Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi

Historical Background

Situated on the tropic of cancer, at an altitude of 651m from sea level amidst tropical flora and fauna, Ranchi College, Ranchi (now upgraded as a Unitary State University and known as Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi) had been established during the Pre- Independent India. Established in 1926 as a Government Intermediate College, it marched ahead and began Under-Graduate and post–graduate Courses in various subjects of Arts/Science in the year 1946.

Even after Independence, Ranchi College continued to celebrate its recognition as Government College. Till the creation of Ranchi University, Ranchi on 12th July, 1960, it functioned as a Unit of Patna University, imparting quality Higher Education in faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Science.

And, the Growth and Expansion continued ….

Following the creation of Ranchi University, Ranchi on Saturday, July 12th, 1960, Ranchi College had been placed as a Unit of Ranchi University by the then Government of Bihar. Meanwhile, a new 28th state of India, Jharkhand was carved out of the Southern part of Bihar on November 15, 2000. Now the pressure was high on it. And, it took the responsibility well. Based on its performance, the UGC accorded it the status of an “Autonomous College” in 2009. Also, it had been recognized by the UGC as “College with Potential for Excellence”. This primer college of the Capital has set its mood and it never looked back.