Govt. (Degree) College, Sundargarh

About the Institute

Established: 1958

Government College, Sundargarh, is a prominent institution of higher education located in Sundargarh, Odisha. Initially established as Sundargarh Science College, it was taken over by the Government of Odisha on July 1, 1962, and renamed as Government College, Sundargarh. The college offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Education disciplines.

Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate Programs:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honours in:

    • English

    • History

    • Political Science

    • Economics

    • Education

    • Odia

    • Sanskrit

    • Sociology

    • Geography

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honours in:

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Mathematics

    • Botany

    • Zoology

    • Geology

  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with Honours in:

    • Accountancy

  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Self-financed program

• Postgraduate Programs:

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in:

    • English

    • History

    • Political Science

    • Economics

    • Education

    • Odia

    • Sanskrit

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Mathematics

    • Botany

    • Zoology

    • Geology

  • Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

Affiliation and Recognition:

• Affiliated with: Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Recognized by: University Grants Commission (UGC)

• Accreditation: Accredited with a 'B' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 

Campus and Infrastructure:

• Location: Rangadhipa, Sundargarh, Odisha – 770002

• Facilities Include:

  • Well-equipped classrooms and lecture halls

  • Science and computer laboratories

  • Library with a comprehensive collection of books and journals

  • Hostel accommodations for students

  • Sports and recreational facilities

  • Wi-Fi enabled campus

  • IGNOU Study Centre and Odisha State Open University unit for distance education 

Cultural Contribution:

• Organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences across various academic disciplines

• Participates in national and state-level cultural and technical events

• Engages in community development and outreach programs

Admissions:

• Eligibility:

  • For Undergraduate Programs: Completion of 10+2 with relevant subjects from a recognized board

  • For Postgraduate Programs: Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university

• Admission Process:

  • Admissions are conducted based on merit through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha

  • Follows reservation policies as prescribed by the Government of Odisha and the Government of India