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Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous)
MottoTomaso Ma Jyotirgamaya
Motto in English
Let the advent of light remove all darkness
TypePublic
Established1958 (66 years ago) (1958)
FounderPt. Giridhar Sarma
AffiliationGauhati University
PrincipalDr. Pradip Kumar Bhattacharyya[1]
Address
A.K Azad Road, Arya Nagar
,
Guwahati
,
781016
,
Assam, India
CampusUrban
Websitewww.avcollege.ac.in

Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous) is a liberal Science, Arts and Commerce college, located at kamrup Metropolitan district. It is one of the oldest and reputed educational institution in Assam. It was established on 29 July 1958. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University.[2][3]

Accreditation

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Admission

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Undergraduate (UG)

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Arya Vidyapeeth College, has announced the cut-off marks for its undergraduate programs for the academic year 2023-24.[7]

Arts

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For the Arts stream, the General Category has the highest cut-off at 94%. The OBC category requires a cut-off mark of 76%, and the SC category has a minimum requirement of 73%. The cut-offs for the ST-P and ST-H categories are 72% and 74%, respectively.[8]

Commerce

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For the Commerce stream, the cut-off marks for the General Category are set at 80.6%. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) category has a cut-off of 73%, while the Scheduled Caste (SC) category requires a cut-off mark of 69.2%. For the Scheduled Tribe-Hills (ST-H) category, the minimum requirement is 62%, and the Scheduled Tribe-Plains (ST-P) category has a cut-off of 47%.[9]

Science

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In the Science stream, the cut-off marks for the General Category are higher, at 82%. The OBC category follows with a cut-off of 78%, while the SC category has a minimum requirement of 75%. The cut-off marks for the ST-Plains (ST-P) and ST-Hills (ST-H) categories are set at 76% and 70%, respectively.[10]

Seat Intake

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Course Seat Capacity[11][12]
Course Seat Capacity
Higher Secondary Arts 120
Higher Secondary Science 120
Higher Secondary Commerce 120
Under Graduate Course in Arts (Major & Honours) 885
Under Graduate Course in Science (Major & Honours) 515
Under Graduate Course in Commerce (Major & Honours) (Self-Financed) 360
Post Graduate Course in Mathematics 50
Post Graduate Course in Chemistry (Self-Financed) 25

Campus

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College Campus

Arya Vidyapeeth College boasts a spacious campus spanning over 15 acres, which includes academic buildings, hostels, residential areas, a sports ground, and an Urban Health Centre. It is the largest affiliated college of Gauhati University by area.[13]

Departments

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Arts

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Commerce

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Science

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History

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Arya Vidyapeeth College, founded on 29th July 1958, is a significant institution in Assam, primarily focusing on higher education for the youth across Northeast India. Its establishment was the result of a concerted effort by visionary figures such as Giridhar Sarma, a notable academic and litterateur. The college has contributed to academic advancement by introducing postgraduate courses in Mathematics and Chemistry, as well as undergraduate courses in Commerce.[15]

Over time, the college has expanded its academic offerings, providing major courses in 19 subjects at the undergraduate level and certificate courses in areas like computers and bioinformatics. The college also hosts a Biotech Hub supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, which was upgraded to an Advanced Institutional Biotech Hub in 2015. Arya Vidyapeeth College has a Study Centre under IGNOU, providing distance learning opportunities. Additionally, the institution was recognized as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and various projects have been undertaken as part of this recognition. In response to modern educational needs, Arya Vidyapeeth College has adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for its undergraduate courses, starting from the 2019-2020 session. Arya Vidyapeeth College actively participates in community outreach, adopting local villages and providing educational support. Faculty members engage in research, authoring books, and contributing to national and international academic forums.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Principal's message". Arya Vidyapeeth College. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Affiliated Colleges". Gauhati University. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Provincialised Colleges affiliated to Gauhati University". Directorate of Higher Education. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  4. ^ "18th SC - 2nd cycle" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  5. ^ "CCycle212047" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Retrieved 10 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Colleges in Assam". University Grants Commission. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  7. ^ Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 29). Arya Vidyapeeth College announces cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/arya-vidyapeeth-college-announces-cut-off-marks-for-undergraduate-programmes/26441
  8. ^ Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 29). Arya Vidyapeeth College announces cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/arya-vidyapeeth-college-announces-cut-off-marks-for-undergraduate-programmes/26441
  9. ^ Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 29). Arya Vidyapeeth College announces cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/arya-vidyapeeth-college-announces-cut-off-marks-for-undergraduate-programmes/26441
  10. ^ Guwahati Plus. (2023, September 29). Arya Vidyapeeth College announces cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes. Guwahati Plus. https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/arya-vidyapeeth-college-announces-cut-off-marks-for-undergraduate-programmes/26441
  11. ^ AV College. (n.d.). Courses offered. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.avcollege.ac.in/courses-offered/
  12. ^ Arya Vidyapeeth College. (2024). Prospectus 2024-2025. https://www.avcollege.ac.in/assets/resources/2024/05/Prospectus-AVC_24-25.pdf
  13. ^ https://www.avcollege.ac.in/about/
  14. ^ "Departments". Arya Vidyapeeth College. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  15. ^ https://www.avcollege.ac.in/about/
  16. ^ https://www.avcollege.ac.in/about/
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