Courses of Study

Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUGP) - Major & Minor
The programme is designed under the framework of National Education Policy 2020 under Bodoland University.
Subjects Offered
The college offers Major & Minor in following subjects-
Assamese, Bodo, Education, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science & Geography

Course in details

Structure of the Course

Multiple Entry and Exit, type of degrees to be awarded.

i. Exit at first year (Exit 1): UG Certificate

In addition to a minimum of 40 credit earned, the student will require to complete a mandatory 4 credit work based vocational course or internship/apprenticeship offered during summer term. This is an addition to the 6 credits from the skill based courses earned during first and second semester.

ii. Exit at second year (Exit 2): UG Diploma

In addition to a minimum of 80 credit earned, the student will require to complete a mandatory 4 credit work based vocational course or internship/apprenticeship offered during first year or second year summer term.

iii. UG Degree

Degree in relevant discipline/subject will be awarded for those who pursue 3-year UG programme and secure 120 credits

iv. UG Degree, 4-Year Bachelors degree

(Honours with Research) will be awarded if the student completes a rigorous research project of 12 credit in their major area (s) of study under the guidance of faculty member. The students are expected to complete the Research Project in the eighth semester. The research outcomes of their project work may be published in peer-reviewed journals or may be presented in conferences/seminars or may be patented.

v. UG Degree (Honours)

Will be awarded on securing 160 credit by taking 12 credit advanced level (400) courses in lieu of Research Pro- ject/Dissertation.

Medium of Instruction

English and Assamese is the medium of instruction. As per the guidelines of NEP-2020 the class transactions are also held in the regional languages for the better understanding of the students of the course contents.

General Guidelines


➤ The students to attend at least 75% of lectures and tutorial/remedial classes delivered in the academic session. A student shall not be eligible to sit in the final examination if he/she fails to attend minimum number of lectures in each academic session.
➤ It is compulsory for the students of the college to wear uniform in the college campus.
➤ It is compulsory for the students of the college to wear their identity cards in the college campus provided by the college.
➤ The presence of all students in every programme organized in the college is mandatory.
➤ The students must appear in the internal examination conducted by the college.
➤ The visit of library and reading is compulsory for the students.
➤ The visit of students in the college website is must for the college notification of relevant events circulated by the college.
➤ Students violating college rule shall be liable for expulsion.
➤ If any student found and proved guilty in ragging related issues will be expelled from the College. All forms of ragging inside the College campus are strictly prohibited. Strong disciplinary action may be taken if anyone is found to be involved directly or indirectly in ragging. In case of damages or loss of College property, the College authority reserves the right to impose fines either individually or on per capita basis.
➤ Student found involved in consumption of drugs, intoxicating drinks, glam bins on any other immoral activities will be expelled from the College.
➤ The academic sessions will run as per academic calendar.
➤The decision of the competent authority is the final in all matters related to discipline and is binding to all the students.

Co-curricular Activities

The college makes a concerted effort to provide the students with a modicum of facilities for co-curricular activities in different aspects of physical and cultural affairs.

Scholarship

There is a provision of scholarship for the students (both boys and girls) belonging to ST, SC and OBC categories. There is a provision of Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scholarship Scheme for the girls students admitted to the college. The students can avail the scholarships provided by the State and Central Government also as per their respective eligibility criteria.

Important Notes

Students must choose their subjects offered by the college and as per guidelines by the Bodoland University. Detailed information about the semester scheme for the second year and third year will be limited to the students after the commencement of 1st year classes. All the concerned department will categorically explain and give details of the syllabus along with unified decision of the entire course scheme to the admitted students well in advance.

College Uniform

NSS Unit

A unit of National Service Scheme (NSS) is being organized by the student volunteers under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govement of India.
Co-ordinator: Mr. Alangbar Ramchiary, M.A.

College Canteen

A Cozy and reliable canteen exists in the college campus for refreshment of students as well as staff under the supervi- sion of college authority.

Career Counselling

In order to sansitise the students of the college to the emerging opportunities and to enlighten them on the varied career prospects, the college authority arranges for career counselling programmes. This helps to enable brilliant students to choose from a more varied basket of career opportunities.

College Magazine

An annual magazine, 'SIFUNG' is published by the Mushalpur College Students' Union. This magazine contains varius articles written in Assamese, Bodo and English language by the creative writers amongst the students as well as teachers community.

Library cum Reading Room

A well-stocked library exists in the college premises. This comprises of a lot of reference books, journals, magazines, encyclopedia besides text books on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers. Students can enjoy the benefits of library services from the college library as per rules.
Rules & Regulations for the College Library
(1) The students are provided with a Library Borrower Card. This card is strictly non-transferable. The card must be surrendered at the end of the session.
(ii) One Borrower Card is issued to each student. A student of U.G. (Regular course) can borrow 2 (two) books at a time and the students taking Honours course can borrow 3 (three) books at a time.
(iii) No student is allowed to keep a book for more than 15 days in any case. A fine of Re. 1/- (One) will be imposed for each day for book/books retained before the expiry of the specified date. However, borrowed book/books, if returned before the due date, may be re-issued for a period of another 15 days.
(iv) Any book lost or damaged must be replaced by the borrower.

Students Union

There is a Students' Union of the college namely 'Mushalpur College Students' Union'. This union body comprises of various departments under the guidance of an incharge to each deptt. from the teaching staff. The selection/elec- tion of the students' union is conducted by a committee constituted by the Principal of the college.
Activities of The Students Union
Following are the major activities of the Students' Union:
(a) Holding of Freshmen Social.
(b) Conducting of College Week Festival.
(c) Participation in Social Services.
(d) Arrangement of various Co-Curricular Activities.
(e) Celebration of religious/social Festivals.
(f) Publication of Annual Magazine and Wall Magazine.
(g) Create awareness amongst the students in various respect to maintain discipline in the college.

Examinations

The college hold both external and internal examinations as per the guidelines/Academic Calendar published and approved by the Executive Council of Bodoland University.

(a) External Examinations:

The college is recognised as Examination Centre for U.G. Final Examinations (all Semester examinations) from Bodoland University. All the examinations of U.G. (Arts) Course of B.U. are conducted in the college centre by a committee constituted in conformity with rules and regulations of Bodoland University.

(b) Internal Examinations:

The college holds internal examinations such as Tests/Sessional Examinations etc. in the college as per the guidelines of B.U. The exact programme (date & time) for the internal examinations are scheduled by the Examination Committee of the college.

IMPORTANT POINTS

Theory Classes:
1 Credit = 15 Classes in one semester = 15 Contact hours in one semester.
Tutorial Classes:
1 Credit = 15 Tutorial classes in one semester = 15 Contact hours in one semester. Practical Classes:
1 Credit (2h) = 30 Contact hours in one semester.
NOTE:
■ Students willing to pursue UG Degree with Minors shall have to choose two disciplines (MINA and MIN-B) in the first semester and may opt to pursue MIN-A as a Major discipline in the 7th Semester if he/she secures 75 percent marks till 6th Semester with no backlog or betterment.
■ Students willing to pursue 4 years UG Degree with a Major and Minor shall have to choose one Major (MAJ) and one Minor (MIN) in the first semester.
■ Students must choose IDC from the pool of courses not studied at the 10+2 level.
■ SEC-Students can choose own discipline/other discipline.
■ VAC- 19 Course (But the College/Institute may offer 3-4 courses from the list provided).
■ Student has to chose one MOOCs course as provided in due time.

Important Notes

  • School fees or any other charges are neither refundable nor transferable.
  • All payments should be made within the due date; failing which extra charges/fine will be applicable.
  • All payments must be paid either by cash or demand draft only during office hours.
  • If a student desires to leave the college, he/she will have to pay the tuition fees for the whole session.
  • Please read the prospectus carefully before seeking admission.