Bhattadev University, located at Pathsala in Barpeta District, Assam, is a state government university established in 2017. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The university was named after the great Vaishnavite saint-scholar Bhattadev, known as the father of Assamese prose, with the vision of promoting higher education, research, and cultural enrichment in Assam.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Education, and Social Sciences. Its campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, a central library, computer centers, hostels, and sports facilities. Bhattadev University emphasizes academic excellence, cultural preservation, and community development, preparing students for careers in academia, government services, corporate firms, NGOs, and entrepreneurship. Guided by its mission to blend traditional values with modern learning, the university stands out for its regional impact, academic diversity, and contribution to higher education in Assam.