The inspection focused on academic standards, institutional governance, infrastructure, educational facilities and ongoing developmental initiatives
KRC TIMES Barak Valley Bureau
SILCHAR: Gurucharan University, formerly known as Gurucharan College, Silchar, hosted a two-day peer team inspection on October 12 and 13 to review its academic activities, administrative functioning, infrastructure and overall institutional development.
The Peer Team was appointed by the Governor of Assam and comprised eminent academicians, vice-chancellors, college principals and senior representatives of higher educational institutions across Assam and the Northeast.
During the visit, the team reviewed various academic and administrative aspects of the university and interacted with stakeholders. The inspection focused on academic standards, institutional governance, infrastructure, educational facilities and ongoing developmental initiatives.
The visit was significant as Gurucharan University continues to strengthen its academic and administrative framework following its transition from a college to a university. The institution plays an important role in expanding access to higher education and promoting academic excellence in southern Assam.
The university expressed its gratitude to the Governor of Assam for appointing the Peer Team and acknowledged the guidance and valuable contributions of its members.
The inspection concluded on October 13 with an exit meeting, marking an important step in the university’s efforts to improve institutional functioning and maintain quality standards in higher education.
The Peer Team was led by Prof. Ashis Kumar Mukherjee, Director of the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, as convener.
Other members included Dr. Babu Lal Ahuja, Vice-Chancellor of Bodoland University; Prof. Gandu Singaiah, Vice-Chancellor of Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Viswavidyalaya; Dr. Niranjan Kalita, Vice-Chancellor of Assam Veterinary and Fishery University; Dr. Prakash Jyoti Borthakur, Vice-Chancellor of Auniati University; and Prof. (Dr.) Anup Kumar Talukdar, Vice-Chancellor of Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Viswavidyalaya Na Satra.
The team also included Dr. Apurba Saikia, Principal of Furkating College; Dr. Utpal Sarmah, Principal of Golaghat Commerce College (Autonomous); and Dr. Lila Kanta Borthakur, Principal of Marigaon College.
