Cachar College, Silchar is one of the renowned co-educational institutions in southern Assam. The college has been recognized by UGC and is affiliated to Assam University. 

Established in 1960, the college offers both Higher Secondary and Undergraduate courses in the streams of Arts, Commerce and Science. Candidates can take admission to these courses purely based on merit in the qualifying examination. 

Additionally the institution also provides distance learning in association with KKHSOU. This is inclusive of Postgraduate, Undergraduate, PG Diploma and Diploma programs in various subjects such as Arts, Commerce, Journalism and Computer Applications to name a few. The institute offers a range of facilities that include a student friendly campus with libraries, hostels, cafeteria, well maintained classrooms and auditoriums, and others.

Cachar College, Silchar: Key Points

  • Cachar College campus spans around 6 acres with amenities such as Central Library, Hostel, separate Common Rooms for boys and girls, Canteen, Book Bank, Health Centre, Central Computer Lab etc. Check out Cachar College hostel.
  • The college houses sixteen departments divided across arts, science and commerce faculties. Know more Cachar College Courses And Fees.
  • It has established an institutional level biotechnology hub in accordance with the Biotechnology Awareness Program.
  • Cachar College has digital classrooms for hosting Seminars, Special Classes, Training and Orientation programs and invited lectures.
  • The classes are offered in 2 shifts (Morning shift and Day shift) for arts and commerce courses. The science courses only have Day shifts. 

Cachar College, Silchar: Courses & Fees 

The institute provides a diverse range of undergraduate programs in the field of Science, Commerce and Arts across various specializations. Admissions to all these courses are on a merit basis.

The courses offered by Cachar College and their respective details are listed below.

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: General, English, Bengali, Manipuri, Sanskrit, Arabic, Economics, Political Science, History, Philosophy
  • Seat Intake: 25
  • Fees: INR 11,080
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from Recognized Board.
 Merit basis
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specialization: General, Honours
  • Seat Intake: 80 (Hons)
  • Fees: INR 10,640 (General)
  • INR 11,080 (Hons)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from Recognized Board
 Merit basis
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Specialization: General, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology
  • Seat Intake: 25
  • Fees: INR 11,480 (General)
  • INR 13,040 (Hons)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a Recognized Board
 Merit basis

Cachar College, Silchar: Scholarships 

Cachar College has a particular scholarship window where deserving students can apply for eligible scholarships. Some of the scholarship schemes offered at the institute are listed below:

  • Government Scholarships: Students at Cachar College can apply for government scholarships like National Scholarships, SC/ST Scholarships and any financial aid from public schemes. These are directly processed by the college office. 
  • Minority Girls Students: This scheme has been introduced by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam to aid minority girl students of Assam. This ensures that education is not halted for the deserving students due to their gender or economic background. 

Further, students who secure top scores in Arts, Commerce and Science at College/University/Council level are awarded cash and certificates by the Aid and Award Committee of the college. 

Assam University also grants two prestigious awards which are subject specific. These are:

  • Soumyajit Guha Merit Award in Bengali to top student of Bengali (Hons) 
  • Soumyajit Guha Excellence Award in Economics to highest scorer in Economics (Hons.) proram. 

Cachar College, Silchar: FAQs 

Ques. Does Cachar College provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Currently the college only offers hostel accommodation for girls. The hostel is located at a walking distance from the campus buildings and has a capacity of 50. Interested students have to apply offline after securing their admission to the college. As of yet there are no accommodation facilities for boys.

Ques. What are the documents necessary for applying to Cachar College?

Ans. The documents required for admission at Cachar College are:

  • Fully filled admission form
  • Fee receipt
  • HSLC and HS marksheet
  • Character Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. Does Cachar college offer any fee waiver ?

Ans.Yes. Cachar college offers fee waiver for students whose parental income is below INR 1 LPA. A valid income certificate is mandatory for availing this scheme. However students whose parents are working in Governmental positions are not eligible. The final decision of awarding the fee waiver rests with the Admission Committee of the college. 

Ques. How is the faculty at Cachar college?

Ans. The faculty at Cachar college consists of around seventy members with high level qualifications such as doctorate, M.Phil, JRF, NET, SLET etc in their respective areas. There are also thirty non teaching staff that are wholeheartedly ready to assist the students and teachers. 

Ques. Does Cachar college offer research programs?

Ans. No, there are currently no research courses such as M.Phil or Ph.D offered at Cachar college. On the other hand, the college does have a functioning Research and Publication cell for the faculty to indulge in academic enquiries and publications.

Ques. Are there any co-curricular activities conducted at Cachar college?

Ans.  Yes. Cachar college offers an arena for co-curriculars activities that allow students to showcase their talents in the form of music and dramatic club, debate club, NCC, NSS etc. There are also a number of magazines that are regularly published by different departments like Spectrum (English Dept), Darpan (Hindi Dept), Scientia (Science wing) etc where the students can contribute to creative writing.

Ques. Do students have to wear uniforms at Cachar College?

Ans. Yes, Cachar college requires the students to wear uniforms and to keep their identity cards with them compulsorily. Not following this rule may lead to no allowance inside the campus or barred from attending classes.

Ques. What is meant by TDC at Cachar college?

Ans. TDC at Cachar College stands for Three-year Degree Course.This operates under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and splits the three years into six semesters. Both General and Honours courses are available under this program. 

Ques. Do students get individual guidance at Cachar college?

Ans. Yes. Cachar college has established a mentor-mentee program where students are allocated a mentor who will help and provide guidance both career wise as well as in psychological aspects. This contributes to the holistic growth of the students as they have a guiding hand while navigating being a young adult.