Government Autonomous College, Angul Explained

Government Autonomous College, Angul
Established:1957
Type:Autonomous College
Affiliations:UGC, NAAC, Utkal University
Students:3000+
Faculty:150+
Principal:Gangadhar Kar
Location:Angul, Odisha, India
Coordinates:20.8298°N 85.1033°W

Government (Autonomous) College Angul is an 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 a kilometer away from NH-55 and railway station is just .

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Govt. Of Odisha:: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0] . 6 April 2012 . https://archive.today/20120713031555/http://rtiodisha.gov.in/dept_home.php?id=12&oid=1171&sid=2 . 13 July 2012 . dead .