Government Degree College, Kalakote
Government Degree College Kalakote (GDC Kalakote) is a government run educational college located in the Kalakote town of Rajouri district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is affiliated with Jammu University and is recognised by the University Grants Commission.[1]
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Other name | GDC Kalakote |
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Motto | Character is Supreme |
Type | Government |
Established | 2011 |
Academic affiliations | University of Jammu |
Location | 33°12′36.86″N 74°25′8.9″E |
Campus | Rural, 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Language | Hindi |
Website | https://gdckalakote.in/ |
History
On June 30, 2011, Jammu and Kashmir government has approved setting up of 22 new degree colleges in the state (now UT). The degree colleges were purposed to set up under the centrally sponsored scheme Establishment of Model Degree Colleges in Educationally Backward districts.[2]
Academics
The college offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in various subjects. There are total of 161 students and 8 teachers in college.[3] Many camps, conferences and awareness programs also organized for students.[4]
Campus
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The old campus of GDC Kalakote was inside the campus of Government Higher Secondary School Kalakote and was functioning with only three rooms.[5] In 2023, classes were moved to the newly built campus at Chainpur village about 2 km away from old campus. The new campus is a two-floor building with classrooms, library, computer lab and some open area for sports and other activities.[6]
References
- "List of colleges under Jammu University" (PDF). University of Jammu. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "22 new degree colleges to come up in Jammu and Kashmir". The Hindu. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "GDC Kalakote highlights schemes of HED at "MY TOWN MY PRIDE" Programme". Early Times. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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- "GDC Kalakote holds virtual national conference". Daily Excelsior. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "GDC Kalakote organize winter camp". Rising Kashmir. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "GDC Kalakote holds quiz competition". State Times. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "Newly established Kalakote college operates from 3 rooms". Greater Kashmir. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- "Classes started in new building of GDC Kalakote". Times of India. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2023.