Kalahandi University

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Kalahandi University
Kalahandi University, Logo.png
MottoVidya Dadati Vinayam
TypePublic
Established18th July 1960 (college)
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha
Vice-ChancellorSanjay Kumar Satapathy[1]
Location
Bhawanipatna, Odisha
,
India

19°55′09″N 83°10′27″E / 19.9191562°N 83.1742437°E / 19.9191562; 83.1742437Coordinates: 19°55′09″N 83°10′27″E / 19.9191562°N 83.1742437°E / 19.9191562; 83.1742437
CampusUrban
(96.47 acres)
AffiliationsUGC[2]
Websitekalahandiuniversity.ac.in

'Kalahandi University , is a state public University located in Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India[3] formerly called as Government College, Bhawanipatna [4]

History[]

The University started as Kalahandi Science College from 18th July 1960 continued as a Pvt. College till 30.11.1961 was taken over by the Government of Orissa on 01.12.1961. It was then renamed as Govt. Science College, Bhawanipatna. The +2 Wing of the institution started in the year 1982. With its vertical academic growth the College was conferred with Autonomous Status in 2002. On 01.09.2020 it upgraded to an affiliating university, named as Kalahandi University, Bhawanipatna. The University is situated in the KBK (Kalahandi-Bolangir-Koraput) region, one of the most backward regions of the Country. It caters to the hopes and aspirations of the vast tribal populations of the area as a Temple of learning for Higher Education. At present, this College with its head high stands as one of the front ranking institutions in Odisha. It serves this backward region as well as the country eagerly to keep the eternal flame of learning, knowledge and competence ablaze so that the young aspiring minds of this locality prepare themselves to serve the country at large. The University offers a variety of courses at different levels. Besides Arts, Science and Commerce at Higher Secondary and Degree levels this institution also offers MA, M.Com and M.Sc. in 16 different subjects. Also on the offer is a self-financing degrees course in Computer Science.

Affiliated colleges[]

Name Location
+3 Degree College Karlapada, Kalahandi Kalahandi
Chandrika Jain Degree College, Borda, Kalahandi
Dharamgarh Women’s College
Government Women’s College, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi
Indrabati Mahavidyalaya (+3 stream) Jaipatna, Kalahandi
Jay Prakash Sandhya Mahavidyalay Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi
Jagannath Degree College, Risida
Kalahandi Training College, Bhawanipatna
Kesinga Mahavidyalaya, Kesinga, Kalahandi
Maa Heera Neela Degree Mahavidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Kalahandi
Madanpur Rampur College, M.Rampur, Kalahandi
Maharani Kasturika Modini Devi (+3) Mahavidyalaya Kalampur, Kalahandi
Panchyat College, Dharamgarh, Kalahandi
Panchyat Mahavidyalaya (Degree College) Belkhandi, Kalahandi
Panchayat Samiti College, Koksara, Kalahandi
Panchayat Samiti Degree College,Narla, Kalahandi
Priyadarshini Indira Degree College, Junagarh, Kalahandi
Sarbamangala Degree College, Golamunda, Kalahandi
Anchalik Bastareni Degree Mahavidyalaya, Sanchergaon, Kalahandi
Amar Mahavidyalaya, Kusurla, Kalahandi
Saraswati Institute of Information Technology, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi (waiting affiliation)
+3 Degree College, Sinapali, Nuapada Nuapada
Biju Patnaik Degree College, Boden, Nuapada
Kshyama Meher Degree College, Tukla, Nuapada
Khariar College, Khariar, Nuapada
Lokadrusti College of advance Technology (LCAT) Godramunda, Nuapada
National College, Nuapada
Panchayat Samiti 3 DegreeCollege,Komna, Nuapada

References[]

  1. ^ Pradhan, Hemanta. "Two universities in Odisha get vice-chancellors". The Times of India Apr 12, 2021, 16:57 IST. BHUBANESWAR. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ Pradhan, Hemanta (19 August 2021). "UGC grants recognition to Kalahandi University". The Times of India 08:45 IST. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Government College (Autonomous), Bhawanipatna". gacbhawanipatna.org.
  4. ^ "Bhawanipatna College gets unitary varsity status". The New Indian Express, 17 March 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
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