Govt.Degree College, Handwara was established in 2003.

It is an apex institution of higher education in this dazzling town and is situated just one kilometre away from the town centre.

This co-educational institution is affiliated to the University of Kashmir and recognised by UGC under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act-1956. 

Mission and Vision:

The mission of this college is to  make the highest seat of learning of Handwara Tehsil as an instrument for developing an ideal learned society that consists of people who are social, modern and humanely and to strive diligently, wisely and consciously for the overall desirable Social change and harmonious development of youth through quality education and healthy interaction.