Government First Grade College Hebbur, Tumkur

Government First Grade College, Hebbur was established in the academic year 2003. The college is situated adjacent to state highway and is at a distance of 20 kms from district headquarters. The college building is constructed in a nice campus of 4.2 acres .which is covered by lush garden. It is well accessible with good transport facility. At present 400 students are admitted for B.A. and B.Com UG Courses. The Institution has seen good growth in terms of the students strength, infrastructure, amenities etc. The permanent affiliation was accorded to the institution in 2012 by Tumkur University on 16-07-2012 . The UGC granted recognition under 2(F) in 2012 and 12(B) in 2013. NAAC accredited by "B" Grade with CGPA 2.01 in September 2015.

The Government First Grade College, Hebbur, Tumkur District is a developing institution. The college was started initially with a meager strength of 15 students, and gradually the strength increased to a good number. Because of the increasing demand for higher education in the present day scenario, the Institution needs to improve the present UG courses in a big manner. There is a need for the addition of latest equipment/technologies which is of paramount importance in laboratories, classrooms and library which will ultimately help in the overall development. 

The basic infrastructure provided by the Department of Collegiate Education is adequate for the present with a few requirements. Though the college is not fully staffed adequate non-permanent teaching faculty is provided to cover-up the gap. There are 8 full time permanent members of teaching faculty and equal number of guest faculty. The college has been providing good result. At present the college is equipped with EDUSAT facility and a computer lab with 6 systems (all with internet connections) and a play-ground. 

As a part of equity initiatives the institution has opened an equal opportunity cell, conducted remedial classes and equity, gender sensitization campaigns. As a part of student support activity, the institution is conducting the activities of a finishing school which will provide training in soft skills, life skills, spoken English and other skill development programmes. 

Many of the members of faculty are pursuing Doctoral degree. One of the members of the faculty has applied for major research project from UGC. Two of the faculty member are well known scholars of Kannada literature and have authored many books which have won state level recognitions

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