Principal-Gunajit Pathak. Gyanpeeth Degree CollegeNikashi, Baksa.

Gyanpeeth Degree College- a premier co-educational institution of higher education, located at Nikashi in the Indo-Bhutan Border area of Baksa district under B.T.A.D., Assam was established by the general public of the locality with the sacred aim of fulfilling the dreams of  higher education of the aspiring students in particular and the society in general. The college has been playing a pivotal role in imparting higher education in Arts stream since its inception in 1993.Back to part, a public meeting held in 1991 constituted a strong Governing Body comprising Sri Dayananda Bhandary as its president and Late Prasanna Sarma as Secretary for performing preliminary functions. Thus, the Gyanpeeth Degree College came into being in 1993 as a result of the relentless and untiring efforts of all the members of the Governing Body and the pioneering zeal and enthusiasm of the local public as well.

Gyanpeeth Degree College is the only G.U. affiliated college in this educationally backward area for the development of education. It is a matter of pride that the college has acquired all necessary requirements under Gauhati University and has been included in the list of colleges prepared under Section2(F) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. Further, the 1st January, 2009 is the proud day for Gyanpeeth Degree College as it came under Deficit System of Grant-in Aid under BTC administration.