Prananath College
College in Odisha
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Prananath College is a college in Odisha, located in the outskirts of the city of Bhubaneswar, India. The college was founded by Prananath Patnaik. The college is Affiliated to Utkal University. The college has autonomous status from UGC and holds NAAC "A" grade.[1]
Former name
Khordha (Degree) College / Prananath Mahavidyalaya, KhordhaMottoutiṣṭhata jagrata varān prāpya nibodhata (ISO)
Motto inEnglish
Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.TypePublic
PN College | |
Former name | Khordha (Degree) College / Prananath Mahavidyalaya, Khordha |
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| Motto | utiṣṭhata jagrata varān prāpya nibodhata (ISO) |
Motto in English | Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached. |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1959 |
Academic affiliation | NAAC - "A", UGC - CPE |
| Students | 3750 |
| Undergraduates | 3600 |
| Postgraduates | 150 |
| Location | , 752056 , |
| Campus | Semi Urban, 75 acer |
| Colours | Brownish Red |
| Affiliations | Utkal University |
| Website | pnautonomouscollege.in |
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Location
The college is present outskirts of the city of Bhubaneswar. It is about 7 km from Khurdha road Junction railway station and about 5 km from Khurda Bus stand.
Courses
- Undergraduate degree courses in science, arts and commerce leading to master's degree are provided by the college.
- B.Sc (Hons) in Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Electronics, and Computer Science
- B.Com (Hons) in Accounting, Finance and Marketing
- B.A (Hons) in History, Philosophy, Education, Physiology, Hindi, Odia, Sanskrit, Political Science and Economics
- BBA (Hons)
- M.Sc in Computer Science, Applied Geology, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology
- M.A in Education, PM & IR
- M.Com
Notable alumni
Samir Mohanty- Politician