Panchakot Mahavidyalaya, established in September 2000, is the general degree college in the Purulia district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Sidho Kanho Birsha University.
The college is situated near the foothills of Panchet Pahar at the northernmost of the Purulia district.
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The College been accredited (cycle-I) by NAAC Peer Team in early December'2014 and awarded Grade-B(2.28) in March 2015.