As a tribute to his monumental contributions the Govt. Maharaja Vikram Dev Verma was a great patron of art, learning and culture in this neglected part of Orissa. The college began with only 49 students, 09 teachers and 20 boarders in the hostel. Dwivedy joined the college as its first Principal on 06-07-1947. The college started functioning from 01-07-1947 as 'JEYPORE COLLEGE' and Sj. His Diwan and other prominent citizens of the area extended all possible help and co-operation for this noble cause. The philanthropist King Rajarshi Vikram Dev Verma who once ruled the state of Jeypore donated land and buildings for the college. of Orissa evinced keen interest in starting a college at Jeypore from the session 1947-48. Out of the intense desire of the public of this locality for the spread of higher education in this backward tribal area and in response to heavy public demand, the Govt. Catering to more than 5000 students, Vikram Deb (Autonomous) College is considered among the best and most sought after colleges in south Odisha. This College has produced many distinguished personalities and leaders in diverse fields of life. It is an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of Vikram Deb (Autonomous) College, the College that stands for excellence and continuously sets high standards in Academics. 'I welcome you to Vikram Deb (Autonomous) College with pride. The name of the college is inscribed in English at the bottom. The waterfall next to the wheel stands for the scenic spots and natural potentialities of the locality. The Konark wheel not only indicates the achievement of the people of Orissa in the field of art and architecture but also stands for progress. The book and lamp are the eternal symbols of knowledge and light. The motto written in Sanskrit Devanagari script on the top is a prayer for leading humanity from darkness to light.

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