Establishment:- In1836 this college was established and known as "ROBERTSON COLLEGE". In 1947 its name was changed into "MAHAKOSHAL COLLEGE".

Development:- In 1962 the college was bifurcated and the Arts college was named "GOVT. MAHAKOSHAL ARTS " COLLEGE" In 1983 Commerce stream was also started and the name was again changed to -

Inception of Autonomy:- The college is affiliated to Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya  under University Grants Commission. It was granted Autonomous status in 1992. According to 1998 guidelines autonomous scheme is effective here.

After the visit of the Peer  Team of National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Banglore,the college was awarded B++ Grade by them.

Affiliated to Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur Graded B++ By NACC                                 Lead College For Jabalpur Dist.                                                            Nominated by Dept. Of Higher  Education  Govt. of Madhya Pradesh                                              Pachpedi  Civil Lines   JABALPUR (M.P.) 482001INDIA                                                                   www.govtmaccjabalpur.org        PH-      91-761-  2678195    Fax  91-761-  2678195   email:-govmacc1836@rediffmail.com