Registrar

     Dr. Devabrot Khanikor is a distinguished academician, researcher, education administrator, and institution builder with over 35 years of dedicated service in higher education. Renowned for his visionary leadership and commitment to academic excellence, he has made significant contributions to teaching, research, institutional development, educational reforms, and community engagement in Assam.

    He obtained his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Life Sciences (Zoology), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Insect and Plant Biochemistry, specializing in Muga and Eri Silkworms and their Host Plants, from Dibrugarh University. His research has substantially contributed to the field of sericulture and insect biochemistry

    Dr. Khanikor began his academic career in 1990 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at D.K.D. College, Dergaon. Following years of distinguished teaching and research, he served as an Associate Professor before assuming the office of Principal of Sonapur College in 2012, where he provided exemplary leadership for fourteen years.

    As Principal, Dr. Khanikor transformed Sonapur College into one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region. Under his stewardship, the college attained UGC 12(B) recognition, achieved Autonomous College status, secured an A+ Grade in NAAC Accreditation, and earned recognition in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The institution was consistently ranked among India's Best Arts Colleges by India Today since 2019 and also received recognition from Open Magazine. During his tenure, Sonpur College received approval from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to offer the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) and successfully introduced Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) Programmes under the UGC DDU Kaushal Kendra Scheme. He also played a pioneering role in expanding B.Voc. education across colleges in Assam.

    An accomplished researcher, Dr. Khanikor has completed a funded research project and has published 37 research papers and articles in national and international journals, conference proceedings, magazines, and newspapers. He has presented 16 research papers at numerous national and international conferences and seminars, particularly in the areas of insect biochemistry, sericulture, and zoological sciences.

    Dr. Khanikor has actively contributed to academic policy formulation and educational reforms. He has served on several prestigious committees constituted by Gauhati University, including the NEP 2020 Implementation Committee, NEP Regulation Committee, CBCS Coordination Committee, ChoiceBased Credit System (CCS) Committee for Skill Programmes, and the committee responsible for implementing Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) programmes in affiliated colleges.

    His professional engagements further include membership of the KKHSOU Study Centre Committee, the Skill Course Implementation Committee, Government of Assam, the Assam Startup Council, Government of Assam, and serving as a Gauhati University Nominee on the Governing Bodies of several affiliated colleges. He is also an Executive Member of the Research Council of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture and a Management Committee Member of Srimanta Sankar Academy, Guwahati.

    Beyond academics, Dr. Khanikor has consistently championed community engagement and nationbuilding initiatives. He played a key role in the implementation of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA),the flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at rural development through higher education institutions. He has also been instrumental in introducing and strengthening National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) activities, promoting leadership, discipline, social responsibility, and community service among students.

    As the Registrar of Pragjyotishpur University, Dr. Devabrot Khanikor brings with him a wealth of experience in academic governance, institutional administration, quality assurance, research promotion, and policy implementation. His leadership is guided by a vision of creating an inclusive, innovationdriven, and globally competitive university committed to excellence in teaching, research, skill development, and holistic student development.