Government Degree College, Dakpathar was established in 1993. Initially the college was run as a single faculty college. The college has established itself as a premiere institution of higher learning. The college has established itself as a premiere institution of higher learning. Strength of students has increased enormously in the last couple of years. At present around 1500 students are studying in the regular coursers. In term of students strength this is the largest Government Degree College in whole of the Uttarakhand State. The college has a great potential for future growth with the completion of new building in a picturesque campus covering 18 acres of land at Dakpathar. The college is poised to undertake new projects and employment oriented courses. The college is affiliated to H.N.B Garhwal University Srinagar (Uttarakhand).