Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya was established in 1965 by Late Bhagirath Kanoria in aesthetic environs at Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg as the first institution of higher education for women through grant-in-aid from the Government of Rajasthan. In its 54 years old journey our college has achieved many milestones. It is a leading college not only of the city but also of the state of Rajasthan in imparting excellent education, enabling holistic development and inculcating leadership and social values. The college has earned a prestigious reputation of harnessing a progressive outlook towards education by introducing new courses at UG and PG level, from time-to-time, skill enhancement and (21st Century for skills) career oriented courses, ICT enabled teaching facilities, outreach activities and discipline. About 6500 students enroll every year in 24 subjects in Science, Arts and Commerce streams for Bachelor's programme and 11 Master's programme. Maintaining a lead in premier educational location, the college has clocked an enviable growth keeping abreast with the needs and aspirations of times.
Sprawling lush green lawns adorned with ornamental trees beautify the campus and make it conducive to learning. A well maintained botanical garden, nursery and the abounding greenery also protect the biodiversity of the area. Infrastructure facilities and amenities in the college add the effective and efficient conduct of all educational programmes.
The pivot around which all initiatives and efforts center is the 'student' as the future of the college. The college offers degree programs at the undergraduate and post graduate level in Arts, Commerce and Science. Additionally, Skill Enhancement Courses, Diploma and certificate courses provides students opportunities to step out in the world skilled, well-groomed and prepared to create an identity for themselves.
A glorious past to a bright future
| Kanoria college inception in Deaf & Dumb School | 19th July 1965 |
| Shifted to Present Campus | 3rd July 1967 |
| Commencement of Science Stream | 1971 |
| COHSSIP Program | 1975-85 |
| Inauguration of Hostel | 1981 |
| Commencement of Commerce Stream | 1985-86 |
| New Library Building | 1991 |
| Post Graduation in Humanities & Social Science | 1993-94 |
| Post Graduation in Science | 2001-02 |
| Nand Lal Kanoria Complex with Swimming Pool & Auditorium | 2007 |
| Commencement of BBA | 2007 |
| Commencement of BCA/ Biotech | 2008 |
| Hostel Second building | 2009 |
| Post Graduation in Commerce | 2013 |
| Post Graduation in Drawing & Painting and Geography | 2014 |
| TISS Collaborations for skill enhancement courses | 2014 |
| IGNOU ( Indira Gandhi National Open University) Courses | 2015 |
| Post Graduation in Botany, Chemistry & Zoology | 2015 |
| iECEN collaboration for Fashion & Design Course | 2015 |
| M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry and Zoology | 2016 |
Light within, Lights the way
Vision
- ✔ to extend the outreach of women's education.
- ✔ to enlighten through instilling a deep and lasting respect 'for the world of the mind', steadfastness of values and commitment to social concerns.
- ✔ to empower through capacity building and by cultivating abilities
- ✔ to exercise informed choices.
Mission
- ✔ to disseminate knowledge and to inculcate critical and analytical thinking.
- ✔ to create an understanding of the complexity of human history and culture through engagement with social, political, aesthetic and scientific issues.
- ✔ to develop life skills for self-reliance.
- ✔ to create and enabling environment for participation of women in the public domain.
- ✔ to create a work ethos of accountability and transparency.