Government Autonomous College was established in the year 1960. The College was originally affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar with subject affiliation of all major subjects in the faculties of Arts and Science. After the establishment of Berhampur University in 1967 in the South Zone of Orissa, the College was affiliated to this University under the nomenclature of Government College, Phulbani.

The College was selected as a Study Center of Indira Gandhi National Open University in 1989-90. Support services for students like N.C.C., N.S.S., Red Cross, SC / ST Pre Employment Coaching Centre, Project Genesis Training facility (INFOSYS) are available to cater to the needs of the students.

Facts & Figure of Government Autonomous College: