Government Science College, Chatrapur is one of the astral and quinquagenarian institutions of Odisha. The Institution was established on July 8 th ,1969 with the persuasive endeavours of local intellectuals. It has glorious history and several anecdotes regarding students’ accomplishments. Since then, it has been unremittingly imparting education to student’s of Chatrapur and nearby districts. Initially it was founded as a private institution, later it was taken over by Government of Odisha in 1982. At the onset, the institution offered only intermediate course in Science and Arts. In 1970 itself, effective measures were taken to initiate degree courses. In year 1970-71 was a landmark year in the history of Government Science College, Chatrapur. It successfully systematized the BA course, which strengthened the stand of the Institution. Similarly, plans were strategized to launch plain science courses (without Honours), and in 1976 it introduced the same for science enthusiasts. The Institution begin with 32 seats in PCM and CBZ and gradually it widened it ambit. That very year brought about some substantial changes in the academic atmosphere of college by setting up platform for Honours courses in different disciplines. Honours in Economics and Political Science commenced in 1977-78 academic session. The college committee also proposed for expansion of academic horizons by opening commerce stream. In the 1980-81 academic year few more Honours courses were introduced such as zoology and History along with B. Com. The following academic session marked the beginning of English Honours as a degree course. After few years undergraduate courses in Arts, Science and commerce ran in full swing.