The college had a humble beginning in the year 1997 at Charju, Khonsa before being shifted to its present location. Historically, it has a record in pioneering higher education in Patkai region of Arunachal Pradesh and fulfills the long cherished desire of the people of this area. The college has been renamed, from the earlier “Tirap Government College” to existing “Wangcha Rajkumar Government College” by the Government in memory of late Wangcha Rajkumar, a renowned public leader; former Lok sabha M.P. and AICC member (vide GO No, ED/HE/1291/08 dated 12th June 2008). It is situated about 10 minutes walk from the main town of Deomali, a sub-division of Tirap District. The college has, of course, expanded and changed over the last many years but it has always maintained its principle to provide an institution for imparting value based education. It provides a strong supportive base, the best possible background to nurture academic confidence and excellence. The over-all strength of the college and its track record in the university examination result are strong incentives to choose WRGC- one of Arunachal's most successful colleges. The departments at college cover a range of subjects in humanities, social sciences, Commerce and Educattion are distinctive for several reasons. Our excellent reputation in teaching, examination result and our support facilities create an academic environment wherein class-room teaching has a key place besides extra and co-curricular activities. The campus is quiet and traffic free and is easy and quick to move around and there are frequent taxi and bus services to the nearby towns/states. The campus and nearby village of Kailashpur (the vibrant Shiva temple) and Rang Sum Hum provide a welcoming community atmosphere complimented by the proximity and obvious attractions of not only various picnic spots but also to Khonsa, Tupi, Longding, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Duliajan, Digboi, among other towns.

The College provides a liberal, lively and competitive environment enabling students to carve out a niche for themselves in their chosen arenas. The strength of the College lies in its congenial and enriching atmosphere, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the excellent record the College is renowned for. Scores of students who have been groomed in this College have excelled in different walks of life, with the years spent in the College providing them a solid foundation on which they could craft their success. The institution is committed to providing the leadership and direction for the times ahead in every sphere of human enterprise and endeavor and aims to establish symbiotic cord between the teacher and the taught and endeavors to instill the concept of Vasudhaivautumbkam (the entire earth as one family).