D.A.V. College, Jalandhar
D.A.V. College is a private aided college based in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It was founded in 1918 by Pt. Mehar Chand. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates and career-oriented programs under the purview of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
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| Motto | Tamso Ma |
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| Established | 1918 |
| Principal | Rajesh Kumar Sharma |
| Location | Jalandhar 31.3499°N 75.5583°E |
| Website | www |
The college offers various undergraduate and 14 postgraduate courses in sciences, humanities, and commerce streams. Additionally, there are seven career-oriented programs under the UGC Scheme. There are 22 departments in the college with well-qualified faculty.
The college also has a Senior Secondary wing for the 10+1 and 10+2 systems which runs under the ambit of PSEB Mohali. The college has a large, beautiful campus that houses a well-stocked library, an auditorium, seminar halls, and canteens. There is an open-air theatre for cultural activities. It also offers hostel facilities to both girls and boys. The college has a large ground lying a few hundred meters away from the campus. The college also boasts of its swimming pool as well.
Alumni
- Jagjit Singh (singer)
- Sukhwinder Singh (singer)
- Hans Raj Hans (singer)
- Sharat Sabharwal (Indian ambassador to Pakistan)
- Harjit Singh Grewal (Politician)