About the Department

The Department of Education was established in the year 1959 and is in the second floor of the MCB building of Cotton University .It was then a new subject and Dr. Lakshahira Das, an eminent personality of Assam, shouldered the responsibility of the department as Head of the Department.In 1977 Prof. Priyalal Pathak became the HoD and as a result of his sincere efforts in 1985 Education Department was upgraded into a PG Department in erstwhile Cotton College. Eminent educationists of Assam Dr. Gauri Deka, Prof. Ajiteswar Goswami, Prof. Lahari Das, Dr Rupa Das Borbora shouldered the responsibility of HoDs of the Department respectively. Currently the department of Education offers B.A., M.A. and PhD.in Education.

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Recent Publications

  • Dr Neeta Baglari & Barasha Rani Baruah, Examination Anxiety of University Students, Lalita Kavi-Bharati (UGC Care Listed Journal) , vol.12, 321-325, [2024]

  • Priyangee Kaushik, Dr. Phunu Das Sarma, Dr. Hiren Deka, Issues Related to Teaching of Mathematics in a Classroom of Class Eight Standard, Annals of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute , [2024]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Sankhya Philosophy and Education, Education and Yoga , 23-34, [2023]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Innovation in the Learning Process, Higher Education in India: Issues and Challenges , 205-215, [2023]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Innovative Practices in Teaching-Learning Process, SATRAACHEE , vol.38, 130-136, [2023]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah, New Education Policy: Acceptability in India, Samdarshi , vol.16, 186-192, [2023]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah, Environmental Concerns in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management , vol.6, 105-108, [2023]

  • Tarali Pathak, The role of school and family in gender discrimination., Anvesak , [2023]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah, Ethical Considerations in Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Teaching and Learning, Tuijin Jishu/ Journal of Propulsion Technology , vol.44, 1031- 1035, [2023]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah, Emotional Intelligence and Scholastic Achievement of Higher Secondary Students, KUTAP (UGC- CARE ) , vol.6, 53- 61, [2023]

  • Lipika Boruah and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Stress among the Science and Arts Higher secondary students of Kamrup(M) District of Assam, History Research Journal , vol.46, [2023]

  • Lipika Boruah and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Emotional Maturity among the Senior Students of Kamrup District of Assam., Indian Journal of Psychology. , [2023]

  • Jintu Thakuria and Dr Phunu Das Sarma, Gender roles in Vedic Thoughts: Significance in Contemporary Education, Satraachee , vol.40, [2023]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Peace Education, Emerging Issues and Recent Trends in Indian Education , 99-110, [2022]

  • Tarali Pathak, Social and Personal Dillema among youths, Journal of Education, Rabindra Bharati University. , [2022]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Practice of ‘Svādhyāya’ from Vedic Educational Philosophy and Metacognition, Journal of Veda Samkrita Academy,January to June 2022, ISSN- 2250-1711 (UGC CARE listed) , [2022]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah/Signum Verlog, National Education Policy (2020) with Special Reference to Higher Education System in India: An Analysis of the Perspectives of Teachers , ZEICHEN Journal , vol.8, 405-409, [2022], DOI:15,10089.ZJ.2020.V08106.285311.2890

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah/ Editions Opta, Awareness toward Mental Illness among Youth: Evidence from Guwahati City of Assam, India , POSITIF JOURNAL , vol.22, 183-200, [2022]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah/JEITSM Journal, Student-Teacher Relationship and Students’ Academic Engagement with special reference to Cotton University, Assam ( Vol-12, Issue-7,26th July, 2022; Impact Factor- 6.3) , JEITSM Journal , vol.12, 42-53, [2022], 10.37896/JEISMV12.7/1220

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Emotional Intelligence among Secondary School Students, KUTAP , vol.5, 198-206, [2022]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Study Habits in Relation to Different Birth Ordinal Positions Amongst the Undergraduate Students, Towards Excellence , [2022]

  • Dr Angita Sarmah Boruah, Students' Perspective on the effectiveness of online learning: Evidence from Assam, India, The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning (UGC CARE) , vol.10, 544-557, [2022]

  • Pratisha P Deka and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Study habits in relation to different birth ordinal positions amongst the undergraduate students, Towards Excellence , vol.June 2022. Vol.14. , [2022]

  • Jintu Thakuria and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Comparative Study on Stress among the science and arts higher secondary students of Morigoan District of Assam. , Dogo Rangsang Research Journal , vol.12, 89-84, [2022]

  • Jintu Thakuria and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Status of Education and Development among the Tribes of Assam., Shodhasamhita: Journal of Fundamental and Comparative Research. , vol.Vol: VIII. , [2022]

  • Pratisha P Deka and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Practice of Svadhyaya from Vedic Educational Philosophy and Metacognition, Journal of Veda Samkrita Academy , [2022]

  • Jintu Thakuria and Dr Phunu Das Sarma., Study on Emotional Stability of the Covid 19Health Workers., Education and Society. , vol.26, [2022]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Social Problem of the Post Graduate Students, Satraachee-UGC Care Enlisted Journal , vol.37, 113-121, [2022]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Mental Well-Being of Children, JNANAM , 32-37, [2021]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, An Analysis on Education in Remote Areas, Corona Pandemic- Exploring its multifarious Dimensions , 119-124, [2021]

  • Tarali Pathak, Online Learning- The problems and the Prospects, Psychology and Education Journal , [2021]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Review Article on Metacognitive Abilities: Significance in Education, Strad , [2021]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Awareness of Human Rights Education among Higher Secondary Students, Quest Journal, Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science (JRHSS) , vol.9, 76-79, [2021]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, Challenges of Online Teaching-Learning , PARIPEX- Indian Journal of Research , a peer-reviewed, referred & Indexed International Journal , vol.10, 23-25, [2021]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Review Article on Metacognitive Abilities: Significance in Education, Strad Research (Scopus, Web of Sciences Indexed) , [2021]

  • Dr. Tarali Pathak, Online Learning- The problems and the Prospects, Psychology and Education (Scopus Indexed) , [2021]

  • Jintu Thakuria and Dr Phunu Das Sarma, Dr Amedkar’s Philosophy of Education of Education: Relevance in Education for Women Empowerment, JINASA. A Journal of the History of Ideas and Culture. Vol-XXXVIII , [2021]

  • Pratisha P Deka and Dr Phunu Das Sarma, Review Article on Metacognitive Abilities: Significance in Education., Strad Research, Vol-8, Issue 2. , vol.8, [2021]

  • Dr. Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Awareness of Human Rights Education among Higher Secondary Students, Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science , [2021]

  • Dr. Neeta Baglari, Challenges of Online Teaching-Learning, Paripex- Indian Journal of Research , [2021]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, An analysis on the role of media in education during lockdown, COVID-19 , 129-141, [2020]

  • Tarali Pathak, Social Awareness among the women teacher: A study in the Sonitpur district of Assam., Our Heritage , [2020]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Planning Strategies of Teachers at Primary Level, Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC Care Journal) , vol.40, 1007-1014, [2020]

  • Dr. Angita Sarmah Boruah, Causes of Anger and its Influence on Physical and Mental Health of the Working Women with Special Reference to Cotton University of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology , [2020]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma, Jintu Thakuria , Engaging Learners in E-Learning during the Pandemic Covid-19. PP- 69-76, Edu Care APH Publishing Corporation. Sept New Delhi-110002 , [2020]

  • Neeta Baglari, An Analysis on Teaching as a Complex Activity, Reflection , 96-103, [2019]

  • Tarali Pathak, Practices followed Perception towards menstruation among the women of Nagaon district., International journal of basic and applied research , [2019]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, “Management of Schools: Some Aspects Of Educational Management” , International Journal of Current Advanced Research, Volume- 7; Issue; Page No. 11286-11290 Impact Factor- 6.614 ISSN: Online: 2319-6475, ISSN: Print: 2319-6505 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals-43892 , [2019]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, “Education as Organized Activity” , Global Journal for Research Analysis, Volume-8; Issue 5, May-2019 Impact Factor-5.156 ISSN- 2277 – 8160 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals-49177 , [2019]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, “Problem Solving: A Way of Learning” , PARIPEX- Indian Journal of Research, Volume. 8, Issue 5. May-2019, UGC Sr. No. 47432, Impact Factor-6.761 ISSN- 2250-1991 , [2019]

  • Tarali Pathak, A study on the Career Preference of Undergraduate Learners of Distance Mode with special reference to KKHSOU, Assam., International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature. , [2018]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on Teacher Effectiveness at Primary Level, IOSR- Journal of Humanities and Social Science , vol.23, 28-35, [2018]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Violation of Human Rights among the women with special reference to NE Region., APH Publishing Corporation. Sept New Delhi-110002 , [2018]

  • Neeta Baglari, Extension- The third dimension of Education, Perspective , 122-135, [2017]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, “Issues in Higher Education and Ways Ahead: A Study in Kamrup District of Assam” , Global Journal for Research Analysis, Volume-6; Issue 8, August 2017; Page No. 620-621 Impact Factor-4.547 ISSN- 2277 – 8160 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals-49177 , [2017]

  • Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Attitude of Elementary School Teachers' towards Teaching-Profession, IJHSSS- International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies , vol.II, 362-375, [2016]

  • Neeta Baglari & Papari Deka, A Study on the Practical Use of Information and Communication Technology among the Higher Secondary School Students, Research Journal of Social & Life Sciences , vol.XXI, 103-111, [2016]

  • Dr Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Enrolment Trend in Vernacular Medium Provincialised Schools at the Elementary Level with special reference to Dotma Educational Block of Kokrajhar District, Quality Issues in School Education , 333-347, [2016]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Study on Parental Involvement in Higher Level of Education: Voices of Parents and Students in Pub-Kamrup College and Patidarrang College, Kamrup District, UGC Approved journal- The Clarion, International Multidisciplinary Journal, Volume 5 Number 1 (2016). PP 57-64 ISSN- 2277-1697 E-ISSN- 2277-937X Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals- 48943 , [2016]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Education for Skilling Youth: A Conceptual Study, UGC approved journal- International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Volume 1; Issue 3; March 2016; Page No. 44-47 Impact Factor- 5.22 (RJIF) ISSN- 2455-4197 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals- 48808 , [2016]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study on Issues in Teacher Education in Kamrup District of Assam, Global Journal for Research Analysis Volume-5; Issue 8, August 2016; Page No. 314-315 Impact Factor-3.62 ISSN- 2277 – 8160 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals-49177 , [2016]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study on Importance of Education for Nation Building: Indian Context, Indian Streams Research Journal, Volume 6; Issue 8; September 2016 , [2016]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study on The Effectiveness of Semester System from The Perspective of Students with Special Reference to Cotton College and R.G.B. College, Guwahati, Assam” published in Research Journal of Contemporary Concerns(RJCC), Vols 10 & 11 (A); 2016; Page No.104-107 ISSN: 0972-9722, , [2016]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Role of Women in Sustainable development and Environmental Issues: A Study in Greater Guwahati Area ., Social Sciences – International Research Journal , vol.Vol- 2. Issue-1.2016. , [2016]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , A Study on the indiscipline behavior of college students with special reference to Bapuji College, Sarukhetri of Barpeta District., Research Journal of Contemporary Concerns. , vol.Vols-10 and 2(A) 2016 ., 114-126, [2016]

  • Dr Parijat Borgohain and Dr Phunu Das., Man-Mankey Conflict in Guwahati City: An Analytical Study. Pp.148-159, Journal of North-East India Council for Social Science Research. , vol.Vol- 37. No- 1 and 2-40 No-1 and 2. , [2016]

  • P.P Deka and Phunu Das., study on the semester system from the perspective of students with special reference to Cotton College and R.G.B. College, Guwahati., Research Journal of Contemporary Concerns. , vol.Vols-10 and 2(A), pp,114-126., [2016]

  • Neeta Baglari, A Study on the Adjustment Problem among Secondary School Students of Shillong, Meghalaya, IRJHSS- International Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science , vol.I, 122-134, [2016]

  • Neeta Baglari, Education for Peace, JONER- Journal of North East Region , vol.3, 61-65, [2015]

  • Neeta Baglari, An analysis on the Implementation of Right to Education Act with special reference to BTAD, Assam, Inclusion in Education , 244-250, [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Indian Caste Hierarchy System and Education, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development [IJMRD] , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study on Impact of Social Media on Educational Efforts in Guwahati City, Assam, International Journal of Advanced Research in Education & Technology [IJARET] , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, “Inculcation of Values through Formal Education: Ways and Prospects”, Indian Streams Research Journal , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Flood Disaster in Assam: Threats and Measures, PARIPEX , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Homework During Holidays: A Study, IRJIMS (International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Education and women empowerment: Co-partners in social development, IJAR (International Journal of Applied Research), , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study on School Centred Problems of Students, PARIPEX- Indian Journal of Research , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Interrelation between Guidance and Counselling, Indian Streams Research Journal [ISRJ] , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Financial literacy and financial inclusion for women empowerment: A study, IJAR (International Journal of Applied Research) , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Power Values in Education: Nature, Need and Necessity, PARIPEX , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, A Study On The Knowledge And Awareness Regarding The Usage Of Internet In Education In Pub-Kamrup College And Patidarrang College, Kamrup District, IJARET (International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Technology) , [2015]

  • Pratisha Padmasri Deka, Psychological Dependence and Association of Man with Environment: A Conceptual Study, International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review [IJMSRR] Nov-2015 Issue. Impact Factor- 3.029(SJIF) ISSN- Online: 2349-6746, ISSN-Print: 2349-6738 Journal No. in UGC Approved list of journals- 48468 , [2015]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , A Study on the Knowledge and Awareness regarding the usage of Internet in Education in Pub-Kamrup College and Patidarrang College, Kamrup District, IJARET- International journal of advanced research in education and technology. , vol.Vol-1, Issue-2, 2015, [2015]

  • Neeta Baglari, Impact of English System of Education in India during recent time, Development Strategies of India: It's Socio-Economic and Political Impact , 242-262, [2014]

  • Neeta Baglari, Modernization in day-to-day life of Bodo Women in rural areas of BTAD- Assam, Pratidhwani- The Echo , vol.III, 57-67, [2014]

  • Neeta Baglari, A Study on Soil Pollution with special reference to Market area of Serfanguri, Kokrajhar- Assam, Pratidhwani- The Echo , vol.III, 70-75, [2014]

  • Neeta Baglari, Drawbacks in Primary School Curriculum Design and the need to Change: A Study from BTAD, Pratidhwani- The Echo , vol.II, 86-95, [2014]

  • Tarali Pathak, Educational Level and its influence on Modernization of Women Teachers of Sonitpur district, Assam., International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. , [2014]

  • Tarali Pathak, A study on the career preferences of Undergraduate Students in relation to their sex, Rural Urban inhibition and Level of Media Exposure , International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. , [2013]

  • Tarali Pathak, Quality, Quantity and Equity in Higher Education with special reference to North-Eastern Region, University News , [2013]

  • Tarali Pathak, Perception of Students and Teachers towards Semester System: A study in some selected degree colleges of Nagaon Town of Nagaon district, Journal of Education and Practice. , [2013]

  • Tarali Pathak, A study on the Attitude of Undergraduate Student towards Semester System in relation to their Academic Achievement, Delve , [2013]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Providing Learning Opportunities for Students in the Challenged Circumstances of Education using ICT in education, JONER( A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Research Journal) , [2013]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Teachers’ attitude in creating non-violent atmosphere in the classroom by providing peace education; analytical study, The Clarion (International Multidisciplinary Journal) , vol.II, [2013]

  • Tarali Pathak, Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions by NAAC with special reference to North Eastern Region: A situational analysis, , [2012]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Values and the Present Society, Values and the Present Society , vol.Vol-1, 134-138, [2008]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Women Education and Rural Development, Rural Development Through Women’s Empowerment With Special Reference To The NE , vol.Vol-1, 128-130, [2006]

  • Dr. Phunu Das Sarma , Relevance of Team Teaching, Teaching Techniques in Higher Education , vol.Vol-1,, 188-193, [2005]

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