GCW Guntur was established in the year 1942. Government College for Women is a government college with a 10-acre campus and a faculty strength of 49. The college offers programmes of varying durations in full-time mode across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. Admissions to both UG and PG programmes at Government College for Women Guntur are conducted based on merit.
GCW Guntur offers programmes such as B. Sc Hons, B. Voc , BA Hons, B. Com Hons, MA and M. Sc . GCW Guntur placements helped 421 undergraduate students, and 14 postgraduate students placed as per NIRF 2025 overall report. Government College for Women Guntur is affiliated with Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur and accredited by the National Assessments and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
GCW Guntur provides facilities like a library, sports amenities, IT infrastructure, cafeteria, and an auditorium. The college is located at Sambasiva Pet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The Guntur Junction, the closest Railway station to the campus, is located about 750 metres from the college.