Government Science College, Chatrapur

About the Institute

Government Science College (GSC), Chatrapur, located in Ganjam district, Odisha, is a premier government-aided institution established on July 8, 1969. Initially founded under private management, it was taken over by the Government of Odisha in 1982. The college is affiliated with Berhampur University and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha.

Key Highlights:

1. Academic Programs:

• Undergraduate Courses:

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

    • Economics (64 seats)

    • History (64 seats)

    • Political Science (64 seats)

    • Odia (48 seats)

    • English (16 seats)

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

    • Botany (64 seats)

    • Zoology (64 seats)

    • Physics (48 seats)

    • Chemistry (48 seats)

    • Mathematics (32 seats)

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

    • Commerce (256 seats)

• Postgraduate Courses:

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in:

    • History (16 seats)

    • Odia (8 seats)

2. Campus & Infrastructure:

• Situated on a 4.1-acre urban campus near NH-5, approximately 1 km from Chatrapur Bus Stand.

• Facilities include:

  • Well-equipped science laboratories.

  • Two computer labs with 30 computers each for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Computer Science students.

  • A central library with a vast collection of books and journals.

  • LCD projectors and OHPs used during lectures, seminars, and conferences.

  • An auditorium for seminars and cultural programs.

  • Separate hostels for male and female students.

  • Sports and recreational facilities.

3. Accreditation:

• Accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

4. Admissions:

• Admissions to Higher Secondary (HS), Undergraduate (UG), and Postgraduate (PG) programs are conducted online through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha.

• UG admissions are based on merit lists prepared by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.

• PG admissions are based on merit lists from the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the Higher Education Department.

• The admission process follows reservation policies and weightage as prescribed by the government.