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Former name | Government College |
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| Motto | Do not tell the world what you can do, show it. |
| Type | Undergraduate & Postgraduate college |
| Established | 1967 |
Academic affiliations | Pondicherry University |
| Principal | Dr. Neelam Francis Xavier |
| Students | 4500 |
| Location | , , 11°39′54″N 92°45′04″E / 11.665°N 92.751°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://jnrm.and.nic.in/ |
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair , established in 1967, is the oldest college in Port Blair, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair was established in 1967 as Govt. College under the affiliation of the Punjab University, Chandigarh. The Islands of Andaman & Nicobar are geographically remote because of the vast distance from the mainland coastal line of India. It is the first degree college in the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which marked the beginning of higher education in this region. In 1987, the college's affiliation changed from Punjab University to Pondicherry University.
Departments[edit | edit source]
Science[edit | edit source]
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Plant Science
- Zoology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Home Science
Commerce and Arts[edit | edit source]
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Bengali
- Geography
- Historical Studies
- Political Science
- Physical Education
- Tourism and Travel Management
Accreditation[edit | edit source]
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
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External links[edit | edit source]
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