Dayaram Jethamal Science College

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Dayaram Jethamal Science College (D J Science College) is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

[edit] History

Inaugurated as Sind Arts College by Lord Reay, Governor of Bombay on 17th January, 1887 and renamed D.J. Science College (upon completion of the present structure), on 15th October, 1882. Located in the heart of old Karachi, the foundation stone for this college was laid on 19th November, 1887 by Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India. The college is named after Diwan Dayaram Jethmal its main benefactor. The cost of construction is reported to have been Rs.186,514 out of which the Government contributed Rs. 97,193, the balance being raised through public donations.

First Women Muslim graduate from DJ Science Colloge was Akhtar Haidullah in 1936

[edit] Principals

The Principle for 2006 is Professor Ravi Shankar (Faculty Physics)

[edit] Notable graduates

• Abdul Qadeer Khan
• Yasir Asad
• Anwar Maqsood
• Syed Nasimuddin
• Dr. Asif Amir Syed

Colleges and Universities in Karachi

Aga Khan University • APIIT • Applied Economics Research Centre • D J Science CollegeDawood College of Engineering and Technology • Dow University of Health Sciences • Indus Valley Institute of Art and Architecture • Institute of Business Administration • Institute of Business Management • Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering (IIEE) • Islamia Science College • Iqra University • Jamia Binoria • University of Karachi • Pakistan Maritime Academy • Mohammad Ali Jinnah University • NED University of Engineering and Technology • National Academy of Performing Arts • Pakistan Navy Engineering College • Saint Joseph's College • Saint Patrick's Science College • Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology • Textile Institute of Pakistan • Ziauddin Medical University

Salman Ahmed Siddiqui