Government J. Buana College
MottoDiligence, Honesty, Service
TypeCollege
Established1983 (1983)
PrincipalLallianzuala
Location
Lunglei
,
Mizoram
,
796701
,
India

22°53′40″N 92°44′55″E / 22.8944186°N 92.7485776°E / 22.8944186; 92.7485776
CampusUrban
AffiliationsMizoram University
Websitewww.jbc.edu.in
Government J. Buana College is located in India
Government J. Buana College
Location in India

Government J. Buana College is a college in the town of Lunglei, Mizoram. It is accredited with a B Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.[1] It has 582 students and 40 faculty members.[2]

History

Government J. Buana College was established on 26 August, 1983.[3] The college is named after J. Buana who was a Padma Shree awardee. He donated rupees two lakhs for its establishment and management. The college caters to the needs of the locality and the poorer section for higher education. The college was provincialized in 1976 by the Government of Mizoram. It is permanently affiliated to Mizoram University Vide Order No. MZU/CDC/32/2002 of 27 July 2006 and is 2f and 12b category under University Grants Commission (India).

Location

Academic Building I - Government J. Buana College
Academic Building I
Academic Building II - Government J. Buana College
Academic Building II
List of Principals
List of Principals

Government J. Buana College is located in Lunglei which has a population of 77,482.[4] Its present campus is 0.4 acres (1,309.6 sq m) in area and is located in the Bazarveng area of Lunglei. However, a new site with an area of 14,412.22 sq m has been acquired at Melte, Serkawn, Lunglei. Development of the new campus is currently at the planning and design phase.

Courses

Bachelor of Arts

The college offers nine undergraduate courses in Arts: Economics, Education, English, History, Mizo, Geography, Political Science and Public Administration.

Bachelor of Commerce

Since 2019, the college also offers a Bachelor of Commerce degree course.[5]

Add-On Courses

CCC

In collaboration with National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Government J. Buana College offers a Course on Computer Concepts (CCC). The college is equipped with a computer laboratory. The course is offered free of charge to all students of the college. The duration of the course is 80 hours (Theory: 32 hours & Practical Classes: 48 hours).

Spoken Language Classes

Free spoken language classes in English and Hindi are offered to all students of the college.

NAAC Accreditation

Government J. Buana College had its first and second National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessment in 2007 and 2015. The third cycle of NAAC assessment in 2021 gave a B grade with a CGPA of 2.27.

Faculty

As of May 2023, there are 37 teachers. There are: 15 Associate Professors, and 22 Assistant Professors. There are also eight non-teaching staff.

Students

There are 582 students currently enrolled in the undergraduate courses. Admission is done via both online and offline modes. Selection is based on merit in the last board examination. More than 97% belong to minority and Scheduled Tribe categories. The gender ratio of males to females is 0.94:1.

Clubs & Cells

Students can enroll in the various clubs and cells of the college:

  • Culture & Fine Arts Club
  • Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Club
  • Eco Club
  • Evangelical Union
  • History Club
  • Literary Club
  • National Service Scheme (NSS)
  • Red Ribbon Club
  • Sports & Fitness Club
  • Students' Union
  • Youth Adventure Club
  • YUVA Tourism Club

Activities

Government J. Buana College organises a number of activities throughout the academic session. Orientation sessions for freshers are usually held on the first week of the students joining the college. A Freshers' Social is organised by the Students' Union to welcome the new students. The annual College Week, primarily held during the odd semester, is a week-long series of events where competitions are organised in different activities and sports. A Valedictory Day is also organised for the outgoing students of the college at the end of the academic year.

A number of activities are also organised by the different clubs, cells and committees of the college. Mass blood donation programmes are organised by the NSS usually in association with the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) and the Association for Voluntary Blood Donation (AVBD). The NSS also actively participate in community works and social services. It has adopted Mausen as its adopted village with the aim of promoting the social and educational development of the village. Field trips are organised on a regular basis to places that have historical, cultural and educational significances. The Youth Adventure Club of the college holds adventure camps for its members every year. The Career Counselling & Placement Cell and Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement Committee organise a number of workshops and programmes for the students.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "J Buana College-in B Grade accreditation hmu". Explore Mizoram. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Zoliani, Mina. "Pu R. Romana Higher and Technical Education Minister in Government J. Buana College A Tlawh". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Finance Minister-In Govt. T. Romana College Library Lungphum a Phum". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Government of Mizoram Lunglei Tehsil". Government of Mizoram Lunglei Tehsil website. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Department of Commerce, Government J. Buana College webpage". Government J. Buana College. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
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