Government Post Graduate Jahanzeb College in Saidu Sharif, Swat, is one of the pioneer institutions of higher education in the Swat Valley and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was founded in 1952 by the former ruler of Swat State to bring higher education to the people of the region, and it is known for its long history, its teaching and learning environment and its part in the intellectual development of the area.
The college is in the Malakand Division and offers programmes in the arts and the sciences. It is affiliated with the University of Swat. The four-year BS system was introduced in 2010 and BS programmes are now taught in 18 departments; the University of Swat lists BS programmes of the college in English, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Mathematics and Economics (affiliated in 2012) and in Urdu, Zoology, Statistics, Political Science, History, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Pashto, Sociology, Health & Physical Education and Electronics (affiliated in 2018).
Departments
Botany · Chemistry · Computer Science · Economics · Electronics · English · Health & Physical Education · History · Islamic Studies · Law · Mathematics · Pakistan Studies · Pashto · Physics · Political Science · Sociology · Statistics · Urdu · Zoology. See Departments and Degree programmes.
Campus
The college buildings stand in groups on both sides of the road that links Mingora with Saidu Sharif. The main building is laid out in the shape of the letter “E”. Other buildings include the Administration Block, the P.G. Block, the Science Block, the I.T. Block (Department of Computer Science and Information Technology) and the Library; Wadudia Hall stands opposite the college. Five hostels are close to the main building. See Campus life and Hostels.
Quality assurance
The college’s Quality Enhancement Cell regularly reviews the work of the departments that teach BS programmes.
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Last updated 17 Oct 2026