Ewing Christian College(Autonomous College)

Ewing Christian College (ECC), formerly known as Allahabad Christian College, is an autonomous constituent college of the University of Allahabad, situated in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was founded in 1902 by Arthur Henry Ewing, a prominent Presbyterian missionary. In 2005, the University Grants Commission conferred upon it the status of College with Potential for Excellence, and it is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The campus is located on the northern bank of the Yamuna river near Sangam, in the southern part of Prayagraj city, spread over 42 acres. The college's agricultural economics extension department, opened on the other side of the river, later developed into the Allahabad Agricultural Institute, now known as Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS). Academically, the college comprises three faculties—Arts, Science, and Teacher Education—divided into various departments, along with eight self-financed centers/departments. The college has produced notable alumni including a Prime Minister of Nepal, Chief Justices of India, scientists, cardiologists, and administrators.