Pithapur Rajah's Government College Kakinada | PRGC

Pithapur Rajah’s Government College (Autonomous), widely known in Kakinada as P.R. Government College or P.R. College, is a government degree college located on Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, opposite McLaurin High School in Kakinada. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the region and a well-known educational landmark in the city centre.

The college was founded in 1884 and was taken over by the Government in 1952, after which it became P.R. Government College. It holds autonomous status and is affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram. The college is NAAC accredited and was recognised by the UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence in 2010. It offers degree-level education in arts, commerce and science disciplines.

The college is spread over two campuses. The Science College campus is located near the main road, while the larger Arts College campus, which covers roughly 28 acres, is situated near the Government General Hospital. Nearby institutions and offices include McLaren High School, the District Collector’s Office and the Zilla Parishad office. The college’s newsletters also record regular academic and sports events, including an Adikavi Nannaya University inter-collegiate Kho-Kho championship hosted on its campus in 2026.

Prospective students can contact the college office on 0884-2379480 or visit the official website for admission notifications. Courses, seat availability, fees, admission procedures, timings and academic calendars are updated every year, so please confirm the current details directly with the college before applying.

Location: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Opposite McLaurin High School, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533001
Category: Education
Institution Type: Government Degree College (Autonomous)
Suitable For: Undergraduate degree students (arts, commerce and science)
Nearby Landmark: Government General Hospital; McLaurin High School
Area: Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kakinada
Phone: 0884-2379480