About
OfficialA public women's college in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, established in 1958 by the State Government and affiliated to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University.
- Established in 1958 by the State Government
- Exclusively for women
- Affiliated to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur
- Autonomous institution since 1988
- Recognized as a College with Potential for Excellence in 2010
- More than 3500 women students enrolled
About
Govt. D.B. Girls' P.G. (Autonomous) College is a public college located at Kalibadi Chowk, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492001. The college's motto is 'Aarohah Tamaso Jyoti', meaning 'From darkness to light'. Its primary aim is to provide quality education and empower girl students, as most come from rural, tribal and socially-backward backgrounds.
History
The State Government established the college in 1958 as a college exclusively for women in Raipur. The college was named after Rajeshri Dudh-adhari Bajrang Das Ji Mahant, former head of the Math and guru of the donor. It was initially affiliated to University of Sagar and, since 1971, to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur.
Academics
More than 3500 women students are enrolled in programs ranging from undergraduate to doctorate level. The college offers programs in the faculties of Science, Arts, Commerce, Home Science and Physical Education. The History department was established at the undergraduate level in 1958, at the postgraduate level in 2003, and its research centre in 2012. A Women Study Centre has been in existence since April 1, 2016, and the college is the only institution in the state chosen by UGC to establish a centre for women-related issues in Chhattisgarh.
Campus & Facilities
The campus includes a library, reading room, laboratories, lecture rooms and hostels. Hostel facilities include a dining hall and kitchen, prayer, recreation, yoga and activity hall, reading room, health care, playground, indoor games, and Wi-Fi and AV equipment. The campus is accessible for differently abled people and is marked under Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (2016).
Recognition
The college is NAAC accredited and was awarded status as a College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. It has been an Autonomous Institution since 1988 and was recognized as a College with Potential for Excellence in 2010.
Quick stats
Courses offered
12
Avg placements
₹3 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources