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{{ | {{Short description|College in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| name = Amar Singh College | | name = Amar Singh College | ||
| | | established = {{Start date and age|1913|df=y|p=y}} | ||
| type = Education | |||
| type = Education | | principal = Prof. Aijaz Ahmed Hakak | ||
| principal = Prof. | | city = Wazir Bagh, [[Srinagar]] | ||
| city = | | state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) |Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
| state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| country = [[India]] | | campus = Urban | ||
| campus = Urban | | campus_size = {{Convert|35|ha}} | ||
| affiliations = [[Kashmir University]] | | website = https://www.amarsinghcollege.ac.in/ | ||
| mottoeng = ''Light More Light'' | | affiliations = {{bullet list |[[Kashmir University]] | [[Cluster University of Srinagar]]}} | ||
| image = Amar | | mottoeng = ''Light More Light'' | ||
| image_size = | | image = Amar singh collage.jpg | ||
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| logo = Amar_Singh_College_Logo.jpeg | | caption = Front view of Amar Singh College in 2021 | ||
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'''Amar Singh College''', | '''Amar Singh College''', is an academic and professional college in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India. It is the second oldest college in the [[Kashmir Valley]] after [[Sri Pratap College]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Amar Singh College History |url=https://www.amarsinghcollege.ac.in/collhist |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=www.amarsinghcollege.ac.in}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
It was established in November 1913<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jammu & Kashmir|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141030/j&k.htm#19|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129213134/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141030/j&k.htm|archive-date=29 Nov 2014|access-date=2020-11-13|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> as Amar Singh Technical Institute, to teach willing students art, culture, and basics like masonry and carpentry. It was formally opened on 29 May 1914 by Maharaja [[Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir|Pratap Singh]]. In June 1942, the Technical Institute was converted into Amar Singh College through bifurcation of [[Sri Pratap College]] commemorating the name of the father of [[Hari Singh]], the then [[Maharaja]] of [[Kashmir]]. | It was established in November 1913<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jammu & Kashmir|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141030/j&k.htm#19|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129213134/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141030/j&k.htm|archive-date=29 Nov 2014|access-date=2020-11-13|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> as Amar Singh Technical Institute, (making it the second-oldest college in the Kashmir Valley) to teach willing students art, culture, and basics like masonry and carpentry. It was formally opened on 29 May 1914 by Maharaja [[Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir|Pratap Singh]]. In June 1942, the Technical Institute was converted into Amar Singh College through bifurcation of [[Sri Pratap College]] commemorating the name of the father of [[Hari Singh]], the then [[Maharaja]] of [[Kashmir]].<ref name=":0" /> M.D. Taseer became the first principal of Amar Singh College in 1942.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-01 |title=Remembering a Personality |url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/gk-magazine/remembering-a-personality/110096.html |access-date=2025-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030758/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/gk-magazine/remembering-a-personality/110096.html |archive-date=1 December 2017 }}</ref> was recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission of India]] (UGC) in June 1972. The College is accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) with B++ Grade. | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
The college is located in | The college is located in Wazir Bagh, in the city of [[Srinagar]]. It is spread over {{Convert|35|ha|acre}} of land divided into a large playground, parks, gardens, and an infrastructural area. | ||
At present, the college has multiple academic buildings making a total built-up area of about | At present, the college has multiple academic buildings making a total built-up area of about {{Convert|30000|m2|sqft}}. This includes the glorious heritage building, representing the finest blend of [[Indo-Saracenic architecture|Anglo-Indian architecture]], constructed in 1910 for running a technical institute. Presently it houses chemistry department, teaching staff room, UGC, IQAC Cell, [[National Service Scheme|NSS]] and [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]] rooms, besides having six lecture theaters and three large halls for the conduct of examinations. The heritage building had got damages during [[2005 Kashmir earthquake|earthquake in 2005]] and devastating [[2014 India–Pakistan floods|floods]] in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashiq |first=Peerzada |date=2020-12-18 |title=Restoration work on Amar Singh College building in Srinagar wins UNESCO award |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/restoration-work-on-amar-singh-college-building-in-srinagar-wins-unesco-award/article33362703.ece |access-date=2023-09-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> However, it was repaired and restored to its actual look in 2017-18 by the then Jammu and Kashmir state Government through INTACH. In 2020, Amar Singh college was awarded the prestigious Award of Merit in the Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation for the restoration of the heritage building.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ganai |first=Naseer |date=19 December 2020 |title=Unesco Award For Srinagar's Amar Singh College Is Huge: Architect Saima Iqbal |work=[[Outlook India]] |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-unesco-award-for-srinagars-amar-singh-college-is-huge-architect-saima-iqbal/367677 |url-status=dead |access-date=17 September 2023 |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704185434/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-unesco-award-for-srinagars-amar-singh-college-is-huge-architect-saima-iqbal/367677 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-28 |title=Srinagar's Amar Singh College conservation project recognised with UNESCO award |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/srinagar-s-amar-singh-college-conservation-project-recognised-with-unesco-award/story-v7qPDBlPTo4nNPvdmzVtXN.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== About the College == | == About the College == | ||
*Amar Singh College | *Amar Singh College served as a nodal college for Kashmir Division acting as a liaison between departments of higher education and about fifty government colleges of the providence. However,nstitute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) located at M.A Road has been designated for this j and Amar Singh College no longer remains the nodal collegeob. | ||
*The college has a well equipped library with a collection of about 70,000 books including a collection of rare books. | *The college has a well equipped library with a collection of about 70,000 books including a collection of rare books. | ||
*The college offers Undergraduate courses in Science, Arts, Commerce and Computer applications, and Postgraduate studies in geography. | |||
*The college offers Undergraduate courses in Science, Arts, Commerce and Computer applications, and Postgraduate studies in geography, economics, and english. | |||
*The college also offers UGC sponsored add-on job-oriented courses in information technology, video editing, computer application, and web design. | *The college also offers UGC sponsored add-on job-oriented courses in information technology, video editing, computer application, and web design. | ||
*The college is also one of the Special Study centers of [[Indira Gandhi National Open University|IGNOU]] | *The college is also one of the Special Study centers of [[Indira Gandhi National Open University|IGNOU]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-11 |title=IGNOU Study Centre Amar Singh College Srinagar Admission |url=https://ignou.icnn.in/ignou-study-centre-amar-singh-college-srinagar/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Facilities == | ==Facilities == | ||
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*Sports and Games | *Sports and Games | ||
*Hostel | *Hostel | ||
*National | *National Service Scheme (NSS) | ||
*National Cadet Corps (NCC) | *National Cadet Corps (NCC) | ||
==JKIMS== | ==JKIMS== | ||
Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Mathematical Sciences | Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Mathematical Sciences is an autonomous public institution under recognition of [[University of Kashmir]], situated inside the campus of Amar Singh College Srinagar in Indian administered Union Territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], which was established in 2014 by the higher education department of government of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-15|title=Govt approves permanent faculty for JKIMS {{!}} Free Press Kashmir|url=https://freepresskashmir.news/2017/06/15/govt-approves-permanent-faculty-for-jkims/|access-date=2020-11-10|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-03-14|title=In a first, JK has Institute for Mathematical Sciences|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/in-a-first-jk-has-institute-for-mathematical-sciences/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=ANI|date=2014-08-16|title=Mathematical training workshop held in Kashmir|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/mathematical-training-workshop-held-in-kashmir-114081600094_1.html|access-date=2020-11-10}}</ref> | ||
Note that the college has its own departments for mathematics and statistics. JKIMS is an independent institute merely located in the premises of ASC, CUS. | |||
==Famous alumni== | ==Famous alumni== | ||
* Kuldeep Khoda IPS | |||
Former Director General of Police, J&K (2007-12) and Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, J&K (2013-17). | |||
Decorated with Presidential Police Medal for Distinguished Services, President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Services, Prime Ministers Medal for Excellence in Public Administration, Wembley Savy Awarded by International Chiefs of Police Association, Washington for conceiving and implementing concept of Village Defence Committees for combating terrorism in J&K. | |||
Joined Amar Singh College in 1966. Graduated in 1970. Got 1st Rank from J&K University in Class 12 as student of the college. After graduation joined Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi wherefrom qualified in All India Civil Services Cmpetetive Exam and joined Indian Police Service in 1974. | |||
* [[Major General]] [[Mohammed Amin Naik]], (Chief Engineer, Central Army Command, and first Kashmiri General in the Indian Army) | * [[Major General]] [[Mohammed Amin Naik]], (Chief Engineer, Central Army Command, and first Kashmiri General in the Indian Army) | ||
*Prof. [[Amitabh Mattoo]] | *Prof. [[Amitabh Mattoo]] | ||
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*[[Keshav Malik]] - Poet | *[[Keshav Malik]] - Poet | ||
*[[Kacho Sikander Khan]] - Writer | *[[Kacho Sikander Khan]] - Writer | ||
*[[ | *[[Shahnaz Bashir]] - Writer | ||
Based on the information provided, here is a Wiki-friendly version of the text, with a slight adjustment to the wording to match a neutral, encyclopedic tone. | |||
==Restoration== | |||
Following damages from natural calamities, including an earthquake in 2005 and floods in 2014, the heritage building of Amar Singh College underwent extensive restoration. This restoration work was recognized in 2020 with the prestigious **UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation**. | |||
<ref>https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/india-wins-four-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{University of Kashmir}} | {{University of Kashmir}} | ||
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[[Category:1913 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1913 establishments in India]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1913]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1913]] | ||
[[Category:Colleges affiliated to Cluster University of Srinagar]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:07, 15 September 2025
 Front view of Amar Singh College in 2021 | |
Motto in English | Light More Light |
|---|---|
| Type | Education |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Prof. Aijaz Ahmed Hakak |
| Location | Wazir Bagh, Srinagar , , 34°02′N 74°29′E / 34.03°N 74.48°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | https://www.amarsinghcollege.ac.in/ |
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  Location in Jammu & Kashmir, India  Amar Singh College (India) | |
Amar Singh College, is an academic and professional college in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second oldest college in the Kashmir Valley after Sri Pratap College.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
It was established in November 1913[2] as Amar Singh Technical Institute, (making it the second-oldest college in the Kashmir Valley) to teach willing students art, culture, and basics like masonry and carpentry. It was formally opened on 29 May 1914 by Maharaja Pratap Singh. In June 1942, the Technical Institute was converted into Amar Singh College through bifurcation of Sri Pratap College commemorating the name of the father of Hari Singh, the then Maharaja of Kashmir.[1] M.D. Taseer became the first principal of Amar Singh College in 1942.[3] was recognized by University Grants Commission of India (UGC) in June 1972. The College is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with B++ Grade.
Location[edit | edit source]
The college is located in Wazir Bagh, in the city of Srinagar. It is spread over 35 hectares (86 acres) of land divided into a large playground, parks, gardens, and an infrastructural area.
At present, the college has multiple academic buildings making a total built-up area of about 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft). This includes the glorious heritage building, representing the finest blend of Anglo-Indian architecture, constructed in 1910 for running a technical institute. Presently it houses chemistry department, teaching staff room, UGC, IQAC Cell, NSS and NCC rooms, besides having six lecture theaters and three large halls for the conduct of examinations. The heritage building had got damages during earthquake in 2005 and devastating floods in September 2014.[4] However, it was repaired and restored to its actual look in 2017-18 by the then Jammu and Kashmir state Government through INTACH. In 2020, Amar Singh college was awarded the prestigious Award of Merit in the Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation for the restoration of the heritage building.[5][6]
About the College[edit | edit source]
- Amar Singh College served as a nodal college for Kashmir Division acting as a liaison between departments of higher education and about fifty government colleges of the providence. However,nstitute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) located at M.A Road has been designated for this j and Amar Singh College no longer remains the nodal collegeob.
- The college has a well equipped library with a collection of about 70,000 books including a collection of rare books.
- The college offers Undergraduate courses in Science, Arts, Commerce and Computer applications, and Postgraduate studies in geography, economics, and english.
- The college also offers UGC sponsored add-on job-oriented courses in information technology, video editing, computer application, and web design.
- The college is also one of the Special Study centers of IGNOU.[7]
Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Library [8]
- Computer Labs
- Auditorium
- Gymkhana
- Canteen
- Classrooms
- Sports and Games
- Hostel
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
JKIMS[edit | edit source]
Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Mathematical Sciences is an autonomous public institution under recognition of University of Kashmir, situated inside the campus of Amar Singh College Srinagar in Indian administered Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which was established in 2014 by the higher education department of government of Jammu and Kashmir.[9][10][11]
Note that the college has its own departments for mathematics and statistics. JKIMS is an independent institute merely located in the premises of ASC, CUS.
Famous alumni[edit | edit source]
- Kuldeep Khoda IPS
Former Director General of Police, J&K (2007-12) and Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, J&K (2013-17). Decorated with Presidential Police Medal for Distinguished Services, President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Services, Prime Ministers Medal for Excellence in Public Administration, Wembley Savy Awarded by International Chiefs of Police Association, Washington for conceiving and implementing concept of Village Defence Committees for combating terrorism in J&K. Joined Amar Singh College in 1966. Graduated in 1970. Got 1st Rank from J&K University in Class 12 as student of the college. After graduation joined Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi wherefrom qualified in All India Civil Services Cmpetetive Exam and joined Indian Police Service in 1974.
- Major General Mohammed Amin Naik, (Chief Engineer, Central Army Command, and first Kashmiri General in the Indian Army)
- Prof. Amitabh Mattoo
- Mehrajuddin Wadoo - Football Player
- Chewang Norphel - Indian Civil Engineer
- Keshav Malik - Poet
- Kacho Sikander Khan - Writer
- Shahnaz Bashir - Writer
Based on the information provided, here is a Wiki-friendly version of the text, with a slight adjustment to the wording to match a neutral, encyclopedic tone.
Restoration[edit | edit source]
Following damages from natural calamities, including an earthquake in 2005 and floods in 2014, the heritage building of Amar Singh College underwent extensive restoration. This restoration work was recognized in 2020 with the prestigious **UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Cultural Heritage Conservation**. [12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Amar Singh College History". www.amarsinghcollege.ac.in. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jammu & Kashmir". www.tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ↑ "Remembering a Personality". 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ↑ Ashiq, Peerzada (18 December 2020). "Restoration work on Amar Singh College building in Srinagar wins UNESCO award". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Ganai, Naseer (19 December 2020). "Unesco Award For Srinagar's Amar Singh College Is Huge: Architect Saima Iqbal". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Srinagar's Amar Singh College conservation project recognised with UNESCO award". Hindustan Times. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "IGNOU Study Centre Amar Singh College Srinagar Admission". 11 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Chatt, Rakib (14 July 2015). "Amar Singh College, Kashmir's heritage college struggling hard". Rising Kashmir. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Govt approves permanent faculty for JKIMS | Free Press Kashmir". 15 June 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ↑ "In a first, JK has Institute for Mathematical Sciences". Greater Kashmir. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ↑ ANI (16 August 2014). "Mathematical training workshop held in Kashmir". Business Standard India. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ↑ https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/india-wins-four-unesco-asia-pacific-awards-cultural-heritage-conservation