Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch

Shri Krishan Chander Government Degree College, Poonch

Other name	Government Degree College, Poonch
Type	Degree College
Established	1955
Academic affiliations	University of Jammu
Location	Poonch , Jammu and Kashmir , India
Campus	Rural
Website	https://www.gdcpoonch.co.in/

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. ^[1] 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. ^[2]

Departments and courses

The college offers different undergraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Poonch and its adjoining areas. ^[3]

Science

Science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Application (BCA), and Sericulture.

Arts and Commerce

Student artists of SKC Degree College Poonch in Gujjar attire

Arts and Commerce faculty consists of departments of Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Hindi, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Sports and Physical Education, Sociology, Economics, and Commerce.

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This college was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and awarded A grade.

Notable alumni

• Javaid Rahi is a prominent Tribal Researcher of India. During last two decades, he has authored around 25 books and edited well over 300 publications /books—covering tribal history, folklore, language, and culture. ^[4]
• K D Mani is a noted Historian , Author and Poet from Poonch. ^[5]

References

1. "DC Poonch Inaugurates Mega Job Fair-2023 In SKC Government Degree College".
2. "Affiliated Degree Colleges of the University of Jammu" (PDF).
3. "Departments of Government Degree College, Poonch".
4. "Javaid Rahi a Gujjar Scholar". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
5. https://www.scribd.com/document/873332267/Bio-Data-KD-Maini-F

External links

• https://www.gdcpoonch.co.in/

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