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Govt. College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar
گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین سرینگر Women's College Nawakadal
Women's College Nawakadal Logo
MottoLearn to Serve
TypeDegree College
Established1961
Academic affiliations
University of Kashmir
Vice-ChancellorTalat Ahmad
PrincipalTabasum Rafiq
Location
Nawakadal
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J&K
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India
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Persian and Kashmiri
Colours  
Websitegcwnk.ac.in

Government College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar (Urdu; گورنمنٹ کالج خواتین نوا کدل سرینگر) 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.

It has been awarded grade "A" by the NAAC.[1]

Location

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Women's College Nawakadal is located on the Southern bank of river Jehlum near the Nawakadal Bridge in old city of Srinagar locally known as Shehr-i-Khaas. It is the only institution of Higher Education for Women ideally located in Old City Srinagar (Downtown). It is located at a distance of about 6 km (3.7 mi) to south from the Srinagar city center Lal Chowk and about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) west from historical Jamia Masjid Srinagar.[2]

Establishment

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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the college in 1961 with Arts and Science subjects and a teaching faculty of 19 members with just 50 students. It was established during the reign of the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Bakshi Ghulam Mohamad.[1]

History

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Women's college Nawakadal has a historical background. It is located adjacent to the historical Maharaj Gunj, the Capital of Maharaja regime and historical trade centre of Downtown Srinagar locally known as Shehr-i-Khaas.The college campus was initially the women's hospital founded by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1890.Later the hospital was converted into high school.

In 1952 the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Mohamad Abdullah ordered for its elevation to women's college and it was achieved during the era of the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Bakshi Ghulam Mohamad in 1961.[1]

Courses offered

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Awards and achievements

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The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the Government College for Women, Nawakadal Srinagar, with Grade"A" in the year 2015.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Govt. College for Women Nawakadal Srinagar". gcwnk.ac.in. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Govt. College For Women Nawakadal, Srinagar Srinagar - Jammu And Kashmir". iCBSE. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Government College for Women, Nawakadal". Minglebox. Retrieved 22 October 2015.

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