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Since its transition to autonomy, QMC has had four Boards of Governors. The governance structure includes several committees: the executive committee, academic committee, finance and development committee, selection committee, and promotion committee. Decisions within these committees and the Board
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The history of QMC can be categorized into three periods: the British era (1908–1962), the mid era (1962–1998), and the present era from 1998 onwards. During the British era, the college established a set of educational, social, and religious norms and included a hostel for students. The curriculum
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The college also came under the direct supervision of the Punjab Education Department, which led to frequent staff transfers from other Urdu-medium schools. The proficiency in English of the newly transferred staff, particularly for subjects that continued to be taught in English, varied, as many
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After Mrs. Clayton's tenure as the last British principal of Queen Mary College (QMC), Lahore, major administrative and educational changes occurred with the appointment of Mrs. M. B. Hassan, the first principal appointed by the Education Department of the Government of Punjab. One of the major
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in 1911. Although it was renamed Queen Mary College in 1911, the first college-level class, the Intermediate (Arts) class, commenced in 1955. The college expanded to become a degree-granting college in 1966. The college historically functioned in conjunction with
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Education is imparted from Class 1 to the postgraduate level. It comprises four sections and each section is supervised by a section head. The principal is the chief administrator. The sections are Junior, Senior, college and the Postgraduate Section.
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In 1998, the college was granted autonomy by the Government of Punjab, as per notification No. S.O.(BOARDS) AB-2—15/96 dated March 25, 1998. This autonomy included both administrative and financial independence.
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changes was the induction of teaching staff from other government institutions, leading to an increase in the student body at QMC.
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It was established on December 10, 1908, as Victoria May Girls High School and renamed in honor of the Queen Consort of
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QMC's leadership was predominantly British until 1962, with A. J. Edgley serving as the first principal.
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Its inception dates back to the late 19th century, evolving from the social and educational dynamics of
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and feudal chiefs, addressing the demand for a similar institution for their daughters.
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of Governors are made according to the rules set by the Government of Punjab.
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In 1912, the college relocated to a purpose-built campus, designed by
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was predominantly in English and included works by authors such as
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on Founder's Day and summer swimming galas were established.
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In 1977, in accordance with a policy directive from the
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originated from Urdu-medium educational backgrounds.
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31°33′46″N 74°20′28″E / 31.562892849°N 74.341005867°E / 31.562892849; 74.341005867

Principal
Lahore
Punjab
Urban
qmc.edu.pk
college
Lahore
Punjab
King George V
Aitchison College
preschool
primary
secondary
undergraduate
postgraduate
GCE
O Level
British India
Aitchison College
princely states
Jahanara Shahnawaz
financial endowment
King George V
Prince of Wales
Sir Muhammad Shafi
Sir Shah Din
Hall Road, Lahore
Bhai Ram Singh

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