Govt. Degree College, Kathua

Government Degree College is a co-educational college situated in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 3 km from the heart of Kathua city. Established in 1961, it is considered one of the oldest colleges in Jammu and Kashmir and serves the people of Kathua district and its adjoining areas. The college is NAAC accredited with a 'B' grade and is affiliated to the University of Jammu. It offers three-year degree courses in Sciences, Arts, Fisheries, and Computer Sciences (BCA), with Computer Sciences introduced in 2001/2002. The institution is divided into an Arts Block, Science (Non-Medical) block, Science (Medical) block, Commerce block, and separate blocks for Home Science and post-graduation in Geography. Selection to courses is based on +2 marks, and more than 3000 students study at the college during any given year. Hostel facilities are provided for both boys and girls. The college also maintains its own library with a large collection of books, magazines, and newspapers. It regularly secures top positions among colleges in the Jammu region in final year results, and is noted for having no student politics, allowing students to focus on their studies with a cooperative faculty.