Sri Shankar College, Sasaram is a constituent unit of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, located in Takiya, Sasaram, in the Rohtas district of Bihar. Established in 1970, the college has developed as a multidisciplinary undergraduate institution offering study across Arts, Science, and Commerce.
College Profile
Sri Shankar College forms part of the higher-education network serving Sasaram and the surrounding Rohtas region. Its academic structure combines humanities, social sciences, languages, natural sciences, mathematics, and Commerce within one college environment.
The college operates within the academic framework of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara. As a constituent college, its undergraduate regulations, syllabi, examinations, academic sessions, and degree-related processes are connected with the university system.
Established in 1970
The college was established in 1970, giving it a history of more than five decades in higher education. Over that period, it has become part of the educational landscape of Sasaram by providing undergraduate opportunities across several disciplines.
The historical development of the institution, its academic growth, and its relationship with the wider university system are explored in more detail under History.
Arts, Science, and Commerce
Undergraduate study is organised around three broad streams: Arts, Science, and Commerce. These streams support degree pathways such as B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com and bring together a wide range of subjects.
Arts includes humanities, languages, and social-science disciplines such as History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Psychology, Philosophy, Hindi, English, Urdu, and Sanskrit. Science includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, and Zoology, while Commerce provides a distinct pathway for students interested in business, accounting, economics, and commercial studies.
A detailed overview is available under Courses and Departments.
Academic Environment
The college combines classroom teaching with academic resources intended to support independent study and student development. Facilities include a computerized library, computer center, campus Wi-Fi, sports facilities, a gymnasium, and hostel facilities.
The library is one of the principal academic resources, with more than 10,000 books as well as journals, magazines, and newspapers. Digital systems and academic portals provide additional access to syllabi, regulations, timetables, e-content, and student services.
More information about the campus learning environment is available under Facilities.
Institutional Values
The educational outlook associated with Sri Shankar College places emphasis on quality learning, character development, ethical values, affordability, and student growth. Its published vision also refers to continuous innovation and compassionate educational services.
These principles connect academic study with the wider development of students as responsible and capable individuals. The institutional vision and educational values are covered in greater depth under Commitment.
Constituent Unit of Veer Kunwar Singh University
Sri Shankar College functions as a constituent unit of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara. This relationship provides the academic framework within which undergraduate programmes, examinations, university regulations, and degree-related processes operate.
The college's institutional relationship with VKSU is explained under Affiliation.
Location in Sasaram
The college is situated in Takiya, Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar. Sasaram serves as the district headquarters of Rohtas and is an important urban and educational centre in the region.
Practical location information is available under Address and Location.
Sri Shankar College on Google Maps
The college is listed on Google Maps in the Takiya area of Sasaram. The map below can be used to view the location and open directions in Google Maps.
Sources and Official References
Sri Shankar College, Sasaram academic portal identifies the college as a constituent unit of VKSU, Ara and lists its location, academic resources, student services, and official contact information.
MY Bharat, Government of India records Sri Shankar College, Sasaram as an institution established in 1970 and a constituent unit of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara.