Welcome to D.A.V. College, Jalandhar
DAV College Jalandhar established in 1918 in the sacred memory of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati to impart modern knowledge along with the Vedic traditions to the youth of contemporary India.The institution has entered into the 103 rd year and has established itself as an academic giant with matchless service of growth and grooming of youth in this part of the country. Guided by the missionary zeal and visionary approach of its founding fathers, the college is constantly evolving, improving and updating itself to be one-up against the challenges of a swiftly changing world environment with globalization and advancements in the social, technological, economic and political landscapes.It becomes imperative for us to acquire new ways of thinking and new concepts and perceiving reality. This paradigm shift towards a new World Order compels us to ‘innovate’. For this we at DAV Jalandhar are always taking the challenges, finding opportunities and devising changes to foster developments. We believe in adjusting the existing educational systems into a system that is universal and holistic, thus making every student a ‘global’ student.
Message from Principal
My dear students, COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis have surely altered lives and disrupted normal life across the world. This is a collective crisis of unprecedented magnitude and saving lives and reviving livelihoods are the current priorities of society today. There are innumerable inspiring stories of selfless workers, Corona warriors, police personnel, doctors and volunteers stepping forward to defeat the pandemic. We too must rise to meet this formidable challenge bravely and shouldn't let the pandemic pin us down. We must remain positive and keep our hope alive that very soon mankind will be able to find a way out of this difficult situation soon in near future.
The institution's campus is WiFi enabled with modern infra-structure that includes spacious and well-equipped smart classrooms, well-stocked library with DELNET connections, Hi-Technology Science laboratories and state of art computer labs supplemented with dedicated leased line internet connections. Five comfortable Hostels, two for boys and two for girls and one for sportspersons, vast and well-maintained playgrounds, manicured lawns complete the picture of the college.
DAV College Jalandhar has been rated among top ten institutes in Northern India as per the special edition of The Tribune “Guide to Best Colleges” dated 13.4.2018.
DAV College, Jalandhar at present is one of the largest academic centers of North India imparting instructions in Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Food Science & Technology and Media Studies. Besides a host of courses at the undergraduate level, the college provides instruction in 14 disciplines at the Post Graduate level.
The list of alumni makes the college proud. The Nobel laureate Dr. Hargobind Khurana, renowned Ghazal Maestro Jagjit Singh, "Hero of American Heart" - Dr. Harvinder Sahota - the world renowned cardiologist, Former Director of PGI Chandigarh and presently advisor to Govt. of Punjab for Health and Medical Education - Dr. K.K. Talwar, noted Bollywood singer Sukhwinder, famous Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans, Sharat Sabharwal, former Indian Ambassador to Pakistan, former Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, Professor A. S. Brar and Vice-Chancellor Punjab University Professor Arun Kumar Grover, 18 Olympians, 8 Arjuna Awardee, 2 Dronacharya Awardee and thousands of other distinguished Indians are the proud products of this institution.
Pandit Mehar Chand, the founder Principal of this college literally built this college brick-by-brick. Since then his successors continue their efforts to keep the institution as a trendsetter in the field of education, research, sports and cultural activities. It was during the tenure of Principal B. S. Behl (1962-1977) that this college reached the peak of glory and its achievements were recognized the world over. At present, DAV College Jalandhar is being administrated by Principal Dr. S.K. Arora one of the most experienced administrators of the DAV organization, a person with a mission, a teacher with a vision. He is quite receptive to the technological changes taking place in teaching, learning, and management and swiftly adapts himself, his team and his institution to the demands of the times. To coin a term, Principal Dr. S.K. Arora is an ‘EDUCRAT” under whose stewardship the college has swiftly slipped ahead in the competition.
