Frequently Asked Questions

The college is officially named Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College, Bemina, commonly known as GDC Bemina.

The college was founded in 1970 during the tenure of Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq, and admitted its first batch of students in 1972.

The college is situated in Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India — approximately 5 km west of Lal Chowk.

The college is a Constituent College of Cluster University Srinagar (CUS) since 2017. Prior to that, it was affiliated with the University of Kashmir.

Yes, the college is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12(B), which makes it eligible for central government grants.

Yes. The college holds NAAC Grade A accreditation, having first received Grade B+ in 2004 and subsequently upgraded to Grade A in 2014.

You can reach us at: • Phone: 0194-3510729 • Email: info@gdcbemina.edu.in • Address: Bemina, Srinagar, J&K

The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including BA Honours (Arts, Languages, Social Sciences), BSc Honours (Medical and Non-Medical), BCom Honours, M.Com, Vocational Programmes, and Integrated UG+PG programmes in Political Science and History.

FYUGP stands for Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, introduced in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Admissions for FYUGP 1st Semester are conducted through the Cluster University Srinagar.

Admissions are conducted online through the Cluster University Srinagar portal. Allotment is made in rounds (Round I, Round II, etc.) based on merit and preferences submitted by applicants.

For most undergraduate programmes, admission is merit-based on qualifying examination marks. Specific programmes may have additional eligibility criteria as notified by Cluster University Srinagar.

The deadline varies each admission round and is notified through official notices on the college website. Students are advised to check the Notices section regularly.

Yes, the college offers skill-based vocational programmes that are industry-linked and designed to enhance employability alongside regular degree studies.

The college has 25 departments spanning Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences and Management Studies.

Programmes are delivered in Urdu, English, Kashmiri, Arabic and Persian, depending on the department and subject.

The timetable and academic calendar are available under the Academics section of the website at gdcbemina.edu.in/timetable and gdcbemina.edu.in/academic-calendar respectively.

All syllabi are available online at gdcbemina.edu.in/syllabi.

The college has 74 faculty members across its departments.

Yes, the complete faculty directory is available at gdcbemina.edu.in/faculty, including profiles of all Heads of Department.

Yes. The college is committed to implementing the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises holistic and multidisciplinary education, skill-based learning and flexible curricula.

The college has one of the largest campuses in Jammu & Kashmir, spread across 283 kanals of green land in Bemina, Srinagar.

The campus includes modern science and bio-science laboratories, a central library, seminar halls, a hostel, a canteen, sports facilities, an administrative block and multiple department blocks funded by RUSA and PMDP schemes.

Yes, the college has an on-campus hostel block for outstation students. For details regarding availability and eligibility, please contact the college office.

Yes. The college has a well-stocked central library with thousands of volumes, academic journals and digital access resources.

Yes, there is a modern student canteen on campus offering affordable and hygienic meals throughout the day.

The college offers academic counselling, internship opportunities, alumni networking, grievance redressal, IQAC-driven quality initiatives and various student committees.

Grievances can be submitted online through the dedicated Grievances portal at gdcbemina.edu.in/grievances. The college is committed to addressing all concerns promptly.

Yes, information about internship opportunities is listed under the Students section of the website at gdcbemina.edu.in/internships.

Yes. The college has an active alumni community. Former students can register at gdcbemina.edu.in/alumni-registration to stay connected and engaged with the institution.

You can follow official notices, news and events on the college website under the Media section. The college is also active on Facebook and Instagram (@aaamdcb) for regular updates.

Student ID cards are issued by the college administrative office after completion of admission formalities and fee submission. Students are required to carry their ID card on campus at all times.

Migration certificates are issued by Cluster University Srinagar. Students must first obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the college office and then apply through the university portal with the required documents.

Students can check their attendance through their respective department or class teacher. Attendance records are also periodically displayed on department notice boards. Regular attendance is mandatory as per university rules.

As per Cluster University Srinagar regulations, students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in each subject to be eligible to appear in semester examinations. Shortage of attendance may result in detention.

Students belonging to SC/ST, OBC, minority communities and economically weaker sections can apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. The college scholarship cell provides guidance and assistance during the process.

Fee receipts are generated at the time of payment through the Cluster University Srinagar admission portal. Students should save and print their receipts immediately. For duplicate receipts, contact the college accounts section.

In case of a lost admit card, students should immediately contact the college examination section with their enrollment number and a copy of their fee receipt. A duplicate admit card may be issued subject to verification.

Applications for re-evaluation or rechecking of answer sheets are submitted through Cluster University Srinagar within the notified deadline after results are declared. Students can find forms and fee details on the university website.

Yes. The college has a strict zero-tolerance anti-ragging policy in compliance with UGC regulations and Supreme Court directives. Any act of ragging is a punishable offence. Students can report incidents to the Anti-Ragging Committee or through the college grievance portal at gdcbemina.edu.in/grievances.

The college regularly organises cultural events, sports tournaments, seminars, workshops and NSS/NCC activities. Students can join clubs and committees through their respective departments. Notices for such events are posted on the college website and department notice boards.