Vikram Dev University
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| Type | Education and Research Institution |
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| Established | 1947 |
| Principal | Dr. Gopal Halder |
Academic staff | 51 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 25 acres |
| Affiliations | Affiliated to Berhampur University |
| Website | www.vikramdebcollege.ac.in |
Vikram Dev College, Jeypore is an autonomous college in India, located in the city of Jeypore, Koraput district in Odisha.
History
Foundation
As a part of welfare activities of the government, in July 1947 the government started this institution of higher education at Jeypore. The college started at the present P G Block was known as 'Jeypore College' from 1 July 1947. As a tribute to the philanthropist king of Jeypore, Rajarshi Maharajah Vikram Deo Verma, the college was renamed to 'VIKRAM DEO COLLEGE' in 1961. The college was also upgraded to a FIRST GRADE college from 1961 and undergraduate courses were started. Honours teaching provisions were made in 1968–73 and Post Graduate courses were started from 1979. The college was declared a LEAD COLLEGE in 1991–92.