Salipur Autonomous College, Salipur

Established on 09th july 1964 of Commity
by Biraja prasad ray , Baman charan parida And Bikalananda kar
Salipur Collge Autonomous College Located at a distance of 25 km. from the district head quarter, Cuttackon the Cuttack- Kendrapara State Highway, Salipur stands against the backdropof panoramic, sylvan Chitrotpala, just about a kilometer away from the SalipurBazaar. Eminent persons from various walks of life who have made significantcontributions towards the advancement of Orissa have hailed from and aroundthis area and nourished and patronised this college from its fledgling state till itattained a healthy adulthood. The long felt need for establishing a collegecatering to the demands of the people of a vast area of the Cuttack district wasfulfilled in 1963. A College committee comprising active, enthusiastic personsof status in the locality entrusted with the task of raising funds and meetingother requisite needs for starting a college was formed in the same year.



The committee succeeded in its tireless efforts in opening the pre-University Arts faculty of Salipur College, Salipur, affiliated to the Utkal Universitywith effect from 9th July 1964. In this connection, special mention may bemade of the munificent donations made by a firm of Contractors through itspartners Sri Biraja Prasad Ray, Sri Baman Charan Parida and a prominentlocal business man Sri Bikalananda Kar in addition to the help and financialsupport by legions of local enthusiasts that helped in materialising the aspirationsof the people of Salipur for establishing an institution of higher learning. In1965 the College was shifted to its present site with a limited accommodationof Pre-University classes in Arts and Science faculties. The first year degreeclasses at the B.A and B.Sc. stages were started in 1965-66 and 66-67respectively. The second and the third year Degree Classes were opened withinthe years that followed. In the year 1970 the first batch of Graduates came outof the College. In the 1970-71 P. U. classes in Commerce and Education classeswere introduced. In 1971-72 B.Sc. classes with Physics, Chemistry andMathematics (Physical Science) group were opened. In 1972-73 B.Sc. classeswith Chemistry Botany, and Zoology (Life Science) group along with B. Comand B.A (Education) classes were opened. In 1974-75 Honours classes in theHumanities were introduced. Honours Courses in Physics and Chemistry wereopened from session 1976-77 and Zoology Hons from 77-78 and Botany Hons.from 1980-81 were introduced. The Vocational subjects such as Electronics at+2 Higher Secondary stage were introduced from 1998- 99 and IFF (IndustrialFish & Fishery) at the degree level have been introduced since 1996-97 underUGC assistance. Honours in Education and Commerce were introduced from1978-79, Honours in Sociology was opened from 2003-2004 and Honours inSanskrit and Philosophy were have been introduced with permanent recognitionfrom 2006-07 vide Govt. Order No. 5592 dated 22.08.06. There has been asteady growth of its students strength. It has increased from 83 in 1964-65 toabout 2779 including over a 1375 girl students in 2010 -2011. The ‘members ofthe academic staff’ that comprised only seven members in 1964 increased to88 including 28 ladies teachers in 2011. The present strength of non-teachingand supporting staff is about 50 in 2011. The College has carved out a niche foritself in the map of premier educational institutions of higher learning in thestate gaining in from strength to strength in academic excellence, inculcatinginto the minds of its young learners a unique sense of discipline, unity, honesty,integrity and accountability.

In the present pioneering stature a bright, and clean image of SalipurCollege the aspirations of the local people who have toiled, strived, sweated,sacrificed and dedicated themselves to the cause of diffusion of higher educationand learning have found partial fulfillment. It is now a full-fledged degree collegewith an enviable record of students commendable success at variousexaminations from time to time. With financial assistance from the StateGovernment and the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the ungrudginghelp and patronage from persons of the locality and abroad who count in variouspolitical and Social spheres, this college looks forward to reaching a crescendoof parfection and excellence. Its immaculate ways of conducting examinationat various levels are commendable and serves as a role model and eye-openerfor others.

We should not be over taken by self complacency, much remains to bedone to expand its activities and bring it to the status of one of the leadingpremier educational institution of the nation with autonomy. We have to strivehard to maintain and promote its present stature with an unswerving devotionto duty, unchallengeable sense of commitments, involvement accountability,and transparency.

This institution celebrated its silver Jubilee a week long function inSeptember 1991 with a great glory in a grand manner. This college celebratedits maiden foundation day on 9th July 2004. Some former principals and seniorteachers were felicitated on this occasion. Members of peer team of NAAC(National Assessment and Accreditation Counsel, an autonomous body ofU.G.C.) Visited this college on 30th November and 1st December 2005 for accreditation. The college has been accredited with an excellent grade of B++with 82.25% for 5 years w.e.f. 2nd Feb. 2006. Score. Our college deity LordLaxmi Narayan were installed in the newly built temple in the college premiseson 31st August 2006.

University Grant Commission (UGC) vide its letter no. F.4-345/ 2007Dated 24.02.07 has conveyed its approval for the opening of a career-orientedcourse with 32 seats in Mass Communication and Video Production at its 1stDegree level of +3 with effect from the academic session 2007-08. This coursewas introduced as an addon course along with the conventional +3 B.A./B.Sc.Degree Courses which is just like a parallel course to the existing three years Degree Course. UGC also vide its letter no. F635/2008 dated 20.3.08 has givenapproval for another career-oriented Course in Communicative English with anintake of 32 seats from the academic session 2008-09.

Corporate Sector like Infosys, Zen-Pact, Vedanta, Asian Paints etc. Paytheir regular visits to the college to select efficient, meritorious students fornecessary training at their end to have them within their fold.Infosys is pleased to award 40 students of the college Prativa PoshakScholarship during the session - 2009-2010.Campus grooming is being undertaken by the trained teachers throughProject-Genesis Programme launched by Infosys.Bikalananda Kar Memorial Trust Salipur awards financial help tomeritorious students in each academic session at +2 and +3 levels.The Salipur Junior College has come into the fold of e-admission understudent Academic Management system (SAMS) in respect of +2 stream fromthe academic Session 2010-11 vide Deptt. of Higher Educated G. O. No. 84485dated 14.12.2009 and Salipur Degree College has come into the fold ofe-admission in respect of +3 stream w.e.f. The academic session 2011-12 videDept. of Higher Education G.O. No. 6626 dated 22.02.2011.

Courses of Studies::




Salipur College, Salipur has been granted first affiliation in Scienceand Arts at Pre-University stage with effect from the session 1964-65 asper letter No.-A/TDS/8806 dated 23.05.1964 of the Asst. Registrar UtkalUniversity.

Salipur College is affiliated to Utkal University and CHSE Orissa for+3 Degree & +2 Higher Secondary Courses respectively.

Eligibility for Admission :

Students passing HSC or equivalent examination are eligible foradmission into +2 Arts / Science / Commerce / Vocational Stream.


2. New Course Structure at +2, Higher Secondary Level w.e.f. 2006-07Council of Higher Secondary Education, Orissa vide their office OrderNo. 4153 dated 01.03.06 has decided to introduce certain changes in the+2 course structure and scheme of studies from the academic session2006 - 07 and this has been concurred by the Govt. vide Order No. 14321/111 HE - CHSE-10/06, Dt. 27.04.06.

According to the new course structure there shall be one examinationto be conducted by the College at the end of 1st Year basing on thecurriculum meant for that year and one examination at the end of 2nd yearto be conducted by the Council basing on the curriculum meant for thatyear alone. Pass certificates will be awarded to successful candidates basingon the performance in the Council examination to be held at the end of 2ndyear only.

The examination at the end of 1 st year shall be for 800 marks(including 100 marks for Environmental Education and 100 marks in Joga )and the examination at the end of 2nd Year shall be for 600 marks. Markssecured in the examination to be conducted at the end of 1 st year shall beconsidered for promotion of students to the 2nd year class.

Besides English and M.I.L., Environmental Education (EE) and Jogashall also be a compulsory subject. But Environmental Education will betaught only in the 1st year and examination for Environmental Educationand Joga will be conducted by the college at the end of the 1st year.

Restriction on selection of optional (henceforth called as elective)subject will be the main feature in the new course structure. There shall beno extra optional subject. Instead each student has to offer four electivesubjects as mentioned below.

3. Provision of Seats, Grouping pattern & In-take capacity in +2 Classes:

A) +2 Arts - 256 Seats:

Compulsory Subjects : English, M.I.L. (Oriya or Sanskrit orAlternative English of Higher Standard) and Environmental Education.Elective Subjects : Economics - 256, Political Science-256,Mathematics-256, Oriya - 256, History - 256, Education - 128, logic - 128,Home Science - 32, Sociology - 64, Sanskrit – 64

A student may select any four Elective subjects to the availability dependingon his marks. However, combination of (1) History & Mathematics, (2) Oriya& Sanskrit, (3) Education & Home Science, (4) Statistics & Sociology(5) Mathematics & Home Science are not permitted.

B) +2 Science: 256 seats:

Compulsory Subjects: English, M.I.L., (Oriya or Alternative English of HigherStandard and Environmental Education and Joga
1st Elective Subject : Physics (256)
2nd Elective Subject : Chemistry (256)
3rd and 4th Elective Subjects : Mathematics (256), Biology - 192 seats,
Electronics - 32 seats, Statistics - 32 seats
One has to choose either Group - A or Group - B for 3rd and 4th ElectiveSubjects as mentioned below.

Group A : 3. Mathematics, 4. Biology / Electronics / Statistics
Group B : 3. Biology, 4. Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology Combination: 192 seats: Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics combination - 32 seats
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics combination - 32 seats
C) +2 Commerce - 128 Seats :

i) English
ii) M.I.L. (Oriya) / Alt. English)
iii) Environmental Education and Joga
iv) 1st Elective - Accountancy
v) 2nd Elective - Business Studies and Management
vi) 3rd Elective - Business Mathematics and Statistics
vii) 4th Elective - Computer Application I & II or Fundamentals of Company Accounts and Fundamentals of Management Accounting (FCA and FMA) or Salesmanship and Business Economics or Commercial Banking and Insurance.

( Each elective subject shall carry a maximum of 200 marks: i.e. 100 marksfor 1 st year and 100 marks for 2nd year )

D) +2 Vocational Stream: 48 seats :

a) Audio-Visual Technique - 24 seats

b) Computer Fundamental Technique - 24 seats

Eligibility: Students seeking admission into +2 Vocational Stream must havepassed H.S.C. or the equivalent examination.

Course Structure for 3 years Integrated Degree Course
in B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.
( +3 Degree Arts Affiliated strength - 256 seats )
Compulsory Subjects :

a) English & M.I.L. (Oriya of Alternative English) in +3 1st Yr and 2nd Yr.

b) Indian Society and Cultural and Env. Studies and population studies in 3rd Yr.

i) Pass Subjects:

Anyone of the following subjects may be chosen for purely pass students.

Economics - 256, Edn.-128, History-256, Sociology-64, Oriya-256,

Philosophy-64, Pol. Sc. -256, Sans-64, Soc.-64. While filling up the formtwo choices may be given for pass subjects in order of preference.

ii) Honours Subjects :

A student may opt for anyone of the following as Honours subject

Economics-32, Education-32, English-16, History-16, Oriya-32,Pol. Science-32, Sociology-16, Sanskrit - 16, Philosophy 16 seats. Totalaffiliated honours seat-208 purely pass seat - 48

While filling up the form three choices may be given for honours subjects

iii) Elective Subjects:

Indian Polity-256, Indian Economy-256, Landmark in Indian History- 256,H.Sc.-64, Phill.-64, Sans-64, Education-128, Sociology-64. Oriya -256

A pass or honours student shall not be allowed to offer correspondingsame or the identical subject as his/her elective subject. For example astudent opting for Political science as pass or Hons subject can not chooseIndian Polity as his / her elective paper and likewise. While filling up theform three choices may be given in order of preference for elective subject.

iv) Restrictions:

a) A student admitted to Honours shall not take any pass subject.

b) English shall not be opted as an elective - subject.

c) Combination of two language subjects or two practical subjects orHistory and Mathematics and Home Science and Mathematics arenot allowed.

d) Students opting for Mathematics as pass or honours subject musthave passed in Math at +2 stage.

e) No student shall be allowed to take statistics if she/he has not passedeither in statistics or in Mathematics at +2 stage.

v) Students passing +2 Science and +2 Commerce are also eligible foradmission into +3 Arts Stream and +3 Commerce Stream also.

vi) One of the following may be opted as 1 st Elective A-1 and A-2 to betaught in +3 1st Year and +3 2nd Year Indian polity - 128, LMHI-128,Edn.-64, Oriya -128.

One of the following subjects may be chosen (other than the above) asthe 2nd elective (B-1 & B-II), to be taught in +3 IIIyr Arts, H.Sc.-32,Sanskrit - 64, Edn.-64, Soc-64, Indian Polity-128, Oriya-128.

+3 Degree Science (B.Sc.)

i) Physical Science Group:

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combination affiliatedstrength - 128, Statistics - 16 seats

ii) Life Science Group

Botany, Zoology, Chemistry Combination and Fisheries, Zoology,

Chemistry combination affiliated strength - 64 , Fisheries - 32 seats

iii) Compulsory Subjects :

a) English b) MIL (Oriya of Alternative English) in 1st year andEnvironmental Studies and Information Technology in 2nd year andIndian Society and Culture in 3rd Year.

iv) Pass Subjects :

Any two of the pass subjects from anyone of the following combination

may be chosen for purely pass students.

a) Physical Science Group: 1) Physics and Chemistry, 2) Physics &Mathematics, 3) Phy. & Statistics, 4) Math. & Stat.

b) Life Science Group: 1) Botany & Zoology, 2) Zoology & Fisheries.

v) Honours Subject :

A student can opt anyone of the following as honours subject

Physical Science Group : Physics-32, Chemistry-32, Mathematics - 32,while filling up the form for Honours subject, three choices for physicalscience group and two choices for life science group may be given inorder of preference.

vi) Minor Elective:

a) Pass & Hons students of physical science group shall take "Biologyfor physical Science students" as Minor elective.

b) Pass & Hons students of Life Science Group shall take "Mathematics& Statistics for Biology students" as minor elective. Life Science group

students means any student having Botany or Zoology as pass orHonours subject.

vii)Major Elective :

a) Pass and Hons students of Physical Science group shall choose

Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics as major elective provided that it

is not his pass or Hons subject as the case may be.

b) Pass or Hons students of Life Science Group shall take chemistry orPhysics as their Major elective.

c) Pass or Hons students of Life Science group may also opt for chemistryas pass subject provided they choose physics as their major electivesubject. Provided number of students are at least four.

viii) Restrictions :

a) Students passing +2 Science with PCM are eligible for admissioninto physical Science group.

b) Student passing +2 Science with Biology can only take admission"into Life Science Group.

ix) Depending upon Honours/Pass subject(s) chosen at the Degree Stagethe following suitable Combination of Honours, Pass and Elective papersare available for the +3 BSc. Students.