Samanta Chandra Sekhar (Auto.) College, Puri

About the Institute

Established in 1944, Samanta Chandra Sekhar (SCS) Autonomous College is a premier institution of higher education located in Puri, Odisha. Affiliated with Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management disciplines.

1. Academic Programs:

   Undergraduate Programs:

   • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honours in:

     • English

     • Odia

     • History

     • Political Science

     • Economics

     • Sanskrit

     • Philosophy

     • Education

   • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honours in:

     • Physics

     • Chemistry

     • Mathematics

     • Botany

     • Zoology

     • Computer Science

   • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with Honours in:

     • Commerce

   • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

   • Integrated Programs:

     • B.A. + B.Ed.

     • B.Sc. + B.Ed.

   Postgraduate Programs:

   • Master of Arts (M.A.) in:

     • English

     • Odia

     • Geography

     • Education

   • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:

     • Chemistry

     • Zoology

     • Computer Science

   • Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

   • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – a self-financed program requiring valid OJEE scores for admission 

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

   • Affiliated with: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

   • Recognized by: University Grants Commission (UGC)

   • Accreditation: Accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

   • Location: Chandan Hazuri Road, Puri, Odisha – 752001

   • Campus Area: Approximately 27 acres 

   • Facilities Include:

     • Well-equipped classrooms and lecture halls

     • Science and computer laboratories

     • Library with a comprehensive collection of books and journals

     • Hostel accommodations for students

     • Sports and recreational facilities

     • Auditorium and seminar halls

     • Medical and healthcare facilities

     • Wi-Fi enabled campus

4. Cultural Contribution:

   • Organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences across various academic disciplines

   • Participates in national and state-level cultural and technical events

   • Engages in community development and outreach programs

5. Admissions:

   • Eligibility:

     • For Undergraduate Programs: Completion of 10+2 with relevant subjects from a recognized board

     • For Postgraduate Programs: Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university

   • Admission Process:

     • Admissions are conducted based on merit through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha

     • For the MBA program, candidates must have valid OJEE scores

     • Follows reservation policies as prescribed by the Government of Odisha and the Government of India