Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya is a public state university located in the Golaghat district of Assam, India. It was established by the Government of Assam through a dedicated legislation in 2020 and is named in commemoration of Sati Sadhani, the legendary queen associated with the Chutia dynasty of medieval Assam.
| Name | Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya |
|---|---|
| Type | Public state university |
| Location | Golaghat district, Assam, India |
| Established | 2020 |
| Enabling legislation | The Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2020 |
| Date of Act | 2 September 2020 |
| First Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Jyoti Prasad Saikia (appointed 21 February 2021) |
| Named after | Sati Sadhani, queen of the Chutia dynasty |
The university is named in honour of Sati Sadhani, a queen associated with the Chutia dynasty of Assam, whose memory is preserved in regional history and folklore. The Government of Assam established the institution as a tribute to her legacy and to expand higher education infrastructure in the upper Assam region, with Golaghat district selected as its location.
The university came into existence through The Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2020, which was passed by the Government of Assam on 2 September 2020. The Act provided the statutory basis for the university's functioning as a state public institution.
On 21 February 2021, the Government of Assam appointed Prof. Dr. Jyoti Prasad Saikia as the first Vice-Chancellor of the university for a term of two years, marking the beginning of its academic and administrative operations.
As a state university created by a dedicated Act of the Assam legislature, the institution contributes to higher education provision in Golaghat district and the surrounding region. By bearing the name of Sati Sadhani, it also serves a commemorative role linked to the cultural and historical heritage of the Chutia dynasty.