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DAV College jalandhar is organized in following 18 departments

Botany

DepartmentsBotany, which started as an adjunct to Medicine, has been taught in DAV College for more than 30 years. At the present time the original ‘Botany Department’ plus the large Botanical garden are still the core of the department.The research activities of the department are very buoyant, with a substantial number of students.


Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is a dynamic centre for research at the frontiers of Chemical Science. The emphasis at the curricular level is to give a broad coverage of most common branches of chemistry in keeping with the inter-disciplinary nature of the subject today. The Department is well equipped with a wide range of sophisticated analytical instruments. The Department admits students to a three year degree programs in B.Sc., and a two year program in M.Sc. Chemistry.

Commerce

The DAV Collge is the coming together of two giant Departments viz. Commerce and Computer Science which have grown from strength to strength over the years. It echoes expertise and talent. In today’s academic scenario, it’s these twin Departments, which offer teaching and learning programmes of the best quality, graduate students who excel and become leaders in the chosen profession contributing to the community, the nation and the world, and prepare individuals of the highest moral fibre. The overall development of the students has been the prime motive of the commerce department which we try to achieve through class room teaching and other activities of commerce forum.

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science offers high quality under-graduate and post-graduate teaching in the major areas of Computer Science. Apart from the Departmental Computer Lab., we also have a well equipped Internet Centre. The department has the ability to not just dream bigger but to make these dreams a reality. The department has the ability to extend limits and boundaries beyond the expected and go further to places, others wish they could.The department invites you to experience the effervescent academic atmosphere of DAV, congenial to industry-relevant studies, research and development innovations. The department offers a rich academic flare that offers something for everyone. We are just a click away to enable you to tour, discover, and reflect on the uniqueness of Computer Science Department.


Economics

The Department of Economics has been offering programmes of study leading to three year degree program in B.A. (Hons.) Economics and a two year program in M.A. Economics. B.A. Economics is one of the most sought after subject of th students at DAV Collge. It has a balanced course content adequately covering Principles of Economics (both at micro and macro level) and quantitative techniques. It also gives a complete view of development of Indian Economy along with its current problems. Fair coverage of Money and Financial Markets and Public Economics is also done. Graduates can look out for direct placement in government and non-government organizations in India as well as abroad. They may pursue Masters in Economics or specialized education at well known business-management schools. The faculty consists of well-qualified, highly dedicated and experienced teachers.

English

"English is the language of the Intellectual", hence the college takes great pride in introducing its English department. It has been providing the students with the medium of competing with the rest of the world. The department has produced very good results and has contributed a lot in the personality development of the students. It has enabled them to participate in various literary activities such as debates and other competitions.The department is treasured with innumerable books which endow the students with valuable information. The department admits under-graduates for a three year degree program leading to B.A. (Hons.) English and a two year degree program in M.A. English. It aims at providing instructions in carrying out research in both traditional and frontier areas of English studies.

Food Science and Technology

The Department of Food Science offers diverse and highly rated educational programs, including subjects in Dairy Technology and Meat Processing in their Under-graduate programs. Our excellent students are led by eminent faculty and research staff. If you're looking for a career in food science and technology please check us out; food technology is an expanding field with lots of available employment.


Geography

These are exciting times for geographers. Just about every major issue facing society at present has a geographical dimension, from localised flooding to global flows of capital and from environmental degradation to inequable development. Geography is repositioning itself to meet these challenges, building upon its traditions as a broad, exacting and welcoming discipline that respects both process and place. As the historical geographer Felix Driver has recently emphasised, "Geography is a subject which has a reputation for being down to earth; its focus is on the real world, its landscapes and the way it is used".The Department of Geography is centrally located on the main campus. The Geography department offers specialised programs viz. B.Sc. in Gography and B.A. (G) Geography. Members of academic staff in the Department are involved in research across a spectrum of subjects that reflect the breadth and topicality of the discipline, and make use of a range of field, laboratory and library based methodologies and techniques.


Hindi

Hindi is Our Mother language and is the Language of the Nation. It is said that it is the richest Language as far as grammar is concerned. Keeping this in mind the Hindi Department of the college has been striving for excellence in this field. The staff under the warm guidance of the Head of the Department has taken the responsibility of convening the beauty of this language to the students in the best possible manner. The professors and head himself indulge into activities in which they are able to teach the magic of Hindi to the students. The Department offers a three year degree programme leading to B.A. and a two year degree program leading to M.A. Hindi.


History

The Department offers a three year degree programme leading to B.A. and a two year degree program leading to M.A. History. Its teaching program is designed to provide students with a broad overview of world history narrowing down to focus on History of India with special emphasis on socio-economic and cultural history.

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is the pride of the college. It has produced some of the best students of Mathematics who are earning fame for themselves and the college is in flying colours. The Department has achieved many mile stones since its inception. The department consistently has obtained the top positions in the universiy examinations in M.Sc. Maths I & II


Philosophy

Philosophy is the consideration of many different ideas, some deriving from the intellectual heritage of past cultures, others stemming from those issues we face in our present moment in history. While many disciplines study specific features of the world, Philosophy can be about almost anything.The College offers philosophy as one of the subjects in undergraduate, arts classes. The department's current faculty includes noted scholars in such fields as philosophy of religion, aesthetics, cultural criticism, ethics & moral philosophy, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, continental philosophy and the history of philosophy.


Physical Education

The department has infrastructures for all the indoor and outdoor games. Activities are carried out through out the year from 6.30am to 6.30pm. The following are the facilities available in the department of Physical Education. We have sufficient facilities in our campus for both field events and indoor games for the students to practice and to conduct the Inter-Collegiate tournaments, Intramural Sports and Coaching camps.

Physics

The Department of Physics is a dynamic centre for research at the frontiers of Physics. The emphasis at the curricular level is to give a broad coverage of most common branches of physics in keeping with the inter-disciplinary nature of the subject today. The Department is well equipped with a wide range of sophisticated instruments. The Department admits students to a three year degree programs in B.Sc., and a two year program in M.Sc. Physics.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science provides students with the tools for a careful and systematic study of politics, within the scope of a liberal arts education. Students are grounded in factual material about governments and politics, and in political philosophy as well. The department’s program is also grounded in values: we study both what happens and what ought to happen in politics. We stress the importance of life-long academic skills in critical thinking, writing, and speaking. The Political Science Department believes strongly that learning is not limited to the classroom. CUrrently we are offering Post-Graduation in Political Science and we also offer Political Science as a subject in Under Graduate classes

Punjabi

Modern Punjabi is one of the fastest growing languages of the world, thanks to the Punjabi diaspora. A masters degree in Punjabi provides opportunities in professions like Teaching, Mass-Media, Creative writing, Research and so on.


Sanskrit

Sanskrit is said to be the mother of languages in the living world. Acknowledged as the most suitable language for computer programming, the study of Sanskrit offers fascinating avenues in Indology, Vedic research , teaching,Civil services etc.


Zoology

It is the latest but much in demand course at DAV College Jalandhar, which offers commendable placement opportunities in variety of sectors.The Department has state of the art infrastructure with well-developed research links nationally and internationally. The academic staff in Zoology have collaborations with researchers in various universities. The department has tied up ith Indian Biological Association.