[citation needed] in 2007 the college attained autonomous status conferred upon it by the University Grants Commission.
[citation needed] Year of opening of the Department: 1971-72 A brief history: The Department of Botany in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1971-72 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Science Started from the Academic Session 1972-73.
Year of opening of the Department: 1971-72 A brief history: The Department of Chemistry in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1971-72 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Science Started from the Academic Session 1972-73.
Year of opening of the Department: 1966-67 A brief history: The Department of Economics in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1966-67 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Arts Started from the Academic Session 1968-69.
Year of opening of the Department: 1966-67 A brief history: The Department of Oriya in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1966-67 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Arts Started from the Academic Session 1968-69.
At present there are six regular teaching faculties, two demonstrators, one laboratory assistant and two lab attendants in the department.
Year of opening of the Department: 1966-67 A brief history: The Department of Political Science in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1966-67 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Arts Started from the Academic Session 1968-69.
Year of opening of the Department: 1966-67 A brief history: The Department of Telugu in Rayagada Autonomous College was opened in Academic Session 1966-67 with teaching facility in Pre University (P.U) Degree Classes in Arts Started from the Academic Session 1968-69.
The Cadets shall attend a similar camp in the third year of their services which renders them eligible for ‘C’ certificate examination.