Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak (BACBDK), erstwhile Bhadrak College, was established on 6th July 1948 in Bhadrak town with the initiative of several distinguished personalities such as Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, former Chief Minister of Odisha and former Governor of Maharashtra, Narendra Prasad Das, Chhakadi Mohanty of Jagannathpur village and Mr. Sirajuddin.
With a modest yet confident beginning, the college has traversed a long academic journey. Initially the institution was affiliated to Utkal University for Intermediate Arts only. Intermediate Science classes started in 1954-55 while Degree courses in Humanities and Science were introduced in 1951 and 1960-61 respectively.
