The C.M.D. postgraduate college was initiated as an instrument for democratizing and augmenting opportunities for higher education in the year 1956 for the students living these remote rural and tribal areas of central India by Pt. Dwarika Prasad Dubey with a great and wide vision and limited resources. During its short existence, the college has made a significant impact in the field of higher education of he area of Chhattisgarh. The college is affiliated to Guru Ghasidas University and it is included under section 2(f) and section 12(B) of University Grand Commission and receives development Grants from UGC. The college also receives an annual grant from State Govt. of Chhattisgarh towards salary of teaching and non-teaching staff.

The College has celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2006 and is acknowledged as a centre of excellence. The college has huge infrastructure facilities and strength of 92 renowned and devoted team of professors. There are about 4000 learners (Students) and a large number of technical, supporting staff. The College has well equipped modern laboratories.

Highly qualified academic staff members are involved in Teaching theoretical and experimental subjects under the able guidance of capable Administrator and Learned Professor Dr. P.C. Jain, Principal of Graduate students. The teaching staff is also engaged in high quality research activities and in organizing seminars, workshops for the students and teachers.