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DAV college Abohar, established in 1960 is a private institution affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. The college offers Undergraduate programs, which include B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons), BCA, B.Com, BA, BBA and BP.Ed courses for 3 Years duration as well as Postgraduate programs, which include M.Sc, M.Com and MA programs. The college has recently introduced a postgraduate diploma program, and three self-financing certificate programs. Admissions to all courses are done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. Graduates from the college are placed in top-recruiting companies such as Wipro, Infosys, and TCS, etc.
| Established | Type | 1960 | Private |
| Accredited | NAAC |
| Affiliated | Panjab University |
| Courses | B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons), BCA, B.Com BA, BBA, M.Sc, M.Com, and MA |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-Based |
| Application Process | Online and Offline |
| Facilities | Library, Laboratories, IT Infrastructure, Auditorium, Cafeteria |
| Scholarship | Yes |
| Official Website | http://www.davcollegeabohar.com/ |
At Undergraduate level, DAV Abohar offers B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons),BCA, B.Com, BA, BBA and BP.Ed courses for 3 Years duration while at Postgraduate level, DAV Abohar offers M.Sc, M.Com and MA programs. It has also recently launched its first post graduate diploma programme, specialising in Computer Applications. The details of the programmes are mentioned below:
| Courses | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 33% marks in aggregate in all subjects. Specializations: General, Physical Education Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Bachelor of Science | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in PCM/B Specializations: Medical, Non-medical, Agriculture Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10 +2 with minimum 45% marks in aggregate Specializations: Biotechnology Selection Criteria: Merit Based Fees for first year: INR 41370 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 45% marks in aggregate Specializations: General Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Bachelor of Physical Education | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 10+2 Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Master of Arts | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: B.A with 45% marks in aggregate / B.A Honours in respective subject. Specializations: History, Political Science, Hindi, Punjab Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Master of Science | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: B.Sc General or Honours in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate Specializations: Chemistry, Physics, MAthematics, Biotechnology, and Information Technology Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| Master of Commerce | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: B.Com General or Honours with minimum 45% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| PGDCA | Eligibility: Graduate Duration: 1 year |
Admissions to the Undergraduate courses is done considering 10+2 marks and selection is done on merit basis. Admissions to the is done on the basis of performance in graduation. The application form can be downloaded form the website or can be taken from the prospective. Applications are accepted both online and offline.
The steps to apply online are as follows:
To apply offline, the candidate must simply fill in the application form, attach self attested copies of the documents required and submit the same along with the application fees to the college office.
Documents required at time of application include:
DAV has an active placement cell, under the supervision of a Training & Placement Officer and a committee of faculty members. The placement programme is spread over a three-month period, which gives the recruiting companies and the students’ adequate time to interact with each other. Activities conducted by the cell include campus recruitment programmes as well as summer training programmes.
The top companies that pick up and recruit students from DAV include WIPRO, TCS, Infosys, and Jio. In the three placement drives conducted in the academic year 2018-19, a total of 44 students were recruited by these companies.
The college grants fee concession as well as financial assistance to a large number of students on a means cum merit basis. Some of the scholarships that students can avail include:
In the last academic year, 418 students got scholarships from the institution, while 316 students availed of the scholarships from the government. In addition, 119 students received financial support from other sources.
Some of the facilities provided by the college include:
DAV college Abohar has a total of 45 permanent teaching faculty members, out of whom 17 members are qualified with a Ph.D. These include 28 assistant professors and 17 associate professors. In addition, there are 69 temporary teaching faculty members. Seven faculty members are also involved in curriculum restructuring, revision, and syllabus development as members of Board of Study.
The quality of the teaching learning process reflects in the results of the students who bring laurels to the institute by scoring top positions in the University Merit Lists. Generally the top 3 positions and especially the 1st rank of Punjab University is held by a student of DAV. The college has also been focussing on getting more and more students placed in reputed organizations. Deserving students are provided assistance in terms of institutional, government and other scholarships.
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