A government college is an educational institution that is owned, funded, and operated by the government—either at the national or regional level. The majority of the college’s budget comes form government sources. Fees are typically much lower than those at private institutions, making education more accessible. Faculty and staff are usually recruited through public service commissions or other official channels. They are often affiliated with public universities and recognized by government education bodies. These colleges aim to provide affordable education to a larger section of society, including marginalized communities.
1. Govt. College Pathankot (Lamini)
Listed on the District Pathankot official education portal as a government college located in Lamini, Pathankot.
2. Guru Nanak Dev University College, Pathankot
A constituent college of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), established in 2016.
Funded by both GNDU and the Punjab Government (and UGC), offering Arts and Commerce programs. Staff are appointed by the university; tuition follows government college norms.
3. Guru Nanak Dev University College, Narot Jaimal Singh
Another GNDU constituent college under government administration located in the Pathankot region.
4. Shaheed Ram Singh Pathania Memorial College, Niari
Also a government college affiliated with GNDU, located in Niari (within Pathankot district), offering undergraduate programs such as B.Com.
There are many benefits of government college. The benefits are :
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