About Shyamlal Memorial College Pussore
Buses run regularly along the Raigarh-Pussore road, dropping off students who commute from the surrounding agricultural communities and industrial townships to Shyamlal Memorial College. The institution operates primarily to provide undergraduate degrees in basic sciences, commerce, and computer applications to those who prefer to study near home rather than relocating to Raipur. By aligning its curriculum with Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya, the college ensures local access to standard state-level higher education without the high living costs of larger cities.
Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Affiliated Undergraduate College |
| Campus | Semi-urban campus in Pussore (approximately 18 kilometers from Raigarh city) |
| Approvals | Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Ownership | Private Un-Aided |
What You Can Study Here
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | General | 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognized board |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Biology, Mathematics | 10+2 with PCB/PCM stream |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | Plain, Computer Application | 10+2 in any stream |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Hindi, English, Sociology, Political Science | 10+2 in any stream |
Admission Process
Admissions rely directly on the aggregate marks scored in your 10+2 board examinations, with the college releasing sequential cutoff lists based on the volume of applications received for each stream. The merit calculation does not involve entrance examinations, meaning your high school marksheet is the sole determining factor for securing a spot in competitive tracks like the BCA.
Once a cutoff list goes live on the college notice board, selected candidates must present their original transfer certificates and marksheets for verification at the Pussore campus within the specified window. Securing the seat requires immediate payment of the first-semester fee; failure to pay before the announced deadline results in the seat automatically transferring to the next candidate on the waiting list.
On-Campus Amenities
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Gym / Fitness Center | A basic weight-training and fitness room equipped with parallel bars, dumbbells, and benches, allowing local commuters to squeeze in physical workouts before morning lectures. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | An open-air shaded eating space serving hot regional snacks like samosas, poha, and tea, catering to students waiting for afternoon return buses. |
| Sports / Playground | A spacious dirt ground utilized for regional kabbadi, volleyball, and local cricket tournaments, which form a significant part of the inter-college sports calendar. |
| Medical / Health Center | A first-aid room staffed with a visiting healthcare worker and stocked with essential OTC medicines and a recovery cot for emergency situations. |
| Computer Center / Wi-Fi Campus | A dedicated lab housing desktop computers connected to a local area network, primarily used by BCA students for programming practicals and accessing online study materials. |
