Government College For Women, Jammu
Established in 1944, Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu, is a leading institution for women's education in Jammu and Kashmir. Affiliated with the University of Jammu and accredited with a NAAC 'A' grade, the college offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and IT. With a dedicated faculty and well-equipped infrastructure, GCW Parade promotes both academic and holistic development.
Admissions 2025
Admissions for the academic session 2025-26 will be based on merit, with some programs requiring entrance exams such as CUET. The application process is conducted online.
Application Period: May 15 – May 31, 2025
Entrance Exam (CUET): May – June 2025
Merit List Announcement: June 2025
Interested candidates should visit the official college portal to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Programs
B.Sc (Medical/Non-Medical): Minimum 50% marks in 10+2 with Science subjects
B.A / B.Com: Minimum 45% marks in 10+2
BCA: 10+2 with Mathematics
Postgraduate Programs
M.Sc (Home Science/Zoology): Graduation in the relevant stream with at least 50% marks
M.A (English/Music): Graduation in relevant subjects
MCA: Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or in degree
Placement and Career Support
GCW Parade has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell to support students' professional aspirations. The cell organizes workshops, internships, and placement drives.
In 2023, the college conducted campus recruitment for Software Engineer Trainee internships in collaboration with CodeQuotient, Chandigarh.
Top Recruiters Include:
CodeQuotient
Regional and national companies across IT, education, and services sectors
Facilities and Campus Life
Library with over 65,000 books and journals
Fully equipped laboratories for science and IT
Hostel facility for outstation students
Sports grounds and recreation areas
Smart classrooms with modern teaching aids
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Students can avail various scholarships based on merit and financial need, including:
Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)
State and central government merit-based scholarships
College-provided financial aid for deserving candidates
Government College For Women, Jammu Highlights
| Founded Year | 1944 |
| Type of Institute | Government |
| Gender Accepted | girls |
Government College For Women, Jammu FAQs
Admissions are merit-based, considering the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Yes, the entire admission process for Semester-I is conducted online.
Various combinations including English-Education-Sociology-EVS, English-Education-Political Science-EVS, and others.
Yes, the college provides hostel accommodation for female students.
Facilities include a library, laboratories, computer labs, canteen, health centre, smart classrooms, auditorium, playground, parking, and bus services.
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