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ICON COMMERCE COLLEGE
AFFILIATED TO GAUHATI UNIVERSITY
ESTD. 2004
RAJGARH ROAD, NEAR BY LANE NO: 3,
GUWAHATI – 781003, ASSAM
EMAIL ID: iccarts87@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.iconcommercecollege.in
CONTACT NO.: +91-9957574790, 8638447615

PROSPECTUS
2021-2022
For Admission into B.A. 1st Semester
Courses Available in Our College:
1. B.A. ( HONOURS AND REGULAR COURSES )
2. B.COM ( HONOURS AND REGULAR COURSES)
3. B.SC ( HONOURS AND REGULAR COURSES)
4. BBA ( HONOURS COURSES)
5. BCA ( HONOURS COURSES)
6. M. COM
 COLLEGE PROFILE
ICON Commerce College, situated at Rajgarh Road, Chandmari, Guwahati-781003, is
one of the most promising educational institutions of the state of Assam as well as India,
imparting Commerce(B.Com), Arts(B.A.), Science(B.Sc), Management(BBA) and Computer
Application(BCA) at Undergraduate level and Commerce (M.Com) at Post Graduate level.
The college was established in the year 2004. The College is affiliated to Gauhati University
and it is a Gauhati University permitted Examination centre. The College follows all rules
and regulations of Gauhati University. The College provides Study Materials to its students,
which are prepared by our learned and experienced faculty members. The College Library
is rich in its collection of books and journals which are available for the students and faculty
members. The College organizes Seminars and Workshops which help both the students
and the faculty members to boost up their academic ability. The College organizes periodic
discussions on emerging topics like, General Budget, Rail Budget etc. where the students and
the faculty members are engaged in group discussions and they share their views.

The College organizes Annual College Week where indoor games, outdoor games,
quiz and debating competitions, art and literary competitions and various other events are
held to promote the latent skills and talent of the students of this College.

Classroom teaching is supplemented by interactive sessions with the students. Use of Power
Point Presentation is another important feature of classroom teaching where the students
in the classes are also involved. The College has a well equipped Computer Lab to impart
Computer education to its students and also many of the classrooms are equipped with
projectors and computers for smart classes. Apart from classroom teaching, Online Classes
are also organised for the students through Zoom, Google meet and also WhatsApp groups
are created where students interact with their subject teachers to clear their doubts related to
their academic syllabus.

Students by and large who are admitted in our College maintain the sequence of gradual
improvement over their earlier examinations. Many of the students are of average merit at
the entry level. During their tenure of study in this College, most of them have remarkably
improved themselves.

The College has a team of learned and experienced faculty members who impart quality
education to the students and help the students in their all round development. All of our
faculty members are experienced and are capable of handling academic matters in their

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respective style, maintaining the desired standards. About one-third of our faculty members
are involved in research works and are perusing Ph.D. Course. Among the faculty members
most of them are Ph.D., M.Phil. , NET and SLET qualified. Our faculty members, as on today
are found engaged in equipping themselves with the latest academic inputs and a person
in teaching profession needs to synergize between acquiring knowledge on one hand and
transmission of knowledge to the students on the other. This sustained endeavour on the part
of our faculty members helps in building a good rapport with the students which is the need
of the hour. Apart from delivering quality education, our faculty members are also engaged
in maintaining overall record of development of each and every student of this College. Each
faculty member is allotted a group of students to maintain development records and to co-
ordinate with the students and help them in their academics.

The college is equipped with an in house canteen facility for refreshment of the staff and
students at reasonable rates in a hygienic environment. Purified drinking water facility is
available for all in the college campus.

The Arts Stream of Icon Commerce College occupies a proud position in the college primarily
because it is the meeting point of students drawn from the entire North East. Year by year
we have been welcoming students from different parts of Assam besides all the north eastern
states notably Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Agartala.
Some of the aspects of this institutions are :

• Affiliation of B.A. Honours and Regular course under Gauhati University.

• Arrangements have been made for their stay in private hostels separately for boys
and girls ensuring that the living conditions are satisfying and food provided to
them is hygienic.
• We also make provisions for PG for both boys and girls in homes of respectable
families close to the college campus at reasonable cost.
• We also take special pride at the fact that our faculty members take personal care
of the needs of the students. The teachers give top priority to the welfare of the
students to ensure that the students who are away from their homes do not feel
isolated.
• The teachers also interact with the parents of the students as and when required to
create an ambience of homeliness among students.
• We have selected for our students those subjects in the curriculum that are need
based for them.
• We ensure that not a single class is missed. If situation arise we arrange virtual
classes through Zoom or Google meet.
• The class routine is meticulously followed and the lessons are explained to them in
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 a learner-friendly way by using English in such a way that it is comprehensible to
them.
• We also have the scheme of developing for them printed study materials which are
prepared by faculty members which are made available to students free so as to give
them an idea of the questions and answers from the examination point of
view that have been very helpful to the students as we seen from our previous
experiences.
• Our students who have passed out have got placements in good universities for
their higher studies.

We also feel happy that after their interaction with faculty members, many of our students
have decided on their aim in life with a preference for jobs in their respective states in the
state civil and police services among others.

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 COURSES AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES
THE COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES OF STUDY

»» Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Three Year Degree Course in Semester System) under
Gauhati University.
»» Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Three Year Degree Course in Semester System)
under Gauhati University.
»» Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc.) ( Three Year Degree Course in Semester System )
»» under Gauhati University .
»» Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Three Year Degree Course in Semester
System) under Gauhati University.
»» Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.) (Three Year Degree Course in Semester
System) under Gauhati University.
»» Master of Commerce (M.Com.) under Gauhati University.

Admission Procedure
1. A student can opt for Online or Offline admission process.
2. For online admission the students will have to visit www.iconcommercecollege.in
and follow the instructions given in the website.
3. For offline admission the students can purchase the College Prospectus and
Admission form which will be issued from the Office Counter on payment of
requisite fees. The student will submit the duly filled in Admission form and
required documents in the Office Counter and can take the admission in the
respective semester after payment of the requisite fees.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Duration : 3 Years ( 6 Semesters )
Course affiliated to : Gauhati University.
Eligibility for Admission: To be eligible for admission to the B.A. 1st Semester class, a
student has to pass the Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination in Commerce, Science or
Arts stream under the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) or any other
equivalent examination of Board / Council recognised by Gauhati University.
Candidates are required to produce at the time of admission the original copies of:
»» Mark sheet of the last qualifying examination (HS).
»» Registration Certificate / Migration Certificate of the board / council under which
the last qualifying examination was appeared.

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»» Students passing the qualifying examination earlier than the current year will have
to submit an Affidavit(Gap Certificate).
HONOURS COURSE: A minimum of 45% marks is the eligibility criteria for applying for
Honours Course. Depending upon the availability of seats the college will finalize the option
for the students.

REGULAR COURSE: There will be no cut off marks for Regular Course.

The Honours subjects of students with 55% marks and above are confirmed. But for
students with percentage below that, will have to get their Honours subject confirmed
in the college.

FEES STRUCTURE of B.A. Honours/Regular Course

Sl.No. Particulars Amount
01 Admission Fees 3000/-
02 Semester Tuition Fees 3000/-
03 College Examination, Sessional Examination and
Examination Micro-Zone Fees 2000/-
04 Library Fees 600/-
05 College Functions, Co-Curricular activities 1200/-
06 College Development and Maintenance Fees 6400/-
07 College Exercise Books 200/-
08 Printing works, Stationary, Photostat of Grade-sheets
and Other record book maintenance fees 700/-
09 ID-Card and Entry pass Fees 100/-
10 College Magazine Fees (Yearly) 500/-
11 Expenses for contacting students/guardians over
phone,postal communication charge,conveyance charge for
delivery of letters to guardians/students in case of necessity. 300/-
12 Prospectus Fees and Application Fees 300/-

Total Amount 18300/-

N.B. : Registration Fees/ Enrolment Fees/ University Examination Fees /Other fees
payable to GU are subject to change and will be charged as per the notifications issued by
the concerned authority.
Fees once paid are not refundable under any circumstances.
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 FACULTY AND VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Sawpon Dowerah,M.A.(Dib et Reading UK) PGDTE (CIEFL,Hyd), Rector, Icon
Commerce College
Dr. Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, M.Com, Ph.D., Principal, Icon Commerce College
Dr. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharjee, M.Com, Ph.D.,Director, Icon Commerce College

Department of English
1) Prof. Loveleena Bora, M.A. B.Ed., NET
2) Prof. Anamika Mahanta, M.A., M.Phil, B.Ed, PGDCA
3) Dr. Labiba Alam, M.A., SLET,Ph.D.
4) Prof. Pallabi Dutta, M.A.

Department of Economics
1) Prof. Niti Mazumdar, M.A, B.Ed., SLET
2) Prof. Ruma Das, M.A.,NET, B.Ed, DCA
3) Prof. Sagarika Saha, M.A.

Department of Education
1) Prof. Bijoy Choudhury, M.A.
2) Prof. Badamon Shisha Shadap , M.A.
3) Prof. Nivedita Bayan Baishya, M.A.,B.Ed., M.Phil
4) Prof. Sikha Dutta, M.A.,M.Phil,SLET

Department of Political Science

1) Prof. Sewali Devi, M.A., B.Ed.
2) Prof. Kalpana Pathak, M.A., B.Ed.

Department of History
1) Prof. Jonali Kalita, M.A., PGDCA
2) Dr Antara Gayan, M.A.,Ph.D.
3) Prof. Tulika Deka, M.A., SLET

Department of Philosophy
1) Prof. Malobika Sarmah, M.A.(Double Phl,Edn),B.Ed,
2) Prof. Violina Patowary , M.A., M.Phil.

Department of Assamese

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Library Staff :
1) Smt. Kabita Boro, M.Lib.Sc., Librarian
2) Sri. Sudipto Acharjee, Asst. to the Librarian.

Office Staff: Office Assistant

1) Monalisa Baruah
2) Sri. Gauranga Shil
3) Sri. Samiran Chanda
4) Sri. Shivam Paul

Office Staff: Grade-IV

1) Sri. Bhaskar Kalita
2) Sri. Kalicharan Das
3) Sri. Sudip Das
4) Sri. Ranjit Patowary
5) Sri. Maznur Hussain
6) Sri. Ratul Das
7) Sri. Manoj Basfor

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION TO THE STUDENTS

1. Classes begin at 10 AM as per class routine.
2. Each student is required to attend a minimum of 75% of the total classes held in each
subject in an academic session.The College takes students’ Class Attendance strictly into
account for the purpose of allowing students for appearing in the Sessional examination
and filling up of forms for examinations, and scholarships.
3. All students admitted to the college must come wearing complete college uniform which
includes:
i. For B.A. Students (Boys): Plain white shirt with college crest on the pocket and light
brown formal pant.
ii. For B.A. Students (Girls): Light brown colour salwar and dupatta and cream
colour kameez with college crest.
iii. Light brown colour blazer / sweater for boys and girls during winter. Other varieties
with other colours are strictly prohibited.
iv. Black colour formal shoes for boys and simple normal sandals for girls are allowed.
v. For College Uniform, students must contact: SUMAN DRESSES, Opposite
Harisabha, Panbazar, Guwahati – 781001.
Phone No.: 0361-2630292 / 9864124419 / 9864059229

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4. It is compulsory for all the students to use only Icon Commerce College Exercise
Books which are available in the College library.
5. Students should abide by the rules and regulations of the college.They are expected
to maintain strict discipline. Violation of rules and regulations will be treated as
punishable offence and in extreme cases erring students are liable to be expelled
from the college. Disciplinary actions are under the preview of the College
Management Committee and their decision on such matter is final and
binding on students.
6. Students are advised to be regular in attending their classes.
7. Late arrival of students for classes will not be allowed.
8. Students must bring college record book and identity card everyday while coming
to college.
9. Students should maintain discipline and decorum whenever they are inside the
college premises.
10. In matters of holidays, Gauhati University Holiday list is to be followed. On special
occasions State Government holiday notifications are also followed.
11. Do not move in the corridors and verandahs when classes are on. Any student
found loitering on the verandahs without any valid reason will have to face strict
disciplinary action.
12. Do not use Mobile Phone inside the classrooms or in the verandahs of the college.
Improper use of Mobile phone within the college premises will be severely dealt with.
13. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking inside the College premises strictly
prohibited.
14. Chewing of tobacco, betel nut, taking pan masala, chewing gum etc, inside the
College campus is strictly prohibited.
15. Keep your College clean.
16. DO NOT SPIT ON THE WALLS AND IN THE CLASSROOMS, DO NOT WRITE
OR STICK ANYTHING ON THE WALLS OR DESKS AND BENCHES. Anyone
caught red-handed will be punished.
17. The Parents / Guardians are requested to meet the college authority periodically
and exchange views on the progress of their wards in any academic matter.
Periodic feedback from Parents / Guardians is desirable for initiating necessary
actions for academic improvement of the students and on disciplinary matters.
Parents / Guardians are requested to put their signature in the college record book
of their ward everyday in the required place.
18. Students are required to take care of the college property and should not cause any
damage to the college property. Any student found causing damage to the college
property will be penalized which also includes expulsion from the institution.
19. Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited and is treated as a punishable offence.
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 Punishment may also lead to expulsion from the college and strict legal action will
also be taken.
20. Students getting involved in any activity detrimental to the college interest and
involved in any anti-social, anti national and anti college activity will lead to
expulsion from the college.
21. Student can avail Scholarships of Government approved Schemes through this
College.( For more information students can contact Institute Nodal Officer for
Scholarships).

COURSE STRUCTURE OF B. A. 1st SEMESTER CBCS SYLLABUS

ABOUT CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS):

The Choice Based Credit System is the logical next step in a credit based semester system
becoming more learner-centric. The undergraduate degree programme in the CBCS will
have courses spread across six semesters. A typical semester will comprise a minimum of 15
to 18 weeks of academic work that will translate into 90 actual teaching days. Two consecutive
(one odd and one even) semesters will make up an academic year. An UG course shall be
of Six Semesters covering three Calendar Years (Academic Sessions – August to July). The
duration of the Odd Semesters (First, Third and Fifth) shall be ‘August to December’, and
that of Even Semesters (Second, Fourth and Sixth) shall be ‘January to June’.

ENG-AE-1014: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIN

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ASM-AE-1014:ASSAMESE COMMUNICATION
(Compulsory for both Honours and Regular Course)

ENG-CC-1016 ENGLISH I
(Compulsory for Regular Course only)

For detailed syllabus follow the link:

https://sites.google.com/gauhati.ac..in/syllabus-ug-cbcs

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 Honours Course Structure

B. A.1st sem (Hons.): English CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
ENG-HC-1016 Indian Classical Literature Core Course C-1
ENG-HC-1026 European Classical Literature Core Course C-2
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC
Any one of the following Generic Elective
ECO-HG-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-HG-1016 Foundation of Education
PHI-HG-1016 General Philosophy
HIS-HG-1016 History of India
POL-HG-1016 Introduction to political theory

B. A.1st sem (Hons.): History CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
HIS-HC-1016 History of India-I Core Course C-1
HIS-HC-1026 Social Formations and Cultural Core Course C-2
Patterns of the Ancient World
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC
Any one of the following Generic Elective
ECO-HG-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-HG-1016 Foundation of Education
PHI-HG-1016 General Philosophy
POL-HG-1016 Introduction to political theory

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 B. A.1st sem (Hons.): PHILOSOPHY CBCS Programme Course Structure
Semester I
PHI-HC-1016 Indian Philosophy-I Core Course C-1
PHI-HC-1026 Logic-I Core Course C-2
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC
Any one of the following Generic Elective
HIS-HG-1016 History of India
ECO-HG-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-HG-1016 Foundation of Education
POL-HG-1016 Introduction to political theory

B. A.1st sem (Hons.):POLITICAL SCIENCE CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
POL-HC-1016 Understanding Political Theory Core Course C-1
POL-HC-1026 Constitutional Government and Core Course C-2
Democracy in India
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC
Any one of the following Generic Elective
HIS-HG-1016 History of India
ECO-HG-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-HG-1016 Foundation of Education
PHL-HG-1016 General Philosophy

B.A 1st Sem (Hons): HOME SCIENCE CBCS Programme Course Structure
Semester I
HSC-HC-1016 Human Development I: Core Course C-1
The Childhood Years
HSC-HC-1026 Food & Nutrition Core Course C-2
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC

Any one of the following Generic Elective

HIS-HG-1016 History of India
ECO-HG-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-HG-1016 Foundation of Education
PHL-HG-1016 General Philosophy
POL-HG-1016 Introduction to Political Theory
For detailed syllabus follow the link:
https://sites.google.com/gauhati.ac..in/syllabus-ug-cbcs
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 Regular Course Structure

B. A. 1st sem (Regular): History CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
ENG-CC-1016 English I Core Course(Compulsory)
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese AECC
Communication
HIS-RC-1016 History of India DSC-1
Any one of the following DSC-2
ECO-RC-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU- RC-1016 Foundation of Education
PHI-RC-1016 General Philosophy
POL-RC-1016 Introduction to political theory

B. A.1st sem (Regular): ECONOMICS CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
ENG-CC-1016 English I Core Course(Compulsory)
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese AECC
Communication
ECO-RC-1016 Principles of Micro DSC-1
Economics
Any one of the following DSC-2
HIS-RC-1016 History of India
EDU- RC-1016 Foundation of Education
PHI-RC-1016 General Philosophy
POL-RC-1016 Introduction to political
theory

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 B. A.1st sem (Regular): EDUCATION CBCS Programme Course Structure
Semester I
ENG-CC-1016 English I Core Course(Compulsory)
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese AECC
Communication
EDU-RC-1016 Foundation of Education DSC-1
Any one of the following DSC-2
HIS-RC-1016 History of India
ECO- RC-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
PHI-RC-1016 General Philosophy
POL-RC-1016 Introduction to political theory

B. A.1st sem (Regular): PHILOSOPHY CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
ENG-CC-1016 English I Core Course(Compulsory)
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese AECC
Communication
PHI-RC-1016 General Philosophy DSC-1
Any one of the following DSC-2
HIS-RC-1016 History of India
ECO- RC-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
EDU-RC-1016 Foundation of Education
POL-RC-1016 Introduction to political theory

B. A.1st sem (Regular):POLITICAL SCIENCE CBCS Programme Course Structure

Semester I
ENG-CC-1016 English I Core Course(Compulsory)
ENG-AE-1014 English/Assamese Communication AECC
POL-RC-1016 Introduction to political theory DSC-1
Any one of the following DSC-2
HIS-RC-1016 History of India
ECO- RC-1016 Principles of Micro Economics
PHI-RC-1016 General Philosophy
EDU-RC-1016 Foundation of Education

For detailed syllabus follow the link:

https://sites.google.com/gauhati.ac..in/syllabus-ug-cbcs

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