Khalsa College, Garhdiwala, Hoshiarpur, Punjab

Khalsa College, Garhdiwala

Near State Bank of Patiala, G.T Road,
P.O. Garhdiwala, Hoshiarpur (T),
Hoshiarpur (Dist.), Punjab - 144 207, India

http://www.kcghoshiarpur.org

Khalsa College, Garhdiwala (Dist. Hoshiarpur) was established in 1966 as a result of the efforts of respectable Mahant Sewa Dass and Dr. M.S. Randhawa but later managed by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar.

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) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.07 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on 29th March 2016.

The aim of the college was uplifting and advancing the students of the area in their lives and occupying the higher positions in the society after completing their studies in this institution.

It was a co-educational self-financed Institute, provided a regular course in which is located in the rural part of Hoshiarpur played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

At the time of establishment, the area of Hoshiarpur particularly Garhdiwala was known for its backwardness in economy and education due to less fertile land, area at the foothills of Shivalik known as Kandi area and lack of water resources for irrigation.

The people were not in the position to send their children especially the girls outside for getting the higher education. So with the purpose of empowerment of these rural and agrarian population especially weaker sections of the society and the girl students of Scheduled cast & backward classes, the institution was established.

Since its inception, this institution is serving its purpose in an efficient manner though it had to face odd situations many years due to the dispute with local management.

As a result, this institution was given to the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar in March 1996 by the local committee.

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

At present, the college offers three years undergraduate courses in Bachelor of Arts, Management, Science, and Commerce streams and offers two years of post-graduate in Arts and Science streams with various specializations under Panjab University, Chandigarh. It also offers Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, and Add-On Certificate courses.

Type of College

Private

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade

Established

1966

Affiliation

Panjab University, Chandigarh

The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, seminar halls, multipurpose halls, playground etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The Transportation facility is available for students
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
The college has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The college also provides NCC training to its students. The NCC cadets attend different camps and earn pride for themselves and for the college
The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology

P.G Diploma

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application	Full Time

Science

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Science	Full Time	3 Years

Arts

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Arts	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Punjabi	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Science	Full Time	3 Years	Physics,
Master of Arts in Political Science	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Punjabi	Full Time	2 Years	B.A

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