Rayagada Autonomous College located in Orissa was established in the year 1966. It is affiliated to Berhampur University. The college has been accredited with level B under NAAC. It imparts excellent education by offering UG and PG programs in the field of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Admission to all the courses is purely based on merit. The college has well-experienced faculties and good infrastructure.

Rayagada Autonomous College Highlights 

Established | Institute Type 1966 | Autonomous
Affiliation Berhampur University
Accreditation NAAC
Courses offered UG & PG
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Online 
Official website http://www.rayagadacollege.edu.in/

Rayagada Autonomous College Courses

Rayagada Autonomous College offers various courses at UG and PG levels. The courses with details are mentioned below:

Course Specializations Eligibility Duration
B.A. (Hons.) History, Economics, Political Science, Oriya, Hindi, Telugu  10+2  3 years
B.Com  -  10+2  3 years
B.Sc. (Pass & Hons.) Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry  10+2  3 years
M.Sc. Chemistry Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 2 years
M.A. - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 2 years
M.Com - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 2 years

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Rayagada Autonomous College Admission

The admission to all the courses is done through Students Academic Management Systems (SAMS). The procedure of admission is carried out through computer and internet known as e-admission. 

Candidates need to fill the CAF and submit it online. After the completion of application procedure, validation of documents will be done by validator team. Selection of students is on the basis of their merit. The intimation letter & selection list will be released on the official website of Higher Education Department, Orissa Govt.

Steps to apply:

  • Visit the official site  www.dheorissa.in
  • Do the choice filling of college & stream as per your preference
  • Fill in the details in the Common Application form
  • Submit the form online
  • Take two print copies of the filled form for college & applicant
  • The applicant & guardian must put their signature in the college copy
  • Deposit both the copies of CAF with fees & relevant documents at the nearest SAMS Resource Center

Rayagada Autonomous College Scholarships

The college provides several scholarship and stipends for meritorious and needy students. Detailed information regarding the scholarships can be obtained from the office of college

  • Post-Matric Scholarship: ST and SC students are eligible for applying post-matric scholarship after admission by collecting the prescribed format available at office. 
  • National Hindi Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students who study Hindi as Optional/ MIL/ Honours/ Pass subject
  • Government Scholarships: Various types of government scholarships are available like junior merit scholarship, National Scholarship, senior merit scholarship, National Loan Scholarship, Poverty-cum-merit scholarship, senior merit scholarship etc.

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Rayagada Autonomous College Facilities

Several facilities are available in the college for the betterment of students. Some of them are listed below:

  • Hostels - The College provides well-furnished hostels for both male and female students. This is allotted based on merit and good conduct of the students.
  • Library - More than 36,000 reference books and textbooks are available in the library. The library timing is from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on the working days.
  • RAYCOS - Known as the Rayagada College Co-Operative Society Ltd. started in 1976. This society helps in the purchase of stationery, books, and other articles required by the student.

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Rayagada Autonomous College FAQs

Ques: Does Rayagada Autonomous College have a placement cell?

Ans: The College does not have any official Training and Placement cell.

Ques: How to submit the application form?

Ans: Students are required to fill in the application form online. However, an offline copy with the affixed photograph, student and guardian signature, and other requirements should be mailed to the nearest SAMS center along with the application fee.

Ques: Does the college conduct spot-round counseling?

Ans: Subject to seats remaining vacant, the college conducts a spot round counseling on the SAMS online counseling portal itself.

Ques: Does the college provide laptops to students?

Ans: There is no such annual scheme. However in the past, the college is known to have provided laptops to students with outstanding meritorious performance in academics.

Ques: What is the weight-age of seats for the reserved category?

Ans. 8% of the sanctioned seat strength is reserved for SC candidates, 12% is reserved for ST candidates. 3% is reserved for PWD candidates, 1% for wards of ex-servicemen, and 1% for wards of Serving Defense Personnel. 5% of the seats are reserved for admission of Odia students from the bordering states. 2% seats are reserved for children of Martyrs.