Government Degree College, Kupwara
| Type | Degree College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1988 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi |
| Principal | Prof. Farooq. A. Malik |
| Location |
Kupwara,  Jammu and Kashmir,  India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Language | English and Urdu |
| Sports | Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Badminton |
| Affiliations | University of Kashmir |
The Government Degree College Kupwara (Urdu;گورنمنٹ ڈگری کالج کُپواڑہ) also known as KDC or Kupwara Degree College, is an autonomous co-educational college located in the Kupwara district in the Indian administered state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission.
History
The college was established in 1988 by Jammu and Kashmir's department of higher education with the aim of opening learning opportunities for the students of Kupwara. The college is affiliated with the University of Kashmir and is recognized by UGC under 2(F) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956.
The college started as a makeshift arrangement at Government Higher Secondary School Kupwara and quickly established a temporary campus on the river side of the school. In 2000, the college moved to its present campus, located about 1.5 km from Kupwara town in Bohipora.
Evaluation
It has been awarded grade "B++" by NAAC.[1]
Location
The college is located about 85 km from Srinagar. It is about 1.5 km from Kupwara town center in Bohipora on Kupwara-Gushi road.[2]
Courses
The college offers bachelor's degrees in various subjects like Arts, Science, Commerce and Computer Science; in addition, there are several add-on courses available.
Bachelors degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Science (Medical)
- Bachelor of Science (Non Medical)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)[3]
Other courses
- Computer Applications
- Data Care Management
- Lab Techniques
- Sericulture Management
Recognition
The college was the first among valley colleges to get a NAAC accreditation grade of a B+ in 2004.[4]
References
- ↑ "Brief Profile | Govt Degree College Kupwara". www.gdckupwara.com. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
- ↑ "Govt. Degree College Kupwara, Kashmir Kupwara - Jammu And Kashmir". iCBSE. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
- ↑ "Govt Degree College Kupwara". Minglebox. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
- ↑ "Introduction | Govt Degree College Kupwara". www.gdckupwara.com. Retrieved 2015-10-25.