Bodoland University (BU), established in 2009, is a
public state collegiate university located in
Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar () is a town in the Bodoland Territorial Region, an autonomous territory in Assam, one of the North Eastern states of India.
Kokrajhar town is located along the bank of the river Gaurang. The North East Indian Railways divides the ci ...
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Assam
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India
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. It is the first university in the
Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) along with the Lower Assam region (except the capital Guwahati).
History
Bodoland University was established by the ''Bodoland University Act, 2009'' by upgrading the Kokrajhar campus of
Gauhati University into a
state university
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Colleges
Its jurisdiction extends over 5 districts - Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, and Udalguri .
Departments
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Assamese
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Bamboo Technology
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Biotechnology
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Bodo
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Business Administration
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Chemistry
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Commerce
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Computer Science
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Technology
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Economics
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Education
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English
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Geography
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History
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Mathematical Sciences
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Physics
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Political Science
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Zoology
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Facilities
* Health Care
* Central Library
* Computer Center
* Hostel for Boys & Girls
* University Bus Service
* University Canteen
References
External links
Official WebsiteStudent Admission Portal
Universities in Assam
Education in Kokrajhar district
2009 establishments in Assam
Educational institutions established in 2009
State universities in India
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