What is DAV College known for?
DAV College offers B.Voc, BA, BBA / BBM / BBS, BCA, BCom, BSc, MA, Mass-Communication-PG, MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MCom, MSc across 31 active programme records.
DAV College, Chandigarh – 2026 Overview
public · Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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31Active programmes
11Student reviews
3.9Average rating
5Placement years
About DAV College
History and Background
Highlights of DAV College Chandigarh Particular Detail College DAV College Chandigarh Established in 1958 Established by Dayanand Anglo Vedic College Trust and Management Society Type Public Accredited by NAAC with grade ‘A’ NIRF Ranking Ranked 109 by NIRF Bangalore Recognized by University Grants Commission Admission criteria Merit and Entrance based Application mode Online Courses offered Undergraduate – BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, B. Sc, BA B. Ed. B. Voc, Diploma Postgraduate – MA, M. Com, M. Sc, PGDMM, PGDCA, PGDMC Official website https://www.davchd.ac.in/ Notable Alumni Vikram Batra - Known as ’Shershah’, Indian army officer, recepient of Param Vir Chakra for Kargil war Neeraj Chopra – Gold medalist at Tokyo Olympics 2020 DAV College Chandigarh Courses DAV College Chandigarh Courses include various programs offered at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. These programs include BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, B. Sc, BA B. Ed. B. Voc, and Diploma at the undergraduate level and MA, M. Com, M. Sc, PGDMM, PGDCA, and PGDMC at the postgraduate level. These programs are offered under various specializations. This offers students a pool of options to choose from. Also check - DAV College Courses Fees Below mentioned are the programs offered by the college along with their duration and eligibility criteria: Program Eligibility Duration BA Passed 10+2 with English as one of the subjects 3 years B. Com Passed 10+2 class 3 years BCA Passed 10+2 securing at least 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as one of the subjects 3 years BBA Passed 10+2 securing at least 50% marks in aggregate 3 years B. Sc. Passed 10+2 securing at least 50% marks in aggregate in medical or non-medical 3 years BA B. Ed. Passed 10+2 securing at least 50% marks in aggregate 4 years MA Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with at least 45% marks in aggregate 2 years M. Sc. Bachelor’s degree in B. Sc. with at least 50% marks in aggregate 2 years PGD Any bachelor’s degree in any field securing at least 45% marks in aggregate 2 years
Campus and Location
Established in 1958. Located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Sector 10, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Voc Programmes
- Bachelor of Vocational studies (B.Voc) Food Science and Technology – 3 years – Candidate for admission to the Bachelor of Vocational in Medical Laboratory Technology (B. Voc. - MLT) must have passed standard 10+2 Science or equivalent. · B.Voc profile
- Bachelor of Vocational studies (B.Voc) Medical Lab Technology – 3 years – Candidate for admission to the Bachelor of Vocational in Medical Laboratory Technology (B. Voc. - MLT) must have passed standard 10+2 Science or equivalent.
BA Programmes
- B.A – 3 years – The candidate applying should have passed class 12 Examinations form a recognized board of Education. · BA profile
- BA-B.Ed – 4 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from CBSE or any board of Education.
BBA / BBM / BBS Programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 3 years – To be eligible for admission in BBA in DAV College Chandigarh, the candidate must have should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in 12 class examination or equivalent to it. · BBA / BBM / BBS profile
BCA Programmes
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years – The candidate should have passed class XII examinations with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board of Education. · BCA profile
BCom Programmes
- Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com.) – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in B.Com should have passed class 12 examinations with a minimum of 50% marks in commerce. · BCom profile
BSc Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology,Chemistry, Botany (BCB) – 3 years – The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects. · BSc profile
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Botany, Zoology and Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) computer science and mathematics – 3 years – The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) General – 3 years – The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry – 3 years – The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bio - Informatics – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in B.SC (H) should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in medical or non-medical science group from CBSE or any other recognized board of education.
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bio Technology – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in B.SC (H) should have passed 10+2 Examination with a minimum of 50% marks in medical or non-medical science group from CBSE or any other recognized board of education.
- BSc-B.Ed – 4 years – The candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized college or University.
MA Programmes
- Master of Arts English – 2 years – The candidate must possess a minimum of 45% marks in the subject of the postgraduate course or 50% in the aggregate. · MA profile
- Master of Arts Psychology – 2 years – The candidate must possess a minimum of 45% marks in the subject of the postgraduate course or 50% in the aggregate.
- Master of Arts Public Administration – 2 years – The candidate must possess a minimum of 45% marks in the subject of the postgraduate course or 50% in the aggregate.
- Master of Arts Sociology – 2 years – The candidate must possess a minimum of 45% marks in the subject of the postgraduate course or 50% in the aggregate.
Mass-Communication-PG Programmes
- PGD in Journalism & Mass Communication – 1 years – The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized college or University. · Mass-Communication-PG profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- Master of Business Economics (MBE) – 2 years – The candidate should have passed graduation from a recognized college or University. · MBA / PGDM profile
- Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) – 1 years – The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in graduation.
MCA Programmes
- PGDCA – 1 years – The candidate should have passed graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. · MCA / MCM profile
MCom Programmes
- Master of Commerce – 2 years – The candidate must have passed B.Com / B.Com (H) degree with not less than 45% marks from a recognized college or University. · MCom profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Bioinformatics – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course. · MSc profile
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biotechnology – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Information Technology – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Mathematics – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Physics – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Zoology – 2 years – The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Voc: Candidate for admission to the Bachelor of Vocational in Medical Laboratory Technology (B. Voc. - MLT) must have passed standard 10+2 Science or equivalent..
- BA: The candidate applying should have passed class 12 Examinations form a recognized board of Education..
- BBA / BBM / BBS: To be eligible for admission in BBA in DAV College Chandigarh, the candidate must have should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in 12 class examination or equivalent to it..
- BCA: The candidate should have passed class XII examinations with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board of Education..
- BCom: The candidate seeking admission in B.Com should have passed class 12 examinations with a minimum of 50% marks in commerce..
- BSc: The candidate should have passed with a minimum of 40% marks in class XII examinations with Physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects..
- MA: The candidate must possess a minimum of 45% marks in the subject of the postgraduate course or 50% in the aggregate..
- Mass-Communication-PG: The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized college or University..
- MBA / PGDM: The candidate should have passed graduation from a recognized college or University..
- MCA / MCM: The candidate should have passed graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks..
- MCom: The candidate must have passed B.Com / B.Com (H) degree with not less than 45% marks from a recognized college or University..
- MSc: The candidate must be a graduate in the relevant branch or course..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for DAV College
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2020₹3 LPA
2023₹3 LPA
2023₹6 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
2023₹14 LPA
BCA (2023): Highest ₹3 LPA, Average ₹2 LPA, Lowest ₹1 LPA.
BBA / BBM / BBS (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
Mass-Communication-PG (2023): Highest ₹14 LPA, Average ₹8 LPA.
BCom (2020): Highest ₹3 LPA, Average ₹2 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Decathlon, Ernst & Young, GODREJ Pvt. Ltd, ICICI Prudential, infosys, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., South Indian Bank, TCS, Wipro and others (9 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 11
- Average overall rating: 3.9/5
- Infrastructure: 4.3/5
- Hostel: 4.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.0/5
- Faculty: 4.5/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. B C Josan – Principal
- Sh. Amrik Singh Dogra – Professor, Mathematics
- Dr. K. C. Jain – Professor, Physics
- Dr. Ashok Nanda – Professor, Chemistry
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- itoday 2023: Rank 34 out of 173.
- itoday 2023: Rank 24 out of 171.
- itoday 2023: Rank 47 out of 225.
- itoday 2023: Rank 34 out of 197.
- itoday 2023: Rank 24 out of 171.
- itoday 2023: Rank 34 out of 197.
- itoday 2021: Rank 40 out of 178.
- itoday 2020: Rank 39 out of 131.
- itoday 2020: Rank 34 out of 178.
- itoday 2020: Rank 47 out of 165.
- itoday 2020: Rank 34 out of 145.
- itoday 2020: Rank 47 out of 165.
- itoday 2020: Rank 34 out of 145.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at DAV College?
DAV College lists Bachelor of Vocational studies (B.Voc) Food Science and Technology, Bachelor of Vocational studies (B.Voc) Medical Lab Technology, B.A, BA-B.Ed, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and other programmes.
Which entrance exams are accepted by DAV College?
The active programme mappings list CAT.
How are placements at DAV College?
Placement records are available for 5 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at DAV College?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹2 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of DAV College?
The profile contains 13 active ranking record(s), including itoday rank 34 and itoday rank 24.
What is the student rating of DAV College?
DAV College has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 11 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with DAV College?
The available records include recruiters such as Decathlon, Ernst & Young, GODREJ Pvt. Ltd, ICICI Prudential, infosys, Larsen & Toubro Ltd..
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.