D. J. Sindh Government Science College

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

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

Principals

The Principal for 2007 is Professor H.B Chughtai (Faculty Microbiology)

Notable graduates

• Abdul Qadeer Khan
• Yasir Asad
• Anwar Maqsood
• Syed Nasimuddin
• Salman Rehman
• Dr. Asif Amir Syed
• Salman Ahmed Siddiqui
• Shezad Hasan
• Muhammad Ebrahim Joyo
• Dr. Syed Asif Raza
• Syed Yousuf Hussain
• Syed Ali Absar Shah Bukhari

See also

• List of Affiliated Institutes and Colleges with University of Karachi
• List of schools in Karachi

External links

• Official Website
• Website by Sindh Education Department