About Bhadrak Autonomous College

Bhadrak Autonomous College (BACBDK), erstwhile Bhadrak College, was established on 6th July, 1948, in Bhadrak town with the initiative of benevolent personalities like Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, a noted politician, ex-Chief Minister of Orissa, and ex-Governor of Maharashtra, Narendra Prasad Das, a reputed lawyer, Chhakadi Mohanty, an eminent resident of the nearby village Jagannathpur, Mr. Sirajuddin, a well-known mines owner, and many others. With a modest yet confident beginning, the College has traversed a long way.

Initially, the College was affiliated with Utkal University for Intermediate Arts only. Intermediate Science classes were started in 1954-55, and degree courses in Humanities and Science were introduced in 1951 and 1960-61 respectively.