Institutional Distinctiveness

Shaping the future of women through Multifaceted Development

The institution has been a pioneer in empowering women from backward and border areas since 1968. As the first women's institution in Dinanagar/Gurdaspur, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in education. Our location in the heart of the city, near the local bus stand, allows us to serve remote and rural areas. Most of our students are first-generation learners, and we take pride in being a beacon of hope for those who might otherwise be denied higher education due to patriarchal family norms. By providing access to education, we contribute to national development goals, delaying the age of marriage and ensuring that future generations of mothers are graduates.

Inclusive Approach

The institution is dedicated for inclusive education, ensuring a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their cognitive or physical abilities, socio-economic status, caste, creed, or religion. This commitment provides equal opportunities for comprehensive development. In the humanities stream, we encourage students with lower percentages, offering mentorship, tutoring, and equal fee concessions. As a result, these students become our greatest success stories, empowered to stand on their own feet, financially, emotionally, and spiritually, through the lessons they learn in and out of the classroom.

Unique Support System

·         Our institution is the only multi-faculty women's institution in Dinanagar, offering a secure hostel facility with 24/7 CCTV surveillance and guarded security.

·         We provide a 50% fee concession to "Fatherless Daughters" (Beti), a distinctive feature that supports vulnerable and underprivileged women in this backward area.

·         The managing committee and staff offer special fee concessions to needy students.

·         Our Mentor-Mentee system is a best practice that caters to the diverse needs of students.

·         We arrange remedial classes and special classes for both slow and advanced learners.

·         Students from remote areas can avail of our College Bus Service at nominal charges.

·         We encourage students to apply for Special Scholarships to support needy and deserving students.

·         Our management and faculty provide emotional support to students, interacting with parents during Parents-Teacher Meetings and intervening timely when needed.

Knowledge Reserve

·         Well-stocked, digital, and automated libraries provide access to approximately 28,000 books, with a separate facility for UG and PG students, including access to DELNET.

·         The libraries regularly update its collection of general knowledge books.

·         The libraries also provide a Book Bank and E-Resource Centre for students.

·         the libraries have adopted a Book Donation Practice as a regular feature to help needy students.

Character Building

·         The students become well-acquainted with moral and spiritual values through daily Morning Prayer, spiritual talks, and Hawan organized on the college campus as part of our routine activities.

·         We regularly celebrate days of national importance and days significant to the State of Punjab to instill good citizenship values in our students.

·         Teachers use a bilingual mode of instruction for the benefit of students.

·         We promptly address student grievances regarding evaluation and results.

·         The college conducts various activities to ensure a student-centric learning environment.

·         We ensure curriculum enrichment through outreach and extension programs, which faculty and students participate in.

·         We arrange field trips and industrial visits for students and staff through collaborative efforts.

Personality and Skill Development

·         ICT-based learning through B.Voc. courses and skill-based Add-on courses have been integrated into the curriculum to acquaint students with the professional world.

·         The institution regularly organizes Personality Development workshops, Career counseling workshops, Technical trainings, Seminars, Webinars, and Extension lectures.

·         During the Covid period, special online lectures, trainings, and webinars were organized for staff and students to maintain connectivity with knowledge-based education.

·         The Fashion Designing and Cosmetology departments offer skill-based courses and provide opportunities for students to attend various training programs and workshops.

·         Enhancing Entrepreneurship Skills Under ‘‘Earn While You Learn” Scheme.

·         The Fashion Designing Department manages a student-run boutique in the college, supervised by faculty members. The department regularly hosts exhibitions and sales of festive items like Deepavali Diyas, Rakhis, and Karwachauth Pooja Thalis, fostering entrepreneurship and confidence among students.

·         The Cosmetology Department operates a beauty parlour inside campus, offering affordable services to students and staff. The department also sets up Mehndi stalls during festivals like Teej and Karwachauth.

·         The Home Science Department annually organizes large-scale food festivals, catering to the college community's diverse culinary preferences.

Holistic Approach

·         The institution offers various programs to promote students' physical and mental well-being, including International Yoga Day celebrations, yoga camps, self-defense classes, and first aid training.

·         Students are encouraged to participate in sports competitions at various levels, including inter-college, inter-university, district, state, and national tournaments.

·         The institution’s NSS, NCC, Red Cross, Red Ribbon Clubs, and Youth Welfare Department work together to instill patriotism, ethical values, social responsibility, and gender equality awareness among students.

·         The Youth Welfare Department actively promotes student participation in both curricular and extracurricular activities, resulting in the institution's impressive record of winning several Champions Trophies.

·         All activities are designed to foster environmental sensitivity and eco-consciousness as part of the green initiative.

·         The Psychology Department's "Enlightened Minds Club" provides special sessions on mental health to help reduce stress levels among students and staff.

Community Service & Social Responsibility

·         The NSS, NCC, Red Cross, and Red Ribbon Clubs are actively instilling patriotism, ethical values, social responsibility, and gender equality awareness among students through various initiatives.

·         As part of their environmental efforts, the institution has been organizing annual events such as Swacchhta Campaign, Tree Plantation Drives, and Awareness Rallies in adopted villages like Vadda Sahowal, Tangoshah, Saidipur, and Begowal for the past five years.

·         The Principal and Staff demonstrated their commitment to social cause by donating Rs. 61,000 to an NGO, under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur, to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

·         The institution also provided Ration Kits worth Rs. 25,000 to flood-affected areas near Dinanagar, in collaboration with the District Authority.

·         The NSS Department has been celebrating "Dheeyan Di Lohri" at adopted villages as part of the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan", a unique and significant initiative that promotes girl child welfare.

The college is delighted to report that the learning outcomes of students are reflected in the progression of many of our students to other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The faculty and management of the college believe that their true role is to transform their students into successful and vigilant citizens.