Govt MAM PG College Jammu

The Govt. Maulana Azad Memorial Post Graduate College has completed 57th year of its glorious existence in September, 2011. It is dedicated to realization of lofty aims, exaltation of human personality, virtues and ideals, development of incentive and creative powers of students, discipline and moral values which are the preserver of the human race. This premier institution takes pride in its achievement as a celebrated temple of learning. Government Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu takes pride in revealing its historical past. Maharaja Sir Partap Singh announced the opening of 'Prince of Wales' College in December, 1905 to commemorate the visit of Prince of Wales (the future King George V), which was going to be the only institution of higher learning in the entire Jammu region. The College started functioning w.e.f 20th April, 1907 with the introduction of English, Mathematics, Philosophy, History, Sanskrit, Persian and Arabic as a part of Arts stream. Subsequently, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geography, PG Mathematics and courses in BBA and BCA were inducted in a phased manner. Sequel to Indian Independence, the College was renamed as 'Govt. Gandhi Memorial College' on 20th May, 1948. The College was further bifurcated into Govt. Gandhi Memorial Arts College and Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College on 20th September, 1954 to meet the growing demand of students. Govt. Gandhi Memorial Arts College was shifted to its present location on 23rd September, 1960 and renamed as Govt. Maulana Azad Memorial College, Jammu after Jb. Maulana Abul Azad, the first Minister for Education in the Indian Government. The College is dedicated to the realization of lofty aims, exaltation of human personality, virtues, ideals, development of innovative powers and moral values which are preserver of the human race. This premier institution takes pride in its achievement as a celebrated temple of learning. The building of Government Maulana Azad Memorial College has an imposing 'facade', evenly balancing the right and the left wings and from the centre emanates the central dome-capped entrance. In addition, it also has separate blocks for Sciences and Earth Sciences, a library , Boys Hostel, Canteen and newly constructed Administrative block adds grandeur to the aroma of the institution. The Girls Common Room is the recent addition for the convenience of our female students where as the girls hostel, a auditorium and new sports complex are under construction. Moreover, sanction has also been received for a swimming pool. Majestically tall Eucalyptus trees stand as sentinels on either side of the approach road, as if offering a guard of honour.