Brief History of the College

  • 1853 : The college started as a Zilla school
  • 1868 : Up gradation as a provincial school.
  • 1873 : Acquired the status of a Second Grade College
  • 1891 : Affiliation to the then Madras University
  • 1926 : Affiliation to the Andhra University
  • 1930 : Started B.Sc course with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
  • 1950 : ‘Metcalfe Hostel’ for boys bearing the much-loved name of the college founder Principal.
  • 1957 : Introduced PUC Course
  • 1958 : The 3-year degree course in Arts and Commerce commenced.
  • 1960 : The college celebrated its centenary.
  • 1969 : The addition of the Geology block was yet another proud accession
  • 1971-72 : Introduction of Post Graduate courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
  • 1982-83 : Introduced M.A Telugu course
  • 1987-88 : Introduction of M.Com
  • 1997-98 : B.A. Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science was introduced with U.G.C funding
  • 1998-99 : Restructured courses in B.Sc with Microbiology, Medical lab Technology, Biotechnology, Engineering Geology and Geo-exploration and computer science.
  • 2000-2001 : The honour of being the first government college in the state of Andhra Pradesh to be conferred Autonomy is yet another landmark.
  • 2001-2002 : Introduced M.Sc Zoology courses on Self-finance basis.
  • 2003-04 : Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
  • 2005 : The Department of Chemistry has been recognized by Andhra University as a Research Center
  • 2006-07 : Extended Autonomous status up to 2013
  • 2009-10 : Introduced M.Sc Botany course under self finance
  • 2011 : The Department of Physics has been recognized by Andhra University as a Research Center
  • 2011 : Re-Accredited at “A” grade by NAAC
  • 2014 : CBC System started
  • 2015 : Status of Autonomy extended up to 2020
  • 2015 : Community College (“Food Processing & Preservation”) initiated
  • 2016 : The college is conferred with “College with Potential for Excellence” status by UGC.
  • The college is going to be upgraded as university under RUSA shortly.

Legacy of the College

During its long journey of heritage for more than 160 years, the college has pride of having eminent personalities as its faculty and alumni. Its great faculty fraternity includes the following.

Stalwarts worked in the college

  • Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan- former President of India worked as faculty member in department of Philosophy during 1916-19.
  • Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu, social reformer and writer worked in Telugu department during 1876-77

Legendary alumni of the college

  • Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, first Chief Minister of Andhra State
  • Sri Adavi Bapi Raju Artist and Novelist of great Caliber
  • Sri K.V.Reddy Naidu – Acting Governor in 1936 of Madras Presidency
  • Sri Varahagiri Jogaiah Pantulu (Illustrious father of Dr.V.V.Giri, Former President of India)
  • Sri V.K.Krishna Menon – Former Minister of External Affairs in the Republic of India
  • Sri P.S.Rau – ICS,Chairman, Damodar Valley Corporation, Former Governor of Kerala and awarded PadmaBhushan
  • Sri Koka Subba Rao – Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court
  • Sri Bhamidipati Kameswara Rao – A Humorist of Humorists who created diversified characters in his play – lets,
  • Sri Kavikondala Venkata Rao, Famous Lyricist
  • Sri M.Narasimham Pantulu – Retired Collector & Ex-Member of Madras Public Service Commission
  • Dr.Suri Bhgavantham, greatest Physicist of India
  • Sri C.Venkata Chalam Panthulu – 1st Andhra member of Bar Council
  • Sri D.Seshagiri Rao Panthulu – Chairman, Kakinada Municipality,
  • Sri A.V.S.Krishna Rao – Violinist, got the President’s Gold Medal in Karnatic Music