History

About Govt Degree College, Nandikotkur

Government Degree College, Nandikotkur has been a Power House to nearby village students since its inception in 1982. The college is recognized by U.G.C. under 2F in 1991 and 12B in 1992 and is affiliated to Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur At Present Affiliated to Rayalaseema University, KURNOOL .
Our College has the distinction of its construction on the slopes of ‘Nallamalai Mountains’ and very near to Sangameswaram Temple’ where seven rivers merge into the great Krishna river. The town is encircled by nine Nandis(Bulls) which were erected by the Kakathiya rulers. One of the three rare Temples of the Sun God in India is located in Nandikotkur and was constructed by the Chalukya Kings. The town has derived its name as Nandikotkur because of the local deity Nandikotkurramma’. The rare species of the Great ‘Indian Black Bustard’ Sanctuary is worth seeing for those interested in the study of birds.