DAV College, Chandigarh was established in 1958 and is located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. It is a top ranked premium institution, recognized for its academic environment. The DAV College, Chandigarh has been ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, improving from 151-200 in 2023. For Arts, Outlook 2024 placed the college at 41st, maintaining its 2023 position. In Commerce, the institute secured 46th by Outlook 2024 (up from 48th in 2023). India Today also ranked DAV College for its BBA (46), BCA (24), B.Sc (34), B.Com (47), and BA Hons (34) programmes. The college provides placement assistance to students.
DAVC (affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh) offers a wide array of UG, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and PhD courses to students. These courses are provided across various departments, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Management studies. DAV College provides flagship programmes such as MBA/PGDM (with 60 seats), BBA (120 Self Financed seats), BCA (120 Self Financed seats), and MSc programmes in Mathematics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology. These are offered in affiliation with Panjab University, Chandigarh. Further, the institution offers diverse specializations in its BA and MA programs, for example, English, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Punjabi, Sanskrit. Other notable offerings include B.Com, B.Sc General, and various PG Diplomas in fields like Mass Communication and Cosmetology and Beauty Care.
The institute is located in a well-maintained 16-acre campus in Sector 10, Chandigarh, and is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities for a comprehensive learning environment. DAV College, Chandigarh, with its 258+ faculty members and a faculty-student ratio of 1:31, supports a vibrant academic atmosphere for its 8000+ total enrolled students.
DAV College is driven and promoted by its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Located in Chandigarh, this reputed college accepts Merit in Qualifying Exam (Class 12th for UG), PU-CET (PG) (for some science PG subjects), and CAT (for MBA) scores for admissions, and also conducts College/University Entrance Test for PhD programs. The institute offers opportunities through various academic and co-curricular programs, and its faculty are professionals with years of academic and industry experience, dedicated to student success.