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Dharanidhar College, Keonjhar, Orissa Info

Dharanidhar University is situated in Keonjhar, a picturesque town nestled in the foothills of the Gandhamardan range in northern Odisha. Originally established as Keonjhar Science College in 1957 with generous contribution from industrialist Mohd. Serajuddin, the institution was conferred with the status of an autonomous college by University Grants Commission in 2004. On 11 February 2023 the college was upgraded to a university through a gazette notification issued by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha.

Spread over an area of 71 acres, the university has two campuses, namely North and South Campus, and its jurisdiction extends over the whole of Keonjhar district. There are 19 undergraduate departments and 20 post graduate departments (including 3 self-financed departments). 39 colleges are affiliated to the university. There are a total number of 59 regular faculty members, out of which 54 were earlier appointed at the college and were subsequently deployed at the university. Presently 25 guest faculties have been engaged in various teaching departments. The state government has made provisions for temporary engagement of 236 retired/adjunct/guest faculties for the institution at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Pr

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DC Recognitions

  • Accredited By NAAC
  • Recognized By UGC

DC Facilities

  • Computer Lab
  • Lab
  • Auditorium
  • Girls Hostel
  • Boys Hostel
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Cafetaria
  • Library
  • Transport


Dharanidhar College, Keonjhar, Orissa Courses

Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
B.Sc Science Rs. 46,000.00 Pass in 10+2 (Science) with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology from a recognized board.
M.Sc. Science Rs. 3,000.00 B.Sc degree in relevant subject from a recognized university. Minimum 50% marks (relaxation for SC/ST as per norms).
B.Ed Teaching Rs. 90,000.00 Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (BA / B.Sc / B.Com or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PH as per Govt. of Odisha rules).
MA Arts Rs. 3,000.00 Bachelor’s degree in Arts or equivalent discipline. Minimum 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories).
BA Arts Rs. 5,880.00 Pass in 10+2 in any stream (Arts/Science/Commerce).
M.Com. Commerce Rs. 3,000.00 Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Management or related discipline. Minimum 50% marks required.
B.Com Commerce Rs. 6,000.00 Pass in 10+2 (Commerce/Science/Arts). Preference for candidates with Commerce/Mathematics at +2 level.

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Dharanidhar College, Keonjhar, Orissa College Rating

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Dharanidhar College, Keonjhar, Orissa College Reviews
The College is good and environment there
Name: Papri Dutta | Batch of | Rating 4
Course: Bachelor of Science
Recommends this college
my college overall is very good and i like the management also as they are helping and the infrastructure is so good factulty are to professional and knowledged they help us in every task and the campus classes are very well maintained,
Infrastructure 4
Campus 4
Faculty 4
Industry Exposure 4
Placements 4
Affordability 4
Posted On: 22-Oct-2025
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