Established 1967 Affiliations Pondicherry University Founded 1967 | Campus Urban Phone 03192 240 482 | |
Location Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India Address South Point, Shadipur, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744106 Type of business Undergraduate & Postgraduate college Similar Hotel Shompen, TSG Emerald View, The Mainak, Aberdeen Bazaar, Andaman Residency | ||
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.
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History
Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair was established in 1967 as Govt. College Port Blair 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, marked the beginning of higher education in this region. In 1987, the college's affiliation changed from Punjab University to Pondicherry University. This college is the hub of higher educational activities in these Islands and has produced diligent graduates and postgraduates in many disciplines.
Science
Arts and Commerce
Facilities
Different types of facilities are available in the college. Students aspiring to study in a non-formal environment, can pursue bachelor and postgraduate degree from distance education centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and distance education programmes of Pondicherry University. The College offers hostel facilities for boys and girls hailing from distant Islands with the motto to give students a homely atmosphere. There are only limited seats in the Hostels.
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).