Fondly called Punakon by his parents, Tarun Gogoi began his primary education at the No.26 Rangajan Nimna Buniyadi Vidyalaya (lower foundation school).
Dipanggil Punakon oleh orangtuanya, Tarun Gogoi memulai pendidikan dasarnya di No.26 Rangajan Nimna Buniyadi Vidyalaya (sekolah yayasan rendah).