Vikram Deb Autonomous College

Vikram Deb Autonomous College (Formerly 'Jeypore College') is an autonomous college of Berhampur University in India, located in the city of Jeypore, Koraput district in Odisha, that offers courses primarily at the higher secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It was established in 1947 by Maharaja of Jeypore Sri Vikram Dev IV or Vikram Deo Verma[1][2] and has been named in his respect.

Vikram Deb Autonomous College
Latin: Collegium Vikram Deb Autonomum
Other name
VDAC
Former name
Jeypore College
Motto
tamaso mā jyotirgamaya (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
"From darkness lead me to light"
TypePublic
Established1947; 75 years ago
FounderMaharaja Sri Vikram Deo Verma of Jeypore Kingdom
AccreditationNAAC
AffiliationBerhampur University
PrincipalGopal Halder
Academic staff
51
Location
Jeypore
,
Odisha
,
India
CampusUrban, 25 acres (10 ha)
Youth GroupsNCC, YRC, NSS
Websitewww.vikramdebcollege.ac.in

History
Maharaja Sri Vikram Dev Verma Bahadur, the founder of Vikram Deb Autonomous College.

Foundation

As a part of welfare activities of the British-Indian government, in 1 July 1947 the government of Jeypore Estate (Orissa Province) under Maharaja Vikram Deo Verma started this institution of higher education at Jeypore as 'Jeypore College'. As a tribute to his philanthrophy the college was renamed to 'Vikram Deb College' in 1961. The college was also upgraded to a first grade college from 1961 and undergraduate courses were started. Honours teaching provisions were made in 1968–73 and Post Graduate courses were started from 1979. The college was declared a lead college in 1991–92.

Present

The courses at the higher secondary level are affiliated to CHSE Board of Odisha and the courses at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level are offered in affiliation with Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha. It got its autonomous institution status in 2004. It is recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC) of India and enjoys the status of a B++ Grade college as assessed by the NAAC. Notable Alumni and Students of Vikram Deb College are also called as 'Vikramites'.

See also

References
  1. "Vikram Dev Verma" (PDF). Odisha Review (Magazine) Government of Odisha. November 2013 – via Er. Nirakar Mahalik.
  2. "Odisha District Gazetteers : Koraput" (PDF). Government of Odisha.

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