Baji Rout Memorial College Bhubaneswar

About the Institute

Baji Rout Memorial College (BRM College), Bhuban, Dhenkanal district, Odisha:

🏫 Overview & History

• Established in 1976 under public initiative led by local leaders like Kailash Chandra Mohapatra and late Debendra K. Satpathy 

• Named after Baji Rout, a young freedom fighter from nearby Dhenkanal 

• Affiliated to Utkal University and recognized by UGC under Sections 2(f) and 12(B); earned NAAC accreditation (Grade pending) 

🎓 Academics & Programs

• Offers undergraduate (UG) programs in:

  • B.A. (General + Honours in Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Odia, Sanskrit, Philosophy)

  • B.Sc. (General + Honours in PCM and CBC)

  • B.Com. (General + Commerce Hons – Accountancy)

• Seat intake:

  • B.A.: ~240

  • B.Sc.: 128 (with 32 seats each for PCM and CBC combos)

  • B.Com.: 64 (plus 24 for Accountancy Hons)

• Total UG enrollment: ~900–1,300 students; faculty ~35–41 .

📍 Campus & Facilities

• Sprawling ~59 acres in Bhuban (outskirts of Dhenkanal) with natural sal forest surroundings

• Amenities include:

  • Well-stocked library, departmental labs, computer centre, lab facilities

  • Auditorium, gymnasium, extensive sports grounds

  • Girls’ and boys’ hostels, cafeteria, Wi‑Fi, RO drinking water, and a vibrant alumni association 

👥 Governance & Staff

• Current principal: Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash (as of latest records) 

• Strong administrative team includes ~40+ teaching staff and ~29 non-teaching personnel 

• Active IQAC and NAAC steering committees guide academic quality and development 

📋 Admissions & Fee Structure

• UG admissions are merit-based, processed via qualifying 10+2 marks under Samagra/college counseling 

• Affordably priced with BA, B.Sc, B.Com fee generally under ₹30,000 total, making it accessible for community students 

🌟 Student Life & Extracurriculars

• Emphasizes holistic development through:

  • NSS, sports teams, cultural programs, seminars

  • Frequent academic workshops, vocational training, and community drives 

Baji Rout Memorial College is a well-established, Utkal University–affiliated liberal arts and science college offering a range of UG honors and general courses. With its vast eco-friendly campus, supportive infrastructure, affordable fees, and active student life, it serves as a vibrant educational hub catering especially to rural and community students in Odisha