Govt. Degree College Shakargarh

Govt. Degree College Shakargarh is ranked among the best institutions of higher education in Punjab (Pakistan), as measured by the examination scores of the regional education board (Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Gujranwala).

History

Govt. Degree College Shakargarh was established in 1964, stands unique among the teaching institutions of Punjab. It has a purpose-built building located in main Block and Dr.Naimat block for Bsc. The magnificent building is surrounded with extensive lawns, playgrounds and sport fields.

The college was nationalized during the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (prime minister of Pakistan) as part of a large nationalization campaign encompassing various sectors including education.

Students actively engage in learning through classes, fully equipped laboratories, a comprehensive library and high-tech computer lab.

Academics

The academic activity, taking place at College, is remarkable both in quantity and quality. The whole activity is divided into a number of faculties and departments. These bodies are primarily responsible for designing, offering and running educational programs. In depth information on the objectives of these bodies, programs offered, mode of training and other related matters is provided in the following pages.The college is famous in local academic circles, for good results in the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examinations, with its students attaining top positions in the examinations held under the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi

Departments

*Mathematics
*Physics
*Chemistry
*Biology
*Computer
*Islamiat
*Urdu
*English
*Economics
*Pakistan Studies
*Statistics

Library

Govt. Degree College Shakargarh has a spacious and well-stocked library with an excellent atmosphere. The library has regular subscriptions to periodicals and newspapers. The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is ideal for students wishing to study between and outside of class hours.

Science Labs

The science labs can accommodate up to 60 students at a time. Facilities and equipments are available for students to perform practical for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Computer Lab

The computer lab is quipped with a number of Pentium-III machines. A full time teacher is available for assistance. The students are provided with application software and are encouraged to use the facility.

Sports

The college also offers an exclusive physical education program. We have qualified and experienced physical instructors for both outdoor and indoor sports activities. Students participate in sports competition and championships like Cricket, Hockey, Football, Volley Ball, Basket Ball and Athletics.

Especiality

The responsibilities of fulfilling the ideals and the aspirations of a nation generally lie with the educational institutions of a country. It is a fact now that both students as well as the teachers of this college have played their roles quite successfully so far in this respect. That is why Government Degree College, Shakargarh, is one of the well-known colleges of the Punjab.It is afiliated with University of the Punjab. professor Javed Iqbal is leading volleyball team since last 5years in region

Achievements

The history of this college along with its beautiful location, decent and graceful buildings, lush green grounds with big trees, and a friendly and respectable teaching staff have always mesmerized people and the students of Govt.Degree College Shakargarh have always been considered the best.