government P G college for women

About College

Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, affiliated to University of Jammu was established in September 1969 by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in response to the growing demand for women education in Jammu. The college spreads over 186 Kanals of land. The main building was inaugurated in 1974. Before that the College was housed in the building of Government Girls High School, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. In the beginning, only the subjects of humanities were offered. It was in 1980 that in response to popular demand, Science Deptts. were added to the College. Simultaneously a full fledged Home Science Deptt. with modern laboratories was established. The College at present imparts instructions in streams like Medical and Non-Medical, B.Sc.Home Science, Humanities and vocational courses in three years Degree Course. Independent buildings for the Department of Psychology, Geography, Music, Food Science & Quality Control and Statistics have also been established in the College. The Science Laboratory facilities have been upgraded. The College has a well developed sports field. The air conditioned College Auditorium is one of the best of its kinds in the State.The College became a study center for IGNOU programme for M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Management since 2005. In order to enable women to rise above all constraints a women’s studies center has been established in the College under the auspices of UGC

Contact Details

Government college for women,
Gandhi Nagar,
Jammu,
J&K

principal@gcwgandhinagar.com

0191-2435158