Established on February 29, 2012, Government Model Degree College, Daporijo began its first academic session the same year at a temporary site in Daporijo. In January 2024, the college moved to its permanent campus at Rimpu Yorlo, around 14 km from Daporijo Town, the headquarters of Upper Subansiri District. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh and currently offers six subjects under the Arts stream — Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History and Political Science. It also houses a Distance Education Centre (IDE, RGU), a functional NSS Unit and hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Supported by a team of committed teaching and non-teaching staff, the college aims to provide quality, value-based education that promotes learning, discipline and personal growth.