Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar

Last updated

Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar
MottoLead Kindly Light
TypeState Autonomous College
Established1961
Chairman LG of UT J&K Manoj Sinha
Principal Prof. (Dr.) Tehmina Yousuf
Academic staff
80
Students2520
Undergraduates 2400
Postgraduates 120
Location
Srinagar
,
Jammu and Kashmir
,
India

34°06′17″N74°48′36″E / 34.10481°N 74.81°E / 34.10481; 74.81
Campus Islamic architecture 12.17 acres (0.0493 km2)
Total: 12.17 acres (0.0493 km2)
Language Koshur, English, Urdu
Nickname Islamia College
Website www.islamiacollege.edu.in

The Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar (commonly referred to as Islamia College or ICSC) is a University Grants Commission Autonomous College, and accredited as A grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, located on a 12.17-acre (0.0493 km2) campus in Hawal Srinagar. [1]

Contents

It is affiliated to University of Kashmir. It has the distinction to be the first college in Jammu and Kashmir to take the lead in incorporating the CBCS (choice based Credit system) from the year 2015. [2]

Establishment

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir established this Institute in 1961 during the Prime-ministership of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad as an Autonomous Educational Institute.

Courses

Under Graduate (UG) courses

Source: [3]

Post Graduate (PG) courses

Integrated Post Graduate (I-PG) courses

Awards and achievements

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore (NAAC) has accredited the college at A level grade in its Certificate issued on 12 September 2017; the Institutional score being 3.27 CGPA, the highest rated college in J&K. It was accredited as the College for Potential Excellence by the University Grants Commission (India) in April 2010. [4]

Adventures Activities

The college has also Mountaineering & Trekking Club which is affiliated with The Jammu & Kashmir Mountaineering and Trekking Association. The students of the college keenly participate in the activities held by the Club. The college adventure club is headed by Dr. Altaf Ur Rehman and Aga Syed Ashtar, Jasim Ali, Syed Kumail Madni were the leads of the Islamia College Mountaineering & Trekking Club. [5]

Notable alumni

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Berchmans College</span> Government Aided Catholic college in Kerala, India

St. Berchmans College, most commonly known as SB College, is one of the first Autonomous Colleges, situated in Changanasserry, 17 km from Kottayam, in Kerala, India. Established in 1922, the college is considered to be one of the oldest and premier institutions of higher education in India. The University Grants Commission (UGC) identified the college under its “College with Potential for Excellence” scheme. UGC and the Government of Kerala granted autonomy to the college on 13 June 2014. The college celebrated its centenary in the academic year of 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Jammu</span> State University in Jammu, India

The University of Jammu informally known as Jammu University (JU), accredited as A++ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), was established in 1969 by an act of the state legislature which effectively split the Jammu and Kashmir University into the separate University of Jammu and University of Kashmir.

Mar Ivanios College is an autonomous educational institution situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The college was ranked as 45th best college in the country by Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2023, 48th in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Kashmir</span> State University in Srinagar, India

University of Kashmir (UoK), informally known as Kashmir University (KU), is a collegiate public state university located in the Hazratbal neighbourhood, on the western side of Dal Lake in the city of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, India, which was established in 1948.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sri Pratap College</span> College in Srinagar, India

Sri Pratap College, commonly known as SP College, is an academic and professional college in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The college has been accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' Grade. It is the oldest institute of higher education in the Kashmir Valley.

North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) was a college situated in the Lakhimpur District of Assam. It was the first autonomous college in the state of Assam. The college was upgraded to a state university on 1st Dec 2023 by the Government of Assam. The new University is known as the North Lakhimpur University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of Kashmir</span> Central University located in Kashmir, India

Central University of Kashmir, formerly Central University of Jammu and Kashmir, is a central university located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It has been established in March 2009 through an Act of Parliament, "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by Govt. of India. The university started functioning from May 2009. The Indian Institute of Ranking Framework (IIRF) placed it in 33rd rank among Central Universities category in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bharata Mata College</span> Research college in Kerala, India

Bharata Mata College (Autonomous), Thrikkakara is an institution of higher education, located in Thrikkakara, Kochi, in the south Indian state of Kerala. The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and offers 17 undergraduate, 6 post-graduate and 2 professional programmes. The main campus also houses four research centres in Chemistry, Mathematics and Commerce and operates as the offcampus centre for the School of Distance Education of the Mahatma Gandhi University. It holds an A+ grade accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) since 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College</span> College in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Gandhi Memorial Science College, commonly known as G.G.M. Science College, formerly Prince of Wales College, established in 1905 is an NAAC accredited "A" grade college located in the city of Jammu, in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The college's undergraduate program provides Bachelor of Science degrees in various subject combinations, which are three-year programs. The school also offers postgraduate education degrees in English and Geology, Bachelor of Computer Application degrees, and certificate courses in the areas of computer applications, web designing and industrial electronics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Government College for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar</span> College in Jammu and Kashmir, India

Government College for Women,M.A. Road, Srinagar commonly known as Women's College Srinagar is located on 8.5 acre campus in summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar near Lal Chowk opposite SP College. It was founded in 1950. The college is affiliated to Cluster University of Srinagar, recognized by UGC and accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Government College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar</span> College in Jammu and Kashmir, India

Government College for Women,Nawakadal Srinagar commonly known as Women's college Nawakadal,Nowkadal College is a University Grants Commission recognized 2B and 12f college located in Old City Downtown Srinagar. It was established in 1961.The college is affiliated with the University of Kashmir. It is the only Women Institution in Kashmir Valley offering Commerce & management Courses.

The Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial College Bemina formerly known as GDC Bemina, Government Degree College, Bemina is a University Grants Commission recognized college in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir located on 283 Kanal campus in state summer capital Srinagar. It is affiliated with the Cluster University of Srinagar. It was established in the year 1970 and has been operational since 1972. The college has the largest campus in the state of Jammu and Kashmir spread over 283 kanal of land.

The Government Degree College Kupwara is a Govt. run co-educational college located in the Kupwara district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Government Degree College Bijbehara, also known as GDC Bijbehara, is a University of Kashmir affiliated co-educational degree college located in Bijbehara in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The college is affiliated with the University of Kashmir and recognised by the University Grants Commission of India under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956. The college has been accredited by NAAC for the first time in 2019 and awarded Grade B.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Government Degree College, Bandipora</span> College in Jammu and Kashmir, India

Government Degree College Patushay Bandipora also known as HKM, GDC Bandipora, is University Grants Commission autonomous co-educational degree college affiliated with the University of Kashmir situated in Bandipora in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The college is affiliated with University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar and is recognised by University Grants Commission of India under articles 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956. The college is accredited with NAAC Grade - B.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carmel College, Mala</span> College in Kerala, India

Carmel College (Autonomous), Mala is an aided institution of higher education in Mala, Kerala. The college was founded in 1981 by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel, guided by their founders Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Rev. Fr. Leopold Beccaro.

Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch, established in 1955, is a co-educational general degree college in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This college serves the people of the Poonch and its adjoining areas. This college is one of the oldest degree colleges in Jammu and Kashmir and offers courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated to University of Jammu.

Government Degree College, Rajouri, established in 1981, is a co-educational general degree college in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This college serves the people of Rajouri and its adjoining areas. This college offers courses in arts, science, and commerce. It is affiliated to University of Jammu.

Government Degree College, Udhampur, established in 1961, is a general degree college in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. This college serves the people of Udhampur and its adjoining areas. This college offers courses in arts, science, and commerce. It is affiliated to University of Jammu.

References

  1. ↑ "Islamia College" . Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Chief Minister appreciates Islamia College" . Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "New courses being introduced in Islamia College, Srinagar - Jammu Links News". www.jammulinksnews.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "Islamia College Accredited with Grade A, CM appreciates". 13 March 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Islamia College Organises Snow trekking camp". 24 February 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

Islamia College to introduce three post-grad programmes this year. https://kashmirreader.com/2018/09/19/islamia-college-to-introduce-three-post-grad-programmes-this-year/ Archived 29 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine . Kashmir Reader. (Published: September 19, 2018). Retrieved September 29, 2018

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.