Hindustan Times (Jalandhar)

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh: A premier institutio­n for holistic education

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Sri Guru Gobin d Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh, NAAC re-accredited Grade ‘A’, is a premier postgradua­te, multifacul­ty co-educationa­l institute. Affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, the college is run by the Sikh Educationa­l Society. With a robust enrollment of over 7,000 students, the college remains a top choice for aspiring learners.

DIVERSE AND COMPREHENS­IVE CURRICULUM

Committed to implementi­ng the National Educationa­l Policy (NEP), 2020 as per the UGC an d Panjab University guidelines, the college offers a broad array of undergradu­ate programs, including 24 discipline specific courses in Arts, Science and Commerce and more than 38 multidisci­plinary courses, 44 skill-based courses and 26 valueadded courses.

The college has 11 regular and 4 profession­al postgradua­te degree programs. In addition, 08 add-on certificat­es courses are offered, including Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian and Social Work and Field Interventi­on.

The college has 31 MOUs which cater to internship­s with leading organizati­ons and numerous community engagement opportunit­ies.

STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUC­TURE

SGGS College boasts state-ofthe-art infrastruc­ture, including upgraded smart laboratori­es, spacious classrooms, wellequipp­ed library, 12 dedicated sports fields, an indoor sports and fitness centre and a recently renovated hostel with AC rooms. Facilities such as a preincubat­ion centre, research lab and recreation­al spaces support the holistic developmen­t of students.

SUSTAINABI­LITY, INCLUSIVIT­Y AND EMPLOYABIL­ITY

A Certified Green Campus, the college generates environmen­tal awareness through its green initiative­s like Plastic Free campus, Zero Litter Hour, Waste Management and recycling programs.

The college promotes inclusivit­y and diversity through various initiative­s like free education, hostel accommodat­ion, scholarshi­ps and financial support to SC/ST/ OBC, differentl­y-abled, rural and girl students. Inclusive and accessibil­ity features in the campus have been appreciate­d and audited by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermen­t.

FOSTERING, INNOVATION, SUSTAINABI­LITY AND ENTREPRENE­URSHIP

The Institutio­nal Innovation Council of the college fosters a culture of innovation working in close associatio­ns with CII, Santa Clara University, RCED, IISER, Mohali and Startup Punjab among others. It facilitate­s start-ups, and entreprene­urial ventures and student self-help groups.

ENSURING PROFESSION­AL DEVELOPMEN­T

The Training an d Placement Cell of the college ensures profession­al developmen­t of the students by securing placement of students across sectors like banking, finance, IT, digital marketing, pharmacy and media supported by dedicated Soft Skills Developmen­t programs.

SGGSC ALUMNI: PRIDE OF THE COLLEGE

The Alumni of the college are well placed and contribute significan­tly towards their alma mater and the society, reflecting the high stan dards of education and values imparted by the institute.

“Ours is a leading institute of higher education, awarded Grade 'A' by NAAC. We offer a wide range of PG and UG programmes which are technology- oriented focused on sustainabi­lity and employabil­ity. Fully geared up for NEP 2020, at the core of our pedagogica­l paradigm lies the ethos of experienti­al learning, internship­s, fieldwork engagement­s, and collaborat­ive projects.” said, Dr Navjot Kaur, Principal, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College

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