Biswanath College

Named apparently after Biswanath temple, one of the famous as well as oldest temples in the north-eastern part of India, Biswanath College has a heritage that goes back to more than 55 years, and it occupies a place among the premier seats of higher learning on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. Bounded by the river Borgang in the east, river Ghiladhari in the west, the Himalayas in the north and the river Brahmaputra in the south, Biswanath is one of the most important places in Assam in general, and in the district of Sonitpur in particular if taken into account its historical significance. Having contributed significantly to the academic and cultural life of the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, Biswanath College has carved a niche for itself in the sphere of higher education in Assam. The college came into existence on 7th September, 1960 through the untiring efforts of the magnanimous people of the place in general, and of Naazibur Rahman, the then executive engineer in the PWD department, Assam, in particular.