List of Contents Description of Contents Page Number 1. About The University 01 2. University Moto, Vission, Mission 02 3. University Logo 02 4. Governance & Organizational Structure 03 5. Visualization of Organization Structure of Bodoland University 04 6. University Committee s 05 7. Date of Meetings of Administrative/Academic Committee/Board During June 2018- July 2019 06 8. Funding of University 06 9. Hostel facilities 06 10. Student’s Welfare 08 11. National Student Scheme 10 12. College & University Development Council 11 13. Schools & Departments 17 13.1 School of Commerce & Management 17 13.1.1 Department of Commerce 17 13.1.2 Department of Management Studies 19 13.2 School of Language 20 13.2.1 Department of Assamese 20 13.2.2 Department of Bodo 25 13.2.3 Department of English 27 13.3 School of Science & Technology 29 13.3.1 Department of Mathematical Sciences 29 13.3.2 Department of Biotechnology 31 13.3.3 Department of Computer Sc. & Tech. 35 13.3.4 Department of Physics 37 13.3.5 Department of Chemistry 39 13.3.6 Department of Botany 41 13.3.7 Department of Zoology 44 13.3.8 Department of Geography 46 13.4 School of Social Science 48 13.4.1 Department of Economics 48 13.4.2 Department of Political Science 50 13.4.3 Department of Education 53 13.4.4 Department of History 54 14. Publication from Academic departments 56 14.1 Department of Commerce 56 14.2 Department of Management Studies 56 14.3 Department of Assamese 57 14.4 Department of Bodo 57 14.5 Department of English 58 14.6 Department of Biotechnology 59 14.7 Department of Mathematical Sciences 60 14.8 Department of Computer Science & Technology 62 14.9 Department of Physics 62 14.10 Department of Chemistry 62 14.11 Department of Zoology 63 14.12 Department of Botany 64 14.13 Department of Geography 65 14.14 Department of History 65 14.15 Department of Economics 65 14.16 Department of Political Science 67 14.17 Department of Education 68 15. Seminar/Conference/Workshop Participations of Faculties 69 15.1 Department of Commerce 69 15.2 Department of Management Studies 70 15.3 Department of Assamese 70 15.4 Department of Bodo 71 15.5 Department of English 72 15.6 Department of Biotechnology 74 15.7 Department of Mathematical Sciences 77 15.8 Department of Computer Science & Technology 79 15.9 Department of Physics 82 15.10 Department of Chemistry 83 15.11 Department of Zoology 83 15.12 Department of Botany 84 15.13 Department of Geography 86 15.14 Department of Economics 86 15.15 Department of Political Science 88 15.16 Department of Education 92 15.17 Department of History 93 16. Participations of Faculties In Refresher/Orientation Course 93 16.1Department of Assamese 93 16.2 Department of Bodo 93 16.3Department of Biotechnology 93 16.4Department of Mathematical Sciences 94 16.5Department of Computer Science & Technology 94 16.6Department of Physics 94 16.7Department of Chemistry 94 16.8Department of Botany 94 16.9Department of Geography 95 16.10Department of Political Science 95 16.11Department of Education 96 17. Students Enrollment & Results 96 18. M.Phill & Ph.D Degree Awarded 97 18.1School of Language 97 18.1.1Department of Bodo 97 18.1.2Department of Assamese 97 18.1.3Department of English 98 18.2School of Science & Technology 99 18.2.1Department of Biotechnology 99 18.2.2Department of Mathematical Sciences 100 18.2.3Department of Computer Sc. & Tech. 100 18.3School of Social Science 101 18.3.1Department of Economics 101 18.3.2Department of History 101 18.3.3Department of Political Science 102 19. Appointment and Retirement 124 19.1 Appointment 124 19.2 Retirement 124 List of Appendix Appendix Page Number A1 : University Court 103 A2 : Executive Council 107 A3 : Academic Council 109 B1-B9 : Members of Various Committees 111-116 C1 : Finance Committee 117 C2 : Utilization of Grant In AID & 118 General fund Under Different Heads Certified By Chattered Accountant D1 : List of Members of Anti-Ragging Committee 121 E1 : Members of CUDC Committee 122 1 1. About Bodoland University Bodoland University was established by an act of the Assam Legislative Assembly on 28th February, 2009 with the objective of higher education accessible to students in lower Assam in general and to various communities in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD). This is the only University in the region providing quality higher education and plays important role in all round development of the people and the society of the region. The picturesque campus of Bodoland University at Debargaon in Kokrajhar is surrounded by several institutions of higher education and research. The university offers an ideal site for academic interaction and exchange of ideas across disciplines. The serene surroundings and excellent academic and infrastructural strengths make Bodoland University a perfect academic platform for traditional wisdom and contemporary knowledge. Google Location Map of Bodoland University The university is situated at Rangalikhata, Debargaon, which is approximately 9kms. from Kokrajhar town. The Bodoland Martyrs Cemetery is adjacent to the University campus. The university is blessed with natural landscape that reflects a living synthesis of people. The university provides a standard platform to achieve academic excellence and for superior performance.The serene surroundings and excellent academic and infrastructural strengths make Bodoland University a perfect academic platform for traditional wisdom and contemporary knowledge. The nearest airport the Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati is 191 kms. from the Kokrajhar and Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal is at 200 kms. distance. University is well connected by road and rail. This is also strategically located at a distance of 45 kms. from West Bengal, 50 kms. from Bhutan and 110 kms. from Bangladesh. This makes Bodoland University possible to cater to the needs of higher education for students from the neighboring countries, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal. 2 2. The University Motto, Vision and Mission Motto “Shraddhavan labhate jnanam” means people with shraddha (intelligent faith) can only imbibe knowledge. Vision Bodoland University aspires to be a leading public university that can indoctrinate moral values, scientific temper, socio-cultural, economic and political leadership qualitiesinto students in order to meet the regional, national and global challenges. Mission 1. To impart value based education leading to holistic sustainable development. 2. To conduct need-based location research and development of the highest quality with a wide range ofi nterest. 3. Keeping clear focus on the advancement of technology, efforts to be made to increase efficiency of existing technology, to optimize the use of natural resources and to preserve the environment. 4. To ensure access of all sections of the society for higher education keeping in view the prevailing socio-economic deprivation. 5. To inculcate women empowerment potential through education. 6. To protect, preserve and promote ethics and cultural heritage pertinent to the location in particular and country in general for furtherance of national integrity. 7. To provide up-to-date, relevant and need based knowledge. 8. To promote flexible, effective governance. 9. To create linkage with concerned centres of advancement excellence in the country / aboard. 10. To promote high calibre students who are excepted to play leading roles in their chosen carries ensuring and sustainable social actions. The University should be a breeding ground of new generation of human resource who would be job creators, not job seekers. 3. University Logo 3 The Logo of Bodoland University presents an eternal epistemological quest. It reflects on the motto of the University, viewed as a temple where knowledge is power, devotion, strenght and a journey in the continual wheel of life. Juxtaposing the socio-culture, economic, historical and Indian mythological images of rice grain, the usual pattern of Aronai and the lotus, it respectively stands for hard work, prosperity, art, divinity and purity. The pink Supreme Lotus untouched by the impurities despite growing in the mud encompasses new talents irrespective of one’s caste/creed/race/country, representing purity of heart and mind. The blending of traditional instruments like Siphung (flute), Kham (drum), Jotha and Serja (sarangi) resonate a soulful imaginative rhythm encouraging creativity, love and peace. Here the bright yellow colour usually akin to Chinese Dragon, Chinese ancient art and architecture reiterate the Mongoloid affinitied of the Bodos and also connects to their traditional dress, weaving and women participation. It is an all-inclusive emblem that disseminates light all around and within us to redeem and master newer horizons in the present and future. 4. Governance and Organizational Structure The University Court is the supreme policy making, governing and appellate body of the University to review the broad policies and programmes of University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of such policies, programmes, work and other affairs, to consider and approve the budget, the annual statement of accounts, the audit report, to consider the annual report and to consider for approval Statutes submitted by the Executive Council.The Hon’ble Governor of Assam Prof. Jagdhish Mukhi is the Chancellor of the Bodoland University. The Chancellor is the Chairman of University Court the Highest Statutory Body of the University. The Executive Council have the power and authority to institute and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates, honorary degrees, and other academic distinctions, to institute fellowships, scholarships, prizes and other awards on the recommendations of Post-Graduate and Under-Graduate Boards and Academic Council, to create and appoint administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make provision for the emoluments, duties, and terms and conditions of service of employees of the University. Prof. Laishram Ladusingh, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor is the Chairperson of the Executive Council.