[2] The College is situated at Budgam, one of the oldest districts headquarter in the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The college is located on a hill under the lap of nature with a picturesque view overlooking the Budgam town.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the college during the Chief-Ministership of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in the year 2005 under Prime Minister of India's Reconstruction plan.

It is also called Sheikh-ul-Alam Memorial College named after the famous Reshi saint of Kashmir, Sheikh Noor Din Wali.

Aga Syed Ruhullah, parliament member for the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency is an alumnus of the college.