Forman Christian College

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Forman Christian College is a private, chartered university in Lahore, Pakistan. Named after its founder, Dr. Charles William Forman, it is ranked among the best institutions of higher education in Punjab (Pakistan), as measured by the examination scores of the regional education board (Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore).

Sinclair Hall (former Allama Iqbal Auditorium) at Forman Christian College, Lahore
Sinclair Hall (former Allama Iqbal Auditorium) at Forman Christian College, Lahore

Forman Christian College is one of the oldest and highest ranking colleges of South Asia, founded by Dr. Charles William Forman who arrived in India in 1847 and, two years later, settled in Lahore in north India (now Pakistan). He was the founder of the Rang Mahal School, Lahore which was the first Anglo-vernacular school in north India. This school added a college department in 1865 which was later known as Forman Christian College. Dr. Forman was very influential in developing the educational system of Punjab.

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[edit] History

According to the Forman Family Papers in the Yale University Library,

Charles William Forman arrived in India in 1864 and, two years later, settled in Lahore in north India (now Pakistan). He was the founder of the Rang Mahal School in Lahore, the first English-speaking school in north India. This school added a college department in 1865, which was later known as Forman Christian College. Forman was very influential in developing the educational system of the Punjab area. He served on ring his lifetime.

Dr. Sir James C. R. Ewing served as the Principal of Forman Christian College for thirty years, retiring in 1917. In 1902, Forman Christian College became the first institution of higher education in Punjab to admit women.

In 1972, Forman Christian College was nationalized, as were other private colleges, by the avowedly socialist government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. After nationalization, its name changed to Government Forman Christian College.

In 1987, after a prolonged legal struggle, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the nationalization process was illegal. Other legal claims to the College or its property were, eventually, defeated and the control of Forman Christian College was transferred to the Presbyterian Church. The College is now considered to be in the private sector.

After privatization, the responsibility for the financial and administrative management of the College was entrusted to the FCC Board of Governors, whose members are nominated by the various Christian communities of Pakistan. Dr. Peter Armacost, President Emeritus of Eckerd College in Florida, assumed the office of the Principal of the Forman Christian College on March 20, 2003. The FCC Board of Governors plans to revamp the prevalent method of instruction in the College and develop a four-year degree program that meets the U.S. accreditation standards.

In September 2004, the Government of Punjab (Pakistan) granted full university status to Forman Christian College. [1] The name of the institution remained unchanged.

[edit] Students Societies

  • LEADERSHIP FORUM (School of Management)
  • Earthwatch Club (An environmental club)
  • Formanites debating Society
  • Speers Chemical Society
  • Benade Physics society
  • Lucas Economics Society
  • Folio (University Magazine Commette)
  • Chess Computer Society
  • Dramatic Society
  • Music Society
  • Photography Society
  • Red Crescent Society
  • Forman Christian Life Program
  • Formanites Computing Society
  • Griswold history Society
  • Rotaract Club (Under the department of Sociology)

[edit] List of Notable College Alumni

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[edit] Industry

  • Ahmed Saeed, former Chairman Pakistan International Airlines and current Chairman of the Service Group Industries, operating in areas ranging from footwear, textiles, pharmaceuticals and retail
  • Swaraj Paul, founder and CEO Caparo Group
  • A.H. Piracha, CEO Adam Motor Company
  • Yusuf Shirazi, Chairman Atlas Group
  • Abdul Majeed, Chairman National Foods
  • Dr. M.S. Habib, Chairman Barrett-Hodgson
  • Ilyas M. Chaudhry, Chairman Haleeb Foods

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Colleges and Universities in Lahore
Allama Iqbal Medical College: Jinnah Hospital • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology • Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing • Forman Christian College • Government College University • Institute of Management Sciences • King Edward Medical University: Mayo Hospital • Kinnaird College • Lahore College for Women University • Lahore University of Management Sciences • Minhaj International University • National College of Arts • National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences • Pakistan School of Fashion Design • University of Central Punjab: Punjab College of Business Administration, Punjab Institute of Computer Science • University of Education • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore • University of Lahore • University of Management and Technology • University of the Punjab: Hailey College of Commerce, Oriental College, University College of Information Technology • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences • Centre for High Energy Physics
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