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GDC Handwara

Kashmir University AISHE: C-21418 Kupwara, Kashmir
1988
Est. Year
UG
Category
Co-Ed
Gender
B (2.31)
NAAC
Academic Programmes Offered
Undergraduate (UG)
About

About

The foundation stone of the college was laid in the year 1982 by Hon’ble Minister for Education, J&K Government Handwara, District Kupwara. The academic session started in 1983 in a building provided by Higher Secondary School Handwara. Later the college was shifted to the actual campus at Handwara which is spread over an area of 59 Kanals, in a lush green environment and peaceful area. The college stands affiliated to the University of Kashmir, Srinagar and recognized under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956.

The college infrastructure has developed to a large extent. The college represents a perfect platform for the student personality development. Besides regular academic transaction, the college encourages participation of students in various seminars, debates, conferences and value based programmes in order to develop their physical, moral, aesthetic and ethical dimensions. In order to encourage budding writers to express their creative abilities, the college every year publishes college newsletter and the college magazine. The college offers a three year graduate programme in Arts, Science, Computer Application, BBA and BCA. All these programmes are run by academicians having considerable potential and teaching experience.

The college is located northern distrcit of Kashmir valley. So far as the absolute location of the college is concerned it is located at 34.4081824 N Latitude and 74.2859868 E Longitude with an elevation of 1584 meter above mean sea level. The college possesses a peaceful atmosphere being located at a distance of 02 km from the main Handwara town and it provides a conducive environment for active pedagogy. This intern can infuse sense of competition and scientific temperament among the enrolled students of the college.

Vision

To enable all the stake holders to explore their hidden potential to the fullest and to chisel them into scholars of head and heart. To stir curious brains to action and to provide a congenial atmosphere for experimentation to come out with the new vistas of knowledge to meet the global challenges. To foster independent thinking and to inculcate such morals and social values so as to make our society a better place to live in.

Mission

To strive to make it an institution of academic excellence to meet the global challenges and to make it a fortress for women emancipation and empowerment ensuring at the same time the preservation of our ethical and cultural values.

Infrastructure
321255
Area (Acres)
22
Classrooms
14
Labs
11
Buildings
8
Smart Class
No
Auditorium
Key Officers
PIO (RTI):
Dr Latief Ahmad Dar
latiefahmdar.841220@jk.gov.in
Current Enrollment
BG 1st Sem NEP 2025 508
BG 3rd Sem NEP 2024 362
BG 5th Sem NEP 2023 353
BG 7th Sem NEP 2022 19
Grand Total 1242
HR & Development
Teaching Staff
Filled / Sanctioned
24 / 43
Academic Arrangement Faculty
Engaged
38
Non-Teaching Staff
Filled / Sanctioned
15 / 20
Local Fund Staff
Engaged
23
Student Activities & Wings
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Unit Name Program Officer Strength
Unit 1 Dr. Gh Nabi Najar Boys: 70 Girls: 0
Unit 2 Dr Shahida Shabnum Boys: 0 Girls: 79
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Unit Name Wing Type NCC Officer Cadets
Unit 1 Army Lt. Dr. Rayaz Ahmad Mir Boys: 80 Girls: 0
Principal Photo
Prof. Ajaz Hussain Kanth

Principal

Contact Us
34.4081824, 74.2881755
Teaching Faculty List
Name Designation Subject
MAROOF SHABIR MIR Assistant Professor Anthropology
DR. JAVID AHMAD PAL Associate Professor Arabic
DR MOHAMMAD IQBAL RATHER Assistant Professor Biochemistry
DR. MIR YASIR ARFAT Assistant Professor Biotechnology
PROF. NISAR AHMAD LONE Assistant Professor Botany
PROF. MUSHTAQ AHMAD BHAT Assistant Professor Botany
AJAZ HUSSAIN KANTH Associate Professor Chemistry
PROF. MEHRAJ UDDIN BHAT Assistant Professor Clinical Biochemistry
PROF. IFTIKHAR BASHEER Assistant Professor Commerce
PROF. MUSAVIR UL HABIB Assistant Professor Economics
PROF. AJAZ AHMAD MAGRAY Assistant Professor Education
MOHMAD AYOUB WANI Assistant Professor Education
MOHD ASGAR KHAN Assistant Professor English
GH NABI NAJAR Assistant Professor Environmental Science
DR. SHAHNAZ MOHIUDDIN Assistant Professor Geography
SHAHID HAMEED Assistant Professor Geology
ALI MOHD PIR Assistant Professor History
DR.SHAHZADA BANO Assistant Professor Kashmiri
IQBAL HUSSAIN MIR Assistant Professor Music (Vocal)
ZUBAIR AHMAD TEELI Assistant Professor Physics
DR LATIEF AHMAD DAR Assistant Professor Political Science
RAYAZ AHMAD MIR Assistant Professor Urdu
DR. MUDASIR MOHD RATHER Assistant Professor Veterinary Technology
GH RASOOL GANAI Associate Professor Zoology