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Sri Guru Gobind Singh College offers BA, BCA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCom, MSc across 14 active programme records.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh – 2026 Overview
private · Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Sri Guru Gobind Singh College has recorded total fees from ₹10,333 and placement records with average packages up to ₹4 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
14Active programmes
9Student reviews
4.1Average rating
2Placement years
About Sri Guru Gobind Singh College
History and Background
About Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGS) stands on a 15-acre campus in Sector 26, Chandigarh. The Sikh Educational Society, a body first formed in Lahore in 1936, opened it in 1966 as a memorial marking the tercentenary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Partap Singh Kairon, then Chief Minister of Punjab, had laid the foundation stone on 29 August 1963. The first batch had 240 students and 18 teachers, studying pre-university classes and three-year B.A. and B.Sc courses. A year later enrolment had crossed 1,000. SGGS was the first co-educational college in Chandigarh and the districts around it, and the college insignia was designed by the painter Sobha Singh. Today the college is affiliated to Panjab University and has more than 6,000 students and about 170 teachers, over a hundred of whom hold a Ph.D. NAAC has re-accredited it with an A grade (CGPA 3.07). Its programmes cover arts, sciences, commerce, computer applications and management: Three regular undergraduate courses, including B.A., B.Sc and B.Com Five professional undergraduate courses, such as BCA and BBA Eleven regular postgraduate courses, among them M.A. History and M.A. Economics Four professional postgraduate courses A Ph.D. programme in Economics, plus vocational and certificate courses Admission is made under Panjab University rules, through an online form on the college website, with seats subject to vacancy and eligibility. The college publishes a separate hostel prospectus for students who need residence on campus. Former students include S. Bir Davinder Singh, a former Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, and Suresh Arora, a former Director General of Police, Punjab.
Campus and Location
Located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Sector 26, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated to Panjab University and has more than 6,000 students and about 170 teachers, over a hundred of whom hold a Ph.
Courses and Programmes Offered
BA Programmes
- B.A – 3 years · BA profile
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – 3 years
BCA Programmes
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – 3 years – The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination in any discipline even without having passed Mathematics/Statistics with at least 50% marks . However, the candidates should have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Matriculation level. · BCA profile
BCom Programmes
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) – 3 years · BCom profile
- Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com.) – 3 years
BSc Programmes
- B.Sc (Medical) – 3 years · BSc profile
- B.Sc (Non-Medical) – 3 years
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bio - Informatics – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bio Technology – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
MA Programmes
- Environment and Social Development – 2 years · MA profile
MCom Programmes
- Master of Commerce - CA – 2 years · MCom profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Biotechnology – 2 years – B.C.A. or B.I.T. or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science with at least 50% marks. · MSc profile
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Information Technology – 2 years – B.C.A. or B.I.T. or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science with at least 50% marks.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Zoology – 2 years – B.C.A. or B.I.T. or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science with at least 50% marks.
Course Fees at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College
BCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BCA: ₹10,333 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- BCA: The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination in any discipline even without having passed Mathematics/Statistics with at least 50% marks . However, the candidates should have passed Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Matriculation level..
- BSc: 10+2 or equivalent.
- MSc: B.C.A. or B.I.T. or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science with at least 50% marks..
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.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2020₹4 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
BCA (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
BCom (2020): Highest ₹4 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
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: 9
- Average overall rating: 4.1/5
- Infrastructure: 4.1/5
- Hostel: 2.5/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.0/5
- Faculty: 4.0/5
- Admission: 3.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr Jyoti Lamba – Principal (MA, PhD, Diploma)
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College?
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College lists B.A, Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com.), and other programmes.
What are the fees at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College?
Recorded total fees range from ₹10,333 to ₹10,333. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
How are placements at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College?
Placement records are available for 2 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹4 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the student rating of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College?
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 9 active review(s).
Is Sri Guru Gobind Singh College government or private?
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College is recorded as a private in the current profile data.
Where is Sri Guru Gobind Singh College located?
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College is listed in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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.