Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Baripada

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Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College Baripada
ମହାରାଜା ପୂର୍ଣଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ସ୍ୱୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ବାରିପଦା
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Bustling with students, the street in front of Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College's gate
TypePublic Autonomous College
Established12 July 1948;77 years ago (12 July 1948)
Accreditation NAAC
Affiliation Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Students7000
Location
Baripada
,
Odisha
,
India

21°55′48″N86°45′52″E / 21.93000°N 86.76444°E / 21.93000; 86.76444
Campus Urban, 330 acres (130 ha) [1]
Website mpcautocollege.org.in
Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Baripada

Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College (abbreviated as MPC College) is a public autonomous college located in Baripada, Odisha, India. [2]

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History

Establishment

The college was established on July 12, 1948, soon after India's independence. The college owes its inception to the efforts of the popular ministry led by Sri Sarat Chandra Das, the then prime minister, and Maharaja Sri Pratap Chandra Bhanj Deo, the ruler of the princely state of Mayurbhanj.

YearLocationSignificance
1948MKC High SchoolInitial establishment
1956Royal Edifice of Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanj DeoPurchased by Government of Orissa
2001Takhatpur CampusCurrent location

Historical development

YearDevelopment
1948Establishment of the college
1956Acquisition of Royal Edifice by Government of Orissa
1999Affiliated to North Orissa University
1999Granted autonomous status
2001Shifted to new campus at Takhatpur
2004Transfer of five PG departments to North Orissa University

Academic evolution

Course introduction timeline

YearProgramIntake capacityStream
1948Intermediate Arts112Arts
1948Intermediate Science08Science
1949–50BA (Pass)48Arts
1960–61B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)Science
1965Commerce (Pre-University)Commerce
1998–99B.Sc. Computer Science (Honours)32Science
2004–05B.Com. e-Commerce (Honours)32Commerce
2015–16BBA & BCAManagement

Honours course introduction

Infrastructure and facilities

Campus overview

FeatureDetails
Total area330 acres
    • 267 acres (initial allocation)
    • 63 acres (donated by Maharani Takat Kumari)
LocationFoothills of Similipal Hills
Green coverage25,000 trees
Building area218,996.809 sq. ft.
Natural featuresLocated on the bank of river Budha Balanga

Academic infrastructure

FacilityQuantityDetails
Classrooms129Regular classrooms
Smart classroomsmultipleAudio-visual enabled
Virtual classroomsmultipleInternet-enabled for online teaching
Conference Hall01For seminars and events
Language laboratory01For communication skills development
LaboratoriesMultipleSubject-specific practical labs
Project presentation room01For student presentations
Seminar librariesMultipleDepartment-wise collections

Administrative infrastructure

Library facilities

ResourceQuantity/details
Total books131,000
Automated books80,000
Rare books collection50,000
Journal subscriptionsMultiple
E-Library accessAvailable
E-ResourcesAvailable
Automation systemIntegrated Library Management System

Sports and recreation

FacilityDetails
Multi-gymModern equipment
Indoor stadiumRecently constructed
Outdoor stadiumMultiple sports facilities
PlaygroundPotential for National level development
Sports equipmentComprehensive collection

Residential facilities

Hostels

TypeCapacityFeatures
New boys' hostel400 seatsModern amenities
New girls' hostel400 seatsSecure environment
ST Boys' Hostel100 seatsSpecialized facilities
Existing boys' hostelMultipleTraditional structure
Existing girls' hostelMultipleTraditional structure

Support facilities

Specially-abled friendly infrastructure

FacilityPurpose
RampsEasy movement throughout campus
Wheelchair accessMultiple buildings
Special washroomsAccessible design
Reserved parkingNear main buildings
Ground-floor classesWhen required
Special seatingIn classrooms and labs

Environmental infrastructure

Safety and security

Technology infrastructure

FacilityDetails
Internet connectivityBharat Fiber 849 scheme
CoverageAll departments, library, examination section
Network pointsMultiple access points
Wi-fi zonesStrategic locations
Digital displayInformation boards

Development projects

Research and publications

Faculty achievements

Research output (last 5 years)

TypeCount
Books published83
Journal publications220
Conference participations449

Notable achievements

Awards and recognition

Student support

Donations and endowments

The college's campus spans a vast area of 330 acres. While 267 acres were initially allocated for the establishment of Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, an additional 63 acres were generously donated by the then Queen of Mayurbhanj Maharani Takat Kumari, further enhancing the institution's infrastructure and facilities.

Challenges

Lack of unitary university status

Despite its historical significance and academic contributions, MPC Autonomous College has not been granted unitary university status. This lack of recognition limits its autonomy, access to funding, and scope for research and innovation, hindering its potential to emerge as a leading institution in the region.

Government apathy

The college faces challenges due to inadequate funding and delayed infrastructure development. Limited recruitment of faculty and slow administrative processes have further constrained its ability to meet growing academic demands and modernize facilities. Stakeholders urge greater support from the government to address these issues and realize the institution’s full potential.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MPC Land records PDF" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-05-25.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to MPC Auto. College". mpcautocollege.org.in. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
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