Agra College

Details About Agra College -

Agra College enjoys being the oldest institution of learning in North India. It was formed in 1823 A.D. with the developing efforts of the noted Sanskrit scholar and astrologer Pandit Gangadhar Shastri. The institution operated as the Government College till 1883. After that, its management was handed over to the Board of Trustees and a Committee of Management, both approved by the Government. 

Ever since its establishment in 1823, Agra College has enjoyed the singular privilege of reaching out to the world. These illustrious personalities have carved out an enviable place in the national and international arena. Among its former students are personalities like Pt. K.D. Paliwal, Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, Shri Gopal Swaroop Pathak, Justice S.K. Dhar, Shri Gulzari Lal Nanda, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and a few others.

In 1924, the college celebrated its centenary, which was honored by the then Viceroy, Sir R. D. Issac. Initially, the college was associated with Calcutta University, then from 1887 to 1926, it was affiliated with Allahabad University, and since 1927, it has been affiliated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra (earlier known as Agra University).

In keeping with its adherence to academic excellence and continuous development, Agra College, Agra added another feather to its cap in 1999 with the formation of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (under a self-finance scheme). This was in addition to the existing four Faculties - Science, Arts, Fine Arts, and Law.

Agra College Highlights : Official Website, Location, Offered Courses etc

Particulars	Details
Name of the college	Agra College
Type of college	Government
Location	Agra
Recognized by	AICTE
Affiliated to	Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Mode of application	Online
Courses offered	BTech BSc BA LLB BCA BCom B.Ed BBA MTech MSc MA LLM PG Diploma Certificate Course Ph.D.
Official website	https://www.agracollegeagra.org.in/

Facilities

Agra College Courses offerd various facilities for the ease of the candidates. These facilities have been designed keeping in mind all the essentials of the students. Facilities offered by the college include: 

Library

The college has a well-established library for all the students. The library is equipped with thousands of books for every department. It also has access to some online journals

Laboratories

The college also offers laboratory facilities for science students enabling them to perform their experiments with ease. The laboratory has all the required types of equipment needed to perform experiments. 

Auditorium

The college also has a well-established library which has a huge seating capacity. The auditorium enables the college to organize its events smoothly. 

Cafeteria

The college also offers a canteen facility for all the students and staff. The canteen provides hygienic food to everyone. It has a variety of food. 

Medical

The college also offers medical facilities to everyone who needs them on an urgent basis. The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.

Apart from these, other facilities offered by the college include: 

• I.T Infrastructure
• Gym
• Waiting Room
• Sports
• Wifi Campus
• Banks
• Convenience Store