Government College for Girls, Ludhiana was popularly known as Gujranwala Khalsa College, Ludhiana was established on 1st May 1943.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) on 5th November 1956 & 12(B) on 1st July 1974 under Act, 1956.

It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B++" Grade (CGPA Score 2.65 on a 4 Point Scale in 1st Cycle) on 8th January 2004.

The aim of the college was for the girl students from urban as well as rural areas where they can receive higher education at affordable expenses.

It is a woman government Institute, provided a regular course in which is located in the urban part of Ludhiana played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

In recognition of its contribution to higher learning, the college has been selected to be upgraded as Model Degree College of the state.

The college also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of education, sports and curricular activities under Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The college offers three years undergraduate courses in Bachelor of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management streams and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science with various specializations under Panjab University, Chandigarh. It also offers Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Add-On Certificate courses as well.

Vision:

• To become the standard of excellence in providing   education by fostering creativity and intellect in student community
• To lay emphasis on knowledge society, information society and learning society in emerging global trends with far reaching implication for the growth and development of the society
• Becoming more aware of the needs of the society and thus sharpen the skills with help of intuition, intellect, insight, and innovation
• To have positive attitude towards technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the governance

Mission:

• To provide high quality, affordable and accessible education to the women, irrespective of their class, color, caste or creed by maintaining a perfect balance between tradition and modernity
• To enhance the strength of students through vocational programs and degrees in the state-of-the-art campus so that they become employable and fit for higher education
• To empower women through need based futuristic courses with entrepreneurial skills
• "Learn to Serve” so that the learners are able to serve the society and nation as well
• To produce good citizens by incorporating problem solving, leadership, teamwork and ethical teaching pattern in our curriculum pedagogy