Gangadhar Meher University
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Former names | Sambalpur College, Gangadhar Meher College |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1944 (as college), 2015 (as university) |
| Chancellor | Governor of Odisha |
| Vice-Chancellor | Atanu Kumar Pati[1] |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
Gangadhar Meher University, formerly Sambalpur College and Gangadhar Meher College, is a state university situated in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. It is named after the illustrious Odia poet, Gangadhar Meher.
History
The University was established as college in 1944 as Sambalpur College with 192 students. The name of the institution was changed to Gangadhar Meher College in 1949. It was upgraded to a university in 2015, and has been renamed as Gangadhar Meher University.[2]
References
- ^ "VC's Message". Gangadhar Meher University. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "History". Gangadhar Meher University. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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