Date of establishment: 01-10-1953 as the Department of Biology.
Year of the opening of Department of Zoology: 1961.
Founder HoD, Biology: Prof. Jashodananda Bharali (1953-1957).
Built-up Area of the Dept: 1066 Sq.mtr.
Year of Affiliation (Major): 1965.
The first batch passed out: 1969.
The Department of Zoology is one of the oldest and leading departments of Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous). It was established as a Department of Biology in 1953. At present, three Associate Professors and four Assistant Professors with three supporting staff are working in the department. Since its inception, the department has able to show remarkable performance in maintaining the tradition of academic excellence. Faculty members of the department have received research grants from various governmental sources like UGC, DBT, DST.
MoU Signed between the Department of Zoology, N. N. Saikia College, Titabar, Assam and Department of Zoology, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed on 14th October, 2023, between the Department of Zoology, Nanda Nath Saikia College, Titabar,...
Mr. Ashok Kumar Tamuli has received the “Dr. Balit Kumar Deka Memorial Award” from the Zoological Society of Assam for securing the highest marks in Zoology (Major) among students of Universities of Assam in 2024. The department wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
The faculty members and students of the Department of Zoology, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat, participated in the 'Cultural Rally' on the occasion of Annual College Week on 4th February, 2025.
The following students from the Department of Zoology, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat, have been awarded the title of “Best Graduate” for three consecutive years—2022, 2023, and 2024—on the occasion of the '18th Tulsi Narayan Sharma Memorial Lecture,' held on 22nd February 2025, at Gunogabinda...