Ramakrishna Nagar, a small hamlet, situated in the hilly terrains of the remote corner of the north eastern part of India, district Karimganj, Assam bordering Bangladesh, practically came into existence with the independence of India in 1947, when a number of migrants flocked  from erstwhile East Pakistan,( now Bangladesh) and took shelter in this remote, inaccessible area of dense forests and un inhabited land. the task of settlement in an alien land was an uphill one and the migrants had to toil strenuously for their livelihood. As a result economic growth and development of this area was a slow and gradual and hence the rate of progression remained almost stagnant down the decades.

       Although Ramkrishna Nagar falls under the jurisdiction of LA-1 Ratabari (Reserved) and HP-1 Karimganj (Reserved) constituency, the demographic structure of the society comprises of 2.5 lack of people belonging to SC-ST-OBC-MOBC, EX-TGL, and minority Community, living below the poverty line with agriculture and fishing as their vital source of livelihood.

        Ramkrishna Nagar College came into being on 12^th January 1964. Initiative was taken by late Baidya Nath Mukherjee, former Health minister of Assam and other members of the steering committee formed for this purpose. With untiring efforts, dedication and zeal of the members and active cooperation and support from all segments of the society. The first Principal  (Founder Principal) was Sisir Ranjan Sastri; a renowned scholar of the state. R.K. Nagar College is now a full-fledged college having Science and Arts Stream up to Degree level course with elective subjects. The Governing Body has prepared a Master Plan for the over all development of the college campus step by step in future.

         The College was brought under Deficit Grant-in-Aid System in 1974 being pioneered by late Suranjan Nandi, former Minister, Govt. of Assam.

        Geographically located at a distance of 55 Km. from the District Headquarter, Ramkrishnanagar College is situated on a 36 Bigha hilly tract of land donated by neighboring Higher Secondary School' R.K.Vidyapith'. Its building includes Administrative Block, Science Block, Arts Block, Canteen and Library, Conference Hall, Women’s (SC) Hostel, etc.   

         Initially the college was affiliated to G.U, and in 1994, it came under the affiliation of Assam University, Silchar. It is also registered under Section 2 (f) and 12B of UGC Act 1956, Indian Colleges forum, New Delhi  and NERDP (NER), Guwahati.

            16^th of September 2004 opened a new and glorious chapter in the history of R.K.Nagar College, as, on that day the college was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangolore, an autonomous institution of the UGC, Govt. of India. The College earned distinction of Grade 'B' (Scoring rate = 73.05)

         With the accreditation the college has entered into the arena of globalized higher education. As the imperatives of teaching -learning process have undergone radical change, R.K.Nagar College too, has taken up the challenges of qualitative higher education with determination and fortitude. It is expected that the incoming days will see many more progressive and renovative changes with special emphasis on value based scientific and technological education as well as facilities to train and equip the students for job opportunities through 'Career Oriented Programme' and other self financing courses.

          Today, the College with its up-dated infrastructure, spacious buildings, computer facility, rich library, play fields, tennis court etc. are at par with any other college of the State. Also, the college is equipped with library automation and Internet connectivity with the support of University Grants Commission, National Assessment And Accreditation Council, Information And Library Network Centre, (INFLIBNET) Ahamedabad. As regards course of study, students are now provided with various optional  subjects to pursue their study. In this context, it may be mentioned here that the Govt, of Assam, Department of Higher Education has accorded concurrence to the Science Stream along with the concurrence to newly introduced subjects, i.e. Hindi, Philosophy, Sociology, Mathematics (Arts) and Honours in Mathematics and Physics in Science Stream.

         The State Government provincialized the services of the employees through ‘The Assam College Employees (Provincialisation) Act.2005 w.e.f.  01-12.2005.

        Over the past four decades, Ramkrishnanagar College has reflected the pluralistic composition of this colourful region as an exemplifier of the concept of unity in diversity. It has also symbolized a multi-racial human garden where so many flowers of variegated colours bloom, flourish and spread their fragrance in the world outside. Noticeable is the fact that a considerable part of the Alumni is holding various dignified posts all over India and Abroad.

       The untiring efforts of the present management has accounted for all these diametrical changes, and today the college is making headway towards greater prosperity. The continuous supporting hand of the present President of the Governing Body, a distinguished member of Assam Cabinet Sri Gautam Roy has helped the college to tide over every crisis.