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Zakir Husain Post Graduate Evening College was established in 1958. After the participation of the country, there was great shortage of capacity in the College. This College started with a small number of students at Ajmeri Gate complex under the guidance and supervision of late Mr. M.M. Begg. Mr. Begg was a unique personality. He commanded faith of people of all the communities. He gave secular outlook to the College. The College offered preparatory courses in Arts and Commerce. Later on, B.A. (P) B.A.(H) in English, Hindi, History, Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian and B.Com (H) were added. Late Mr. M.H. Musavi took over from Mr. Begg. This College became an important centre of learning especially for students of old Delhi. Dr. M.K. Halder succeeded Mr. Musavi as in charge of the Evening Classes.
In 1975 Mr. Salman Ghani Hashmi took over as the Vice-Principal In charge of the Evening Classes. During this period the College continued to flourish as a result of the dedication and hard work of the teachers, students and the administrative staff of the College.
The democratization of the College governance was introduced during this period. The College started working through its staff council and its sub-committees. The Principal function as “Principal-in-Council and major decisions were now taken through discussions with elements of Transparency introduced in the administration. Mr. Riaz Umar became the first full-fledged Principal of the Evening College in the year 1995. During his tenure the College was able to consolidate its finances. There was a smooth functioning of the College during his tenure. Dr. S.A. Hamideen took charge as Principal after Mr. Riaz Umar. In his tenure a number of important infrastructural developments have taken place. A computer lab was added. The College office was air-conditioned. A fully air-conditioned staff room with Computer facilities was set up for the teachers. The examination results of students have improved.
The College has had the privilege of the most enlightened governing body with illustrious people like Dr. Zakir Husain, Prof. Mujeeb, former Vice-Chancellor of Jamia, Mr. Jugal Kishore Khanna, Mr. Khursheed Alam Khan, Mr. Salman Khursheed, Mr. Haroon Yousuf, Mr. S.K. Singh, Mr. J.N. Dixit, Prof. Namwar Singh, Mr. Kapil Sibbal, Prof. Harish Trivedi and Prof. Shahid Ameen, Pankaj Vohra etc. and many other luminaries of the country.
Zakir Husain Post Graduate Evening College (ZHPGEC) is dedicated to excellence in teaching and promoting genuine scholarships among its students and faculty members. It is believed that the development of such scholarship shall be contributory to the development of the youth in the country.
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Zakir Husain Post Graduate Evening CollegeAddress
Opposite Ramlila Maidan Nearest Metro Station - New DelhiPincode
New Delhi, NCT, India
Website
http://www.zakirhusainpgeve.in/
