Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, is a ‘Deemed to be University’ under De-novo category vide Notification No. F.9-1/2016-U3 (A), Dated December 13, 2018. The Institute is under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. It was established as an outcome of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) on Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) signed between the Assam Government, the Union Government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers, on February 10, 2003, in New Delhi. The foundation stone of CIT Kokrajhar was laid on 10th of February, 2003 by the then honorable Chief Minister of Assam, Sri Tarun Gogoi in presence of the then Honorable Deputy Prime minister of India Sri L. K. Advani. Consequently, CIT started its academic and administrative functions from December 06, 2006. The Institute is run by an autonomous body registered with the Societies Registration Act 1860 and functions under a Board of Governors (BoG).
CIT was established for the basic objective of fulfilling the aspirations of the Bodo people relating to their cultural identity, language, education and overall economic development of the region. The academic Programme and curriculum lay emphasis on imparting the youth with requisite technological and vocational training to produce the required manpower to give an impetus for economic growth of the area and to integrate the people of Bodoland into the mainstream of technical and vocational Education.
CIT is mandated to impart technical and vocational education such as Information Technology, Bio-Technology, Food Processing Technology, Rural Industries, Business Management, etc. as part of the concerted efforts being made by the Government of India and the Government of Assam to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Bodoland and the entire North-East region.
The Institute has six hostels, three for boys’ and one for girls inside the campus and two girls’ hostel outside the campus. Currently, two boys’ hostels with a capacity of 336 each and one boys’ hostel of capacity 252 are being used inside the campus. And one girls’ hostel with a capacity of 234 is being used inside the campus. The Hostel Management Committee of CIT Kokrajhar comprising of Member Secretary, Chief Warden and the Wardens of individual hostels look after the overall affairs and administration of the hostels. It is mandatory for all the hostels boarders to obey the hostel rules and regulations. The Institute provides 24-hour power supply, LAN and internet facilities with Wi-Fi in all the hostels.
The Institute offers a comprehensive and effective learning experience, active and engaging, yet stress-free life. The Institute also ensures enabling and motivating environment by setting up various clubs for students interested in various activities to expand their wings fully and grow and evolve into learned and enthusiastic professionals. Presently, we have Astro-physics club, Quiz club, Robotics club etc.
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