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Other name | Government Degree College, Poonch |
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| Type | Degree College |
| Established | 1955 |
Academic affiliations | Autonomous |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | https://www.gdcpoonch.co.in/ |
Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch, established in 1955, is a co-educational general degree college in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This college serves the people of the Poonch and its adjoining areas.[1] This college is one of the oldest degree colleges in Jammu and Kashmir and offers courses in arts, science and commerce. It was affiliated to University of Jammu, now this college is working as an autonomous institution.Dr. Najam Bhat has earned a lot of 'respect' in this college by working earth and heaven.[2]
Departments and courses[edit | edit source]
The college offers different undergraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Poonch and its adjoining areas.[3]
Science[edit | edit source]
Science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Application (BCA), and Sericulture.
Department of English Literature
Department of English literature is one of the most efficient and leading department of this college. under the supervision of Dr. Wajahat Hassan the department's performance is outstanding.
Arts and Commerce[edit | edit source]
Arts and Commerce faculty consists of departments of Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Sports and Physical Education, Sociology, Economics, and Commerce.
Accreditation[edit | edit source]
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This college was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and awarded A grade.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Javaid Rahi is a prominent Tribal Researcher of India. During last two decades, he has authored around 25 books and edited well over 300 publications /books—covering tribal history, folklore, language, and culture.[4]
- K D Mani is a noted Historian, Author and Poet from Poonch.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "DC Poonch Inaugurates Mega Job Fair-2023 In SKC Government Degree College".
- ↑ "Affiliated Degree Colleges of the University of Jammu" (PDF).
- ↑ "Departments of Government Degree College, Poonch".
- ↑ "Javaid Rahi a Gujjar Scholar". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ https://www.scribd.com/document/873332267/Bio-Data-KD-Maini-F