Government Autonomous College, Angul
| Government Autonomous University, Anugul | |
| Type | Autonomous University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1957 |
| Principal | Dr. Somesh Dutta Dash |
Academic staff | 150+ |
| Students | 3000+ |
| Undergraduates | BSc, BCom, BA |
| Postgraduates | Political science, Odia, Industrial Economics |
| Location |
Angul, Odisha, India Coordinates: 20°49′47″N 85°06′12″E / 20.82984°N 85.103252°E |
| Campus | Good |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, Utkal University |
| Website | Government Autonomous College, Angul |
The Government Autonomous University, Angul is a premier educational institute set up by the Government of Odisha, India, in the year 1957 at Angul, (district headquarters) which was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Odisha Dr Harekrishna Mahatab. It is situated at the heart of Angul nearly 1 km away from NH-55.
History
The University started as an Intermediate College and the name of the college has undergone changes time and again and finally assumed the name Govt. College, Angul in the year 1976. The college is affiliated to the Utkal University. The college became a lead college in the year 1990.[1]
The Autonomous status was conferred on the college by the UGC during the session 2006-07 and the College has been accredited by the NAAC.
Department
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography
- History
- Odia
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sanskrit
- Zoology
- MBA,MAPMIR,I-MBA
Hostel
The college provides accommodation facilities for students, there are three boy's hostels and two women's Hostels for 400 above students. As well as Principal appoints a superintendent for managing the Hostels. Foods of the Hostels are very hygienic and good.Out of the three boys' hostels the 3rd hostel is for only +2 students and rest two are for all.