GENESIS OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (RABINDRANATH THAKUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION)
ERSTWHILE HOJAI COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Alumni movement of the present-day Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai has its roots in the legacy of its predecessor institutions. The beginning can be traced back to the days of Hojai College, established in 1964, which served as a premier centre of higher education in central Assam. Over the decades, Hojai College produced thousands of graduates who went on to excel in diverse fields of academics, administration, research, social service, and public life. In recognition of their continuing bond with their alma mater, the Hojai College Alumni Association was formed with the objective of uniting the alumni and extending support to the institution.

With the upgradation of Hojai College into Rabindranath Tagore University under the Rabindranath Tagore University Act, 2017 of the Assam Legislative Assembly, the Alumni Association was restructured and renamed as the Rabindranath Tagore University Alumni Association. This transformation symbolized the broadening of scope and outreach, aligning alumni activities with the aspirations of a state university.

Subsequently, in 2025, when the university was renamed as Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, the Alumni Association also adopted its present title as the Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya Alumni Association. This change preserved the institutional continuity while reaffirming the Association’s commitment to fostering lifelong connections among its alumni, promoting academic excellence, and contributing to the holistic development of the University and society at large.

Thus, the Alumni Association has evolved through successive phases—from Hojai College Alumni Association, to Rabindranath Tagore University Alumni Association, and finally to its present form, the Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya Alumni Association—reflecting the growth, progress, and heritage of the institution and its alumni community.

Aims and Objectives of Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya Alumni Association
(erstwhile Rabindranath Tagore University Alumni Association / Hojai College Alumni Association)

Aims

1. To foster and maintain a lifelong relationship between the alma mater and its alumni.
2. To promote goodwill, cooperation, and mutual support among members of the alumni community.
3. To uphold the traditions, values, and vision of Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya and its predecessor institutions.

Objectives

1. Institutional Support:
   • To assist and contribute towards the academic, cultural, research, and developmental activities of the University.
   • To extend cooperation in implementing various projects, seminars, workshops, and conferences organized by the University.
2. Student Welfare:
   • To create endowments, scholarships, prizes, or awards to encourage meritorious and needy students.
   • To mentor and guide present students in matters of career planning, higher studies, and skill development.
3. Networking & Collaboration:
   • To provide a common platform for alumni for social, cultural, and professional interaction.
   • To develop cooperation and exchange of ideas among alumni, teachers, professionals, and other stakeholders.
4. Community Development & Social Responsibility:
   • To take part in extension activities, social services, and community outreach programs in line with the University’s vision.
   • To spread awareness on issues of education, environment, health, and social harmony.
5. Resource Mobilization:
   • To mobilize financial, intellectual, and human resources for the growth and progress of the University.
   • To encourage alumni to contribute voluntarily in cash, kind, or expertise for the infrastructural and academic development of the institution.
6. Preservation of Legacy:
   • To document, preserve, and promote the rich history and legacy of Hojai College, Rabindranath Tagore University, and Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya.
   • To organize reunions, cultural programs, and memorial events to strengthen the bond of alumni with the alma mater.
7. Publication & Communication:
   • To bring out newsletters, journals, magazines, or bulletins highlighting alumni achievements and institutional progress.
   • To maintain an alumni directory and database for effective communication and networking.
8. Liaison & Representation:
   • To represent the alumni community in various official, academic, and cultural forums.
   • To act as a link between the University and its alumni worldwide.