Nimapara Autonomous College Puri

About the Institute

Nimapara Autonomous College (NAC), Puri district, Odisha

🏫 History & Status

• Founded in 1963, NAC was the first college in Puri district to earn autonomous status in 2011 and a NAAC B+ accreditation in 2005 

• Originally established to serve students from Nimapada to Puri, Konark, and beyond, it provides both general and professional education.

🎓 Academic Programs

UG (Undergraduate)

• Offers Bachelor’s degrees with Honours in 16 disciplines, and general courses in Arts (e.g., History, Odia, English), Science (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics), Commerce, Education, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit—or similar

• Student strength exceeds 3,500, reflecting a large, vibrant UG community .

PG (Postgraduate)

• Offers Master’s programs in Commerce, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Odia—each generally admitting ~30–60 students/year 

Professional & Self‑Financed Courses

• Adds career-oriented offerings: BCA/IT and IFF (Interior Fashion & Design) courses under self‑financing model 

🖋️ Fees & Admission

• Annual undergraduate fees: ~₹12,000 (covers admission, development, lab, and other charges)

• PG fees follow similar structure (likely ₹12–15K/year).

• Admissions are merit-based via Utkal University / Odisha SAMS system.

📚 Infrastructure & Student Life

• Campus houses a central library (~30,000 volumes), departmental labs, computer centre, geology/minor rock museum, gym, auditoriums, canteen, and a boys’/girls’ hostel 

• Active NCC, NSS, YRC, and diverse clubs like Yoga, Dance, Environmental, Sports, and Photography

• Also supports regular events like seminars, heritage days, blood donation drives, and seminars, e.g., Kargil Day, mental health workshops, and IQAC-led quality assessments .

📝 Governance & Reach

• Managed by a governing council, NAC provides higher education spanning Konark to Pipili, and Astaranga to Puri, affirming deep regional outreach 

• Alumni & social legacy include the college’s founding and support by notable figures like freedom fighters and ex-CM Biju Patnaik 

NAC stands as a landmark educational institution in Puri district, offering wide academic domains—from Science, Arts, Commerce, Education to PG and professional courses—under a blended public-private autonomous structure. With colourful student activities, strong infrastructure, and affordable fee structure, it remains a top choice for holistic higher education in the region