The Pithapur Rajah's Government College, commonly known as P. R. Government College, is an Indian autonomous educational institution located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as the 'College with Potential for Excellence' by the University Grants Commission in 2010.[1]
| Motto | Enter, Endeavour, Excel |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1884 |
| Affiliation | Adikavi Nannaya University |
| Principal | Dr. B V Tirupanyam |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
History
editPithapur Rajah's College (P. R. College), located in Kakinada of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South India. It was established in August 1884 by Sri Rajah Rao Venkata Mahipathi Gangadhara Rama Rao Bahadur. Initially founded as a middle school, it later expanded into a full-fledged college.
The college played a pioneering role in promoting women's education, offering full fee exemptions and various incentives for female students. In 1952, the college was taken over by the government, becoming P. R. Government College. It celebrated its centenary in March 1984.
P. R. College has two campuses: the Science College campus, located near the Main Road, and the Arts College campus, which spans approximately 28 acres near the Government General Hospital. The college's surroundings include McLaren High School, the District Collector's Office, and the Zilla Parishad Office.
In 2000, P. R. Government College was granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), with the approval of Andhra University and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. In October 2010, the UGC recognized the college as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE), providing financial support for its development.
Academic programmes
editUndergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and science, affiliated to the Adikavi Nannaya University, are offered at the college, which has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade (CGPA 3.17).[2]
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