The institution always looks forward to mould and empower the students in the pursuit of knowledge, values, social responsibility and help them achieve excellence in the various fields. The college with “Potential For Excellence” accredited by UGC is the only government college for girls in Himachal Pradesh. The institution focuses on the holistic development of girls, inculcating moral and social values, nurturing self- esteem, confidence and independent thinking. It justifies what Dr. B.D. Loroia, remarked,” If the college grows up in the same tradition, in which it is being built, it shall one day be counted amongst the best institutions in the land. It has never faltered in inspiring the students in the pursuit of knowledge, values and social responsibility. It has established its distinctive approach towards comprehensive vision by modeling it in the form of service to society, by means of certificate courses or by allowing the students to organize events to develop their skills and talent.
Prominent women citizens have excelled and earned name and fame in different walks of life from this institute. An effort is always being made by the college to live up to its motto “Sa Vidya Ya Vimukta”; “Knowledge is that librates” which motivates us in our quest for perfection and liberates us from the shackles of ignorance and darkness.
The vision of the college is to transform the life of young girls into well integrated individuals through ‘Inclusive Education’ who can face challenges of life with courage and commitment.
The college is in the heart of the capital city. This is one of the oldest colleges in the State. Situated on Elysium Hill in the vicinity of Longwood on one side and Lakkar Bazaar on the other, the College is certainly located at one of the best sites of Shimla. In its existence of more than eight decades it has witnessed thousands of students pass through its portals and it has been a premier educational institution of the city. Also, the College is conveniently approachable. It is a ten minute walk from the famous Ridge and can be reached by local buses plying on the Circular road (Cart road), near which it is located.
RKMV being the only girls Government College in the state of Himachal Pradesh which has been declared as an institution with Potential For Excellence, shoulders the responsibility of providing inclusive education to girl students from all over the state. Along with the regular population of students the college has a substantial number of girl students from far flung areas which are inaccessible and snowbound tribal areas of the state such as Chamba, Pangi, Bharmour, Lahaul & Spiti and Kinnaur.
The College has the unique distinction of running Tribal and Sainik hostels. The Tribal hostel and Sainik hostel accommodates 120 and 60 students respectively. The tribal students are given admission on the basis of merit and in the Sainik hostel preference is given to the wards of ex-servicemen. The Hostel provides all amenities such as a well-equipped library, a gymnasium, sports and other co-curricular activities etc.
RKMV has also been excelling in sports. The institution dons many caps with aplomb in the field of sports, cultural activities, NCC and NSS. It has won the overall trophy for the best college in sports twice in the last five years. Special emphasis is made by KHO-KHO team by winning State and National level trophies over the years.
Visually impaired students were encouraged by the college and they completed their graduation while residing at the tribal hostel. The college management in collaboration with an NGO provided all facilities to these students, such as Braille script, walking sticks with sensors, scribes for examinations, computer software for blinds etc. These students excelled in music a couple of them pursue higher studies in the field of music. One of our visually impaired students ‘Muskan’ qualified NET and performed abroad. She was also declared Youth Icon by the state government.
