Government Degree College Poonch was established on 11th November 1955. Initially it started functioning as an Intermediate College in the old “Resham Ghar” building in ‘Mohalla Dungas’. Prof. R.L. Basur, an eminent educationist of our state was its first Principal. In 1961, it was elevated to the status of a Degree College and Prof. P.N. Pushp, another great educationist and scholar, headed this institution during its developmental phase. In early sixties, the College was shifted to its present location, the upper portion of which was a part of ‘Favara Garden’ and the lower part across the main road was covered with barracks and bunkers vacated by Army, who shifted to ‘Resham Ghar’site. The theory classes in the College used to be held in bunkers and barracks while the science practical work was conducted in temporary laboratories set up in the old portion of the “Dak Banglow” Poonch. The Science laboratories were later shifted to present Science block after its construction in 1969-70. The College was earlier affiliated to Jammu and Kashmir University, which was later converted into two separate Universities, The University of Jammu and The University of Kashmir. The College is presently affiliated to the University of Jammu and is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(F) &12(B). The College offers undergraduate courses in Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Vocational courses in Sericulture and BCA. as a professional course. Besides Add-on-Courses in Functional English, Sericulture and certificate courses in some subjects. The infrastructure of the College is constantly upgraded to cater to the growing needs of the students with newly introduced subjects. The college has produced large number of Alumni who have made a mark on the state and the national scene. The college campus is well maintained and presents a serene view with well-maintained lawns and flower beds. Being conscious of the responsibility the institution has strived to maintain the desired standard and meet the challenges of the modern day educational requirements. As per the changes made by General Administration Department (GAD) Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir vide order No. 1161-JK of 2021 dated: 29-10-2021 and the notification issued by university of Jammu vide order. No PDC/2022/7863-78 dated: 04-03-2022, the college name has been changed from Govt. Degree College Poonch to Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College Poonch

Vision

Imparting quality education to the students, promoting their all round development by participation in sports, extracurricular and other socially relevant activities and inculcating the skill of decision making and democratic values.
Promoting Preservations and integration of cultural diversities of the Region, State and Country.
Engaging in the continuous learning necessary in a rapidly advancing world, identifying and addressing critical issues related to the education of all people, and using technology to broaden and support learning opportunities.

Mission

To instill and promote scientific temper and enkindle creativity among students.
To prepare young generation for a better tomorrow.
To prepare our students crave a space for themselves in the mainstream by overcoming their inhibitions.
To inculcate the indispensible virtues of tolerance, honesty, hard work andamity among our students.
To make our students fully alive to the ethical values.