Bhadrak Autonomous College

Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak (Affiliated to Fakir Mohan University, Balasore) NAAC ACCREDITED B++

Bhadrak College was established on 6 July 1948 in Bhadrak town with the initiative of some benevolent personalities like Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, a noted politician, ex-Chief Minister of Odisha and ex-Governor of Maharashtra, Narendra Prasad Das, a lawyer of repute, Chhakadi Mohanty, an eminet resident of the nereby village Jagannathpur, Mr. Sirajuddin, a well - known mines owner and a host of others. With a modest yet confident beginning, the College has traversed a long way. At first, the college was affiliated to Utkal University for Intermediate Arts only. Intermediate Science classes were started in 1954 - 55. Degree courses in Humanities and Science were introduced in 1951 and 1960-61 respectively.It got the autonomous status in 2002-2003.

History

The college entered upon a new phase of development after remaining under the private management for a long period of twenty-three years. It was taken over by the state Govt. in the year 1971. Under Govt. management it is making headway in all directions. At present the college has 22 departments and imparts Honours teaching in as many as 20 subjects, such as English, Economics, Commerce, History, Political Science, Education, Psychology, Home Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Oriya, Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Computer Science. Computer Science Honours is the only Self - financing subject available in the college. With the opening of P.G. classes in various subjects such as Economics (1979), Commerce (1985), Urdu (1990), English and Chemistry (1993) and Political Science (1994), the college has carved out a niche for itself in the academic echelons of the state. Conferment of autonomy in 2002 opened up new opportunities and challenges and the college rose to the occasion by capitalizing on the benefits of the autonomy.

Location

Bhadrak Autonomous College having a sprawling campus of 27 Acres is located in the headquarters of Bhadrak district in the state of Odisha. It is situated at a distance of 142 km from the State Capital Bhubaneswar. The College stands approximately 1 km. away from National Highway No.5 and 4 km from Bhadrak Railway Station under the East Coast Division of Indian Railways. The college resembles Shantiniketan because of its sylvan setting and peaceful atmosphere. The college campus has the look of a 'Gurukul Ashram' of the ancient times.

Vision

To be an advanced centre of learning, where pursuit of knowledge and search for excellence shall reign supreme unhindered by the barriers of caste, creed and religion.

Official Website: http://bhadrakcollege.nic.in/