About Government Degree College, Kargil
Government Degree College, Kargil is the main government degree college of Kargil district in Ladakh, offering BA, B.Com and B.Sc in medical and non-medical streams.
GDC Kargil was set up in 1995 at Baghie Khomeini in Kargil town and is the oldest degree college in the district. It teaches three main undergraduate programmes: BA, B.Com and B.Sc, with the B.Sc split into medical (PCB) and non-medical (PCM) groups. Admission is on merit from Class 12 marks, following government reservation norms. About 1,300 students study here, and the campus has science labs, a library, a gym and a small health centre. The college says it is NAAC accredited.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks from a recognised board, with subject rules for each stream (PCB for B.Sc Medical, PCM for B.Sc Non-Medical). The college announces admissions, students submit the form and documents, and merit lists are prepared under government reservation norms. Selected students attend counselling, pay the fee and get documents verified.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Sports
- Library
- Labs
- Cafeteria
- Medical
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Frequently asked questions
When was GDC Kargil established?
In 1995.
Which courses can I study at GDC Kargil?
BA, B.Com and B.Sc in medical and non-medical streams.
How is admission done?
On merit, using Class 12 marks.
Sources
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Information verified on 13 Oct 2026
- GDC Kargil - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- GDC Kargil - Higher Education Ladakh · Government portal, accessed 13 Oct 2026
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