The institution, Sher Shah College, Sasaram, a premier co-educational institution is a constituent unit of Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara (Bihar) since 2007. It is located in the administrative headquarter of the Rohtas district in the Indian state of Bihar, an historical place, became a District, carved out of the district of Shahabad, in the year 1972.It was established in 1975 and began its journey as an affiliated unit of Magadh University, Bodh–Gaya. With the passage of time, it became an important Centre of quality education. It now boasts of a student strength of nearly 4000. The college imparts education at Intermediate, Undergraduate level both in Arts and Science faculties and. P.G. in Hindi, Political Science and History. Besides these, the college also runs vocational courses like BCA and BBA.

The strength of the institution can be assessed by its team of dedicated and well qualified teachers who despite all the constraints have effortlessly carried the institution to greater heights. The college possesses excellent infrastructure. It has an environmentally friendly green campus with bountiful flora and fauna. It possesses hostel facility for girls, examination hall, botanical herbal garden etc. It is equipped with a good library.

Always ready to face the demands and challenges of competitive globalization, this institution is ready to face assessment and accreditation from NAAC