The College started as Rourkela Science College from 16 th August, 1961 and was taken over by Government Odisha on 01-07-1963. With the vertical academic growth of the College was
conferred with autonomous status in 2002. In the year 2002 the College was accredidated by NACC with Grade-B.
The College offer variety of Courses at different levels. Besides Art, Science and Commerce at Higher Secondary and Degree levels the College also offers Master Degree in 17 subjects and
M.Phil in 03 subjects i.e. Botany, English and Odia.
M.Sc in Computer Science, Maste in Commerce, Degree Courses in Computer Science, Electronics and Tele-Communication(ETC), Mathematics with Computer(MTC),
PGDCA, PGDCH come uner Self-finance courses.