PR Government College Kakinada

Last updated

Pithapur Rajah's Government College
MottoEnter, Endeavour, Excel
TypePublic
Established1884
Affiliation Adikavi Nannaya University
Principal Dr. B V Tirupanyam
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Website www.prgc.ac.in

The Pithapur Rajah's Government College, is autonomous institution located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It has been recognized as the 'College with Potential for Excellence' by the University Grants Commission in 2010. [1]

Contents

History

Pithapur Rajah’s College, Kakinada ranks among the earliest institutions of Higher Education in South India. It is located in East Godavri District of Andhra Pradesh. P.R.College was established in August, 1884 by Sri Rajah Rao Venkata Mahipathi, Gangadhara Rama Rao, Bahadur. First it was started as a middle school, and became a full fledged College. The present District Central Library, Super Bazar and DEO’s Office were part of P.R College campus once. P.R College has two campuses, Science College campus is near main road and Arts College Campus with sprawling grounds of nearly 28 acres is situated near Government General Hospital. McLaren High School is on the eastern side, District Collectors Office, Zillaparishad and C B M School are on the western side of P.R College. P.R College is the first college to encourage women’s education with total exemption of fee for girl students. Girl students were given many incentives to pursue their higher education. In 1952, when the college was taken over by the Government, it became P.R Govt. college. This century old college had its centenary celebrations in March, 1984. Considering the development of P.R Govt. College, UGC conferred autonomous status, with the concurrence of Andhra University and the approval of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The college became autonomous with effect form the academic year 2000 –2001. Citizens of Kakinada town regard P.R.Govt. College as their precious possession. The College has been Identified for the status of CPE (College with Potential for Excellence) by the UGC during October 2010 and supported financially to fulfill the objectives of the scheme.

Academic programmes

Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and science, affiliated to the Adikavi Nannaya University, are offered at the college, which has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade (CGPA 3.17). [2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajahmundry</span> District Headquarter in Andhra Pradesh, India

Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and district headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the fifth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the District of Rajahmundry was created in the Madras Presidency in 1823. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was further bifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When the Godavari district was bifurcated, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became the headquarters of West Godavari. It is administered under Rajahmundry revenue division of the East Godavari district. The city is known for its floriculture, history, culture, agriculture, economy, tourism, and its heritage. It is known as the "Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh".

Kakinada is the sixth largest city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves as the district headquarters of the Kakinada District. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. J.N.T.U. College of Engineering Kakinada, established in 1946, is the oldest and popular Government college in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The First Polytechnic college of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Polytechnic was established here in 1946. It was also the origin point of Buckingham Canal where goods used to be transported by boats during the British rule. It was once home for Asia's largest sea port. Many people from the city migrated from this sea port to countries like Burma, Mauritius, Fiji and various southeast Asian countries to work there as workers where they were called as Coringas.

Jawahar Bharati Degree College, established in 1951, is in the town of Kavali in Nellore district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.(14.91788°N 79.98258°E) Jawahar Bharati draws students from towns in Nellore district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bobbili</span> Town in Andhra Pradesh, India

Bobbili is a town in Vizianagaram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada</span> University in Andhra Pradesh, India

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada is a public university, in Kakinada, East Godavari district, in Andhra Pradesh state, India. It is one of India's universities focusing on engineering. The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) with an "A+" grade. JNTU Kakinada is known for its EAMCET entrance test where over 250,000 students take the test every year for around 600 seats in its undergraduate engineering courses. All the selected top candidates for engineering programs enroll at the University College of Engineering (Autonomous) Kakinada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andhra Loyola College</span>

Andhra Loyola College is a private, Catholic higher education institution run by the Andhra Province of the Society of Jesus in Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded by the Jesuits in 9 December 1953.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andhra University College of Engineering</span> First Indian institution to have department of chemical engineering

Andhra University College of Engineering, also known as AU College of Engineering, is an autonomous college and extension campus of the Andhra University located at Visakhapatnam, India. It is the first Indian institution to have a Department of Chemical Engineering.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sri Venkateswara University</span> Public university in Andhra Pradesh, India

Sri Venkateswara University is a public state university located in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. The university is named after Lord Venkateswara, whose shrine is located in the city.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Midnapore College</span> College in West Bengal, India

Midnapore College, established in 1873, is the oldest college in Midnapore, in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, sciences and vocational degree in Tourism & Aviation Management. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University. It has been given Autonomous status by University Grants Commission from 2014–15 Session.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loyola Academy, Secunderabad</span>

Loyola Academy Degree and PG College is a private Catholic minority higher education institution run by the Jesuit priests of the order of the Society of Jesus situated in Old Alwal (Telangana), India. It was established by Rev Fr Baliah SJ in 1976 The college is affiliated with the Osmania University and was granted the status of autonomy in 1992 by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

St. Joseph's University is a private aided, Jesuit, higher educational institution run by the Karnataka Province of the Society of Jesus in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the oldest educational institution in the state of Karnataka with a history of 141 years. It has been conferred with the award College of Excellence by the University Grants Commission (India). The institution was awarded a rating of A++ (3.79/4), in the 4th cycle of re-accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2017. It offers graduate, post-graduate and research education. St. Joseph's University has around 300 teaching and non-teaching staff and more than 5500 students. The university is located at Langford Road near Richmond Circle, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Sri Yerramilli Narayanamurthy College, or Sri Y N College, is a higher educational institute in Narsapuram, a town of the West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The college is government-aided, autonomous and NAAC Grade A+.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maharajah's College</span> Indian academic institution in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Maharajah's College, or M. R. College, established in 1879, it is an autonomous institution located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Narasaraopeta Engineering College</span>

Narasaraopeta Engineering College is an engineering college for higher education in India, located in Narasaraopeta, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1998, NEC is an Autonomous Institution with permanent affiliation to JNTUK, Kakinada and is promoted and backed by Gayatri Educational Development Society (GEDS).

Sri Rama and Bhaktha Gentela Narayana Rao Government Degree College(Autonomous) in short SR&BGNR Degree College(A) is the major degree college in Khammam, Telangana offering Degree and Post graduate courses. Recently it is accredited with A++ with 3.64 CGPA in NAAC Accredition that is highest in India for any Govt, Non Professional, Multidisciplinary Degree College. There is no other Govt, Non Professional, Multidisciplinary Degree College in entire India having A++ Grade. It is affiliated to Kakatiya University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I. V. Chalapati Rao</span>

Iyyanki Venkata Chalapati Rao, better known as I. V. Chalapati Rao, was an Indian scholar, public speaker, teacher and editor. He authored over 25 books on education, communication, management and biography. He also reviewed and wrote prefaces and forewords to over one hundred books of well-known writers in English and Telugu.

Government Science College, Jabalpur is an educational institute situated in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in 1836, making it one of the oldest colleges in India. It has been accredited with grade 'A' by NAAC. The University Grants Commission (UGC) granted it autonomous status in 1990 and heritage status in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mohan Babu University</span> University in Andhra Pradesh, India

Mohan Babu University (MBU) is a private university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1992, formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions and currently as Mohan Babu University since January 2022, it consists of nine schools, offering academic programs at Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D courses in engineering, liberal arts and basic sciences, agricultural, paramedical, commerce, media and film-academy based focused courses.

References

  1. "PRGC".
  2. "PRGC".