Cotton University
[14] The bill, called The Cotton University Act 2017, was passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly on 2 March 2017 in order to resolve these problems.[16] Cotton University's campus spans 39.82 acres in Panbazar, Guwahati, an area known for its bustling streets and key landmarks, including the BSNL office, Reserve Bank of India, Gauhati High Court, and Handique Girls College.[18] On 8 December 2019, a video of Cotton University students chanting slogans of "Azaadi" gained attention on social media amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Assam.The Students’ Union of Cotton University had organized a rally called Rono Hunkaar, or 'War Cry,' to protest the controversial bill, which aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented non-Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.The Northeast Students’ Organisation (NESO) announced a regional shutdown to mark collective dissent against the CAB, which was scheduled for final review in the Rajya Sabha.According to Prithviraj Rajkhowa, assistant commissioner of police in Guwahati, the incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Wednesday, shortly after the election results were announced.SMSS is affiliated with Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi’s Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), while the ACP is the student wing of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s key ally, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).Rustom Raj Brahma, the officer in charge of the Panbazar police station, noted that both hostels filed First Information Reports (FIRs) against each other.The circumstances leading to the clash remain unclear; however, university sources indicated that tensions on campus had increased following the general secretary of the students' union's decision to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).On the preceding Thursday, students, particularly those residing in various hostels, held a demonstration on campus, expressing their belief that he had been supported as an apolitical candidate and arguing that it was "unethical" for him to join a political party.[24] A 21-year-old female student from Cotton University in Guwahati was reported to have died by suicide at her residence in Goreswar, located in Assam's Tamulpur district, on 2 December 2022.The note indicated that the student attributed her actions to her difficult financial situation, stating, "My economic condition is extremely bad; I am ugly; I hate my life.Kashyap and Das, who reside at the MNDP hostel, are accused of attacking the district general secretary of the BJP Guwahati city unit.The arrests were made following two First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged at the Panbazar Police Station, leading to charges under sections 143, 279, 294, 307, and 326 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).This event is part of a broader context of previous allegations involving Cotton University students, particularly concerning incidents of violence or altercations.[36] On 16 September 2024, an incident occurred at Cotton State University in Guwahati when a man was struck by a speeding water tanker near the Mahendra Nath Deka Phukan Hostel, resulting in serious injuries.As of now, University authorities have not publicly addressed the students' concerns, underscoring the need for improved safety protocols in areas with high pedestrian traffic.The Cotton University Forum for the Specially Abled has raised concerns about the absence of essential accessibility features such as railings and tactile paving on sidewalks connecting hostels to the main campus.Students residing in hostels near Dighalipukhuri, especially visually impaired women, face difficulties due to high-speed traffic and the absence of a dedicated transport service.The forum has called for the introduction of a free, permanent e-rickshaw service to ensure safe commuting and for improvements to the university's older buildings to enhance accessibility.Despite complaints to local authorities about unauthorized vendors occupying sidewalks, the issue remains unresolved, creating persistent mobility challenges for the affected students.[38] In keeping with the former Cotton College's traditions, courses leading to Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate are possible in the Arts and Science streams.[52] On 8 September 2021, Cotton University (CU) launched its online UG admission portal, increasing its intake by 25% due to high pass rates in class XII boards.A conflicting reservation policy, initially mandating 75% seats for state board students, was later adjusted by the education minister to exclude urban areas.The remaining 50 percent, designated as 'Open Category' seats, are available to graduates with honors or majors in the relevant or related disciplines from recognized universities.[56] The subject-wise previous years' question papers for the Cotton Post Graduate Entrance Exam (CPGEE) are available for review on the websites Bohikitap.in and FreshersNow.com.The draft, introduced in January 2024, suggests replacing traditional academic qualifications such as PhDs, MPhils, and research experience with a civil service-style examination conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).CURSA has criticized the draft for overlooking the academic qualifications and research contributions of candidates, which it believes undermines the recruitment process for college educators.CURSA has called on the Assam government to engage with academic and research stakeholders to develop a recruitment policy that aligns with the objectives of NEP 2020.Initially located in a spacious hall of a single-story building, the library’s evolution began in the 1907-1912 quinquennium with the appointment of its first librarian and the establishment of a faculty committee to oversee its management by 1913.
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