Welcome to Jagannath Barooah University (JBU), a legacy of academic excellence, research, and cultural heritage in the heart of Assam.
For nearly a century, Jagannath Barooah University (formerly J.B. College) has stood as a beacon of higher education in Northeast India. As a premier state university accredited with NAAC Grade 'A', JBU is dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, holistic development, and social responsibility.
With a rich history rooted in the freedom movement and a forward-looking, outcome-based curriculum, we empower our students to lead, innovate, and drive positive global impact.
The Hon’ble Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, serves as the Chancellor of Jagannath Barooah University. He assumed office as the 32nd Governor of Assam on 30th July 2024. Prior to this, he held the esteemed position of Governor of Sikkim.
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Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Jyoti Prasad Saikia joined as the first Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath Barooah University on 28th July 2025.
Registrar
Dr. Utpal Jyoti Mahanta joined as the first Registrar of Jagannath Barooah University on 28th July 2025.
Explore our diverse academic ecosystems designed to foster critical thinking and practical skills under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
Deepen your understanding of humanity, culture, and languages through premier programs in Assamese, English, Bengali, Hindi, Philosophy and more.
Drive discovery and innovation with state-of-the-art labs in Bio Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Geology, Botany, Zoology, and Statistics.
Explore the complexities of human society, behavior, and governance through advanced programs in Economics, Sociology, History, Political Science and Geography.
Build a strong foundation for the global economy with advanced learning in Accountancy, Management, and Finance.
Bridge the gap between pure science and real-world applications with cutting-edge programs in Computer Application, and Information Technology.
Expand your educational horizons through dedicated, specialized hubs offering professional diplomas, vocational certifications, and unique research opportunities like Film Studies and Youth Development tailored to emerging regional and global industry needs.
Learn from highly qualified educators, industry experts, and dedicated researchers
Engage in meaningful research addressing regional biodiversity, climate challenges, and socio-economic growth.
Beyond academics, excel in sports, NCC, NSS, cultural forums, and community outreach.
Located in the cultural capital of Assam—Jorhat—providing a safe, inspiring, and accessible educational environment.
Jorhat, May 14: Jagannath Barooah University (JBU) successfully organized a workshop on the implementation of Bloom’s Taxonomy in syllabus...
Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat successfully organized a Special Talk on "Indian Knowledge System" under its academic lecture series...
A special interactive programme was held on the 25th May, 2026 jointly organized by the Department of English and Mirai Japanese Language...
