Cotton University, Public university in Guwahati, India
Cotton University is a public higher education institution occupying an urban campus in the Panbazar district. The grounds are situated near important government buildings including the Reserve Bank of India and Gauhati High Court.
The institution was founded in 1901 by Sir Henry Stedman Cotton as the region's first higher education center. A significant restructuring occurred in 2017 when the original college merged with another institution through government legislation.
The institution represents a center of learning that attracts students from across the Northeast region. Its long presence in the city has made it a reference point for education in the area.
The campus provides seven residential buildings accommodating around 655 students, with separate facilities for male and female residents. Visitors should note that this is an active academic campus where access to certain areas may be restricted.
The Dr. Surya Kumar Bhuyan Library holds over 131,000 textbooks serving students across the Northeast region. This extensive collection makes the library a significant resource for research and academic work in the area.
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