No nation can aspire the heights of glory and prominent place in the world community without the active participation of its Women. In order to meet the demands of an ever-changing world order and to face the challenges of 21st century, Bilquis Postgraduate College for Women was established in 1984 as a center for Pakistan Air Force Women Association (PAFWA) activities & for the training and education of women. Initially, training in the following disciplines was started:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
- Montessori Teacher Training Course
- Commercial Designing
- Banking
- Computer Programming
Intake in the two major courses, i.e. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) and Diploma Course in Montessori Method of Teaching was excellent right from the very outset but the enrolment in the Commercial Designing, Computer programming and Banking courses decreased gradually. Thus these courses were finally dropped. B.Ed and Montessori Method of Teaching Courses were affiliated with University of the Punjab, Lahore.
In order to provide a laboratory school for the Diploma in Education with Special Emphasis on Montessori Method of Teaching, PAF Junior Montessori School was established in 1989 for Children of age groups two and a half years to four years. This Montessori School also provides excellent schooling to young children. Similarly, PAF School for Special Education was established in April, 1990 fors Children with following disabilities:
- Physically Handicapped
- Mentally Retarded (Intellectually Challenged)
- Slow Learners
- Hearing Impaired
First Certificate in Teaching (C.T) course was started in 1991. The course was approved by the Ministry of Education and sponsored by Directorate of Education, PAF Rear Air Headquarters, Peshawar. College was affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad for this course. This course was also later discontinued while following new Disciplines were introduced:
- Master of Education (M.Ed) course
- Master of Arts in Education (M.A Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- F.A
All the disciplines are currently affiliated with Air University, Islamabad. The curriculum, syllabus and outlines of courses have been designed carefully and are up to date. As per HEC policy the two years B.A and BSc programs are no more offered instead four years BS programs are offered.
Air University has its principal seat at E-9 PAF Islamabad. It was established in 2002. The President of Pakistan is the Patron in Chief of the university. The purpose of the establishment of the university is to promote and disseminate knowledge and skill, training and research to the people of Pakistan on the condition if they qualify for admissions according to the criteria and policy. The college has introduced BS (Hons) 4 year programs in the in the following disciplines in affiliation with Air University.
- BS (Hons) English
- BS (Hons) Psychology
- BS (Hons) Mathematics
- BBA (Hons)
- B.S (Hons) Computer
- B.S (Hons) Education
- Associate Degree in Education
- B.Ed Secondary (1.5 Years Course after 16 years of Schooling)
Last Updated : 04 September, 2023
