Type Public Affiliation UGC Academic staff 71 Phone 080939 40293 Principal Prof. Hemanta Ku. Rout | Established 1966 President SJ Akash DasNayak, MLA Students > 3600 Founded 1966 Administrative staff 37 | |
Address Kanheipur, Jajpur Road, Odisha 755019 Similar NC Autonomous College, Sadhu Goureswar College, Fakir Mohan University, Utkal University, Dhenkanal College | ||
Vyasanagar College, Jajpur Road, Jajpur, Odisha is the 28th Autonomous college of Odisha. The autonomous status was granted in February 2009 , renewed on 2016 by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
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History
Vyasanagar College, Jajpur Road, Odisha was started in 1966 by the collective efforts of the people of the locality and the main building of the college was constructed with the contribution from the local people. The college is more popular in the name of V.N. College.
The college started with Arts subjects at the Intermediate level. However, in 1966 the college got affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar and after that higher classes were added. The college got 2f and 12B status from the U.G.C. in 1969. I.Com and I.Sc classes stated in 1975 and 1978 respectively whereas the B.Com why and B.Sc classes started in 1977 and 1981. Later various subject combinations and Honours courses were added.
Facilities
The college spreads across almost 26 acres and has the student strength of the college is more than 2700. The College has its own Library with study Centre, Computer Point, and Sports facilities, Shooting Range in addition to a Grievance redressal Cell, a Parking shed and a Common Room. The total built up area is about 106175 sq ft. with a sports ground of about 8 acres. The college has adequate number of classrooms, lecture halls and laboratories. The college library holds about 46000 volumes, 26 journals/ periodicals/ magazines.
Hostels and canteens
The college has hostels for Men (1 hostel) and Women (2 hostels), Housing for faculty and Guest House. The college also houses a small canteen at the back side.
Faculties and staff
The teaching staff includes permanent faculties, 74 in numbers (17 Ph.D. and 28 have M.Phil), 8 part-time teachers, and 34 non-teaching and 31 technical staff. The student teacher ratio is 29:1.
Admissions
Admissions of students to the various courses of study are made on the basis of their academic records. As per the policy of the State Government, SC and ST students, students from other weaker sections, holders of merit certificates of NCC, NSS and sports are given preference in admission.
Courses offered
The college offers undergraduate programs in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology for B.Sc., in English, Education, Economics, History, Oriya, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sanskrit for B.A. and in Accountancy and Management for B.Com totaling 17 options in undergraduate programs.
From 2004, the college also offers self-financing programs at Certificate/ Diploma level in Computer Science, Refrigeration and Hospital Waste Management.
Examinations
The college has an annual system of examination. The test, mid-term and terminal examinations are conducted to check the progress of the students. This helps in mid-term course correction.
Magazines
Annual college magazine, “Vyasashree” and a Wall Magazine, 'Vyasaprava' are published to inculcate creativity among students. Even in the Women's Hostel, another wall magazine is placed periodically.