PROF. NILIMA BHAGABATI
Born in a middle-class family in Assam on 5th.January, 1950. Blessed to be youngest daughter of an Educationist who was the disciple and student of Basic Education under Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation. Mother was the daughter of a great teacher and cultural activist of Assam, late Indreswar Barthakur of Jorhat Assam. My Mother played the most significant role in nurturing and teaching arts and crafts during my childhood. From parents, I developed values and discipline and living in joint family system in early years of life developed love, respect, sharing, caring and to lead an ethical life.
Personal Interest
- gardening, art and painting
- reading good books and passions are teaching
- public speaking
- working for positive transformation of children, students and youths
My career
Professor & Dean
School of Social Science & Humanities, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya
Professor and HoD
Department of Education Gauhati University, Assam
Deputy Director
Academic Staff College Gauhati University, Assam
Reader
Department of Education Gauhati University
Lecturer
Department of Education, Tezpur College
Lecturer
Department of Education, Sibsagar Girls College
My Publications
Meeting
Meeting at Suren Das College
City College Guwahati
Interactive Program at City College
Education Service
Need for Indian Education Service
Social welfare initiatives, Cultural events
Program related to social development, issue of drug abuse,
Significance of international collaborations in science and research
Create awareness about few critical areas.
Drugs are our enemies
Published by DAIPARC, Tezpur
Education for Survival of Human Race
Published by Council for Teacher Education
Natun Siksha Tatwa
Rakesh Publisher, Guwahati-2004
Byaktitoh aru Pragyare Ananya
Edited Book on Dr. Renu Debi
International News Letter Council for Teacher Education, 2004
CTEF
Symbolism & Rituals Prevalent in Assam the mystic land of North East India
Assam, with its lush landscapes and vibrant culture, is a land steeped in mysticism, rich traditions, and profound symbolism
Mental Health Awareness Program
"Featured in Dainik Janambhumi — Morigaon District Administration’s Mental Health Awareness Program at Jagiroad College"
Jagiroad College hosted a Mental Health Awareness Program organized by Morigaon District Administration
A program aiming to encourage students to prioritize mental well-being and overcome emotional struggles
Academic
Ph.D. Gauhati University
Research Area: Co-curricular activities organized in the Secondary Schools of Assam and their relevance to the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of adolescent students.
1987Post-Graduation Gauhati University
Subject: Education.
Specialization: Mental Hygiene and Abnormal Psychology.
1973Bachelor of Arts St. Mary’s College, Shillong, Gauhati University
Major Subject: Education.
Subsidiaries: Alternate English, History, Political Science.
1971Pre University St. Mary’s College Shillong, Gauhati University - 1968
Stream: Humanities.
1968High School Certificate St. Mary’s School Shillong Secondary Education Board of Assam
1967Academic Achievements
Post-Doctoral Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA (1992):
Conducted a comparative study on Indian and American Secondary Education Systems.
Research Fellow at Gauhati University, Assam (1975–1977)
Engaged in advanced research contributing to the academic domain.
UGC Associateship at the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla (1994–1996)
Awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for academic excellence.
Visiting Professor at Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Vishwavidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam (2014–2016)
Delivered lectures and mentored students in higher education.