Rural Institute of Higher Studies Baleswar

College Rd, Chakbadajaleswarpur, Jaleswarpur, Odisha 756036, Jaleswar, Odisha, India, 756036

About the Institute

Rural Institute of Higher Studies (RIHS), Bhograi, Balasore, Odisha

🏫 Overview & Accreditation

Founded in 1980, aimed at providing higher education to rural communities in Bhograi 
Government-aided college affiliated with Fakir Mohan University, accredited with NAAC B grade, and recognized by the UGC

🎓 Academic Programs

+2 (Intermediate)

Streams offered: Arts, Science, and Commerce
Seat additions over time: Started at 128, expanded to 256 in Arts & 128 in Science, plus Commerce

+3 (Undergraduate)

B.A. (Honours & General) in Oriya, History, English, Education, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit
B.Sc. (Honours) in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology
B.Com. (Honours & General)—Accountancy Honours included
Estimated 2024 Intake:
- B.A. ~320 seats
- B.Sc. ~224 seats
- B.Com. ~80 seats

PG (Postgraduate)

Master’s programs in English and Odia (~30–60 seats each) .

👩‍🏫 Faculty & Student Strength

Students: Around 970–4,000+ across +2, +3, and PG courses (data varies by source)
Faculty: ~39 teaching staff, supported by non-teaching personne
Noted for a positive teaching environment and active career counseling

📚 Infrastructure & Facilities

Campus area: 5–7 acres with key academic and student-focused infrastructure
Amenities include:
- Central library (~23,676 volumes & journals)
- Computer lab (35 PCs), language lab, and smart classrooms, full campus Wi‑Fi 
- Science labs, auditorium, canteen, boys’ & girls’ hostels (combined capacity >100), sports grounds, NCC, NSS, YRC, and student clubs

💰 Admissions & Related Info

Admission process for +2 via CHSE Odisha e-admissions; +3 and PG via e-SAMS and through Fakir Mohan University based on merit
Scholarships include State and Central government schemes, plus merit-based and need-based financial aid

RIHS Bhograi plays a pivotal role in rural education within Balasore district. With comprehensive +2, +3, and PG programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and languages, an experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, and a strong accreditation profile, it’s a well-regarded institution in north Odisha.

Intermediate (10+2)

Intermediate in Science

+2 Science

Intermediate in Commerce

+2 Commerce

Intermediate in Arts

+2 Arts

Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Zoology
Botany

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

English
History
Philosophy
Education
Economics
Odia
Political Science
Sanskrit

Bachelor of Commerce

B. Com in General
B. Com

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons.

Zoology
Botany
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons.

Political Science
Economics
Odia
History
Philosophy
Sanskrit
Education
English