Fi and Internet, and Conference Halls.
Admissions
Admission routes include merit-based admission to FYUGP undergraduate programmes through the Samarth Admission Portal, and a merit list for the FYUGP B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. and B.Voc. 1st Semester. CUET and Non CUET registration is available with Spot Admission for BA, BSc, BCom and BVoc. ITEP (BA-BEd and BSc-BEd) admission is through a merit list, and Higher Secondary 1st Year (Science and Commerce) admission is also offered.
Quick stats
Courses offered
20
Avg placements
₹2 lakh / yr
Total intake
865
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources