Government College for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar

Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar
گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین سرینگر

Women's College Logo
Motto Light to Enlighten
Type State College
Established 1950
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi
Principal Prof. Shaheen Altaf
Location Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Campus Urban
Language Urdu & English
Colours         
Sports Volley Ball, Cricket, Badmintion, Khokho, Judo
Affiliations Kashmir University
Website www.gcwmaroad.org

Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar (Urdu;گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین ایم اے رُوڈ سرینگر)commonly known as Women's College Srinagar is University Grants Commission Autonomous College located on 8.4 acre campus in State summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar near Lal Chowk opposite SP College.It was founded in the year 1950.The college is affiliated to University of Kashmir, recognized by UGC and accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.[1]

Establishment

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the college in 1950, during the reign of the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Mohamad Abdullah.

Overview

Women's College Srinagar is situated in the heart of state summer capital of J&K state, Srinagar. It is a premier institution of Higher Learning for women in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.It was established in 1950.The college is affiliated with the University of Kashmir and UGC under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956.The college has a glorious past with excellent academic track record and has played a vital role for education and empowerment of women in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.At present the college is one of the few colleges in the country and so-far the only Degree College in the State of Jammu and Kashmir with NAAC Accredited Grade A, a testimony to the academic excellence and quality culture achieved and maintained by the College.The College joined the elite club of institution with facilities of satellite based education by setting up of an Edusat Hub for Kashmir valley in the College.

Vision and Mission

The vision is motivated to institution of academic excellence, center for women emancipation & empowerment. The mission is to prepare enlightened, morally upright and emotionally balanced and socially committed women and to provide comprehensive contemporary education through use of latest educational technology and develop work ethos through entrepreneurship skills and values of humane and composite culture.[2]

Faculties

Degrees offered

Awards and achievements

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the Government College for Women, M A Road, Srinagar, with Grade A.[5]

See also

References

  1. "Govt. College For Women M.A.Road, Srinagar Srinagar - Jammu And Kashmir". iCBSE. icbse. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. "Govt. College for Women > Home". www.gcwmaroad.org. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  3. "Government College for Women Srinagar". Campus Option. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  4. "Government College for Women, Srinagar". Minglebox. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  5. "Women’s College gets NAAC Grade A". www.greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.

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