Khallikote Autonomous College
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The Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, Orissa is one of the oldest educational institutions of India
. It was started as a school in 1856 in Berhampur
and became an intermediate College in 1878. Its earlier name was Native College. The present name Khallikote College was conferred on it in 1893 in token of the good gesture shown by Raja of Khallikote who donated 16.5 Acres of land. Degree classes in Arts and Science were begun in 1944 and in Commerce and Mathematics were started from 1963 and in other subjects in subsequent years under affiliation to Utkal University. The affiliation was transferred to Berhampur University established in1967.The management of the college, until then under a private trust named K. C. Trust managing Committee, was taken over by the government of Orissa in 1971. Autonomy was conferred on it in 1990. This famous college has been accredited by NAAC, Bangalore
with B+ grade in the year 2003. In May 2006 the college has been accorded the status of ‘CPE’ College with Potential of Excellence by the UGC. The college at present has 18 Departments. It runs 06 self-financing courses along with the traditional courses. As on today this prestigious college is catering the needs of around 5000 students.
, His Excellency late V. V. Giri
, Former Governor & Chief Minister of Orissa, Late Shri Biswanath Das, Justice Late Shri B Jagannath Das of Supreme Court of India, Padma Shree Dr. Kota Harinarayana Senior Scientist, Programme Director and Chief Designer of Light Combat Aircraft, Host of Top Academicians, Scientist, Burocrats, Social Servants and Business leaders. falkiuaA
India
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. It was started as a school in 1856 in Berhampur
Berhampur
Brahmapur , nicknamed "The Silk City", is a city located in the eastern coastline of Ganjam district of the Indian state of Orissa, about south to state capital, Bhubaneswar.It is also dubbed as "The Dance City" of Orissa after Prince Dance Group and Harihar Das made the state famous in India's...
and became an intermediate College in 1878. Its earlier name was Native College. The present name Khallikote College was conferred on it in 1893 in token of the good gesture shown by Raja of Khallikote who donated 16.5 Acres of land. Degree classes in Arts and Science were begun in 1944 and in Commerce and Mathematics were started from 1963 and in other subjects in subsequent years under affiliation to Utkal University. The affiliation was transferred to Berhampur University established in1967.The management of the college, until then under a private trust named K. C. Trust managing Committee, was taken over by the government of Orissa in 1971. Autonomy was conferred on it in 1990. This famous college has been accredited by NAAC, Bangalore
Bangalore
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with B+ grade in the year 2003. In May 2006 the college has been accorded the status of ‘CPE’ College with Potential of Excellence by the UGC. The college at present has 18 Departments. It runs 06 self-financing courses along with the traditional courses. As on today this prestigious college is catering the needs of around 5000 students.
Alumni
The alumni of the college include Former President of IndiaPresident of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
, His Excellency late V. V. Giri
V. V. Giri
Varahagiri Venkata Giri , commonly known as V. V. Giri, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974.-Early life:...
, Former Governor & Chief Minister of Orissa, Late Shri Biswanath Das, Justice Late Shri B Jagannath Das of Supreme Court of India, Padma Shree Dr. Kota Harinarayana Senior Scientist, Programme Director and Chief Designer of Light Combat Aircraft, Host of Top Academicians, Scientist, Burocrats, Social Servants and Business leaders. falkiuaA