Brief History

Shailabala Women’s College, is a century old college is the premier educational Institution of its kind in the state of Orissa for women education. Situated near the holy shrine of goddess Katak Chandi, the magnificent college building stands majestically on Madhusudan Road, Cuttack, the silver city of Odisha. The college is proud to bear the name of Miss Shailabala Das, the adopted daughter of Utkal Gourava Madhusudan Das.

Shailabala, in a feudal age, was in the forefront of a movement for women’s uplift. She was a member of the Board of Education, constituted by the Government of Bihar and Orissa in 1912, to look into the problems of education in Orissa. Miss Sailabala Das and Mrs. Banks represented Orissa at the Board Meeting in Ranchi where it was recommended to open an intermediate college for women in Cuttack. Accordingly, intermediate classes started functioning in the premises of Ravenshaw Girls’ School in the year 1913. The college along with the school was shifted in 1917 to a new locality in Choudhury Bazar. Read more…

Principal's Message

Education is not for preparation, it is life itself ” – John Dewey

Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College, Cuttack, a century old educational institution of Odisha is an epitome of knowledge and a hub of academic excellence. Our’s is a sterling academic institution which firmly establishes a conducive environment and provides an inclusive approach thereby drawing out the magic lying dormant inside each girl. Read more…

Prof. (Dr.) Gayatri Biswal
Principal,
Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College, Cuttack.

Mob: +91-9937024174

 

Important Updates

An Overview

VISION

“तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय” (Lead us from darkness to light; Lead us from ignorance to truth)

The College aspires to become a centre of excellence for Women by making them understand, actualize and energize their inner potential to be self-reliant, confident, employable and socially responsible.  The college visualizes a future where women empowerment is a goal accomplished.

MISSION

  • To help the students acquire a scientific temper in the process of learning, and strive for sound knowledge in the disciplines of Humanities, Science and Commerce.
  • To provide inclusive education to all the section of students irrespective of caste, creed, religion, social status and mould them in a manner to face the extreme hardships of life.
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Books by our teachers

A few Of Our Notable Alumni

A Few From The Achievements

Research Projects

Latest Events & Seminars

1st community connect services for the session 2023-24.

Under the supervision of Principal Prof. Gayatri Biswal P.G Dept of S.B. Women's College conducted it's 1st community connect services ...

Hon’ble President Visit to SBWAC

The 15th and current President of India, Her Excellency Honourable Smt. Droupadi Murmu visited the century old educational institution S.B ...

People first:Stop stigma & Discrimination, strengthen prevention.

People first:Stop stigma & Discrimination, strengthen prevention. SB Women's A. College observed International day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking ...

Blood donation camp

Blood donation camp organised by YRC unit on 21.10.22 inaugurated by Prof. G. Biswal, Principal in Madhusudan Auditorium.34 units of ...