The foundation stone of the college was laid in the year 1982 by Hon’ble Minister for Education, J&K Government. The academic session started in 1983 in a building provided by Higher Secondary School Handwara. Later the college was shifted to the actual campus at Handwara which is spread over an area of 106 Kanals, in a lush green environment and peaceful area. The college stands affiliated to the University of Kashmir, Srinagar and recognized under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act 1956.

The college infrastructure has developed to a large extent. The college represents a perfect platform for the student personality development. Besides regular academic transaction, the college encourages participation of students in various seminars, debates, conferences and value based programmes in order to develop their physical, moral, aesthetic and ethical dimensions. In order to encourage budding writers to express their creative abilities, the college every year publishes college newsletter and the college magazine. The college offers a three year graduate programme in Arts, Science, Computer Application, BBA and BCA. All these programmes are run by academicians having considerable potential and teaching experience.

The college is located northern distrcit of Kashmir valley. So far as the absolute location of the college is concerned it is located at 34.4081824 N Latitude and 74.2859868 E Longitude with an elevation of 1584 meter above mean sea level. The college possesses a peaceful atmosphere being located at a distance of 02 km from the main Handwara town and it provides a conducive environment for active pedagogy. This intern can infuse sense of competition and scientific temperament among the enrolled students of the college.

Vision

We believe in team work and mutual consultation

Promote democratic atmosphere and respect for healthy criticism.
Pursuance, Patience & preservation are keys to success.
Education and empowerment of a girl student ensures elite future civilization