PANIGAON OMPRAKASH DINODIA COLLEGE
Panigaon, North Lakhimpur, Assam
AFFILIATED TO DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
Department of Assamese
About the Department
The Department of Assamese of Panigaon OPD College was established in 1984, the same year the college came into existence. Honours (Major) in Assamese was introduced in 1992, and since then the department has been playing a vital role in promoting the study of Assamese language, literature, and culture.
The primary aim of the department is to uphold and enrich the Assamese language, traditions, and social system while encouraging students to engage in education along with co-curricular activities such as seminars, conferences, health awareness programmes, career counselling sessions, and field visits. To maintain a strong academic environment, the department adopts both traditional and modern teaching-learning methods, including the use of PowerPoint presentations and online learning tools.
Faculty Members
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tepuram Pegu | Assistant Professor | MA, NET | 20+ Years |
| Ms. Bijoylakshmi Das | Assistant Professor | MA, M.Phil, NET | - |
| Dr. Rakhee Deodhai Phukan | Assistant Professor | MA, NET, B.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D. | - |
| Dr. B. D. Nisha | Assistant Professor | MA, NET, Ph.D. | - |
Programmes Offered
- Undergraduate Programmes (CBCS and FYUGP under NEP 2020)
Research and Publications
Faculty members are engaged in doctoral and post-doctoral research in diverse areas of Assamese literature, autobiographies, and socio-cultural studies. They have contributed research papers to reputed peer-reviewed journals, including Scopus and UGC CARE-listed journals, and published chapters in several edited volumes. Moreover, the faculty actively participate in national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes.
Student Strength & Achievements
The department has consistently maintained a healthy student strength with enrolments ranging between 250 and 326 over the last five years, though it faces a high student-teacher ratio of 99:1. Academic results reflect steady progress, with several students achieving first-class marks and securing university ranks, such as:
- Gitanjali Hazarika (17th rank, 2017)
- Bornali Borah (18th rank, 2019)
Activities
Apart from academics, the department emphasizes holistic student development by organizing fieldwork, cultural events, and awareness programmes. With its commitment to the preservation and promotion of Assamese language and culture, along with quality teaching and research, the Department of Assamese continues to be one of the most important pillars of Panigaon OPD College.