Jupiter Degree College offers B.Sc. and B.Com. Honours degrees under Utkal University, with an integrated track that prepares science graduates for the UPSC Civil Services Examination alongside their degree.
At Jupiter Degree College, we envision becoming a centre of academic excellence and holistic development, where science meets service, and curiosity transforms into capability.
Rooted in strong foundations in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Zoology, we are committed to cultivating analytical thinkers, innovative researchers and responsible global citizens. With the dedicated Civil Services Preparation Programme, we aim to empower students not only with academic depth but also with the leadership and ethical grounding required to serve the nation.
The questions worth asking of any college — and how Jupiter Degree College answers them.
For students and parents
From establishing Odisha's first residential +2 Science College in 2002 to becoming one of the most trusted names in quality education, discipline and innovation.
Started, affiliated to CHSE — Odisha's first integrated +2 Science residential college, beginning the “teaching and coaching under one roof” concept.
Started, affiliated to CHSE.
Started, affiliated to CBSE.
Added to the Jupiter Group. Students of its first batch were rank holders in the Utkal University examination.
Taken over to provide quality coaching for NEET, JEE, KVPY and NTSE.
Introduced, bringing the group into online classes.
Founder
Founder whose vision continues to guide the Balaram Panda Memorial Charitable Trust and the institutions it manages.
President, Jupiter Group
Currently manages the Trust's institutions, steering them with the same founding commitment to educational excellence and community welfare.
Principal
M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chemistry) · 26 years of experience
Vice Principal
M.Sc., M.Phil. · 27 years of experience
IAS (Retd.) · Mentor
A distinguished former IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, with a career in public administration spanning over three decades. He guides our B.Sc. + IAS aspirants on effective governance, ethical decision-making and the disciplined preparation one of the nation's most demanding examinations requires.
IAS (Retd.) · Mentor
A retired IAS officer and the first Director General of the International Solar Alliance. His visits and regular guidance bring students his long experience of the civil services and international organisations.
Jupiter Degree College is acknowledged and recognised by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, and is affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar — degrees are awarded under its CBCS curriculum.
Acknowledged by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha.
Merit-based admission through the Government of Odisha SAMS portal, per resolution No. 1-A-HE-4A-2010-3702/HE dated 20.02.2010.
Recognition conferred on the Jupiter Group of Institutions, of which the college is a part.
"The Most Promising Schools" category — The Times of India
Honoured by the News18 Network
Honoured by The Times of India
Jupiter Group of Institutions marked 20 years of excellence in education with “Summer Shindig 2022”, a cultural celebration. Chief guest Sabyasachi Mishra, Odia film actor and social activist, urged students to work hard so that they may have a shining future.
Group President Biranchi Narayan Panda, Secretary Prasanna Kumar Patra, Vice President Bishwaranjan Patra and the heads of all departments, faculty and staff took part. Students who scored the highest marks in their examinations were given awards and merit certificates by the chief guest and the management.
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Established in 1999, the Balaram Panda Memorial Charitable Trust is a non-profit founded by educationists, social workers and economists.
The Trust works to make education accessible, affordable and value-based for every student, irrespective of socio-economic background, and promotes holistic development — creativity, innovation, leadership, discipline and ethical values.
Welfare work
From establishing Odisha's first residential +2 Science College in 2002 to becoming one of the most trusted names in quality education, discipline and innovation.
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