Government College for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar

Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar (Urdu;گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین ایم اے رُوڈ سرینگر) commonly known as Women's College Srinagar is located on 8.5 acre campus in summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar near Lal Chowk opposite SP College. It was founded in 1950. The college is affiliated to Cluster University of Srinagar, recognized by UGC and accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.[1][2][3]

Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar
گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین سرینگر
Women's College Logo
MottoLight to Enlighten
TypeState College
Established1950 (74 years ago) (1950)
Academic affiliations
Cluster University of Srinagar
Vice-ChancellorTalat Ahmad
PrincipalProf.(Dr.) Nasreen Aman
Location,
Campus Urban, 8.5 acres (3.4 ha)
LanguageUrdu & English
Colours  
Websitewww.gcwmaroad.edu.in

Establishment

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

Overview

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Women's College Srinagar is in central Srinagar. The college is affiliated with the Cluster University of Srinagar and UGC under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956.

Faculties

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  • Faculty of Human Development
  • Faculty of English
  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Computer Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Humanities, Islamic and Oriental Learning
  • Faculty of Home Sciences

Degrees offered

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  • Bachelor of Science (Medical)
  • Bachelor of Science (Non-Medical)
  • Bachelor of Science (Home Science)
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Integrated MCA.
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English
  • Master of Science (Home Science)
  • Bachelor of Nursing

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Awards and achievements

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Govt. College For Women M.A.Road, Srinagar Srinagar - Jammu And Kashmir". iCBSE. icbse. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  2. ^ gk-news-network. "Government College for Women, M A Road celebrates World Arbor Day". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ^ gk-news-network. "Women's College MA Road Run|Zeenat Ashraf emerges winner". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Government College for Women, Srinagar". Minglebox. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  5. ^ "Women's College gets NAAC Grade A". www.greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 21 October 2015.