Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana College

Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana College (KBN or locally " KBN College”) is an autonomous, government-aided higher education institution located in Kothapeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] Established in 1965, the college is affiliated with Krishna University and is managed by the Sri Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana and Hindu High Schools Committee, one of the oldest educational trusts in the region.

History

KBN College was founded by philanthropist Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana. The foundation stone was laid on Nov. 6, 1964, by Sri Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, then-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The college commenced academic operations in June 1965

In May 2022, a blood donation camp at KBN College saw participation from over 500 students from Krishna, Guntur, and NTR districts. It was organized by the Youth Welfare Department with support from SRM University AP and other institutions.[2]

Education system

KBN College [3] follows a semester-based academic calendar and implements the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Teaching methods include classroom instruction, seminars, and digital learning. The college is affiliated with Krishna University, and admissions to postgraduate courses are based on entrance exams such as ICET and KRU-CET.

Campus

The college campus spans 9.6 acres in an urban setting. The infrastructure has modern classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a seminar hall, administrative blocks, a digital learning center and department-specific facilities. Residential facilities include a girls' hostel with ward supervision, and the canteen provides food and refreshments for students and staff. The college provides student development through NCC, NSS and sports programs. It features a sports ground for kabaddi, kho-kho and athletics, and houses a gymnasium for fitness activities.

In 2015, KBN College, Vijayawada, secured the overall championship at Krishna Tarang by earning medals in 14 events, including creative categories.[4]

Library

The central library of KBN College provides academic resources to meet the curriculum and research needs of students and faculty. The digital library, part of the institution’s infrastructure, offers e-resources including e-journals, e-books and academic repositories. The UG & PG library has a shelving capacity of more than 56,900 books.

Accreditation

KBN College was granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2010. The college received an 'A' grade during the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation cycle in 2013 and was re-accredited with an 'A++' grade in 2024. In 2016, it was recognized by the UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE). The institution was ranked 92nd among degree colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2017. The college has introduced academic programs including a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence.

Research

The college facilitates academic research through the Research and Publication Monitoring (RPM) Cell. The cell coordinates interdisciplinary research and faculty development activities, supported by funding from UGC and DST. Faculty are involved in both minor and major research projects. Dr. G. Krishnaveni, IQAC coordinator, also serves as Director of the RPM Cell and oversees research-related initiatives.

Notable alumini

Awards

In January 2025, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath distributed sports kits to 67 schools during a program held at KBN College.[5]

Events

KBN College conducts academic and extracurricular events annually. Events such as Foundation Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, NSS Day, and National Science Day. The college also conducts a cultural event titled "Samskruti," which includes intercollegiate competitions in music, dance, literary activities, and drama.

References

  1. ^ "Colleges / Universities | NTR District | India". Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  2. ^ Service, Express News (2022-05-04). "500 students from 3 districts donate blood at camp held in KBN college". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  3. ^ "Home". kbncollege.ac.in. Archived from the original on 2014-02-10. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  4. ^ "Krishna Tarang: KBN College emerges overall champion". The Hindu. 2016-01-06. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  5. ^ Ameen, Md (2025-01-30). "MP distributes sports kits". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.

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