Udalguri Engineering College 2025 Update: As part of the RUSA project, the Assam government proposed setting up a new engineering college in the Udalguri district of BTR, Assam.
Setting up Udalguri Engineering College Notification
Udalguri district has several colleges offering courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, and other streams. However, until now, the district did not have any Engineering or Medical colleges.
The Assam Government is establishing the first-ever state engineering college in Udalguri district, under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The proposal was approved by the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) on 10th December 2014.
Construction of the state engineering college in Udalguri is currently underway. The college is being built under the RUSA scheme (now known as PM-USHA), with an estimated project cost of Rs. 26 crore. The institution is coming up on 32 bighas of land at Nalkhamara village, under Ambagaon Mouza in Udalguri district.
Once completed, the college is expected to begin functioning soon. This will mark a major milestone in the development of higher technical education in the district.
As per Annexure II of the Memorandum of Settlement under the 3rd Bodo Peace Accord, the Government of India has proposed the establishment of several key educational and other important institutions in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
One of the major highlights for Udalguri district is the proposed establishment of a National Institute of Technology (NIT) a prestigious centrally funded institution with the status of a deemed university.
Budget Allocation
Under the RUSA report, a budget of 26 crores was allocated for constructing the Udalguri engineering college; however, this will change once construction begins.
Digitally Launched by PM Modi
Despite claims that PM Modi digitally launched the Udaguri Engineering College on 3 February 2019, there is no proof online, and no updates have been made anywhere.
Proposed Building for Udalguri Engineering College
Udalguri engineering college is proposing to construct an academic/administrative block containing the Principal’s office, classroom, laboratories, toilet blocks (for boys and girls), common rooms (for boys and girls), a central library, a central seminar room, a central computer center, as well as a confidential room. The academic/administrative block has a total area of 7200 square meters on the ground and first floors. In total, the workshop area, including the cafeteria, is 400 square meters, while the hostel area for boys and girls is 397.89 square meters (each).
Udalguri Engineering College Address/Location
The new professional engineering college in Udalguri is located at Nalkhamara village, Ambagaon Mouza, under Udalguri Revenue Circle, Udalguri district of BTR, Assam, covering an area of 32 Bighas 2 Katha 10 Lecha (10.74 acres). The site of the college is situated at a distance of approximately 10 Kms from the district headquarters.
Construction of Udalguri Engineering College
The permanent campus of the Udalguri Engineering College is currently under construction. For years, there has been ongoing discussion about establishing an engineering college in Udalguri, and now that vision is finally becoming a reality.
Located at Nalkhamara village under Ambagaon Mouza, the construction marks a significant step forward, although the foundation and structural work are still in progress.
Many aspiring engineering students from Udalguri and nearby areas are eagerly waiting for the college to be completed, as it would allow them to pursue quality technical education in their own hometown something that was missing until now.
Other Engineering Colleges in Bodoland (BTR)
Currently Udalguri district has one technical institute, i.e. Udalguri Polytechnic Institute at Bhergaon. You can also check out the List of Engineering Colleges in BTR.
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FAQs
1. Which is the First Engineering College in Udalguri?
Udalguri engineering college will be the first engineering college in Udalguri district of BTR, Assam. Currently this college is currently in construction state under PM USHA project.
2. How many Engineering college are there in Udalguri district?
Udalguri district has one upcoming engineering college – Udalguri engineering college. There is no active functioning engineering college in Udalguri as of now.
There is one Polytechnic Institute named as Udalguri Polytechnic Institute located in Bhergaon.