Jawaharlal Nehru Government College
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Former name | Government College |
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Motto | Do not tell the world what you can do, show it. |
Type | Undergraduate & Postgraduate college |
Established | 1967 |
Academic affiliations | Pondicherry University |
Principal | Dr. Neelam Francis Xavier |
Students | 4500 |
Location | , , 11°39′54″N 92°45′04″E / 11.665°N 92.751°ECoordinates: 11°39′54″N 92°45′04″E / 11.665°N 92.751°E |
Campus | Urban |
Website | http://jnrm.and.nic.in/ |
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair , established in 1967, is the oldest college in Port Blair, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, arts and commerce. It is affiliated to Pondicherry University.[1]
History[]
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair was established in 1967 as Govt. College under the affiliation of the Punjab University, Chandigarh. The Islands of Andaman & Nicobar are geographically remote because of the vast distance from the mainland coastal line of India. It is the first degree college in the Union Territory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, which marked the beginning of higher education in this region. In 1987, the college's affiliation changed from Punjab University to Pondicherry University.
Departments[]
Science[]
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Plant Science
- Zoology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Home Science
Commerce and Arts[]
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Bengali
- Geography
- Historical Studies
- Political Science
- Physical Education
- Tourism and Travel Management
Accreditation[]
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
References[]
External links[]
- Education in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Port Blair
- Monuments and memorials to Jawaharlal Nehru
- Colleges affiliated to Pondicherry University
- Universities and colleges in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- India university stubs