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. It is situated about 10 minutes walk from the main town of Deomali, a sub-division of Tirap District.