GCW, Parade Ground, Jammu is one of the most renowned and oldest institutions for women’s higher education in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Founded in the year 1944 as Maharani Mahila College and later renamed as GCW Parade, the college has pioneered and sustained the cause of women empowerment through quality education for over seven decades. A blend of modern infrastructure comprising state-of-the art laboratories, a huge library with digital facilities, IT enabled service and a vibrant cultural and academic ambience makes the campus an ideal destination for women of the northern region of the country for academic excellence and holistic development.
About the College – Key Facts Table
Here are some details about the college that one must know .
| Feature | Details |
| Name | Government College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu |
| Former Name | Maharani Mahila College |
| Year of Establishment | 1944 |
| Type | Government, Women’s, Autonomous |
| Affiliation | University of Jammu |
| NAAC Accreditation | B+ (CGPA ~2.52) |
| Campus Area | 4.6 acres |
| Faculty Strength | 93 members |
| Student Strength | 5,700+ (UG & PG) |
| Special Recognition | College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) |
| Official Website | https://womencollegeparade.in/ |
Admission Process – Stepwise
- Go to the admission portal and register online.
- Check your email and make a profile. You need Registration No., DOB, and Mother’s First Name.
- Submit your photo, signature, mark sheets, and all the required certificates.
- Pick your UG/PG programme and apply using your CUET/CUET-PG score if needed.
- Check the official schedule for the merit list or counseling.
- Pay your fees on the portal to hold your seat.
Campus Facilities – Highlights
- The library has a huge collection of over 65,000 books and e-resources. It has reading halls with open access for students.
- The Science Laboratories and Computer Labs are fully equipped for all the practical classes for Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Electronics and BCA.
- Hostel & Canteen : Campus have hostel facility for women – on the campus. A hygienic canteen is also available on the campus.
- Sports & Cultural Activities Space: Fully equipped sports courts, (indoor and outdoor), a large, fully equipped auditorium and music and dance studios.
- Clubs & Cells: NCC, NSS, Women Development Cell
Historical Legacy and Milestones
- Maharani Mahila College started in 1944 and it’s now called GCW Parade.
- In 2014, the college became autonomous and can now create its own curriculum.
- UGC chose this college to be a College with Potential for Excellence.
- The school put out lots of successful and well-known people from different fields, such as public administration, academia, and public life.
Skill Development and Career Support
- There is a Career Counselling & Placement Cell. It helps students get ready to apply for jobs.
- It runs classes to teach presentation and CV writing. It also holds practice interviews.
- Students can sign up for extra certificate courses. The courses teach computer skills, communication, and entrepreneurship.
- The Cell also ties up with different local industries. It provides students with internship and training.
Cultural and Co-Curricular Activities
- NSS and NCC are active. They teach discipline, service, and leadership.
- There are annual festivals. We have debates and music/dance competitions. It lets us be creative.
- We have inter-college sports meets. There are athletics and badminton. There are also indoor games.
- We care about the environment. We have campaigns. There are many social outreach programmes.
Community Outreach and Social Responsibility
- Carries out women’s empowerment drives and literacy awareness programmes in rural areas.
- Regular blood donation camps and community health check-up camps.
- Environmental initiatives like plantation drives and cleanliness campaigns.
- Associates with local NGOs for the underprivileged sections of the society.
Alumni Network and Contributions
- The alumni association mentors students and plans reunions.
- Alumni give scholarships to students who need them.
- A lot of alumni work for the government, teach, or do research. Some work in companies.
- There are always events where alumni meet. They help students make contacts and get career advice.
Important Links – Govt. College for Women, Jammu
| Official College Website | https://womencollegeparade.in/ |
| Login Portal | Click Here |
| Examination | Click Here |
| Contact | Mail to : principalgcwparade@gmail.com |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) offered by university
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor | Anthropology | General Test, Anthropology/Biology/ Biological Studies/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Sociology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Anthroplogy subject shall be preferred. |
| 2 | Bachelor | Urdu | General Test, Urdu | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Urdu subject shall be preferred. |
| 3 | Bachelor | Statistics | General Test, Mathematics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Mathematics/Statistics subject shall be preferred. |
| 4 | Bachelor | Sociology | General Test, Sociology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Sociology subject shall be preferred. |
| 5 | Bachelor | Sanskrit | General Test, Sanskrit/Hindi | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Sanskrit/Hindi subject shall be preferred. |
| 6 | Bachelor | Punjabi | General Test, Punjabi/Hindi | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Punjabi/Hindi subject shall be preferred. |
| 7 | Bachelor | Public adminstration | General Test, English/Political Science | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Public Administration subject shall be preferred. |
| 8 | Bachelor | Psychology | General Test, Psychology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Psychology subject shall be preferred. |
| 9 | Bachelor | Political Science | General Test, Political Science | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Political Science subject shall be preferred. |
| 10 | Bachelor | Physics | General Test, Physics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Physics subject shall be preferred. |
| 11 | Bachelor | Philosophy | General Test, Emglish/Political Science/ Psychology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Philosophy subject shall be preferred. |
| 12 | Bachelor | Music | General Test/ Performing Arts, English/Hindi/Urdu/ Dogri/Punjabi | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Music subject shall be preferred. |
| 13 | Bachelor | Mass Communication and Media Production (MCMP) | General Test, Mass Media/ Mass Communication/ English | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Media Entertainment/ Multi Media/Mass Media Studies/ Mass Communication subject shall be preferred. |
| 14 | Bachelor | Mathematics | General Test, Mathematics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Mathematics subject shall be preferred. |
| 15 | Bachelor | Home Science | General Test, Home Science | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Home Science subject shall be preferred. |
| 16 | Bachelor | History | General Test, History | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with History subject shall be preferred. |
| 17 | Bachelor | Hindi | General Test, Hindi | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Hindi subject shall be preferred. |
| 18 | Bachelor | Geography | General Test, Geography | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Geography subject shall be preferred. |
| 19 | Bachelor | English Literature | General Test, English | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. |
| 20 | Bachelor | Electronics | General Test, Physics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Physics/Electronics subject shall be preferred. |
| 21 | Bachelor | Education | General Test, Teaching Aptitude | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Education/Teaching Aptitute subject shall be preferred. |
| 22 | Bachelor | Economics | General Test, Economics/ Business Economics | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Economics/Business Economics subject shall be preferred. |
| 23 | Bachelor | Dogri | General Test, Dogri/Hindi/Punjabi | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Dogri subject shall be preferred. |
| 24 | Bachelor | Computer Applications | General Test, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Computer Science/Informatics Practices subject shall be preferred. |
| 25 | Bachelor | Commerce | General Test, Accountancy/Book Keeping/ Business Studies | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Commerce Stream subjects shall be preferred. |
| 26 | Bachelor | Chemistry | General Test, Chemistry | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Chemistry subject shall be preferred. |
| 27 | Bachelor | Botany | General Test, Biology/ Biological Studies/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Biology/Biological Studies/Biochemistry/Biotechnology subject shall be preferred. |
| 28 | Bachelor | Biotechnology | General Test, Biology/ Biological Studies/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Biology/Biological Studies/Biochemistry/Biotechnology subject shall be preferred. |
| 29 | Bachelor | Zoology | General Test, Biology/ Biological Studies/Biochemistry/ Biotechnology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates with Biology/Biological Studies/Biochemistry/Biotechnology subject shall be preferred. |
| 30 | Bachelor | Design Your Degree (DYD) | General Test, English | Candidate should have passed 10+2 Examination or equivalent from a recognised board. The admission will be made on the basis of combined merit of CUET Score + Group Discussion + Personal Interview |
FAQs – Govt. College for Women, Jammu
Q1. Does the GCW Parade belong to a university?
Ans. It is affiliated to Jammu University.
Q2. Does the college use CUET scores for admissions?
Ans. Most admissions are granted through CUET(UG/PG).
Q3. What is the NAAC grade of GCW Parade?
Ans.The college is NAAC accredited with B+ grade.
Q4. Is hostel facility available?
Ans. A women’s hostel with basic amenities is available in the college campus itself.
Q5. Where are merit lists/admission notices put up?
Ans. All notices are uploaded on the official website under Notifications.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
