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Brief History

Brief History

2021
  • Status of Autonomy Extended Up to 2026.
2020
  • Reaccredited by NAAC with A+ Grade (3.38/4.00 CGPA) in III Cycle.
2016
  • The college is conferred with “College with Potential for Excellence” status by UGC.
2015
  • Status of Autonomy extended up to 2020.
  • Community College (“Food Processing & Preservation”) initiated.
2014
  • Choice Based Credit System started.
2011
  • The Department of Physics has been recognized by Andhra University as a Research Center.
  • Re-Accredited at “A” grade by NAAC.
2009
  • Introduced M.Sc Botany course under self-finance.
2006
  • Extended Autonomous status up to 2013.
2005
  • The Department of Chemistry has been recognized by Andhra University as a Research Center.
2003
  • Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC.
2001
  • Introduced M.Sc Zoology courses on Self-finance basis.
2000
  • The honour of being the first government college in the state of Andhra Pradesh to be conferred Autonomy is yet another landmark.
1998
  • Restructured courses in B.Sc with Microbiology, Medical lab Technology, Biotechnology, Engineering Geology and Geo-exploration and computer science.
1997
  • B.A. Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science was introduced with U.G.C funding.
1987
  • Introduction of M.Com.
1982
  • Introduced M.A Telugu course.
1971
  • Introduction of Post Graduate courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
1969
  • The addition of the Geology block was yet another proud accession.
1960
  • The college celebrated its centenary.
1958
  • The 3-year degree course in Arts and Commerce commenced.
1957
  • Introduced PUC Course.
1950
  • ‘Metcalfe Hostel’ for boys bearing the much-loved name of the college founder Principal.
1930
  • Started B.Sc course with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
1926
  • Affiliation to the Andhra University.
1891
  • Affiliation to the then Madras University.
1873
  • Acquired the status of a Second Grade College.
1868
  • Upgradation as a provincial school.
1853
  • The college started as a Zilla school.