Government College

Govt. College, Solan was established on 19th August 1959 and is situated in 47 Bighas of land to cater to the needs of higher education of Solan district and the surrounding areas in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It was started in a Private building near the Present D.C. Office, Solan. Initially the College had strength of about 150 students in the faculty of Arts. Faculty of Science and Commerce were added on later on. The College shifted to its Present Permanent building in 1964.This co-educational college has been progressing leaps and bound since its inception. The quality education that the college provides attracts students from different parts of the state and even adjoining states. The college has a well qualified and committed team of teachers who untiringly provide education in the streams of Humanities, Science, Commerce and Fine Arts at undergraduate level. The college also offers Post-Graduation in the subjects of English & Economics and has the honor of producing a number of college teachers and scholars. Professional courses such as BCA, BBA, PGDCA and Add-On-Course in Computer Awareness and JMC are running very successfully in the college and have helped many students compete efficiently in the present day job market. Besides being one of the most important agencies in providing formal education the college has also contributed in the field of distance and non-formal education. Since 1987, the college is running IGNOU Study Centre to provide education to those whose circumstances prevent allow them to get regular classroom education.