The College Crest
The college crest embodies the motto “Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya” meaning “Lead me from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom”. The temple at the center of the logo symbolises the ancient glory of Buddhism at “Jagamanda” a village fourteen miles north to GUNUPUR. The lamp and the book at the base stand as the eternal symbols of knowledge and light. The sixty-four leaves around the crest symbolize “Chautursasti Kalas”. The name of the College is inscribed in English in the upper circle of the crest.
A Brief History of the College
The college started functioning on the 2nd July 1973, owing to the benevolence and sacrifice shown by the local inhabitants. We have nothing to offer them in response for their philanthropic endeavor except remembering them to-day; as the pioneers of a great social cause and an ad infinitum source of inspiration and unfathomable admiration of Humanity. The college was affiliated to Berhampur University in August 1974. Subsequently, the Education Department, Government of Odisha, accorded recognition to the college on 11 November 1975. The college imparts education in Arts, Science and Commerce streams at Undergraduate level. In 1974-75, affiliation was granted to I.A. Course and that for I. Sc. during 1981-82. In 1979-80, affiliation was granted to start Honours Courses in History, IRPM, Economics and Commerce. Thus, after initial hurdles, the Institute has blossomed into a full-fledged College. The college has well maintained Hostels to cater to the accommodation of outstation students, both Boys and Girls amid disciplined, amiable and RAGGING-FREE ENVIRONMENT. The faculty members, the students, the Governing Body and the conscious public over the years have contributed in their humble capacities to uphold the academic dignity of the college. Many meritorious students have excelled well by dint of their academic achievements, which has brought glory to the College. The college has also carved a significant niche for itself in the area of sports and games. The College has been accredited as a “B” Grade Degree College by NAAC (UGC) during 2016. The college today strives with new zeal and vigour to maintain its rich tradition and glory.
Succession List of Presidents, Governing Body, Gunupur College, Gunupur W.E.F. 01-06-1980 to Continuing
Sl No. | Name | date | |
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1 | Shri Chinmaya Basu, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 01-06-1980 to 28-08-1981 |
2 | Shri Niranjan Jali, O.A.S(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 29-08-1981 to 02-11-1983 |
3 | Shri Sanjib Kumar Ray, O.A.S(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 02-11-1983 to 03-09-1984 |
4 | Shri Prafulla Chandra Mishra, I.A.S | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 03-09-1984 to 07-09-1986 |
5 | Shri A.M.Dalavai, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 08-09-1986 to 25-08-1987 |
6 | Shri N.Ch.Mohanty, O.A.S (I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 26-08-1987 to 31-08-1987 |
7 | Shri S.K.Mishra, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 31-08-1987 to 31-05-1990 |
8 | Shri H.K.Patra, O.A.S. (I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 31-05-1990 to 24-07-1990 |
9 | Shri Maguni Jena, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 24-07-1990 to 25-03-1991 |
10 | Shri P.K.Mohapatra, I.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 25-03-1991 to 27-05-1992 |
11 | Shri Madhab Nayak, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 27-05-1992 to 12-08-1992 |
12 | Shri Gadadhar Parida, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 12-08-1992 to 28-10-1992 |
13 | Shri Purna Ch.Sagar, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 28-10-1992 to 30-07-1995 |
14 | Shri Ramesh Chandra Pradhan, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 30-07-1995 to 12-08-1999 |
15 | Shri Sanjaya Kumar Singh, I.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 12-08-1999 to 04-05-2001 |
16 | Shri Rama Chandra Das, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 04-05-2001 to 21-03-2002 |
17 | Shri Sachitananda Das, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 22-03-2002 to 19-05-2002 |
18 | Shri Dukhishyam Paik, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 20-05-2002 to 05-07-2002 |
19 | Dr. S.B.Padhi, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 05-07-2004 to 05-08-2004 |
20 | Dr.Krishna Kumar, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 05-08-2004 to 18-09-2006 |
21 | Shri Hemanta Kumar Singh, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 19-09-2006 to 02-12-2006 |
22 | Shri Ranjan Kumar Sharma, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 03-12-2006 to 27-06-2007 |
23 | Dr. Pratap Indra Dash, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 01-08-2007 to 31-08-2009 |
24 | Shri Ravindra Pratap Singh, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 31-08-2009 to 01-04-2010 |
25 | Shri Biranchi Narayan Rath, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 16-04-2010 to 27-09-2010 |
26 | Dr. M.Muthu Kumar, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 27-09-2010 to 13-06-2011 |
27 | Shri B.C.Mohapatro, O.A.S.(I) | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 19-06-2011 to 28-08-2011 |
28 | Shri V.Jaya Kumar, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 29-08-2011 to 29-08-2012 |
29 | Md. Sadique Alam, I.A.S. | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 30-08-2012 to 21-01-2013 |
30 | Sri Rama Murty Mutika | Hon’ble ex-M.L.A., Gunupur | 21-01-2013 to 02-10-2016 |
31 | Sri Trinath Gomango | Hob’ble M.L.A., Gunupur | 03-10-2016 to 24-01-2020 |
32 | Dr.Siddehswar Baliram Bondor, I.A.S | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 24-01-2020 to 10-09-2020 |
33 | Sri J. Sonal, I.A.S | Sub-Collector, Gunupur | 10-09-2020 to continuing |
Succession List of Principals, Gunupur College, Gunupur
Sl No. | Name | date | |
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1 | Sri M.Surya Narayana, M.A.,B.Ed. | 02-07-73 to 02-02-74 | |
2 | Sri Aluo Kumar Kar, M.A | (In charge) | 02-02-74 to 04-07-74 |
3 | Sri I.Gopal Rao, M.A., LL.B. | (In charge) | 04-07-74 to 22-11-76 |
4 | Sri M.Suryanarayana, M.A.,B.Ed. | 22-11-76 to 25-07-79 | |
5 | Sri I.Gopal Rao, M.A.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 25-07-79 to 17-01-81 |
6 | Sri P.Bhaskar Rao, M.Sc. | 17-01-81 to 01-10-82 | |
7 | Sri I.Gopal Rao, M.A.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 01-10-82 to 08-04-82 |
8 | Sri Aluo Kumar Kar, M.A.) | (In charge) | 08-04-83 to 01-11-83 |
9 | Maj.B.T.Reddy, M.A.(O.E.S-I) | 01-11-83 to 26-06-89 | |
10 | Dr. S.P.Panda, M.A.,Ph.D.,LL.B | (In charge) | 26-06-89 to 04-10-89 |
11 | Sri Hrushikesh Sahoo, M.A. | 04-10-89 to 22-01-92 | |
12 | Dr. S.P.Panda, M.A.,Ph.D.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 22-01-92 to 22-02-92 |
13 | Sri P.K.Mishra, M.A. | (In charge) | 22-02-92 to 14-01-93 |
14 | Sri T.P.Mohapatro, M.A.,LL.B. | 14-01-93 to 30-06-96 | |
15 | Sri U.N.Panigrahi, M.A. | (In charge) | 30-06-96 to 31-10-96 |
16 | Sri Jacob Jacob, M.Sc. | 01-11-96 to 08-07-98 | |
17 | Sri P.K.Chhotray, M.A.M.Phil. | 09-07-98 to 30-11-03 | |
18 | Sri R.C.Das, M.Com.,LL.B. | 01-12-03 to 30-06-05 | |
19 | Sri I.Gopal Rao, M.A.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 30-06-05 to 21-09-05 |
20 | Sri Aluo Kumar Kar, M.A.,M.Phil | 21-09-05 to 04-10-08 | |
21 | Sri T.Sudarsana Rao, M.A.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 04-10-08 to 24-06-09 |
22 | Sri T.Sudarsana Rao,M.A.,LL.B. | 25-06-09 to 26-06-11 | |
23 | Sri Dr.Smt.Indra Adhikari, M.A.,LL.B. | (In charge) | 27-06-11 to 12-10-11 |
24 | Sri T.Sudarsana Rao,M.A.,LL.B | 13-10-11 to 31-03-13 | |
25 | Sri V.Kodanda Rao, M.Com | (In charge) | 01-04-13 to 31-03-14 |
26 | Sri S.Lokanath, M.Sc. | (In charge) | 01-04-14 to 29-02-16 |
27 | Sri Mohan Chandra Sahu, M.Com.,M.Phil | (In charge) | 01-03-16 to 31-07-18 |
28 | Dr.Bamadebo Misra, M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D. | (In charge) | 01-08-18 to continuing |