Established in 1905 under Dogra rule with just 26 students, the institution evolved from the Prince of Wales College into a premier heritage university campus in Jammu.
JAMMU — Standing as a landmark of higher education in the region, the Government Gandhi Memorial Science College—widely known as GGM Science College—in Jammu has journeyed through more than a century of academic history, marking nearly 120 years since its inception.
The origins of the institution trace back to 1905, when Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh announced the establishment of the Prince of Wales College. Official historical records indicate that the college officially commenced operations on April 20, 1907, initially accommodating a modest cohort of 26 students under the leadership of its first principal, Professor R.N. Mukherjee.
A significant administrative development occurred in May 1908, when the institution affiliated with Punjab University, Lahore. Early academic offerings included English, mathematics, chemistry, history, Persian, Sanskrit, and philosophy, with geography and Arabic introduced in subsequent years.
On September 18, 1912, the college relocated to its current campus under the tenure of Principal S. Robson. The historic buildings and sprawling campus grounds continue to serve as architectural and educational landmarks representing the region’s academic evolution.
Following the partition and political upheaval of 1947, the institution was renamed Government Gandhi Memorial Science College. In modern academic restructuring, it became a constituent college of the Cluster University of Jammu and has been granted Heritage Status by India’s University Grants Commission (UGC).
From its founding days with a few dozen students to its current status as a recognized educational centre, the institution remains an enduring part of Jammu’s historical and academic heritage.