Jagannath Barooah College was founded in the year 1930. The university offers UG & PG courses in Geography and Philosophy. Few other post graduate courses such as Master of Arts and Masters of Commerce are also offered to students via Distance Education mode.
The college also offers Skill- based Professional Courses in Computer Applications such as PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) of one year & PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) of 3 years’ duration.
The college also plans to introduce Film Studies and Digital Film Making programme for the new academic session. if the programmes gets UGC approval then there is also an additional Tourism and Travel Management programme under this category.
For the Special CPT course, students who have completed high school from a recognized board are eligible to appear for CPT (Common Proficiency Test) to get admission in Chartered Accountancy Course. Students from any stream such as Arts, Commerce and Science are eligible to apply for this programme.
There is a provision for students to enroll for courses offered by the college via Distance Mode of Education. There are different Diploma, Degree and Certificate courses offered under IGNOU whereas BCA degree programme, Certificate and Diploma programmes are offered under K K Handique State Open University (KKSHOU).