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AUNIATI UNIVERSITY

Excellence · Heritage · Future
Address
Near Sri Sri Auniati Sakha Satra, Koliapani, Teok
P.O. Koliapani-785112, Assam
Phone
8134067192 (Registrar)
7002459385 (VC)

Governance & Leadership

The visionary leaders and governing bodies of Auniati University

General Governance

The governance structure of Auniati University is led by visionary individuals who bring together spiritual wisdom, academic excellence, and administrative expertise. The following members constitute the core leadership team guiding the university towards its mission of holistic education rooted in cultural heritage.

  • Chancellor
    Dr Sri Sri Pitambar Devagoswami Chancellor Chairperson, Sponsoring Body
  • Deka Satradhikar
    Sri Sri Debananda Devagoswami Deka Satradhikar & Trustee
  • Vice Chancellor
    Dr Prakash Jyoti Borthakur Vice Chancellor i/c
  • Registrar
    Dr Madhurjyya Mondit Baruah Registrar
  • Secretary
    Prasanta Dutta Secretary, Sponsoring Body
  • Chancellor's Secretary
    Tulashi Rajkhowa Chancellor's Secretary
  • Trustee
    Khagendra Nath Lekharu Trustee
  • Trustee
    Dr Hari Narayan Sharma Trustee (Not Alive)
  • Trustee
    Bhaben Tamuli Trustee (Not Alive)

Sponsoring Body

The Sponsoring Body serves as the foundational governing authority of Auniati University, comprising eminent personalities who guide the university's strategic direction and ensure its alignment with the cultural and educational vision of the Sri Sri Auniati Satra.

Name Designation Position Email Phone
Dr Sri Sri Pitambar DevagoswamiSatradhikar, Sri Sri Auniati SatraChairperson[email protected]8638719661
Sri Sri Debananda DevagoswamiDeka Satradhikar, Sri Sri Auniati SatraTrustee[email protected]9365281233
Prasanta DuttaPrincipal, Moran Junior CollegeTrustee & Secretary[email protected]7002465764
Dr. Harinarayan SarmahNot aliveTrustee
Tulashi RajkhowaAssistant Professor, Majuli CollegeTrustee[email protected]9435292651
Khagendra Nath LekharuMajindar of Auniati SatraTrustee6002281179
Bhaben TamuliNot aliveTrustee

Governing Body

The Governing Body is the principal executive authority of Auniati University, responsible for overseeing the university's operations, financial management, and strategic development. It comprises distinguished academicians, administrators, and social leaders committed to the university's mission.

Name Designation Position Email Phone
Dr Sri Sri Pitambar DevagoswamiSatradhikar, Sri Sri Auniati SatraChairperson[email protected]8638719661
Sri Sri Debananda DevagoswamiDeka Satradhikar, Sri Sri Auniati SatraMember[email protected]9365281233
Dr. Prakash Jyoti BorthakurVice-Chancellor, Auniati UniversityMember[email protected]7002459385
Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit BaruahRegistrar, Auniati UniversityMember Secretary[email protected]8134067192
Khagendra Nath LekharuMajindar of Auniati SatraMember6002281179
Prasanta DuttaSecretary, Sponsoring BodyMember[email protected]7002465764
Tulashi RajkhowaTrustee, Sponsoring BodyMember[email protected]9435292651
Aditya GoswamiBusinessman & Social ActivistMember[email protected]9435038822
Badan SarmahEducationist & Retired PrincipalMember[email protected]9954209951
Dr. Prafulla HazarikaRetired Principal, Demow CollegeMember[email protected]7086673555
Pronab Kumar MakrarySocial ActivistMember[email protected]9435033989
Jayanta DuttaSocial ActivistMember[email protected]9435055419

Board of Management

The Board of Management is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operational oversight of Auniati University. It ensures the effective implementation of policies, financial stewardship, and the smooth functioning of all academic and administrative activities.

Name Designation Position Email Phone
Dr. Prakash Jyoti BorthakurVice-Chancellor, Auniati UniversityChairperson[email protected]7002459385
Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit BaruahRegistrar, Auniati UniversityMember Secretary[email protected]8134067192
Khagendra Nath LekharuMajindar of Auniati SatraMember6002281179
Tuaram KhanikarRetd. Professor, S.M.D. CollegeMember[email protected]7896199669
Rujyoti KurmiMLA, MarianiMember[email protected]7086046700
Dr. Prafulla HazarikaRetired Principal, Demow CollegeMember[email protected]7086673555
Dr. Paran BaruahRetired Chief Scientist CSIR-NEISTMember[email protected]8638543875
Dr. Aparna HariprasadMember9707756531
Atul Chandra NathSocial ActivistMember[email protected]9678001461
Dr. Bhanuprabha SaikiaRetired Associate ProfessorMember[email protected]7002133421
Ratul GogoiSocial Activist, TeacherMember[email protected]7896177374
Gajen BhuyanMajindar of Auniati SatraMember[email protected]6900969052

Academic Council

The Academic Council is the highest academic authority of Auniati University, responsible for maintaining academic standards, curriculum development, research initiatives, and the overall quality of teaching and learning across all programs.

Name Designation Position Email Phone
Dr. Prakash Jyoti BorthakurVice-Chancellor, Auniati UniversityChairperson[email protected]7002459385
Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit BaruahRegistrar, Auniati UniversityMember Secretary[email protected]8134067192
Dr. Sarat Chandra KakatiProfessor, Dibrugarh UniversityMember[email protected]7002516721
Dr. Prafulla HazarikaRetired Principal, Demow CollegeMember[email protected]7086673555
Dr. Anil SaikiaRetd. Principal, Moran CollegeMember[email protected]8638833287
Dr. Khagen SharmaRetired Associate ProfessorMember[email protected]9401241794
Dr. Debojit SaikiaPrincipal, Majuli CollegeMember[email protected]9435208367

Chancellor

Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami, MA, PhD
Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami, MA, PhD Chancellor, Auniati University

Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami, the Chancellor of Auniati University and present Satradhikar of Sri Sri Auniati Satra,was born on 14th June 1959 at Bijoymahora Satra in Duliajan, Assam. Young Pitambar got his spiritual education from SatradhikarSriSri Hem Chandra Dev Goswamiand Dekasatradhikar Sri Sri Bishnu Chandra DevGoswami. His formal primary education started in the primary school of Auniati Satra at Majuli and thereafter he completed his matriculation, higher secondary, and bachelor's degree in Guwahati. He then completed his Master's degree in Assamese literature from Gauhati University and acquired his Vyakaran Sashtri in Sanskrit. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami became the 16th Satradhikar of Sri SriAuniatiSatra in the year 1998. After taking over as head of the Auniati Satra, Sri Goswami took on several developmental programs to give a new direction toward the growth of the Satriya culture in Assam. He revived the age-old Dharma Prakash Yantra from where the second Assamese news magazine Assam Bilasini was published in the year 1872 by his predecessor Sri Sri Devdutta Dev Goswami. He successfully invigorated the press with a new establishment under Dharma Prakash Yantra's name and regularly published a quarterly magazine in the name of Sanskriti Pallav since 2000. Under his able leadership, the Kaliapani branch of the Auniati Satra was established in the year 2004. He also organized there a mega event of Santa Samaroh by bringing together a galaxy of Santas, Satradhikars, and Rishis for a greater cause of peace and humanity. He also organized notable mega events like all Assam Bhaona Samaroh and Naam Samaroh in Majuli and Naamghar Samarohin North Guwahati during 2022,which had a participation of lakhs of devotees and dignitaries from all across the country.
Sri Goswami also acquired a Ph.D. degree in literature for his thesis on Satriya Utsavar Parichoyaru Tatparya Vichar from Dibrugarh University. Dr. Goswami has written more than a hundred articles in different magazines and newspapers and has ten dramas and eighteen books to his credit. Books authored by him are 1. A brief history of Auniati Satra. 2. Itihasar Samu Dristire Auniati Satra. 3. Natya Geeti Tarangini. 4. Bhagawat Darpan. 5. Dakhin Bharat Tirtha Bhraman. 6. Satriya Utsavar Porichoy. 7. Chinor Lijiangot. 8. Geeta Abhigyan. 9. Alorita Hridayar Shabda. 10. Asomor Naam Anusthan. 11. Prativa Bhaskar Srimanta Shankardev. 12. Satria Shabda Kosh. 13. Elective Thoughts 14. The Blazing Talent Srimanta Shankardev. 15. Chinta Vaibhav. 16. Natya Kunja. 17. Bhaonar Shabda Porichoy. 18. Borenya Pratibha Aru Byaktir Byaktitya.

Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami was invited to join the World Heritage Conference under UNESCO at Lijiang, China in October 2001. He represented the country and delivered a talk to bring the Satriya culture to the international level. He also visited Singapore, the USA, and Dubai in connection with the establishment of Naamghar and related cultural activities. Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami is the founder and Chancellor of Auniati University.

Vice Chancellor

Dr. Prakash Jyoti Borthakur, M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.
Dr. Prakash Jyoti Borthakur, M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D. Vice Chancellor i/c, Auniati University

Born on August 1, 1962 in Amguri, District Sibasagar, Assam, Dr. Borthakur received his early education at Auniatia Hemchandra Dev Higher Secondary School, Amguri. He completed his Higher Secondary education at Govt. Boys\' H.S. & M. P. School, Jorhat. Dr. Borthakur pursued his collegiate education at Science College (Now Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology), Jorhat where he obtained B. Sc. (Hons) Degree in Mathematics. He obtained M.Sc. Degree in Mathematics (Applied) in 1986 from Gauhati University, Guwahati and earned Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Application (PGDCA) from BDPS, Mumbai.
Joined as a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Duliajn College, Assam on August 1, 1987 conducted research in Computational Fluid Mechanics, earning an M.Phil. Degree in Fluid Mechanics from Dibrugarh University, Assam in 1999. Awarded Ph.D. degree by Dibrugarh University in 2008 for his research on "Studies on the effects of Variable Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity on some Heat and Mass Transfer of Micropolar fluid."
Dr. Borthakur served as an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Duliajan College for three years. Joined as the Principal of Doom Dooma College on January 17, 2012, and served in this positionuntil his retirement on August 31, accumulating over 35 years of service.
Life member of the Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM), Assam Science Society and Assam Academy of Mathematics Dr. Borthakur actively involved in the National Children\'s Science Congress (NCSC) to promote science among children. Vice-President of the State Organising Committee of Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha (BJVJ) Dr. Borthakur was also the Executive member of the Assam Science Society for two terms. Dr. Borthakur presented a good number of research papers in national and international conferences and published in journal and proceedings. Dr. Borthakur edited, and published several books. His Doctoral Thesis "Variable Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity on Micropolar Fluid – A Computer Oriented Numerical Approach" was published by VDM Publishing House, Germany.
During his tenure as the Principal of Doom Dooma College he served as member of various bodies under Dibrugarh University such as Sports Board, College Development Council, Academic Planning Committee, Examination Board etc.
As a Vice Chancellor nominee of Dibrugarh University, Dr. Borthakur continues to contribute the higher education governance by serving on the Governing Bodies of Sadiya College, Namrup College and Digboi College.
Currently Dr. Borthakur is serving as the Vice Chancellor in charge of Auniati University.

Registrar

Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit Baruah, MA, PhD
Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit Baruah, MA, PhD Registrar, Auniati University

Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit Baruah is a distinguished academician, administrator, and prolific author, currently serving as the Registrar of Auniati University, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat, Assam. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Dr. Baruah has made significant contributions to the fields of Assamese literature, research, and higher education administration. He also holds the position of Visiting Professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, and is a respected member of the Assamese Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi (2023–2027), as well as the Steering Committee of Asom Sahitya Sabha (2025–2027).

Born on June 24, 1974, in Khutikatia, Nagaon, Assam, Dr. Baruah completed his MA in Assamese Literature and later earned his PhD from Gauhati University in 2016. His professional journey began as a lecturer at Nowgong Girls College and Madhavdev College, Nagaon, before taking up the role of Principal at Srimanta Sankardev College, Nagaon. He subsequently joined Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya, Nasatra, where he served in various capacities, including Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of Assamese, Associate Professor, Director of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Director of Research, and In-Charge of Spiritual Studies Course. In October 2024, he joined Auniati University as Deputy Registrar and was soon promoted to Registrar, where he continues to play a pivotal role in academic and administrative leadership.

Dr. Baruah is an accomplished research supervisor, having guided a total of twelve PhD scholars, with several already awarded their degrees and others at various stages of research. The awarded scholars under his supervision include Rumi Kalita, Madhurjya Pegu, Jogesh Lahkar, Rajib Narayan Kalita, and Bipul Deka, while others such as Nitul Kumar Medhi, Prasanta Dutta, Rekha Saikia, Upasana Sharma, Trinayan Konch, Debojit Borah, and Sushmita Begum are progressing with their research on diverse topics related to Assamese literature, culture, and society.

A prolific writer, Dr. Baruah has authored and edited an impressive array of publications. His published books include the monumental three-volume "Asom Buranji" (2022), which comprehensively documents the history of Assam from ancient times to the present. Other notable research works are "Ram Saraswati" (2007), "Srimanta Sankardevar Janmasthan" (2009), "Bezbaruar Janmasthan" (2019), "Sangbadikatat Nagaon 1864–1999" (1999), "Asomiya Mahabharatiya Sahitya" (2020), "Adhunik Asom aru Sankardev Charcha" (2019), and "Kalita Jatir Itihas" (2020). His creative and critical works include "Ulfar Sapoon" (2004), "Shakalure Hoi Neki Enekua Ashukh" (2004), "Bhasha-Sahityar Oitirjya" (2005), "Purani Sahityar Saneki" (2005), "Pratham Sakhyat" (2005), "Sahityar Juti" (2005), and "Mrityur Sadhana" (2005). Dr. Baruah’s forthcoming novel "Dasarathidasagriva" is currently in press.

As an editor, he has contributed to several significant publications, such as "Dr. Bhupen Hazarika" (2011), "Ramsutar Paror Pora Kolongparoloi" (2010), "Srimanta Sankaradeva Koox (Bhasha aru Sahitya Khanda)" (in press), and "Abismaraniyo Mahim Borah" (2016). In addition to his books, Dr. Baruah has published over 300 articles, including editorial and political analyses in leading daily newspapers, and has edited journals, magazines, and newspapers like Ganatantra, Rong, Ananya, Purush, Dainik Ajir Batori, Kavach, and Natun Abhijan.

Dr. Baruah’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in his active participation in various academic bodies and committees. He has served as a member of the Syllabus Committee of the PG Course in Assamese at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, member of the Constitution Committee of Asam Sahitya Sabha, and held key positions in organizations such as Asomiya Sahitya Sanmilani and Yuva Sahitya Samaj, Asom. He is also the Honorary Director of Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalatirtha, Kapahera, Morigaon, and Prachya Bharati Research Institute, Nagaon, and serves as Editor of the half-yearly multilingual research journal "SANGHATI."

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Baruah has received numerous awards and honors, including the Kabya Saraswat Sanman (2013), Ram Saraswati Award (2018), Birina Sahitya Bota (2020), Ranju Hazarika Sahitya Award (2022), Karmayogi Award (2023), Human Rights Award (2023), Asom Itihas Govesana Bota (2024), and Sangbad-Sahitya Award (2025).

Dr. Madhurjyya Mondit Baruah’s unwavering dedication to the advancement of Assamese literature, culture, and higher education continues to inspire students, researchers, and the academic community at large. As Registrar of Auniati University, he remains committed to fostering academic excellence, innovative research, and the holistic development of the institution.