The district of Ganjam attained limelight in the field of education with the establishment of the Berhampur University, of Orissa in 1967. The then president V.V.Giriinaugurated the Berhampore University in 1972. The only University in Southern division of Orissa, the Berhampore University offers the scenario of education in Ganjam a special dimension. The ranking University in Orissa, the Berhampore University has 19 departments with several disciplines. The inclusion of faculties like Marine Science, Journalism, Linguistics and Professional courses like Computer Application and Business Administration has given the University an international status in the field of education. The education of Ganjam is known nationwide today mainly because of the contribution lies on the part of the Berhampore University. Presently the university offers M.Phil Courses to nearly all the disciplines the university offers to its students. The university is now a seat of the academics not only across India but also from the rest of the world. Quite a good number of degree colleges in Orissa are affiliated to the university of Berhampore. In recent time the education in Ganjam has accomplished a booming progress in India. |