About College


DAV College - [DAVC], Chandigarh

D.A.V. College was established in the year 1958 when Chandigarh was at its infancy. This co-educational institution is affiliated to Punjab University and has been accredited with “A” grade by the NAAC. The greatest advantage is that the college is in the heart of city and has an amazing infrastructure.

As envisioned by Swami Dayanand of establishing a noble society on the moralistic principles of Vedic wisdom, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) institutions were created, later carried forward by Mahatma Hans Raj. The word Anglo refers to the western philosophy and its position in the middle signifies the wonderful balance that the institutions achieve, that is to stay rooted to the Vedic values while imbibing western thoughts.

“True education consists in promoting knowledge, civilized manners, virtuous character, self-control, and other moral qualities and in dispelling ignorance”, is the mission statement of the institution.

Being one of the popular Arts Science & Commerce degree college in Chandigarh, there are undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various subjects. They also have postgraduate diplomas on offer in various fields. Admissions are based on merit. Admission process and payment can be done online.

The college has devised an effective teaching, learning and evaluation process. A system of continuous assessment of students has been introduced and their participation in college activities are rewarded accordingly.

A research cell has been started to promote the culture of research among students, and state of art laboratories have been established to enable teachers to guide students in their research work.

Special attention is offered by the college to academically weak students in various ways by organizing remedial classes. They also engage with advance learners to make them do better. The college has an environment conducive for learning, fun, growth and development.

There are spacious classrooms, sprawling lawns, beautiful seminar complex, two auditoriums, well equipped labs, gym facilities, coffee house and canteen. The college also writes a blog called ‘TechnoMinds.’

The college has an excellent placement cell and many renowned organizations visit the campus for placements. The career guidance and counselling cell has been established to enable students to get relevant information to make the right career choices.

Keywords: DAV College, Colleges in Chandigarh

Source: https://www.davchd.ac.in/