| Government Degree College, Anantnag | |
| Native Name: | گورنمنٹ ڈگری کالج، انتناگ |
| Native Name Lang: | اردو |
| Motto: | “To orient with the realisation of ‘The Self’ And to equip with the passion for service unto creation” |
| Principal: | Prof. (Dr) Muzafar Ahmad Bhat |
| Country: | India |
| Accreditation: | NAAC, NIRF, UGC. |
| Affiliations: | University of Kashmir |
The Government Degree College, Anantnag was established in 1950 as an Intermediate College. One of the largest colleges of northern India, it is spread over an area of 250 kanals. After functioning as an intermediate college for eleven (11) years, the college attained Degree College status in 1961-62. The college was given 2(f) and 12 (B) status by the UGC in 1972. After the implementation of NCERT pattern (10+02+03) in the state in 1983-1984, the 11th and 12th classes were delinked from the institution. In the 1980s, the IGNOU Study centre (1211) was established in the college.
The college offers various undergraduate courses ranging from Arts, Science, to Humanities.
Here is the list of Undergraduate Courses offered by the college.[1]
8. Bachelor of Business Administration. (BBA)
9. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSC. IT)
The college has a library, housed in a newly constructed building, and about 56,000 books in addition to subscriptions to local, national and international magazines, journals and other periodicals. Some departments also have departmental libraries.[2]
Other academic facilities include a study center for Indira Gandhi Open University.[3]
Physical education and first aid health care facilities are available.[2]
The Alumni Association is an important organisation of an Institution. It provides a common platform for Alma Mater and Its Alumni to interact and contribute towards the progress and welfare of the Institution.
The College Hostel provides accommodation to at least 120 students at a time. The College gives hostel facilities to only those students who live far from their college.