{{Short description|Engineering college in Assam, India}} {{copyedit|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox university | name = Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC) | native_name = ধেমাজি অভিযান্ত্ৰিক মহাবিদ্যালয় | image = | caption = | latin_name = | motto = सा विद्या या विमुक्तये | mottoeng = Education is that which liberate us. | type = Engineering College | established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|2020}} | closed = | logo = | endowment = | officer_in_charge = | chancellor = | president = | vice-president = | superintendent = | provost = | vice_chancellor = | rector = | principal = Dr. Dilip Kumar Bora | dean = | director = | head_label = | head = | academic_staff = | administrative_staff = | students = | undergrad = 744 | postgrad = | doctoral = | other = | city = Dhemaji, Assam | province = | country = India | coordinates = {{coor|27.517634|94.484639|type:edu|display=title,inline}} | campus = Rural | former_names = | free_label = Approvals | free = AICTE | colors = | colours = | athletics = | sports = | other_name = DEC | website = {{URL|https://dec.ac.in}} | mascot = | academic_affiliations = Assam Science and Technology University | footnotes = }} '''Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC)''' was established in 2020 by the government of Assam at Tekjuri, Dhemaji district, Assam. The foundation stone of Dhemaji Engineering College was laid in 2011.<ref name="Foundation stone">{{cite web | url=https://newslivetv.com/dhemaji-engineering-college-to-offer-mechanical-civil-electrical-courses/| title=DHEMAJI ENGINEERING COLLEGE TO OFFER MECHANICAL, CIVIL, ELECTRICAL COURSES| access-date=25 October 2020}}</ref> On 22 February 2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the college.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.edexlive.com/news/2021/feb/22/the-youth-of-assam-have-amazing-potential-says-pm-modi-as-he-inaugurates-engineering-colleges-in-18436.amp| title=The youth of Assam have amazing potential,' says PM Modi as he inaugurates engineering colleges in the state| access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref> The college starts to offer B.Tech degree from academic year 2020–21. The college is accredited by All India Council for Technical Education. The institution is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.

It is the seventh state government engineering college of Assam.

== History == The Government of Assam established Dhemaji Engineering College in 2020, and it's located in a beautiful, serene area away from the hustle and bustle of the Dhemaji town. To get in, you need to clear the Assam CEE exams held every year. The college offers B.Tech programs in Mechanical, Civil, and Computer Science & Engineering, and is affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University. Also, it's been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The college has been functioning since 2020, and it's the seventh state government engineering college in Assam.

== Affiliation == The undergraduates courses, Bachelor of Technology affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University,<ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated Colleges|url=http://astu.ac.in/astu/?page_id=172|website=astu.ac.in|publisher=Assam Science and Technology University|accessdate=18 September 2024}}</ref> and are approved by All India Council for Technical Education New Delhi .

==Academics== thumb|Entrance gate of DEC The college offers four year B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://dec.ac.in/index.html#about| title=About| access-date= 25 October 2020 }}</ref> {| class="wikitable" border="1" width= ! Department !! Duration !! Seat |- |Computer Science and Engineering || 4 years || 60 |- |Civil Engineering || 4 years || 60 |- |Mechanical Engineering || 4 years || 60 |}

==Admissions== *Students are taken in for the undergraduate courses through Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University. *Lateral entry into the undergraduate courses are done through the Joint Lateral Entrance Examination (JLEE) conducted by Assam Science and Technology University

==Facilities==

===Hostels=== College has three undergraduate (B.Tech.) hostels, one (1) for girls and two (2) for boys. Hostels have basic facilities such as a common room, a dining hall, recreation room. Internet connectivity is available in the hostel.

===Guest House===

College Guest House is nearby the Playground and surrounded by greenery. It can accommodate guests coming outside from college.

===Canteen=== College has two canteens, one inside the Academic Building and one inside the Guest House.

===Bus Services=== Bus services starts from August 2025.

==Clubs== *Innovation Club *Robotics & Coding Club *Google Developer Groups (GDG) *Cultural Club *Literary Club *Sports Club *ECO Club *NSS Club

== College Festivals == Annual Tecno-Cultural Fest: ARCANIX

ARCANIX is the premier techno-cultural festival of Dhemaji Engineering College.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/DGGsQA2ThtC/</ref>

== Training and Placement cell == The Training and Placement Cell of the college plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industry and academia. The Training and Placement cell of the college helps students with training programs, group discussions, mock interviews, and online tests to prepare them for the industry. The college has also signed MoUs with several organisations like TRTC, Assam Startup, NPTI, Access Skill Edutech Pvt. Ltd., Aartees Education Incorporated etc.

Major recruiters include IBM, PwC, LTM (previously LTIMindtree), Cognizant, TCS, NRL, C-DAC, RDC Concrete, MRF Tyres, Vikas Group, Intellipaat, Ediglobe etc.

== Connectivity to Dhemaji Engineering College == By Road - NH 15 offers easy access to Dhemaji Engineering College, connecting it to major towns, with local roads providing convenient campus access.

By Train - Dhemaji Railway Station, about 12 km from Dhemaji Engineering College, offers easy campus access via private rentals and public transport.

By Air - Dibrugarh Airport, about 74 km away, and Lakhimpur Airport, around 65 km from Dhemaji Engineering College, are the nearest airports. Taxis and buses are available for easy travel to the campus from both locations. Also college bus services are going to be available very soon.

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Category:Engineering colleges in Assam Category:Dhemaji district Category:Universities and colleges established in 2020