Rajendra University
{{Short description|University in Odisha, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Rajendra University
| native_name = Prajna Vihar
| image = Rajendra University Logo.png
| motto = आरोह तमसो ज्योतिः
| established = 3 July 1944 (as College); 1 September 2020 (as University)
| type = Public
| chancellor = Governor of Odisha
| vice_chancellor = Prof. Umaballava Mohapatra{{Cite news|last=Pradhan|first=Hemanta|title=Two universities in Odisha get vice-chancellors|work=The Times of India Apr 12, 2021, 16:57 IST|location=BHUBANESWAR|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/two-universities-in-odisha-get-vice-chancellors/articleshow/82032324.cms|access-date=12 April 2021}}
| city = Balangir
| postalcode = 767002
| state = Odisha
| country = India
| coor ={{Coord|20.702142|N|83.467356|E|format=dms|region:IN-OR_type:edu|display=title, inline}}
| affiliations = UGC
| campus = Urban
| website = {{url|https://rajendrauniversity.ac.in/}}|
}}
Rajendra University, formerly known as Rajendra Autonomous College is situated in Balangir, Odisha, India.{{Cite web |title=Front Page |url=https://rajendrauniversity.ac.in/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Rajendra University |language=en-US}}
History
The university was established as an Intermediate college in 1944 by Maharaja Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo, the erstwhile ruler of Patna State and one of the former Chief Ministers of Odisha as Rajendra College.{{cite news|url=https://rajendrauniversity.ac.in/about-university/|title=ABOUT UNIVERSITY|newspaper=Rajendra University |publisher=www.rajendrauniversity.ac.in |access-date=2022-11-06}}
It started degree courses in July 1944 by offering B.A. (pass) class. It became a full-fledged degree college after the affiliation of Commerce Faculty (B.Com. class) in 1964–65 and Science faculty (B.Sc. class) in 1965–66. From 1978 to 1979, it started offering post graduate courses in Arts, Science and Commerce. From 1967 to 2002, this college was affiliated to Sambalpur University.{{cite web|url=https://www.suniv.ac.in/upload/List_of_Colleges%2520_Aff.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiYhaPQm5n7AhXoSmwGHUhMBbYQFnoECAwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2GV2UKbXPl2OJTALDCSbuj|title=List of Colleges affiliated to Sambalpur University|date=6 Nov 2022}}
The college was granted autonomy from 1 April 2002.
In December 2019, the college celebrated its platinum anniversary where Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu was to inaugurate, but couldn't because of bad weather. He delivered a video message and inaugurated the function.{{Cite news|title=Vice President's visit to Balangir cancelled due to bad weather|work=NFTV December 27, 2019|publication-place=Jharsuguda|url=https://newsfast.tv/vice-presidents-visit-to-balangir-cancelled-due-to-bad-weather/|access-date=6 November 2022}}
It was upgraded by the Government of Odisha to a university on 1 September 2020. Deepak Kumar Behera was appointed as first vice chancellor of this university.{{Cite news|title=First VC of Rajendra University in Balangir of Odisha appointed|work=Kalinga TV Jun 19, 2020|publication-place=Bhubaneswar|url=https://kalingatv.com/state/first-vc-of-rajendra-university-in-balangir-of-odisha-appointed/|access-date=12 April 2021}}
In 2020, Chief Minister of Odisha sanctioned 50 crores for development of this university.{{Cite news|title=Odisha CM announces Rs 50 crore package for Rajendra University|work=The Times of India Jan 2, 2020, 10:48 IST|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/rajendra-university-gets-rs-50cr-for-infra-development/articleshow/73051235.cms|access-date=12 April 2021}}
Academics
The college offers three-year degree courses and two-year post-graduate degree programmes in following departments.
=Arts=
- Department of English
- Department of History
- Department of Pol.Sc.
- Department of Economics
- Department of Odia
- Department of Hindi
- Department of Sanskrit
- Department of Geography
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Education
- Department of Philosophy
=Science=
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Computer Science
=Commerce=
- Department of Commerce
Affiliated colleges
The university has jurisdiction over colleges in Balangir and Subarnapur district.
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! Name !! Location | |
| Agalpur Panchayat Samiti College, Roth, Balangir | rowspan="28" |Balangir |
| Agalpur Science College, Agalpur, Balangir | |
| Anchalik Degree Mahavidyalay, Kusang, Balangir | |
| College Of Teacher Education, Balangir | |
| Dayanand Anglo Vedic (DAV) College, Titilagarh, Balangir | |
| Kantabanji Degree Vocational College, Kantabanji, Balangir | |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Balangir | |
| Government Bolangir College (Even.) Balangir | |
| Government Women's College, Balangir | |
| Jagannath College, Sahajbahal, Balangir | |
| Jawaharlal College, Patnagarh, Balangir | |
| Jyoti Vikash College, Bhainsa, Balangir | |
| Loisinga College, Loisinga, Balangir | |
| Mahimunda College, Mahimunda, Balangir | |
| Panchayat Samiti College, Muribahal, Balangir | |
| Panchyat Degree College, Ghasian, Balangir | |
| Panchayat Samiti Degree College,Bangomunda, Balangir | |
| Panchayat Samiti 3 Mahavidyalaya Deogaon, Balangir | |
| Panchayat Samiti College, Belpada, Balangir | |
| Panchayat Samiti College, Lathore, Balangir | |
| Patneswari Women's College, Patnagarh, Balangir | |
| Radheshyam Anchalik Degree College, Bilaisarda, Balangir | |
| Saswat Mahavidyalaya Jarasingha, Balangir | |
| Sudam Charan Degree College, Chandanbhati, Balangir | |
| Sushree Institute of Technical Education, Sadaipali, Balangir | |
| Tusra Degree College, Tusra Balangir | |
| Yuvadaya College of Advanced Technology, Balangir | |
| +3 Women's College, Kantabanji | |
| Area Education Society (AES) College, Tarbha, Subarnapur | rowspan="11" |Subarnapur |
| Biju Patnaik Degree Women's College, Sonepur | |
| Birmaharajpur College, Birmaharajpur, Subarnapur | |
| Dunguripali College, Dunguripali, Subarnapur | |
| Gram Panchayat College, Lachhipur, Subarnapur | |
| Jaloe Degree College, Jaloe, Subarnapur | |
| Panchayat Samiti Degree College, Ullunda, Subarnapur | |
| Shree Ram College, S.Rampur, Subarnapur | |
| Sidhartha College, Binka, Subarnapur | |
| Sonepur College,Sonepur, Subarnapur | |
| Anchaliik Degree College, Subalaya, Subarnapur |
References
External links
- [http://rajendrauniversity.ac/ Rajendra University Balangir website]
- [http://rajendracollege.nic.in/Gallary/index.htm Rajendra College Balangir photo gallery]
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Category:Universities and colleges established in 1944
Category:1944 establishments in India