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{{Short description|College in Odisha, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi
| name = Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi
| native_name = ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି
| native_name = '''ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି'''
| native_name_lang = or
| native_name_lang = or
| image = [[File:College Emblem.jpg|College Emblem]]
| image = [[File:College Emblem.jpg|College Emblem]]
| caption = Official Emblem of SKCG Autonomous College
| caption = Official Emblem of SKCG Autonomous College
| motto = "असतो मा सद्गमय"
| motto = "असतो मा सद्गमय"
| motto_lang = or
| motto_lang = or
| mottoeng = "From Falsehood Lead Me To Truth"
| mottoeng = "From Falsehood Lead Me To Truth"
| established = 1896(As College), 2002(As Autonomous College)
| established = 1896(As College), 2002(As Autonomous College)
| type = [[Education]] [[Institute]]
| type = [[Education]] [[Institute]]
| director =
| director =
| principal = Dr. Bhajabala Behera
| principal = Dr. Jeetendranath Patnaik
| vice-principal =
| vice-principal =
| city = [[Paralakhemundi]]
| city = [[Paralakhemundi]]
| state = [[Odisha]]
| state = [[Odisha]]
| country = [[India]]{{flagicon|India}}
| country = [[India]]{{flagicon|India}}
|coordinates = {{coord|18.779536|84.094886}}
| coordinates = {{coord|18.779536|84.094886}}
| campus = Spread over 60 acre
| campus = Spread over 60 acre
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Berhampur University]]
| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Berhampur University]]
| free_label = Acronym
| free_label = Acronym
| free =
| free =
| website = {{URL|http://www.skcgparala.ac.in/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.skcgparala.ac.in/}}
}}
}}


'''SKCG Autonomous College'''<ref name="Autonomous Colleges of Odisha">{{cite web|title=List of affiliated autonomous colleges|url=http://www.myengg.com/engg/info/38481/university-wise-list-of-ugc-approved-autonomous-colleges-in-orissa-in-2014/|website=www.myengg.com|publisher=myengg.com|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref> ({{Lang-or|ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ}}) is an autonomous college situated in [[Paralakhemundi]], on the south geographical part of [[Odisha]].
'''Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College'''<ref name="Autonomous Colleges of Odisha">{{cite web|title=List of affiliated autonomous colleges|url=http://www.myengg.com/engg/info/38481/university-wise-list-of-ugc-approved-autonomous-colleges-in-orissa-in-2014/|website=www.myengg.com|publisher=myengg.com|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=OSOU Study Centre {{!}} Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati (Autonomous) College, Paralakhemundi, (1001) {{!}} Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur |url=https://osou.ac.in/osousc-1001.php |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=osou.ac.in}}</ref> ({{Langx|or|ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ}}) is an [[autonomous]] college situated in [[Paralakhemundi]] in southern [[Odisha]].


[[File:SKCG College, PLKD.jpg|thumb|SKCG College, Paralakhemundi]]
[[File:SKCG College1.jpg|thumb|SKCG College, Paralakhemundi]]
[[File:SKCG College1.jpg|thumb|SKCG College view]]
[[File:SKCG College1.jpg|thumb|SKCG College view]]
[[File:SKCG College, Pkd..jpg|thumb|College panoramic view]]
[[File:SKCG College, Pkd..jpg|thumb|College panoramic view]]
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==History==
==History==
The history of growth and development of the college is an account of the ardent zeal and dedicated endeavour of the former rulers of Paralakhemundi for the spread of education in Odisha. This illustrious institution was founded in 1896 under the munificent patronage of the Raja of Paralakhemundi ''"Shri Shri Shri Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayana Deo"''. In the same year it obtained affiliation as a second grade college from the Madras University. Due to the initiative and continued efforts by our foster father, Maharaja Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayana Deo the college was upgraded to the status of a first grade college in 1936.
The history of growth and development of the college is accredited to the former rulers of [[Paralakhemundi]], and the spread of education in Odisha. The institution was founded in 1896 under the patronage of the Raja of Paralakhemundi Shri Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayana Deo. The then headmaster of M.R.B.H. School Nangu Sreenivas Rao was given the charge of the institution. In the same year, it obtained affiliation as a second grade college from the [[University of Madras|Madras University]]. The college received the status of a first grade college in the year 1936.


Originally affiliated to the [[Madras University]] and then to the [[Andhra University]]. The college had the honour of being one of the first five affiliated colleges with which [[Utkal University]] started functioning in November 1943. On 2 January 1967 [[Berhampur University]] came into existence and since then the college is affiliated to it.
Originally affiliated to the [[University of Madras|Madras University]] and then to the [[Andhra University]], the college was one of the first five affiliated colleges with which [[Utkal University]] started functioning in November 1943. On 2 January 1967, [[Berhampur University]] came into existence and since then the college is affiliated with it.


On 11 July 1947 the management was taken over by the Government of Orissa and the college was named after its foster father and patron Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati. Towards the end of 1948, the college was shifted from its old building to the Morrison Extension (named after Mr. Cameran Morrison, tutor of the Maharaja) in which it is housed today. The college celebrated its centenary from 10 to 12 January 2001.
On 11 July 1947, the management was taken over by the [[Government of Odisha|Government of Orissa]] and the college was renamed Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College. Towards the end of 1948, the college was shifted from its old building to the Morrison Extension, in which it is housed today. The college celebrated its centenary from 10 to 12 January 2001.


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The college uses its own methods of admission, evaluation, and conduct of examinations. The students’ performance is evaluated both internally and externally. The college has its own Boards of Studies and an Academic Council to achieve the aims and objectives of Autonomy.<ref name="Autonomous Colleges of Berhampur University">{{cite web|title=List of affiliated colleges of Berhampur University|url=http://www.indiaeducationguidance.com/vikram/list-affiliated-colleges-berhampur-university|website=www.indiaeducationguidance.com|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>
== Notability ==
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Conferment of Autonomy to this second oldest college of the state fulfills the long cherished demand of the students and the public of the region. Autonomy to the college aims at imparting quality education, framing need based curriculum in conformity with those prescribed by the Berhampur University and evolve its own methods of admission, evaluation and conduct of examinations. It endeavors to make the students aware of the relevance of theoretical knowledge to the practical demand of the changing world. The students’ performance will be evaluated both internally and externally. The college now, has its own Boards of Studies in all subjects and an Academic Council to guide and achieve the aims and objectives of Autonomy.<ref name="Autonomous Colleges of Berhampur University">{{cite web|title=List of affiliated colleges of Berhampur University|url=http://www.indiaeducationguidance.com/vikram/list-affiliated-colleges-berhampur-university|website=www.indiaeducationguidance.com|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>


This College has also attained the distinction of being one of the first Lead Colleges of Orissa in 1990. This institute enjoys the reputation of being the second oldest college of the state. The college has been assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India in September 2004 and has been accredited with B Grade
The college was one of the first Lead Colleges of Orissa in 1990. The institute is the second-oldest college in the state. The college has been assessed by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) of India in September 2004 and received B Grade.


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==

The alumni of the college occupied and continue to occupy the halo of position of distinction and pride in public life. Maharaja still pervades the atmosphere of the college and his noble spirit guides and inspires the students to achieve greater glory.
* [[Giridhar Gamang]] (Former Chief minister of Odisha)
* Prasant Padhi (Singer)
* Sibaram Satapathy (Writer)
* [[Harish Chandra Buxipatra]] (member of Orissa Legislative Assembly)


== Hostel ==
== Hostel ==
The college hostels provide accommodation for 240 boarders. The S.K.C.G. Boy's Hostel and the P.M.N. Hostel have a capacity of 110 and 50 boarders respectively.
The college hostels provide accommodation for 240 boarders. The S.K.C.G. Boys' Hostel and the P.M.N. Hostel have a capacity of 110 and 50 boarders respectively.


== Departments ==
== Departments ==
The college has a sanctioned strength of 2016 students and 83 teachers. It has affiliation in almost all major disciplines in the faculties.of Arts, Science and Commerce. From the session 1996-97 P.G. courses in Mathematics has been added to the already existing post graduate teaching facilities in Economics, Chemistry, Oriya, Commerce and Life Science, Besides teaching facilities for Honours courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Botany, Zoology, Computer application, English, Oriya, Sanskrit, Geography, History, Political Science, & Economics the college also offers teaching in subjects like Telugu, Hindi, Logic, Philosophy and Home Science. The Indira Gandhi National Open University has opened a centre in this college.<ref name="SKCG College website">{{cite web|title=skcg college portal|url=http://www.skcgparala.ac.in/|website=www.skcgparala.ac.in|publisher=SKCG College|accessdate=10 July 2015}}</ref>
The college has a sanctioned strength of 2016 students and 83 teachers. It has affiliation in almost all major disciplines in the faculties of [[Arts]], [[Science]], and [[Commerce]]. From the session 1996-97 P.G. courses in Mathematics has been added to the already existing post graduate teaching facilities in [[Economics]], [[Chemistry]], Oriya, [[Commerce]], and [[Life Science]]. Besides teaching facilities for Honors courses in [[Mathematics]], [[Physics]], Chemistry Botany, [[Zoology]], [[Computer application]], [[English language|English]], Oriya, [[Sanskrit]], [[Geography]], [[History]], [[Political science|Political Science]], & [[Economics]] the college also offers teaching in subjects like [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]], [[Logic]], [[Philosophy]], and [[Home economics|Home Science]]. The [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] has opened a center in this college.

The Govt. of Orissa vide notification No.26413/HE dt.18-5-2001 have decided to restructure the Govt. College in the state. As a result, from the academic session of 2001–02, the +2 classes are functioning under the S.K.C.G Junior College.


== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==
* The college is known for its infrastructure with 42 classrooms, 8 galleries and 3 halls.
* The college has 42 classrooms, 8 galleries and 3 halls.
* The ground area is of 22,317m<sup>2</sup>
* The laboratories are well equipped and adequate for the students.
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* The college campus has separate buildings for Science, Commerce, and Arts.
* It has also a sprawling play ground of 22,317&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>, catering to both indoor and outdoor games and sports requirements of the students.
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* The Library Block has an Auditorium on the first floor, which was built in the year 1964–65.
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* The college campus is large and studded with different buildings for Science, Commerce and Arts.
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* Extension of the main building includes a two storied block for the Humanities, an open-air stage, Geography Department, a cycle stand, a canteen, an animal house, a workshop, and the acquisition of the Mission Bungalow.
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* A Library Block with an Auditorium in the first floor was built in 1964–65.
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* Extension of the main building, a two storeyed block for the Humanities, an open-air stage, Geography Department, a cycle stand, a canteen, an animal house and a workshop and acquisition of the Mission Bungalow, a spacious one and adjacent to the college, have enlarged the college campus.


{{wide image|SKCG College, Pkd..jpg|900px|Panoramic view of SKCG College}}
{{wide image|SKCG College, Pkd..jpg|900px|Panoramic view of SKCG College}}

Latest revision as of 12:25, 18 December 2024

Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi
ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି
College Emblem
Official Emblem of SKCG Autonomous College
Motto
"असतो मा सद्गमय"
Motto in English
"From Falsehood Lead Me To Truth"
TypeEducation Institute
Established1896(As College), 2002(As Autonomous College)
PrincipalDr. Jeetendranath Patnaik
Location
Paralakhemundi
,
Odisha
,
IndiaIndia

18°46′46″N 84°05′42″E / 18.779536°N 84.094886°E / 18.779536; 84.094886
CampusSpread over 60 acre
AffiliationsUGC, Berhampur University
Websitewww.skcgparala.ac.in

Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College[1][2] (Odia: ଶ୍ରୀ କୃଷ୍ଣଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଗଜପତି ସ୍ଵୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ) is an autonomous college situated in Paralakhemundi in southern Odisha.

SKCG College, Paralakhemundi
SKCG College view
College panoramic view
College Main Hostel

History

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The history of growth and development of the college is accredited to the former rulers of Paralakhemundi, and the spread of education in Odisha. The institution was founded in 1896 under the patronage of the Raja of Paralakhemundi Shri Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayana Deo. The then headmaster of M.R.B.H. School Nangu Sreenivas Rao was given the charge of the institution. In the same year, it obtained affiliation as a second grade college from the Madras University. The college received the status of a first grade college in the year 1936.

Originally affiliated to the Madras University and then to the Andhra University, the college was one of the first five affiliated colleges with which Utkal University started functioning in November 1943. On 2 January 1967, Berhampur University came into existence and since then the college is affiliated with it.

On 11 July 1947, the management was taken over by the Government of Orissa and the college was renamed Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College. Towards the end of 1948, the college was shifted from its old building to the Morrison Extension, in which it is housed today. The college celebrated its centenary from 10 to 12 January 2001.

The college uses its own methods of admission, evaluation, and conduct of examinations. The students’ performance is evaluated both internally and externally. The college has its own Boards of Studies and an Academic Council to achieve the aims and objectives of Autonomy.[3]

The college was one of the first Lead Colleges of Orissa in 1990. The institute is the second-oldest college in the state. The college has been assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India in September 2004 and received B Grade.

Notable alumni

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Hostel

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The college hostels provide accommodation for 240 boarders. The S.K.C.G. Boys' Hostel and the P.M.N. Hostel have a capacity of 110 and 50 boarders respectively.

Departments

[edit]

The college has a sanctioned strength of 2016 students and 83 teachers. It has affiliation in almost all major disciplines in the faculties of Arts, Science, and Commerce. From the session 1996-97 P.G. courses in Mathematics has been added to the already existing post graduate teaching facilities in Economics, Chemistry, Oriya, Commerce, and Life Science. Besides teaching facilities for Honors courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Botany, Zoology, Computer application, English, Oriya, Sanskrit, Geography, History, Political Science, & Economics the college also offers teaching in subjects like Telugu, Hindi, Logic, Philosophy, and Home Science. The Indira Gandhi National Open University has opened a center in this college.

Infrastructure

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  • The college has 42 classrooms, 8 galleries and 3 halls.
  • The ground area is of 22,317m2
  • The college campus has separate buildings for Science, Commerce, and Arts.
  • The Library Block has an Auditorium on the first floor, which was built in the year 1964–65.
  • Extension of the main building includes a two storied block for the Humanities, an open-air stage, Geography Department, a cycle stand, a canteen, an animal house, a workshop, and the acquisition of the Mission Bungalow.
Panoramic view of SKCG College

References

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  1. ^ "List of affiliated autonomous colleges". www.myengg.com. myengg.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. ^ "OSOU Study Centre | Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati (Autonomous) College, Paralakhemundi, (1001) | Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur". osou.ac.in. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  3. ^ "List of affiliated colleges of Berhampur University". www.indiaeducationguidance.com. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
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