S.G.G.S. KHALSA COLLEGE MAHILPUR, HOSHIARPUR

S.G.G.S KHALSA COLLEGE, MAHILPUR at a Glance

Shri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Mahilpur, is a Post Graduate, Multi Faculty, Co-educational Premier Institution in a rural area of District Hoshiarpur (Punjab). The College was established in 1946 by his holiness 'SANT BABA HARI SINGH JI KAHARPURI' the Founder President of the Sikh Educational Council, with a missionary zeal for imparting quality education to the socially, economically and educationally deprived people of this rural, backward and kandi area. It is a top-notch educational centre amongst the premier institutions of higher learning in Northern India. The college campus is spread over 28 acres of land with imposing buildings in lush green, pollution free environment, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The College has serene, soothing and stimulating ambience with a the rich academic, sporting and cultural history. It is a place where one can learn, interact, grow and discover, where excellence, creativity and innovation are the only bottom line, where merit is honoured and commitment rewarded.
The College is situated on the Hoshiarpur-Chandigarh Road at a distance of 22 kilometres from Hoshiarpur, 37 kilometers from Phagwara, 35 kilometers from Nangal Dam and 45 Kilometers from Una (Himachal Pradesh) in the foothills of Shivalik range.

STUDIES CENTRES IN THE COLLEGE:

We know that India has produced great thinkers and social leaders who, by their revolutionary and path-breaking thoughts and actions, have left a lasting impact on not only India, but also on the world as a whole. They developed indigenous ideas and provided cultural and ethical identity to India. There is a great need to acquaint both teachers and students with their thinking and their work and to involve them in studies, research and field-work based extension programmes of constructive work.
Keeping these broader objectives in mind, the College established four studies centres
1. Nehru Studies Centre 2. Buddhist Studies Centre,
3. Gandhian Studies Centre 4. Dr. Ambedkar Studies Centre
sponsored by the University Grant Commission (UGC) under its scheme of epoch-making Social Thinkers of India during the XI Plan. The objectives of these Centres are to acquaint teachers and students with the thoughts, actions and works of these outstanding social icons and pursue studies, research and field-work based extension Programm
5. Centre for Women's Studies: Keeping in view the amelioration of women's condition in India, particular in rural-backward India and to enhance the accessibility of basic needs like education, employment, health and law to them, the College is successfully running the Centre for Women's Studies sponsored by the University Grants Commission.

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

1. Major Research Project: The College feels proud to mention here that a major research project on INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE IN SHRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB sponsored by the University Grants Commission under the auspices of Principal Dr. S. S. Randhawa is under progress.
2. Minor Research Project: Indo-US Strategic Partnership in the Post Cold War sponsored by the University Grants Commission under the auspices of Prof. Sardool Singh, Department of Political Science, is under progress.
3. Similarly, another Minor Research Project: "Assessment of Maturity Status of Punjab School Boys aged 12 to 15 years "sponsored by University Grants Commission under the auspices of Prof. Lakhwinder Singh Department of Physical Education is under progress.

COLLEGE LIBRARY:

The College has a well stocked fully computerized Library with a treasure of more than 70 thousands valuable books and it subscribes to more than one hundred journals. In addition to the course books general books for personality development, general knowledge, handbooks, yearbooks, reference books etc. are also added to the collections. The library subscribes to national and international subject journals, magazines of current interest along with national and regional dailies to keep the students abreast of the day to day happenings in the world and their fields of study. This vast reservoir of knowledge has two majestic reading halls. The duplex library is well furnished and it can seat 200 students at a time in its spacious reading halls.

SPORTS HISTORY:

The College occupies a noteworthy place in the sports history of India and it is popularly known as the 'FOOTBALL NURSERY OF ASIA'. Footballer Jarnail Singh (Arjuna Awardee) and Gurdev Singh Gill (Arjuna Awardee) are the glorious products of SGGS Khalsa College Mahilpur. The College possesses well maintained sports grounds and facilities for games such as, football, hockey, cricket, basketball, volleyball, athletics etc.. The College also has an ultra-modern gymnasium and a hall for indoor games. It is one of the very few colleges in India to possess its own fabric. It is a matter of great honour for this institution that its Football team (Men) has beenwinning the Panjab University 'A' Division Football Championship for the last 20 years continuously. and Women team also won the Football Championship of the Panjab Universities.

NATIONAL CADET CORPS:

The College lays great emphasis on N.C.C. training as it makes the youth disciplined and patriotic, broadens their outlook and inculcates in them qualities of self-reliance, leadership and determination. Our Cadet Rohit Kumar led the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and UT Chandigarh Directorate in the Republic Day Parade 2006 at New Delhi.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME:

This scheme aims at creating in the students a sense of participation in nation building through programmes such as eradication of illiteracy, slum cleaning, road building, voluntary health service, agricultural development, family planning, National Integration Campaign and Career Guidance for students and to inculcating a spirit of equality and fraternity among them. The College has one unit of N.S.S. for boys and one for girls. Students are encouraged to join N.S.S. in large numbers.

TEACHERS' FLATS:

Keeping in view the accommodation problems of teachers who from distant places, the College provides well-built, well- maintained , airy and spacious Teachers' Flats within the college premises, which is desirable in institution of repute. These flats are provided with incessant fresh water and power supply.

FACULTY HOUSE:

The teachers teaching for short term periods are also provided with individual rooms in a well maintained faculty house in the College premises. The faculty house has sufficient accommodation provision for more than 20 teachers to live in comfortably.

GUEST HOUSE:

Keeping in view the comfortable stay for the visiting guests, the College has made excellent provision of hospitality for them in the well maintained Guest House with ultra-modern amenities within the College premises.

CO-OPERATIVE MESS/CANTEEN:

The College has recently constructed a magnificent duplex building to house a well furnished anf hygienically clean co-operative mess and canteen. Separate sitting arrangement for boys, girls and respected staff members has been made.

HOSTEL FACILITIES:

The College maintains comfortable and safe hostels for resident students within the campus. There are three magnificent residential hostels, one for boys and two for girls, with all modern amenities for comfortable living. All the rooms have been designed to provide adequate moving space and ample air and light.
The College provides resident students with 'home away from home' by maintaining comfortable and safe hostels for them within the campus. Hostel facilities included:
* Separate hostel facility for boys and girls within the campus.
* Adequate ventilation and lighting facility.
* Arrangement for 24 hours power backup for light load.
* Hot water in winters (scheduled timings) .
* Facilities for indoor and outdoor games like Table tennis, Badminton, Football, Basket Ball, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Cricket, Hockey etc.
* Hygienic and nutritious meals.
* Two wheelers may be allowed for hostel residents with a permission of the authorities (Four wheelers are strictly prohibited).
* 24 hours security.
* Gymnasium facility.
* Tuck shops to cater to all needs of the students at all hours.
* Round the clock services of a Doctor, Ambulance, medicines etc. to provide immediate relief to the students, bad in health.

COLLEGE STRIVING FOR:

Research Centre: In consonance with the aim of systematically improving an academic knowledge as envisioned by the Founding Fathers of this Institution at the very outset, the College paying an overwhelming attention to research-oriented programmes. The College has applied for the Research Centre to Panjab University, Chandigarh in the Department of Punjabi.

COLLEGE LABS:

The College has two Physics labs (Senior and Junior), two Chemistry labs (Senior and Junior) majestically well-equipped with ultra-modern gadgets, one big gas plant, two fully air-conditioned computer labs fully air conditioned lash with 137 computers and internet facilities, one psychology lab, one language lab, one educational technology lab, and three modern LCD projectors.

COLLEGE MAGAZINE:

The College magazine 'GOBIND NIDHI' is run by an Editorial Board consisting of members of the staff and students who have some flair for writing. It provides a platform to the students for self-expression and self-exploration through various literary geners in Hindi, Punjabi and English. Prizes are awarded to the best student contributors.

PLACEMENT AND GUIDANCE CELL

The College has a separate Placement Cell headed by a full time Placement Officer. The Placement Cell has successfully placed many students in the renowned companies. Many students of BCA, P.G.D.C.A., B.Com., M. Com., B.Sc., M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry and Instrumentation Physics) and other classes have been placed at good positions in various companies, industries, educational and economic institutions and industries in Punjab elsewhere.
This Cell also helps students to avail the various scholarships and stipends granted by the Panjab University Chandigarh, Punjab Govt., UGC, India Govt., etc.