Barnagar College, Sorbhog is one of the premier institutions of higher education in the district of Barpeta (Assam). It is affiliated to the University of Gauhati. It is the third oldest college in the district. Being established on 3rd September, 1962 it was brought under the deficit system of grants-in-aid in December, 1972 by the Govt. of Assam. It has been affiliated to the U.G.C. under 2(f) since 1969. The college has been accredited “B” Grade by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accredita¬tion Council), Bangalore in both Cycle I (2004) and Cycle II (2016). It has been imparting education to a large number of students hailing from a vast area predominantly inhabited by socially and economically backward segments of the population. The college celebrated its silver jubilee in the midst of pomp and gaiety in the year 1988 and 50 years of its glorious existence in the year 2012. Located in a pollution free idyllic setting near the National Highway No. 31, the college is easily accessible both by road and rail. The college has a campus spreading over 15 acres of government allotted land. The public has donated low-lying land of 12 acres, which has been converted into natural fishery.