About
OfficialHandique Girls' College is a women's college in Guwahati, Assam, established in 1939 and affiliated to Gauhati University.
- Established in 1939
- Affiliated to Gauhati University
- Founded by Late Mrs. Rajabala Das
- NAAC accreditation with a B Grade
- Offers a B.A. under the FYUGP programme
- Located in Dighali Pukhuri West, Guwahati
About
Handique Girls' College is located at Dighali Pukhuri West, Guwahati-781001, Assam. The college is an affiliated college of Gauhati University and follows university-designed curricula. Its vision is to be a transformative centre of excellence that empowers women to lead, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic global society.
History
The college was established in 1939 and was founded by Late Mrs. Rajabala Das, who served as founding principal from 1939 to 1965. Radha Kanta Handique's philanthropy supported its establishment. It was initially known as Gauhati Girls College and began in a modest building within the Panbazar Girls High School campus. Dr. Ranjit Sarma has served as principal since 2023.
Academics
The college offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) under the FYUGP programme. Postgraduate courses are available in Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Assamese, Economics, English, Philosophy and Political Science. Its mission includes holistic and multidisciplinary education that nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and ethical leadership among women.
Campus & Facilities
Facilities include the College Hostel (Nirmal Prabha Bardoloi Hostel), the Rajabala Das Library with digital resources and an institutional repository, a new library building, and departmental libraries. The college has a Research and Development Cell and a Metallotherapeutics Research Laboratory among its research facilities.
Admissions
Higher Secondary first-year admission is through the DARPAN Portal with a merit list. Undergraduate admission (BA, BSc, BCA, BCom, BBA) is through the SAMARTH Portal with a merit list. Postgraduate admission is through the Gauhati University Common Entrance Test and merit list. An Extra-curricular (EC) category is also available.
Quick stats
Courses offered
8
Avg placements
₹3 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources