Cotton University, Guwahati

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Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College. The University has progressed to become one of the top 200 institutions of the country. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 26°11'12"N, 91°44'51"E

Address

Inside Campus, Pan Bazar, Pan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781001Guwahati India

Contact

+91 99541 23719

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Nearby attractions include: Umananda Temple, Guwahati Planetarium, Dighalipukhuri, Assam State Museum.

0.7 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
18 min walk • Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums
Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati
11 min walk • Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam and the North-Eastern region of India. Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area.
~1170 ftE
Lake
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
6 min walk • Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
~1660 ftE
Museum
Assam State Museum, Guwahati
9 min walk • The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal barua was the founder and president.
0.4 miNE
Temple
Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati
11 min walk • Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine.
~1420 ftS
Market, Shopping
Pan Bazaar, Guwahati
7 min walk • Pan Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, India surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar, Ambari and Fancy Bazaar. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, it is part of the city centre. Pan Bazaar means "betel-leaf mart" in English.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
16 min walk • Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Northbrook Gate, Guwahati
15 min walk • The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Rehabari, Guwahati
30 min walk • Rehabari is a locality of Guwahati. It is surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar and Athgaon.
~1060 ftW
Universities and schools
Cotton College, Guwahati
6 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
~1060 ftW
Universities and schools
Rangia College, Guwahati
6 min walk • Rangia College is an institution of general higher education stablished on the north bank of mighty Brahmaputra. It is located in Rangiya town of kamrup rural district of Assam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cotton University open?

Cotton University is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Cotton University?

Nearby attractions include Handique Girls College, Guwahati (5 min walk), Cotton College, Guwahati (6 min walk), Rangia College, Guwahati (6 min walk), Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati (6 min walk).

How to get to Cotton University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cotton University:

Train

Guwahati (9 min walk)

Bus

Astc (11 min walk)