D.A.V. College is a private aided college based in

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, India. It was founded in 1918 by Pt. Mehar Chand. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates and career-oriented programs under the purview of

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. The college offers various undergraduate and 14 postgraduate courses in sciences, humanities, and commerce streams. Additionally, there are seven career-oriented programs under the UGC Scheme. There are 22 departments in the college with well-qualified faculty. The college also has a Senior Secondary wing for the 10+1 and 10+2 systems which runs under the ambit of PSEB Mohali. The college has a large, beautiful campus that houses a well-stocked library, an auditorium, seminar halls, and canteens. There is an open-air theatre for cultural activities. It also offers hostel facilities to both girls and boys. The college has a large ground lying a few hundred meters away from the campus. The college also boasts of its swimming pool as well.

Alumni

* Jagjit Singh (singer) *

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References

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