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College Profile

Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch (its initial name was Government Degree College, Poonch but in recent past its name has been changed to Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College Poonch) was established on 11th November 1955.

It initially started functioning as an intermediate college in the old "Resham Ghar" building which existed near "Mohalla Dungas". Prof.R.L.Bausr, 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. Pushap, another great educationist and scholar, headed this institution during its development phase.

During this period (1955-1961) the college was shifted to 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 college theory classes used to be held in bunkers and barracks while the science practical work was performed in temporary laboratories set up in the old portion of the "Dak Baglow" Poonch. The science laboratories were later shifted to present science block after its construction in 1969-70. Unfortunately, a part of the college campus was converted into Gujjar and Bakarwal Hostel, ITI campus and Horticulture Nursery etc., and the college retained only the portion of playground.

It is for this reason the various building blocks were constructed in a limited space, adjoining to the thickly populated locality "Mohalla Panditan".

The college was earlier affiliated to Jammu and Kashmir University, which later converted in to 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. This Higher Institute of learning offers UG Progrmme in five disciplines under NEP-2020 (Natural Science, BCA, Arts & Humanities, Social Science & Behavioral Science and Commerce).

The institute has highly qualified faculties and enriched infrastructure.

LOCATION OF THE COLLEGE

Govt. Degree College Poonch, located in the heart of Poonch Town is surrounded by Krishan Chander Park to its East, General Bus Stand to its West, small hillocks to its North and College ground to its South.

The College campus is well maintained and presents a serene view with well-maintained lawns and flower beds.

Poonch is situated at the foothills of the high mountains of Pir Panjal Range which adds to its beauty.

Poonch valley is picturesque and is next to Kashmir in its natural beauty. It has many tourist spots such as Loran valley, Noori Chham, Nandi Chul, etc.

There are various holy places in the area which are still unexplored such as Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib, Ziyrat Sain Miran(RA), Budha AmarnathTemple Mandi, Dashmani Akhara Mandir, Ziyrat Syed Ali Shah Rizvi ( RA) Mandi, Ziyrat Sain Elahi Baksh(RA) Loran, Chote Shah Badshah (RA) Mendhar, etc.