Jagannath Jain College

Jagannath Jain College, a co-educational degree college was established in March 1960 by some eminent personalities interested in the social and educational development of the backward region of koderma and its adjoining areas. An enlightened person, Late Jagannath Jain of Jhumri Telaiya was the biggest contributor in the establishment of the college. Hence, the college was named after him. Late R.S. Bajpai, a professor and retired army officer, famous for his honesty, discipline and academic interest was the first Principal of J.J.College, Jhumri Telaiya who inculcated a sense of high ideas in the students of the college right from the very beginning. The college was initially affiliated upto degree level in Arts in 1960 and later on granted affiliation in Commerce & Science from 1976-78. The college became a constituent unit of Ranchi University in 1977 and was duly registered under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act in 1983.The beautiful campus of J.J.College lies between Jhumri Telaiya township and Koderma on Patna-ranchi Road i.e. NH33. It consists of 17.11 acres of land and is at a distance of about 60 km from the Vinoba Bhave University Campus at Hazaribag. The college have well qualified & experienced faculty members who ensure students' satisfaction in the thrust for knowledge. In addition, faculty members of other Universities/Organizations would be invited regularly to deliver special lectures and practical classes. Every department has well equipped library, Seminar room & State of the art Laboratories. The college has sufficient number of computers, multimedia projectors & Internet facilities.