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A Tricentennial Memorial

Established in 1966 — a tribute to the tenth Guru

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, a premier institute of the Sikh Educational Society, was established as a tricentennial memorial to the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs — Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the great saint-soldier and a scholar par excellence. Committed to academic excellence and to religio-cultural and social enhancement, the College has, in nearly six decades of existence, grown into a co-educational institution of eminence and repute.

1966

Year established by the Sikh Educational Society.

15 Acres

Campus in the heart of Sector 26, Chandigarh.

6,000+

Students across UG and PG programmes.

NAAC 'A'

Re-accredited with sustained Grade 'A' status.

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College — heritage
History

A foundation stone laid in 1963

Established in the year 1966, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, a premier institute of the Sikh Educational Society, is committed to academic excellence and a religio-cultural and social enhancement. The College was established as a tricentennial memorial to the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the great saint-soldier and a scholar par excellence.

Sardar Partap Singh Kairon, the then Chief Minister of Punjab, laid the foundation stone of the College on 29 August 1963. With affiliation to Panjab University, Chandigarh, and under the able guidance of the first Principal, S. Gurbax Singh Shergill, 18 teachers were appointed to teach Pre-University classes for Arts and Sciences (pre-medical and pre-engineering) along with three-year degree courses for BA and BSc to the first batch of 240 students.

The student strength increased to 1,040 in the following session — a jump of 800 students in the first year itself.

Being the first co-educational institution of this region, the College attracted progressive and capable students, and has produced prominent alumni from its initial batches itself.

Illustrious Alumni

Pride of the early batches

A few of the prominent names who have walked the corridors of SGGS in the early decades of the College.

S. Bir Davinder Singh

Former Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha

S. Rana Gurjit Singh

Cabinet Minister, Punjab and former Member of Parliament

Dr. Ajaib Singh

Former Member, Commission for Minorities (PPSC)

Sh. Suresh Arora, IPS

Former Director General of Police, Punjab

S. HPS Mahal

Sessions Judge

And many more

Administrators, academicians, scholars, sportsmen, artists, engineers, doctors and scientists.

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College — campus
Profile

A co-educational institution of eminence

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, is a co-educational institution of eminence and repute offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Committed to imparting quality education to students and inspired by a zeal to promote higher learning, the College has — in nearly six decades of its existence — produced great administrators, academicians, scholars, sportsmen, artists, engineers, doctors, scientists and many more.

The College continuously implements and adopts growth and expansion policies in the academic curriculum, the field of research and development, placement and co-curricular activities, creative endeavours, social and religious programmes, student welfare and infrastructural development.

The values we stand for — Sri Guru Gobind Singh College
Insignia & Motto

The values we stand for

The College is named after the immortal luminary and the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, whose teachings and lofty ideals continue to inspire every member of the College community.

Institute Distinctions

A legacy of milestones

Over the decades, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College has earned a distinguished record of academic, social, and institutional achievements — many of them firsts of their kind in the region.

First Co-educational Institution of the Region

Established in 1966, SGGS was the very first co-educational institution of higher education to be set up in Chandigarh and the surrounding districts, opening doors to both young men and women at a time when such opportunities were rare.

NAAC Re-Accredited Grade 'A'

Awarded Grade 'A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a CGPA of 3.07 — placing the College among the premier institutions of the region for sustained quality in teaching, research and governance.

Run by the Sikh Educational Society

Established in 1936 at Lahore, the Sikh Educational Society is the parent body of the College — bringing together more than nine decades of commitment to value-based, holistic education across multiple institutions.

Insignia Designed by S. Sobha Singh

The distinctive insignia of the College — symbolising the flame of knowledge, the power of the pen, and spiritual prowess — was designed by the legendary artist S. Sobha Singh, lending the institution a unique cultural and aesthetic identity.

15-Acre Campus in the Heart of Chandigarh

A sprawling 15-acre campus in Sector 26 — home to academic blocks, laboratories, library, sports infrastructure, residential hostels and lush green spaces designed for a holistic student experience.

Over 6,000 Students & 170 Faculty

A vibrant academic community of over 6,000 students and 170 teaching faculty — including 105 PhD holders and 21 more pursuing — supported by 89 non-teaching staff across UG, PG, professional and add-on programmes.

Multi-Faculty, Multi-Disciplinary Eminence

A premier multi-faculty co-educational institute offering Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Computer Applications and Management — among the front-runner institutes of North India for both academic and extracurricular achievement.

Distinguished Alumni Across Public Life

The College has produced eminent administrators, parliamentarians, judges, police officers, scholars, sportspersons, artists, engineers, doctors and scientists — including S. Bir Davinder Singh, S. Rana Gurjit Singh, Sh. Suresh Arora (IPS) and many more.

Continuous Growth & Expansion

The College continuously implements policies for growth and expansion across academic curriculum, research and development, placement and co-curricular activities, creative endeavours, social and religious programmes, student welfare and infrastructural development.

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College — campus life
A Legacy of Firsts

The first co-educational institution of the region

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College was the first co-educational institution to be set up in the region — a defining moment in the educational history of Chandigarh and the surrounding districts.

Though the College established itself as a tribute to the moral and religious consciousness of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, it has ever since suitably adapted to the changing educational set-up of the milieu. The patronage of a visionary management and the commitment of a highly qualified and dedicated faculty have driven the College to carve a niche for itself in the northern region.

The lofty goals and laudable objectives of the College address quality education, gainful employment, equal opportunities, and access to the latest developments in the fields of knowledge and technology.

The College Today

At a glance

Programmes

Doctorate Programme
01
Postgraduate Regular
11
Postgraduate Professional
04
Undergraduate Regular
03
Undergraduate Professional
05
Skill-Based Vocational/Certificate Courses
05

Students & Faculty

6,000+
Students
170
Teaching Faculty
108 permanent · 72 contractual
105 + 21
PhD & Pursuing
105 PhD holders · 21 currently pursuing
89
Non-Teaching Staff