Courses Offered at Dev Samaj College for Women: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Chandigarh

Dev Samaj College for Women offers over ten courses at UG and PG levels in the streams of Arts, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, and Vocational Studies. The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a flagship course of Dev Samaj College for Women, offered based on academic merit as entrance examinations are currently not applicable for most programs. Besides, Dev Samaj College for Women also offers various additional programs like the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Design (PGDFD), and a specialized Diploma in Beauty and Wellness Vocational. This college (often referred to as DSCW) is dedicated to women's education in Chandigarh.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as BA, BBA, and BCom along with other specialised courses like BCA and BSc (IT). With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Dev Samaj College for Women ensures students are well-prepared in their courses. The college, Dev Samaj College for Women, is known for its strong academic foundation, further evidenced by its consistent ranking among the top regional institutions; for instance, it was recently ranked 7th by a prominent regional survey and 12th by a local educational review publication in the 'Top Women's Colleges' category. Further, DSCW maintains over 15+ tie-ups with various industry partners, enhancing practical exposure for its students across its 6 UG courses and 4 PG courses.

At Dev Samaj College for Women, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet the following criteria. This includes, for example, the PGDCA program which has 80 seats available, and the PGDFD with 15 seats, highlighting specific program capacities for those interested.

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 or an equivalent qualification, with specific subject requirements for programs like BSc (IT) needing Physics & Maths.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 50% marks in high school, subject to program specific criteria. For instance, BBA requires at least 50% marks in 10+2 in any discipline.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require an entrance exam. Specific details will be provided per program, however, for most current offerings at Dev Samaj College for Women, admissions are merit-based.
• Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, and sometimes a character certificate.

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized UG degree in a relevant field. For example, the MCom requires a Bachelor's degree in Commerce.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 45-50% in the UG degree, subject to specific program requirements. The MA (Economics) specifically asks for 45% in a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests, but currently, Dev Samaj College for Women primarily considers academic performance for postgraduate admissions.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation if applicable.