DAV College, Chandigarh Chandigarh , Punjab

About DAV College, Chandigarh

Last Updated By: Avantika on 26th April, 2022

DAV College Chandigarh, also known as DAVCHD commenced its establishment in the academic year of 1958. The establishment took place with the help of Mahatma Hans Raj. The college has been affiliated to Panjab University and is being managed by Dayanand Anglo Vedic College Trust and Management Society. The college has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Bangalore with grade ‘A'. According to a survey conducted by AC Nielsonorg Marg, the college is ranked as the top Commerce college in Northern India. The college has also been ranked within the All India rank Band 101-150 and is termed as Chandigarh's Best College (2019-20).

As per the ranking of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the college has been ranked 109 during the year 2020..

Highlights of DAV College Chandigarh

DAV College Chandigarh Ranking

• Ranked 109 by NIRF Bangalore
• Ranked 39 for Arts by India Today 2020
• Ranked 34 for Science by India Today 2020
• Ranked 38 for BBA by India Today 2020
• Ranked 47 for Commerce by India Today 2020
• Ranked 13 for Computer Application by India Today 2020

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DAV College Chandigarh Courses

DAV College Chandigarh Courses include various programs offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. These programs include BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, B. Sc, BA B. Ed. B. Voc, and Diploma at the undergraduate level and MA, M. Com, M. Sc, PGDMM, PGDCA, and PGDMC at the postgraduate level. These programs are offered under various specializations. This offers students a pool of options to choose from. Also check -  DAV College Courses Fees

Below mentioned are the programs offered by the college along with their duration and eligibility criteria:

DAV College Chandigarh Admission

DAV College Chandigarh Admission takes placed based on the rules and regulation of Panjab University. The admission procedure is conducted online on the official website of the college. Candidates seeking admission are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the university. Candidates must fill the application form with correct details as any incorrect detail filled by candidates may lead to cancelation of their candidature.

• Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate programs offered by the college will be shortlisted based purely on the merit list of the qualifying examination.
• For admission to postgraduate programs such as M. Com and M. Sc, candidates will be granted admission based on the merit of the qualifying examination.
• For admission to MA program, candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the written test and personal interview round along with merit in the qualifying examination.

The admission procedure of the college takes place through online as well as online mode of application. Candidates seeking admission are required to visit the official website of the college and register themselves for admission to their desired program. They can fill the application form available on the online portal of the official website and process the payment of application fee there itself.

The admission procedure is generally based on the rules and regulations of Panjab University. Candidates are required to be present in person on the scheduled date and time of admission as per given by the college.

Below mentioned is the stepwise procedure one must follow in order to register for admission:

How to Apply?

• Step 1 – Visit the official website of the college and read the admission brochure carefully before applying.
• Step 2 – Navigate and click on the link of e-Admissions and register by entering your name and mobile number.
• Step 3 – Process the payment of application fee through online payment mode.
• Step 4 – After the payment is processed, log in to fill the application form.
• Step 5 – Go through the mentioned rules and regulations carefully.
• Step 6 – The email id and mobile number entered by candidates must be correct.

DAV College Chandigarh Facilities

Hostel: Hostels are granted strictly based on performance. The girls 'hostel has a capacity of 400 and the boys' hostel has a capacity of 250. School children are not allowed in the hostel unless they are accompanied by a responsible parent or legal guardian. It has air-conditioned rooms and offers hygienic catering for students.

Library: The DAV College library has books and reading material for students. 8 computers that are connected via a LAN and have a subscription to English / Hindi / Punjabi newspapers. Collection of old palm leaf and paper manuscripts, together with rare volumes of poetry, prose, astronomy, astrology, Vedic literature, art and architecture, epics and puranas, etc.

Laboratories: The DAVC has more than 30 laboratories for all demanding subjects with all necessary equipment and facilities.

Cafeteria, banking and medical facilities; The university has a coffee shop, one next to Indian Coffee, another next to Nescafé and a juice bar. The university has an Extension Desk branch of the State Bank of India that operates 6 days a week. A State Bank of India ATM is also available on campus for students and staff, and the university pharmacy is well stocked with first aid, common medicines, blood pressure monitors and a wheelchair. A doctor is also employed for the benefit of the students. and in emergencies, students are transferred to the nearby hospital.

DAV College Chandigarh Placement

The placement cell of the college manages to maintain a constant contact between distinguished corporations and industrial enterprises. This feature of the cell efficiently delineates opportunities as per the precise strengths and attributes of the students of the college.

Past Placements

• 6 students from B. Com and M. Com were recruited by South Indian Bank as probationary clerk with a package of INR 4.63 LPA.
• 3 students of the college were recruited by Infosys from BCA as Testing executive with a package of INR 2.22 LPA.

Some of the major recruiters of DAV College Chandigarh are mentioned below:

• Infosys
• Deloitte
• Tech Mahindra
• Ernst & Young 
• NIIT
• Godrej
• Wipro
• Nestle 

DAV College Notable Alumni

• Neeraj Chopra – Gold Medalist at Tokyo Olympics 2020
• Vikram Batra – Indian Army Officer (Param Vir Chakra recipient for Kargil War)
• Ayushmann Khurrana – Indian Actor, Singer, and Television Host
• Amit Rawal – Indian Judge in the Kerala High Court

The college has also produced 58 international sportsmen namely Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, Dinesh Mongia, Anjum Moudgil, and Jeev Milkha Singh.