Vikram Deb Autonomous College
Vikram Deb University (formerly Vikram Deb Auto. College) is a public state university located in the city of Jeypore, Koraput district in Odisha, that offers courses primarily at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It was established in 1947 by Maharaja of Jeypore Sri Vikram Dev IV or Vikram Deo Verma[1][2] as Jeypore College and later has been named in his respect.
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Other name | VDAC |
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Former name | Jeypore College |
| Motto | tamaso mā jyotirgamaya (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | "From darkness lead me to light" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1947; 75 years ago |
| Founder | Maharaja Sri Vikram Deo Verma of Jeypore Kingdom |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Principal | Gopal Halder |
Academic staff | 51 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Youth Groups | NCC, YRC, NSS |
| Website | www.vikramdebcollege.ac.in |
History
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.
Affiliated colleges
The university has jurisdiction over 4 districts Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Rayagada of Odisha.
See also
References
- "Vikram Dev Verma" (PDF). Odisha Review (Magazine) Government of Odisha. November 2013 – via Er. Nirakar Mahalik.
- "Odisha District Gazetteers : Koraput" (PDF). Government of Odisha.