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Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Total Courses

7 Courses

Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha - Overview

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About Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha

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Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha is one of Odisha's oldest grant-in-aid degree colleges, founded on 28 January 1959 as Khordha College through the efforts of the late Prananath Patnaik and renamed in his memory in November 1970. Set on a green, roughly 75-acre campus at the foothill of Barunei on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, the college has grown from a small Arts institution admitting 64 students in its first year into a large multi-faculty autonomous college affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Prananath Autonomous College, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha Courses

7 Courses

B.A. (Honours)

8 specializations

Fee Range₹ 16.6K - 49.8K

10+2 (Arts stream preferred for most subjects) from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET (Centralised Admission Process) on the basis of +2 merit

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B.Sc. (Honours)

9 specializations

Fee Range₹ 22K - 66K

10+2 Science stream with relevant subject combination from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit

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B.Com. (Honours)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ Fee not published on the official college website for the individual group; being a grant - in - aid government college, UG tuition fees are regulated by the Government of Odisha/Utkal University fee structure. Contact the college office or check the SAMS/CPET portal for the current year's exact fee

10+2 (Commerce stream preferred) from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit

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BBA (Honours)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 60K - 65K

10+2 in any stream from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit

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M.Sc.

5 specializations

Fee Range₹ 80K - 1.10L

Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in the relevant subject from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET (Centralised Post-Graduate Entrance Test) portal on the basis of merit

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M.A.

2 specializations

Fee Range₹ 80K - 90K

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in the relevant/related subject from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of merit

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M.Com.

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 60K - 60K

Bachelor's degree (B.Com.) from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of merit

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
B.A. (Honours) 8 specializations	₹ 16.6K - 49.8K Check Fee Details	10+2 (Arts stream preferred for most subjects) from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET (Centralised Admission Process) on the basis of +2 merit
B.Sc. (Honours) 9 specializations	₹ 22K - 66K Check Fee Details	10+2 Science stream with relevant subject combination from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit
B.Com. (Honours) 1 specialization	₹ Fee not published on the official college website for the individual group; being a grant - in - aid government college, UG tuition fees are regulated by the Government of Odisha/Utkal University fee structure. Contact the college office or check the SAMS/CPET portal for the current year's exact fee Check Fee Details	10+2 (Commerce stream preferred) from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit
BBA (Honours) 1 specialization	₹ 60K - 65K Check Fee Details	10+2 in any stream from a recognized board; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of +2 merit
M.Sc. 5 specializations	₹ 80K - 1.10L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in the relevant subject from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET (Centralised Post-Graduate Entrance Test) portal on the basis of merit
M.A. 2 specializations	₹ 80K - 90K Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in the relevant/related subject from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of merit
M.Com. 1 specialization	₹ 60K - 60K Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree (B.Com.) from a recognized university; admission through the Odisha SAMS/CPET portal on the basis of merit

Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

No separate entrance exam for most UG programmes; UG admission is merit-based on +2 marks through the Odisha SAMS (Student Academic Management System) e-Admission/CPET portal. PG admission is merit-based on qualifying degree marks, also processed through the SAMS/CPET portal.

Eligibility Criteria

UG: 10+2 pass with the relevant stream from a recognized board. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant/related subject from a recognized university.

Admission Process

Candidates register on the Odisha SAMS/CPET online admission portal, fill in college and subject preferences, and are allotted seats through a merit-based, counselling-style seat-allocation process. Selected candidates complete document verification and fee payment at the college to confirm admission, followed by an orientation programme.

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Accredited 'A' Grade

NAAC

College with Potential for Excellence (CPE); recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B)

UGC

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NAAC	Accredited 'A' Grade
UGC	College with Potential for Excellence (CPE); recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/Minority)	Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, SEBC or minority categories studying UG/PG programmes, subject to the state government's prescribed income and eligibility criteria	As per the Government of Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship scheme (tuition fee reimbursement and/or maintenance allowance, varies by category)
State Government Merit and Fee-Reimbursement Scholarships	Meritorious and economically weaker students enrolled in the college's UG/PG programmes, as per the applicable Government of Odisha scheme guidelines	Varies as per the applicable scheme; the college has reported tuition fee reimbursement for a section of its UG students

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Jayee Rajguru Library

Central library of the college, established in the same year as the college's founding, holding more than 69,500 books along with national and international journals and access to digital databases through various library consortiums.

Campus Wi-Fi

Wireless internet connectivity across the campus based on a 4G network, supporting the academic and administrative needs of students and staff.

Sports & Gymnasium Facilities

Athletic grounds and a gymnasium supporting the college's sports activities and annual events such as Banamahostav.

NCC and NSS Units

Active National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) units; an NCC cadet from the college commanded the NCC Girls Contingent at the Kartavya Path Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 2023.

Hostel & Accommodation

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

Campus Gallery

Events

Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha is a grant-in-aid (government aided), non-government autonomous college -- it receives government aid and functions under UGC-granted autonomy, rather than being a fully government-run institution.

The college is affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and holds autonomous status granted by the UGC, which allows it to design and update its own curriculum within the university's overall framework.

Prananath Autonomous College has been accredited with an 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

The college offers UG Honours programmes in Arts (History, Philosophy, Education, Political Science, Economics, Hindi, Odia, Sanskrit), Science (Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Electronics, Computer Science) and Commerce (Accounting, Finance & Marketing group), a BBA (Honours) programme, and postgraduate M.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Applied Geology, Computer Science), M.A. (Education, PM & IR) and M.Com. programmes.

B.A. (Honours), B.Sc. (Honours), B.Com. (Honours), BBA (Honours), M.Sc.

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Prananath Autonomous College, Khordha: An Overview

Guided by the Upanishadic call 'Uttishthata Jagrata Prapya Varan Nibodhata' -- Arise, Awake and Stop not till the goal is reached -- the college today runs Honours undergraduate programmes across Arts, Science and Commerce along with a BBA (Honours) programme, and postgraduate M.Sc., M.A. and M.Com. programmes, all administered under Principal Dr. Bindushree Mishra. Its UGC-recognised College with Potential for Excellence status and its own long-established Jayee Rajguru Library reflect a college that continues to prioritise academic infrastructure for rural and semi-urban students in the Khordha district.

Prananath College at a Glance
Particular	Detail
Founded	1959 (as Khordha College); renamed Prananath College in 1970
Ownership	Government aided (grant-in-aid), non-government autonomous college
Affiliation	Utkal University, Bhubaneswar; Autonomous status by UGC
NAAC Grade	'A' Grade
Campus Area	Approx. 75 acres
Location	Khordha, Odisha -- 752057, near Bhubaneswar

Applicants comparing colleges in the Khordha-Bhubaneswar belt should note that Prananath College's autonomous status allows it a degree of curricular flexibility not available to purely affiliated colleges, while its grant-in-aid character keeps overall fees considerably lower than most self-financing private institutions in the region. Prospective students are encouraged to review the full list of courses and cross-check current fee and seat information directly with the college office before applying.