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About GCG 42 Chandigarh

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 Chandigarh (GCG 42), was established in the year 1982. The campus spreads over 18 acres of land. GCG 42 is approved by the MHRD, Government of India. The College offers undergraduate (B.A./B.C.A./B.Com/B.Sc./B.P.Ed), postgraduate (MA/M.Com/ M.Sc/ PG Diploma) and doctoral (Ph.D) courses in various areas. GCG 42 is affiliated to Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Location:

Post Graduate Government College for Girls is located at Sector 42, Near Beckons Hotel, Chandigarh. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Railway Station is 9 km away and Chandigarh International Airport is 17.4 km away from the College. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach GCG 42.

Accreditations and Collaborations:

  • GCG 42 is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Clubs, Committees and Societies:

  • NSS: It creates social awareness and imparts human values in students and creates a spirit of social service amongst them.
  • NCC: NCC encourages the cadets (boys and girls) to join the defense forces and to be the disciplined citizen of the country.
  •  Aids Awareness Society 
  • Best Out of Waste Society
  • Commerce Society
  • Community Hygiene and Sanitation Society
  • Cultural and Heritage Society
  • Drug De-Addiction Society
  • Environment Society
  • Gender Equity and Woman Empowerment Society
  • Literary Society 
  • Olympism Society
  • Science Society
  • Traffic Awareness Society
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GCG 42 Chandigarh Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established1982
Courses15 Degrees and 40 Courses
Institute TypeAffiliated College
GenderFemale
Faculty Count65
Campus Size18 acres
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 34%

Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

NAAC Accredited
GRADING CYCLECGPAGRADEVALIDITY
3
3.16/4
A
20 Apr'28

GCG 42 Chandigarh Placements

Domain

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Level

UG

Year

3 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 1.24 K
Total students admitted 1.09 K
Total Graduated Students 754
Total Placed Students 55
Placement Percentage 11.80
Total student gone for higher studies 288
Median Salary 1.92 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage

Student Diversification at GCG 42 Chandigarh

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Data Source: NIRF 2024

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (3 years): 1/3028

Data Source: NIRF 2024

GCG 42 Chandigarh Admission

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 Chandigarh Admission Process:Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 Chandigarh offers admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Admission will be done on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying examination. The detailed admission process is given below:For Undergraduate Courses (B.A./B.C.A./B.Com/B.Sc./B.P.Ed):For  BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, candidates have to apply online on the website of the Department of Higher Education  Chandigarh Administration.Admission w...
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GCG 42 Chandigarh Facilities

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 Chandigarh has adequate infrastructure like hostel, labs, gymnasium, conference and seminar hall, library, etc which helps the students to have a hassle-free learning experience throughout their college life. It also provides facilities to the students like sports in order to give them a break from the regular academic schedule they follow. Students can avail these facilities in their free time for their recreation. Other facilities like staff room, Wi-Fi, video conferencing, day care centre...
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Student Reviews for GCG 42 Chandigarh

College Infrastructure: 4.5/5
Academics: 4.5/5
Placements: 4.5/5
Value for Money: 4.5/5
Campus Life: 4.5/5

Overall I had a Great experience .

College Infrastructure

My college infrastructure include modern classrooms with multimedia capabilities, well-equipped laboratories for practical learning, libraries stocked with a wide range of academic resources, spacious and comfortable study areas, recreational facilities such as sports fields or gyms, and well-maintained outdoor spaces for relaxation and socializing.

My experience was average in the college.

Verified Review

College Infrastructure

Yes the college is fully equipped with necessary infrastructure. The laboratories are efficient for the students. Although there is still need for smart books in the college it completes all the necessary requirements. The food is hygienic.

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GCG 42 Chandigarh Contact Address

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Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42 Chandigarh-160036, Punjab, India

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