Nilamani Mahavidyalaya, Rupsa was established in 1976.

Its affiliated to Utkal Univerisy.

In 1976 a handful of local people of remote village like Rupsa assemble together to establish a college to fulfill the needs of the poor & meritorious students of that Rural area, iron will & farm resolution of the local people with untiring support of Sj Nilamani Routray the then chief minister of Orissa, rendered it possible to establish the college on 5th August 1976 under the society registration act 1860.

The College impacts education in arts & science facility having honours teaching facilities in several subjects.

The College has established itself as a nerve center of vigorous educational activities in the district. In future The College will be able to create new milestones in the field of education.

The College was primarily affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and later to Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. The College has been affiliated to the UGC. The College is accredited with B Grade by NAAC.