SGGS Khalsa College, Hoshiarpur

SGGS Khalsa College a reputed Institute was established in the year 1946 presently located in Mahalpur a city in Punjab. This affiliated college accredited to National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) offers a wide spectrum of academic disciplines, for courses leading to under-graduate and post-graduate diplomas.

Situated on a vast area of 25 acres, this college has an overall strength of 1822 students & faculty which is 104 in total. Widely teaching 31 courses and 12 degrees, the SGGS Khalsa College offers an all-round education for the students. The college specializes in Agriculture, Commerce, computer applications and arts and other related courses.

The physical facilities of SGGS Khalsa College includes modern infrastructure and constructed equipments ITER for student’s convenience. There are two hostels for boys and girls respectively; accommodative, and fitted with all mod cons and 24 hour power supply. A wireless campus guarantees ease of access to the internet by the students and the teaching staff.

The college library is a store-full-of-knowledge containing about 45000 books, research Journals, magazines as well as periodicals. Institutionally built and efficiently endowed laboratories meet the practical learning requirements of learner across various departments. It also acoustically equipped with an auditorium that host events such as seminars for the growth of the college’s academic and cultural life.

Admission: The institute provides various courses for the students such as undergraduate and postgraduate programme and courses. There is a total of 31 courses offered by the institute; out of which a majority are full time and vocational courses. Some of the popular and well sought courses which are offered here are B. Sc Agriculture, B. Com, BCA , BA, M.

Sc in several disciplines besides MA programmes in Economics, English, Punjabi and others. The college also provides professional courses in the form of B. P. Ed and M. P. Ed for students intending to specialised in physical education. The number of students admitted differs according to the course; the highest being seats for B. Com at 120.

SGGS Khalsa College has mainly reported to follow a merit based system, but there can be course wise different admission procedure. For example, to get into the B. P. Ed programme, the candidate’s performance in entrance examination including the written test, the physical fitness test, and an interview and the percentage in the qualifying examination is considered.

The college admission policies are those of the state government and the affiliating university it is affiliated to. As for the more detailed information about exact dates, the college does not provide them; however, the given overview marks the periods when the admission is in process and prospective students should check the website of the college more frequently.

The teacher education programmes of SGGS Khalsa College are recognised from National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Besides, there are many more amenities available in the college for supplementing the ‘all-round’ development of students that include gymnasium, playgrounds for outdoor games and Indoor games/ sports facilities.

A qualified medical officer posted at the health center, and an ambulance service is also available to deal with cases affecting the students. The college also functions with an Alumni Association, which ensures the school keeps in touch with all students that it produced.

Therefore, SGGS Khalsa College, Hoshiarpur has carved a niche in imparting quality education in Punjab catering courses of yester- years with those of rising generation. Offering a wide range of facilities, academics and development opportunities this college has remained the backbone of many a student’s future and remains dedicated to producing productive citizens of the future.