Government Autonomous College, Angul
| ଅନୁଗୋଳ ସରକାରୀ ସ୍ୱୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଅନୁଗୋଳ | |
| 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 1957 at Angul (district headquarters) and was inaugurated by the 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 its name has undergone several changes. It assumed the name Government College, Angul in 1976. The college is affiliated to the Utkal University. It became a lead college in the year 1990.[1]
The autonomous status was conferred on the college by the University Grants Commission during the session 2006-07 and the college has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
Department
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography
- History
- Odia
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Sanskrit
- Zoology
Hostel
The college provides accommodation facilities for students. There are three boy's hostels and two women's hostels for 400 students, and the principal appoints a superintendent for managing the hostels.
References
- [1]New website launched gaca.nic.in
External links
- ↑ "Home | Government College (Autonomous), Angul". www.gaca.nic.in. Retrieved 2017-01-13.