The long eventful journey of Durgapur Government College started when the then Governor of West Bengal Sri Dharma Vira laid the foundation stone of the institution on January 22, 1969. It was established to cater to the intellectual needs of the young learners of a vast region – the districts of Burdwan, Bankura, Birbhum and Purulia.

The first academic session, 1970-71, commenced with six subjects taught at the Honours level and one subject taught at the Pass level. The college now offers B.A./B,Sc./B.Com Honours courses in 14 subjects and M.Sc. courses in 03 subjects – Geology, Chemistry and Conservation Biology.

The institution is spread over 30 acres of land, now 25 acres with academic, administrative buildings, open ground for games and sports, residential quarters etc dotting the campus map.

The students come from different socio-economic, cultural background and pursue learning in a harmonious atmosphere in the college.

The teaching-learning is conducted in an eco-friendly campus. The staff and students are sensitized to local and national culture through observance and celebration of important days.

The college is moving towards completing 50 golden years of various activities.

It has consistently represented the ne plus ultra of learning of the steel city