Overview
Holkar Science College is a government science college located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest and most prominent institutions for science education in the Malwa region, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the basic and applied sciences. The college is affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), the state university based in Indore.
Key facts
| Name | Holkar Science College |
|---|---|
| Type | Government college (science) |
| Location | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Affiliation | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) |
| Region | Malwa |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
Background
The college takes its name from the Holkar dynasty of the erstwhile princely state of Indore, reflecting the patronage extended by the Holkar rulers to higher education in the region during the late princely and early post-independence period. After the integration of Indore into independent India and the eventual formation of Madhya Pradesh, the institution continued as a government science college under the state's higher education department.
For several decades, Holkar Science College was associated with the University of Indore, which was reconstituted and renamed Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya. The college has since remained an affiliated institution of DAVV.
Academics
The college offers undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) programmes in core science disciplines. Departments typically include:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Electronics
- Geology
Several departments host research programmes leading to the Ph.D. degree under DAVV. The college also offers vocational and self-financed courses in applied science areas alongside its traditional curriculum.
Campus
The college occupies a campus in Indore with science laboratories, departmental buildings, a library, and grounds for sports and co-curricular activities. Its location places it within the larger educational hub of Indore, alongside other government and private institutions affiliated to DAVV.
Significance
As a long-established government science college in central India, Holkar Science College has played a notable role in providing affordable science education to students from Indore and surrounding districts of the Malwa plateau. Its alumni include scientists, academics, civil servants, and professionals who have contributed in various fields across India.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata: Q12460963
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore — list of affiliated colleges
- Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh