Dibrugarh University in Assam was founded in 1965 under the Dibrugarh University Act, enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly. Situated in Rajabheta, Dibrugarh, Assam, it is a state-level public university. The university is recognized by the UGC and has received acknowledgment from various organizations, including the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), among others. Furthermore, Dibrugarh University achieved accreditation from the NAAC Foundation with a grade of ‘B++’ in 2023. It ranked in the band 101-150 in the NIRF 2023 Rankings for the university (overall) category. In addition, NIRF placed the university 33rd in the pharmacy category in 2023. The institution is also certified with ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 50001: 2018.
Dibrugarh University features over five faculties, including the Faculty of Humanities & Law, the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Education. The university encompasses more than 175 affiliated colleges across 10 districts in Assam. It includes various departments and centers, such as the Department of Physics, Mathematics, Management Studies, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, and English, among others.
Through its diverse colleges and departments, the university provides a wide range of UG, PG, and doctoral programs across various streams and specializations. The Dibrugarh Centre for Distance and Online Education offers distance learning opportunities for students. Distance education courses at Dibrugarh University include postgraduate programs in Assamese, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, and bachelor's degrees in Computer Application and Arts, among others. Many programs at Dibrugarh University are approved by organizations such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), among others.
Below are the key highlights of Dibrugarh University:
Particulars | Dibrugarh University Highlights 2024 |
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Establishment year | 1965 |
Ownership type | State-level public university |
Campus size | 550 acre |
Recognised by | UGC, AICTE, NCT |
No. of affiliated institutes and colleges | 175+ |
Official Website | dibru.ac.in |