The history of growth and development of the college is accredited to the former rulers of
Paralakhemundi, and the spread of education in Odisha. The institution was founded in 1896 under the patronage of the Raja of Paralakhemundi Shri Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayana Deo. The then headmaster of M.R.B.H. School Nangu Sreenivas Rao was given the charge of the institution. In the same year, it obtained affiliation as a second grade college from the
Madras University. The college received the status of a first grade college in the year 1936. Originally affiliated to the
Madras University and then to the
Andhra University, the college was one of the first five affiliated colleges with which
Utkal University started functioning in November 1943. On 2 January 1967,
Berhampur University came into existence and since then the college is affiliated with it. On 11 July 1947, the management was taken over by the
Government of Orissa and the college was renamed Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College. Towards the end of 1948, the college was shifted from its old building to the Morrison Extension, in which it is housed today. The college celebrated its centenary from 10 to 12 January 2001. The college uses its own methods of admission, evaluation, and conduct of examinations. The students’ performance is evaluated both internally and externally. The college has its own Boards of Studies and an Academic Council to achieve the aims and objectives of Autonomy. The college was one of the first Lead Colleges of Orissa in 1990. The institute is the second-oldest college in the state. The college has been assessed by the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India in September 2004 and received B Grade. == Notable alumni ==