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GDC Handwara

Kashmir University Kupwara, Kashmir
AISHE C-21418 Est. 1988 UG Co-Ed NAAC B (2.31)
Principal
Prof. Ajaz Hussain Kanth
Principal
Contact Information
Phone
9419921420
Website
Address
Handwara - 193221
PIO (RTI)
Dr Latief Ahmad Dar
latiefahmdar.841220@jk.gov.in
About the College

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.

Academic Programmes
Courses & disciplines offered at this institution
Undergraduate Programmes (UG)
Infrastructure
Campus facilities and resources
321255
Area (Acres)
11
Buildings
22
Classrooms
14
Laboratories
8
Smart Class
No
Auditorium
Institutional Statistics
Enrollment data, staffing, and human resources overview
Current Enrollment
BG 1st Sem NEP 2025 513
BG 3rd Sem NEP 2024 362
BG 5th Sem NEP 2023 353
BG 7th Sem NEP 2022 19
Grand Total 1247
Human Resources
Teaching Staff
Filled / Sanctioned
23 / 43
Academic Arrangement Faculty
Currently Engaged
41
Non-Teaching Staff
Filled / Sanctioned
15 / 20
Local Fund Staff
Currently Engaged
23
Teaching Faculty
Our dedicated academic team
# Name Designation Subject Qualification
1 MAROOF SHABIR MIR Assistant Professor Anthropology Post Graduate
2 DR. JAVID AHMAD PAL Associate Professor Arabic Ph.D
3 DR MOHAMMAD IQBAL RATHER Assistant Professor Biochemistry Ph.D
4 DR. MIR YASIR ARFAT Assistant Professor Biotechnology Ph.D
5 PROF. NISAR AHMAD LONE Assistant Professor Botany M.Phil
6 PROF. MUSHTAQ AHMAD BHAT Assistant Professor Botany M.Phil
7 AJAZ HUSSAIN KANTH Associate Professor Chemistry Post Graduate
8 PROF. MEHRAJ UDDIN BHAT Assistant Professor Clinical Biochemistry Ph.D
9 PROF. IFTIKHAR BASHEER Assistant Professor Commerce Post Graduate
10 PROF. MUSAVIR UL HABIB Assistant Professor Economics Ph.D
11 PROF. AJAZ AHMAD MAGRAY Assistant Professor Education M.Phil
12 MOHMAD AYOUB WANI Assistant Professor Education Post Graduate
13 MOHD ASGAR KHAN Assistant Professor English Post Graduate
14 GH NABI NAJAR Assistant Professor Environmental Science Ph.D
15 DR. SHAHNAZ MOHIUDDIN Assistant Professor Geography Ph.D
16 SHAHID HAMEED Assistant Professor Geology Post Graduate
17 ALI MOHD PIR Assistant Professor History Ph.D
18 DR.SHAHZADA BANO Assistant Professor Kashmiri Ph.D
19 IQBAL HUSSAIN MIR Assistant Professor Music (Vocal) Ph.D
20 ZUBAIR AHMAD TEELI Assistant Professor Physics Post Graduate
21 DR LATIEF AHMAD DAR Assistant Professor Political Science Ph.D
22 RAYAZ AHMAD MIR Assistant Professor Urdu Ph.D
23 DR. MUDASIR MOHD RATHER Assistant Professor Veterinary Technology Post Graduate
Student Activities & Wings
NSS, NCC, and Scouts & Guides units
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
Location & Map
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Address Details
Full Address

Handwara - 193221

Coordinates

34.4081824, 74.2881755

Contact Information
Phone
9419921420
Email
handwaracollege@gmail.com
Website