From the Principal's Desk
"Welcome to RCSTT College. We believe that a teacher is the cornerstone of a progressive society. Our focus here is not just on academic knowledge, but on building character, empathy, and a lifelong passion for learning. We are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of educators."
Dr. Gautam Kumar
Principal, RCSTT CollegeAt a Glance
- Established: 1995
- Affiliated to: Gauhati University
- Recognized by: NCTE
- Courses: B.Ed,
- Location: Tangla, Assam
Our Mission
- To impart high-quality, innovative teacher training.
- To foster a spirit of inquiry and research among trainee teachers.
- To inculcate ethical values and a sense of social commitment.
- To empower educators with modern technological skills.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence in teacher education, recognized for producing competent, compassionate, and reflective educators who can contribute to the holistic development of society.
About Our Founder
Ramesh Chandra Saharia, born on December 1, 1930, into a family of high tradition, received blessings from Mahatma Gandhi as a baby in Tangla, Assam. Raised by his father, Shri Lambodar Saharia, as an extremely polite and respectful boy, Saharia excelled academically, obtaining degrees from Cotton College, Guwahati, and Banaras Hindu University. Despite his high qualifications, he chose to become a teacher at Tangla Aided Government High School, serving as its Headmaster for fourteen years before entering the State Legislative Assembly as an MLA in 1972.
During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing educational institutions, contributing to social services in the tribal areas of Tangla. Saharia served multiple terms as an MLA and held various ministerial portfolios, including Forest, Sericulture, Weaving, Khadi & Village Industries, Home, Jail, Civil Defense, Political Suffrage, and Revenue.
He passed away on February 8, 1982, leaving a legacy of dedication to the state's development, remembered for his amiable disposition, devotion to duty, and love for the people. The State Government paid tribute to him, acknowledging his valuable counsel and recognizing him as an able administrator...
About Our College
The Ramesh Chandra Saharia Teachers' Training College, located in Tangla, was established on August 14, 1995, in memory of the late Ramesh Chandra Saharia, a distinguished educationist and former Home Minister of Assam.
The college's primary objective is to provide teacher training and promote educational development in the underprivileged areas of the Bodoland Territorial Region, now part of the Udalguri District of Assam. Since its inception in 1995, the college has been offering a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree under the auspices of Gauhati University.
The college building in Tangla was officially inaugurated by Dr. Hiralal Duarah, the Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University. It is situated on a 0.66-acre plot (equivalent to two bighas) of land that belongs to the family of Ramesh Chandra Saharia.
About Our Trust
The Ramesh Chandra Saharia Educational Trust is the sponsoring, governing, and managing authority of the Ramesh Chandra Saharia Teachers Training College, Tangla. Committed to sustaining the founder's vision, the Trust actively oversees the development of the college and works tirelessly to promote higher education, educational research, and professional training in the region.