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Indian science college in Madhya Pradesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holkar Science College, officially Government Model Autonomous Holkar Science College, also known as Holkar College is an institute in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established on 10 June 1891 by His Highness Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Sir Shivaji Rao Holkar Bahadur XII, the erstwhile ruler of Indore belonging to the Holkar dynasty of the Marathas. The biggest government science institute in the state, has been ranked third among government autonomous colleges in the country by Education World Rankings 2020-21.[1]
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Motto in English | Lead me from Darkness to Light |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1891 |
| Principal | Dr. Suresh Silawat |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | collegeholkar |
In 1985, the Government Holkar Science College, Indore was awarded the title of a Model College by the state Government of Madhya Pradesh and in the year 1988 the college earned the status of an autonomous college.[2]
Holkar College campus is located in the South area of East Indore. It is situated in an area between known as Bhanwar Kua which has a high concentration of cultural and academic institutions, including the Indore University, Central Museum, Institute of Management Studies, Cystal IT Park and the Kamla Nehru Zoological Park. The Holkar College HSC has multiple halls throughout the campus along Indore BRTS and various lectures for science students are conducted within these halls, some major buildings are including the Main Building, Red Building, Yeshwant Hall and Chemistry Block Building.
The College has Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics departments. The institute receives funds from the state but is autonomous with regards to administration and conduct of examinations. The HSC offers a number of courses in the field of science. HSC's research and teaching is organised within a network of faculties and academic departments which includes:
The Department of Computer Science was established in academic year 2000–2001. It is an autonomous department under Govt. Holkar Science College affiliated DAVV, Indore.
Admission is restricted to students domicile to Madhya Pradesh.[3]
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