Jawaharlal Nehru Government College Explained

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Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya
Former Name:Government College
Established:1967
Type:Undergraduate & Postgraduate college
Principal:Dr. H. K Sharma
Students:4500
City:Port Blair
State:Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Country:India
Coordinates:11.665°N 92.751°W
Campus:Urban
Academic Affiliations:Pondicherry University
Website:http://jnrm.and.nic.in/

Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair, established in 1967, is the oldest college in Port Blair, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University.[1]

History

Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair was established in 1967 as Govt. College under the affiliation of the Punjab University, Chandigarh. The Islands of Andaman & Nicobar are geographically remote because of the vast distance from the mainland coastal line of India. It is the first degree college in the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which marked the beginning of higher education in this region. In 1987, the college's affiliation changed from Punjab University to Pondicherry University.

Departments

Science

Commerce and Arts

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Affiliated College of Pondicherry University .