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    About Government Autonomous College, Rourkela

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela is a government college, established in 1961. Government Autonomous College works to enhance effective quality sustenance and progression on all key facets of Education. Government Autonomous College promotes quality learning and creativity among students and teachers. The college offers programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in different branches of study. 

    Government Autonomous College offers B.Sc., B.Com, B.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.A. and M.Phil courses offered in full-time mode. Government Autonomous College, Rourkela accepts admission into UG programmes based on merit in the qualifying examination and CPET exam scores are considered for PG admissions. Application to the entrance exam is looked after by SAMS and the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. Government Autonomous College is an affiliated college of Sambalpur University, Sambalpur. Government Autonomous College has been accredited with a 'B' grade by the NAAC Accreditation team. Facilities offered at Government Autonomous College include a library, laboratory, IT Infrastructure, auditorium and seminar hall, hostels, sports facilities, guest house, cafeteria, medical facilities, parking facilities, gym and alumni associations. Government Autonomous College has a Career Counseling and Placement Cell which provides training and placement assistance to its students.

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    GAC Rourkela Location

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela is located in Raghunathpali, Rourkela, Odisha. Rourkela Bus Stand is located 8 km from the college. The nearest railway station is Panposh, located 750 m from the college. The nearest airport is Rourkela Airport, located 5.5 km from the college.

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    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1961
    Courses 8 Degrees and 59 Courses
    Institute TypeAutonomous
    Student Count3255
    Faculty Count104
    Campus Size35 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 41% and Female 59%

    Student Diversification at Government Autonomous College, Rourkela

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    Data Source: NIRF 2025

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (3 years): 1523/2778
    PG (2 years): 657/1054

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela Facilities

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    Student Reviews for Government Autonomous College, Rourkela

    College Infrastructure: 3.5/5
    Academics: 4/5
    Placements: 3.2/5
    Value for Money: 3.5/5
    Campus Life: 4/5

    The college is very good . All the faculties are good .

    College Infrastructure

    The college infrastructure is very good . The look of college is well designed . The outdoor view is also very good . It's look very nice . The college is visible from outside road . It has many departments.

    Each and every moment i carried with this college is okayish

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    College Infrastructure

    It has all the facilities that a college provides. Firstly It has Wi-Fi ,built apps, Instagram pages to help keep us updated with the college All the class room has cctv cameras A+ library cricket net practice ground football grounds huge garden, canteen. Which provides yummy yummy in our tummy.? And the maintenance is top priority as it's one of top government college in Western odisha. Cleanliness abhiyan carried out by principal every students take care of their own surroundings almost clean

    It's an good experience

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    College Infrastructure

    The infrastructure of the college was average but was well established and equipped with all the necessary things. The classrooms and the entire compound is very clean and hygienic. The laboratories too are well maintained.

    Have a question related to Government Autonomous College, Rourkela ?

    Government autonomous college Rourkela does not offer integrated Bachelor of education course to the students. There are no integrated courses offered to the students. The government autonomous college Rourkela offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses seperately. These courses are as follows

    • Bachelor of arts
    • master of Arts
    • Bachelor of Commerce
    • master

    Hi Darmesh,

    For the course B.sc which means bachelor of science to get seat in the panposh, Rourkela as its situated in the odisha as its a Government Autonomous college as its rating is also too good I suggest that is a best college and its situated  in the 50

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela Contact Address

    Address:
    Government Autonomous College, Sundargarh, Raghunathpali, Rourkela, Pincode-769004, Odisha, India

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Does the Government Autonomous College have a placement cell

    Yes, the Government Autonomous College have a placement cell. 

    2: Is Government Autonomous College, Rourkela a good college?

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela offers a student-friendly environment, professional educators, a well-structured curriculum, placement assistance and good infrastructure to their students.

    3: Does Government Autonomous College, Rourkela offer student exchange programmes?

    No, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela doesn't offer student exchange programmes. Only regular courses are offered.

    4: What are the facilities available at Government Autonomous College, Rourkela?

    GAC Rourkela includes a library, laboratory, IT Infrastructure, auditorium & seminar hall, hostels, sports facilities, guest house, cafeteria, medical facilities, parking facilities, gym and alumni associations.

    5: Does Government Autonomous College, Rourkela offer any scholarships or financial aid?

    No, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela doesn't offer any scholarships or financial aid.



    6: Is Government Autonomous College, Rourkela an affiliated college?

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela is an affiliated college of Sambalpur University, Sambalpur.

    7: Does the Government Autonomous College have a placement cell

    Yes, the Government Autonomous College have a placement cell. 

    8: Is Government Autonomous College, Rourkela a good college?

    Government Autonomous College, Rourkela offers a student-friendly environment, professional educators, a well-structured curriculum, placement assistance and good infrastructure to their students.

    9: Does Government Autonomous College, Rourkela offer student exchange programmes?

    No, Government Autonomous College, Rourkela doesn't offer student exchange programmes. Only regular courses are offered.

    10: What are the facilities available at Government Autonomous College, Rourkela?

    GAC Rourkela includes a library, laboratory, IT Infrastructure, auditorium & seminar hall, hostels, sports facilities, guest house, cafeteria, medical facilities, parking facilities, gym and alumni associations.

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