Government Degree College for Women, Nalgonda had its humble beginning in 1977 to cater the needs of girl students to encourage, educate and empower women in the society in the erstwhile Nalgonda district. Earlier it was affiliated to Osmania University and from 2011-12 on wards the College is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda and the curriculum for all the courses is prescribed by the concerned Board of Studies of the University. The same curriculum is adopted by all the departments in the college. Other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are designed and implemented in accordance with the Academic Calendar issued by the Commissioner of Collegiate Education (CCE) and the Almanac given by the University as per the needs of the students.

As part of emerging trends in higher education, the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been introduced in the curriculum; this institution has also been offering all the courses in accordance with the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the academic year 2016-17.

As per the almanac of the University, every semester has more than 15 weeks of instruction period and each optional subject has 60 to 90 instruction hours per semester including 30 hours for practical classes for science subjects. 75 hours are allocated to Language classes in the first four semesters. In addition to the above 30 hour Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses for first two semesters, 30 hour Skill Enhancement Courses for the remaining four semesters and 30 hour Generic Electives for the last two semesters are part of UG curriculum as prescribed by the University.

In addition to the above, to impart employable skills and life skills various programs like TASK, NAANDI, and Spoken Tutorial and on campus and off campus training programs are being conducted through platforms like TSKC and Career Guidance cell. With the support and guidance of well qualified Physical Director, students are identifying their specific interest towards Games and Sports and they are encouraged to undergo the training to take part in various levels of games and sports competitions.

For the successful implementation of the curriculum and ensuring effective delivery, the Faculty prepares semester plans & teaching plans well before the commencement of each semester in all the departments. A college Timetable is being prepared every year including all the Programs accommodating all the courses as per the number of hours prescribed by the University. In view of the enhanced intake and to utilize the available infrastructure at optimum level the college turned into two shift mode from the academic year 2018-19 on wards. Based on the College level timetable departments prepare their departmental timetables allotting the faculty members to each course for each section and implement the same scrupulously. The institution also focuses on motivational classes with the commemoration of leaders and the days of National importance to inculcate moral and ethical values. The implementation of the plan is documented in teaching diaries and the in charges of the departments and the Principal reviews the same periodically.

The college adheres to academic calendar provided by the University for Conduct of continuous internal evaluation system. The academic calendar includes the dates of commencement and completion of syllabus, schedules of internal exams etc. It specifies the dates of end semester examinations. Tentative dates of practical exams and theory examinations are also given in academic calendar. The timetables are prepared and implemented accordingly. The teachers prepare semester wise teaching plans according to the academic calendar.

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), two internal examinations and end semester examinations are conducted in all courses per each semester. One internal examination and one external examination are conducted in 2- credit SECs, AECCs and Generic Electives. Practical examinations are being conducted in all science subjects in each semester. Prior to introduction of C.B.C.S preparatory Exams are conducted every year before university exams.

In addition to this continuous evaluation of the students is being done through student seminars, Assignments, quizzes, debates, elocutions and group discussions. Students prepare and submit the Jignasa Study projects as per the schedule prescribed by the CCE. Online tests are conducted by teachers with the use of Google forms during the lockdown period due to covid-19.

After assessment of internal examinations answer scripts will be given to the students so that they can identify their mistakes/ brought their queries and doubts to the notice of the faculty.

The Principal conducts curricular and extracurricular review meetings on regular basis to check the implementation and progress of all the activities in the academic calendar. Based on these review meetings some changes in schedules of activities are made if required. Further, extra lectures are scheduled to complete the syllabus before university examination, whenever necessary.

Apart from Continuous Internal Evaluation, the college adheres the following according to the Academic Calendar.

a) Working days:

The academic calendar indicates the annual working period of the teachers. The total working days, as provided by the university are around 240 days and out-of-them 180 days are reserved for teaching work and remaining days are used for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, Examinations and Admission process. Working days are strictly followed as per university guidelines.

b) Curricular activities:

Curricular activities are being strictly adhered and the teaching plan and execution of activities are recorded by the faculty.

c) Co-curricular activities:

Various programs like debates, group discussions, student seminars and assignment projects are regular part of the teaching. Study tours/ field trips are also conducted by the concerned departments whenever necessary to add value to the existing academic curriculum.

d) Extra-curricular activities:

College regularly celebrates the birth anniversaries of many national icons and various national and international days. Many programs arranged for the students to impart employability skills and life skills. Awareness rallies, blood donation camps and various other social activities are conducted by NSS Units at the college and at the adopted villages. Students actively participate in cultural activities and extracurricular activities in the Yuvatarangam program every year as per the schedule given by CCE.

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Government Degree College for Women, Nalgonda is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda and follows the Curriculum designed and prescribed by the University. According to the suggestions and guidelines of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), the University revises the curriculum from time to time to suit the Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability. The College focuses on effective implementation of the Core Courses coupled with the Generic Electives and Subject Specific Electives and Skill Enhancement Courses in letter and spirit.

During the year 2015-16 Human values and Professional Ethics course was conducted as per the curriculum of the university. Under C.B.C.S there is a 2 credit course Gender sensitization as A.E.C.C during the years 2016-2019 and in the revised syllabus it is a part of languages from the year 2019-20 onwards. Environmental Studies is another compulsory 2- credit course for all the first year students in C.B.C.S from 2016-17 onwards. Good governance is another course selected for all the final year students as 2- credit generic elective from 2016-17 onwards to impart professional ethics and established government procedures among all the students.

Apart from the dedicated courses mentioned above many courses especially language courses have topics on human values and professional ethics. Many programs are being conducted at the college to integrate the issues related to Professional Ethics, Gender Equality, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability. Being the Women’s college many programs are conducted for women empowerment by inviting various officials and renowned persons as a part of Gender equality programs.

Birth and death anniversaries of the many national and international icons and various important national and international days are celebrated in the college actively involving the students to inculcate universal human values. Blood donation camps are conducted at the college to promote the service motto among the students. Various programs are arranged through TASK, NAANDI, Mahindra Pride to impart professional ethics and employability skills.

In addition to the A.E.C.C course on Environmental Studies, various awareness programs on the importance of protecting our environment and sustainability of recourses available are conducted in the college from time to time. As a part of green initiatives and beautification of the campus, potted plants are placed in the front yard of the campus. Plants with flowers are adding beauty and serenity of the campus. And thus, the institution believes in the harmony of nature and human race. NSS POs and Volunteers regularly monitor and maintain the garden. Clean and green programs are conducted regularly to maintain green and healthy environment of the college campus.

Students participate in rallies and awareness programs actively to promote environment consciousness among public. NSS Volunteers propagate the importance of protecting our environment and sustainability of recourses available in the villages during their camps.