Government Degree College

Government Degree College Sopore is an educational institution located in the town of Sopore in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Established in 1951, it began as an intermediate college in 1949 with Prof. Mufti Jalal-ud-din as its first principal, and its foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah in 1951. It is one of the oldest institutes in the Kashmir valley and is NAAC accredited with grade 'A', achieved for the first time following a peer team visit in May 2023. In 1970, the college became affiliated with the University of Kashmir. It now has about 5,500 students, including roughly 2,500 girls, making it the largest multi-disciplinary co-education institution in the valley. The college offers degree programs in Business Administration, Commerce, Arts, Science, and Computer Applications, and hosts an IGNOU Study Centre since 2000. Its campus includes specialized academic blocks, a library, auditorium, indoor stadium, and a botanical garden. The college has signed MoUs with various organizations to support skill development and align curriculum with industry needs.