Pandit Mehar Chand, the founder Principal of this college literally built this college brick-by-brick. Since then his successors continue their efforts to keep the institution as a trendsetter in the field of education, research, sports and cultural activities. It was during the tenure of Principal B. S. Behl (1962-1977) that this college reached the peak of glory and its achievements were recognized the world over.
At present, DAV College Jalandhar is being administrated by Dr. Rajesh Kumar, one of the most experienced administrators of the DAV organization. He is a person with a mission and a teacher with a vision. He is quite receptive to the technological changes taking place in teaching, learning, management and swiftly adapts himself, his team and his institution to the demands of the times. Dr. Rajesh Kumar is an ‘EDUCRAT” under whose stewardship the college will surely move ahead in the competition.
Why Choose DAV Jalandhar?
DAV College Jalandhar has been rated among top ten institutes in Northern India as per the special edition of The Tribune “Guide to Best Colleges” dated 13.4.2018.
DAV College, Jalandhar at present is one of the largest academic centers of North India imparting instructions in Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Food Science & Technology and Media Studies. Besides a host of courses at the undergraduate level, the college provides instruction in 15 disciplines at the Post Graduate level.
Well-stocked library with DELNET connections, Hi-Technology Science laboratories and state of art computer labs supplemented with dedicated leased line internet connections make us unique. Five comfortable Hostels, two for boys and two for girls and one for sportspersons, vast and well-maintained playgrounds, manicured lawns complete the picture of the college.
The list of alumni makes the college proud. The Nobel laureate – Dr. Hargobind Khurana, renowned Ghazal Maestro – Jagjit Singh, “Hero of American Heart” – Dr. Harvinder Sahota , the world renowned cardiologist & Former Director of PGI Chandigarh and presently advisor to Govt. of Punjab for Health and Medical Education – Dr. K.K. Talwar, noted Bollywood singer – Sukhwinder, famous Sufi singer – Hans Raj Hans, former Indian Ambassador to Pakistan – Sh. Sharat Sabharwal, former Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar – Professor A. S. Brar, former Vice-Chancellor Punjab University – Professor Arun Kumar Grover, 18 Olympians, 8 Arjuna Awardee, 2 Dronacharya Awardee and thousands of other distinguished Indians are the proud products of this institution.
