Khalsa College, Amritsar is an autonomous Arts, Science and Commerce college in Amritsar, Punjab. It was set up in 1892 by the Singh Sabha Movement. The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is the first autonomous college under Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDu), Amritsar.

The college has a NAAC A+ Grade in the fourth accreditation cycle and is the only autonomous college in Punjab with this grade. Its B.Sc Agriculture programme is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and approved by the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (PSCAE). In NIRF 2025, Khalsa College stood in the 101-150 band in the Colleges category.

The campus is close to the Amritsar city centre and the Amritsar railway station. It has departments, research laboratories, a library, hostels and a sports complex.

  • Khalsa College runs programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Professional and Vocational streams:
    • Arts: BA, BA Hons. (English, Journalism), MA (Economics, English, Punjabi, Hindi, Fine Arts, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Journalism, Religious Studies, Social Work)
    • Science: B.Sc Medical, B.Sc Non-Medical, B.Sc CS, B.Sc Data Science and AI, B.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc Agriculture (Hons.), M.Sc in multiple disciplines
    • Commerce and Management: B.Com, B.Com Hons., BBA, M.Com
    • Professional: BCA, BPT (Physiotherapy), BPT-MPT programmes
    • Vocational: B.Voc in Software Development, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Theatre and Textile
    • Diploma and Certificate: 20-plus short-term and diploma programmes in Agriculture, Technology and Management

For three-year courses, the total BA fee is INR 2,48,460, B.Sc CS costs INR 3,22,470 and BCA costs INR 3,27,240. The four-year B.Sc Agriculture Hons. fee is INR 3,86,610, while BPT costs INR 2,77,240 for four years. MA fees differ by subject and range from INR 23,680 to INR 2,38,990.

In the 2023-24 placement year, the Training and Placement Cell placed 180 UG students and 90 PG students. The highest package was INR 15 LPA. TCS, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Genpact, Reliance, Tech Mahindra and Wipro are among the major recruiters.

Admission Update: Khalsa College Amritsar admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are in the final stages. Merit-based admissions through the GNDu centralised process were completed by July 2026. Late or stray vacancy admission may still continue for selected programmes. Students can check khalsacollege.edu.in or gnduadmissions.org for the latest seat status.

Khalsa College Amritsar Admission Dates 2026

Khalsa College Amritsar UG admission for 2026-27 is handled through the GNDu Centralised Admission Portal. PG admission also follows the GNDu admission calendar. The ongoing admission-related schedule is given below.

EventDate
Late Admissions with Additional FeeFrom July 22, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Entry requirements are different for each course group. Arts and Commerce courses are based on Class 12 merit. Science and professional courses need the required subject combination in 10+2. For B.Sc Agriculture, students must have studied Agriculture, PCB or PCM.

Programme GroupBasis of AdmissionMinimum Eligibility
BA, B.Com, BBA, MA, M.Com10+2 merit based on qualifying percentage10+2 pass in relevant stream with min 45%
B.Sc Medical, Non-Medical, Biotechnology10+2 PCB or PCM merit10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths with min 45%
BCA, B.Sc CS, B.Sc Data Science and AI10+2 merit in any stream with Maths10+2 with Mathematics and min 45%
B.Sc Agriculture Hons.10+2 merit in Agriculture, PCB or PCM10+2 with relevant group, min 40% for General and 35% for SC/ST
BPT10+2 PCB merit10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with min 50%
PG Programmes (M.Sc, MPT)Graduation merit or entrance test as per GNDu normsRelevant UG degree with min 50%, or 45% for reserved categories

Khalsa College Amritsar Courses and Fees

Khalsa College Amritsar offers degree, diploma and certificate courses at UG and PG levels. The table lists the total fee for the full duration of each UG and PG degree course.

ProgrammeDurationTotal Fee
Bachelor of Arts (BA)3 yearsINR 2,48,460
BA Hons. (English)3 yearsINR 2,74,380
BA (Journalism and Mass Communication)3 yearsINR 1,94,595
BA Hons. (Journalism and Media)3 yearsINR 1,66,145
B.Com3 yearsINR 2,74,740
B.Com Hons.3 yearsINR 2,09,775
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)3 yearsINR 3,01,740
B.Sc Medical3 yearsINR 2,88,240
B.Sc Non-Medical3 yearsINR 2,86,440
B.Sc Computer Science3 yearsINR 3,22,470
B.Sc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence3 yearsINR 3,13,380
B.Sc Biotechnology3 yearsINR 1,99,455
B.Sc Agriculture Hons.4 yearsINR 3,86,610
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)3 yearsINR 3,27,240
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)4 yearsINR 2,77,240
B.Voc (Software Development)3 yearsINR 83,945
B.Voc (Food Processing Technology)3 yearsINR 76,225
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)2 yearsINR 1,19,170
MA (Psychology / Sociology / Fine Arts / Theatre)2 yearsINR 90,525 to 93,260
MA (Economics / English / Punjabi / Political Science)2 yearsINR 23,680
M.Com2 yearsINR 23,680
M.Sc (Agriculture)2 yearsINR 2,15,230
M.Sc (Biotechnology)2 yearsINR 1,66,070
M.Sc (Food Technology)2 yearsINR 1,77,650
MPT (Orthopaedics)2 yearsINR 2,38,990

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The college also offers one-year diploma programmes at INR 27,685 each. Short certificate courses are available in the fee range of INR 4,000 to 7,000 across Agriculture, Technology and Allied fields. Students should check khalsacollege.edu.in before applying because fees may change each academic year.

Khalsa College Amritsar Admission Process

Khalsa College Amritsar admits students to UG and PG courses as per the GNDu centralised admission calendar. For regular UG courses, the autonomous college does not hold a separate entrance exam. Selection is mainly based on Class 12 marks.

UG Admission (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BBA, BPT, B.Voc)

  • Students complete registration on the GNDu Admissions Portal, gnduadmissions.org, within the notified dates.
  • Required documents include the Class 12 marksheet and certificate, migration certificate for students from outside Punjab, category certificate for SC/ST/OBC students and passport photograph.
  • The application fee is INR 1,000 to 2,500, depending on the programme.
  • Seat allotment is based on Class 12 aggregate marks in the relevant subject group. Separate category-wise merit lists are prepared for SC, ST, OBC, sports, NCC and ex-servicemen quota candidates.
  • After the merit list is released, selected students must report to the college by the given date with original documents and the first-semester fee.

B.Sc Agriculture Hons. Admission

  • The programme is approved by ICAR and PSCAE. Seat allotment follows the PSCAE/GNDu counselling calendar.
  • Students need 10+2 in Agriculture, PCB or PCM with at least 40% for General category and 35% for SC/ST.

PG Admission (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MPT)

  • Applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST/OBC.
  • MPT selection is based on BPT marks and may also include a personal interview.
  • Admission to MA conventional subjects is carried out through the GNDu merit-list process.

As an autonomous college, Khalsa College Amritsar conducts its own exams and follows its own syllabi within the GNDu structure. Degrees are awarded by GNDu. The academic calendar follows GNDu, and the odd semester begins in August every year.

Khalsa College Amritsar Placements

Khalsa College Amritsar has a Training and Placement Cell for campus recruitment, internships and pre-placement training for final-year students. The Skill Development Centre and the All India Competitive Exam Centre also help students prepare for private-sector jobs and government exams.

According to NIRF 2025 placement data, 180 UG students and 90 PG students were placed in 2023-24. The top salary reached INR 15 LPA, and the average CTC for placed students was INR 3.15 LPA.

SectorKey Recruiters
Information TechnologyTCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro
Banking and FinanceHDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank
Business Process and AnalyticsGenpact
Retail and FMCGReliance, Decathlon

BCA, B.Sc CS, B.Sc Data Science and BBA students usually get the largest placement pool. Many Agriculture and Physiotherapy graduates also prepare for ICAR JRF, IBPS, UPSC and state PSC exams along with private-sector recruitment drives.

Khalsa College Amritsar Rankings

Khalsa College Amritsar has a NAAC A+ Grade in the fourth cycle, the highest NAAC grade held by an autonomous college in Punjab. The college also takes part in NIRF and has regularly appeared in the Colleges category.

Ranking BodyCategoryRank or Status
NIRFColleges101-150 band (2025)
NAACAccreditation (Fourth Cycle)A+ Grade
ICARB.Sc Agriculture AccreditationAccredited

Khalsa College Amritsar Scholarships

Khalsa College Amritsar students can apply for Punjab government and central government scholarship schemes. These applications are submitted on the concerned scholarship portals and are separate from the college admission form.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EBC)SC, ST, OBC or economically backward class students from Punjab whose income is within the set limitTuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (NSP)Students in the top 20th percentile of Class 12 in Punjab with family income below INR 8,00,000 per annumINR 10,000 per year in years 1 and 2, and INR 20,000 per year in years 3 and 4
National Fellowship for SC StudentsSC students enrolled in PG or research programmesFellowship amount as per UGC norms

Punjab Post-Matric Scholarship applications are filed on the Punjab Scholarship Portal, scholarships.punjab.gov.in. Central Sector Scholarship applications are filed on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in. If the college offers its own merit-based or need-based scholarships, the details are announced at the start of the academic year.

Khalsa College Amritsar Campus and Infrastructure

Khalsa College Amritsar stands in the centre of Amritsar city and has been a heritage institution since 1892. Its academic departments are grouped under Arts, Sciences and Commerce. The infrastructure includes science laboratories, computer labs, a central library, an auditorium, seminar halls and a gymnasium.

Separate hostels are available for boys and girls. The annual Boys Hostel fee is INR 35,000 to INR 49,000. The annual Girls Hostel fee is INR 39,000 to INR 63,000. The final amount changes with room type and meal plan.

The college also has an ICAR-accredited Agriculture Research facility for B.Sc and M.Sc Agriculture students. Extra academic support is provided through the Skill Development Centre and the All India Competitive Exam Centre. Sports facilities include outdoor grounds and indoor options for table tennis, chess and other indoor games.

Khalsa College Amritsar vs D.A.V. College Amritsar vs Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar

Students from Punjab and nearby border districts often compare Khalsa College Amritsar with D.A.V. College, Amritsar and Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar. These colleges are among the better-known choices in the GNDu affiliation zone.

ParameterKhalsa College AmritsarD.A.V. College AmritsarLyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar
Established189219471946
AffiliationAutonomous (GNDu)GNDuGNDu
NAACA+ (Fourth Cycle)A+A+
NIRF Colleges (2025)101-150 bandRankedRanked
Key StrengthsAgriculture (ICAR), Science, Arts, VocationalCommerce, Science, ArtsCommerce, Science, Agriculture
HostelBoys and Girls, INR 35,000 to 63,000/yearAvailableAvailable
LocationAmritsarAmritsarJalandhar

Khalsa College Amritsar is the oldest of the three and is the first autonomous college under GNDu. Its main strengths include the ICAR-accredited B.Sc Agriculture course and its wide range of vocational and allied health programmes, including Physiotherapy. D.A.V. College Amritsar is also located in Amritsar and draws many Commerce and Science applicants. Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar is a strong option for students from Jalandhar, Ludhiana and the Doaba belt.

Khalsa College Amritsar FAQs

Ques. Does Khalsa College Amritsar have autonomous status?

Ans. Yes, Khalsa College Amritsar is an autonomous college under Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDu), Amritsar. It was the first college under GNDu to receive autonomous status from the UGC. The college sets its syllabi and conducts exams within the GNDu framework, while GNDu awards the degrees.

Ques. Which NAAC grade has Khalsa College Amritsar received?

Ans. Khalsa College Amritsar has a NAAC A+ Grade in the fourth cycle from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It is the only autonomous college in Punjab with an A+ Grade in the fourth NAAC accreditation cycle.

Ques. What fee is charged for the BA course at Khalsa College Amritsar?

Ans. The three-year BA course at Khalsa College Amritsar has a total fee of INR 2,48,460. The total three-year fee is INR 2,74,740 for B.Com and INR 3,27,240 for BCA. B.Sc fees for three-year courses range from INR 1,99,455 for Biotechnology to INR 3,22,470 for Computer Science. Students should verify the latest fee details at khalsacollege.edu.in before applying.

Ques. What steps are followed for Khalsa College Amritsar admission?

Ans. UG admission at Khalsa College Amritsar is based on merit and follows the GNDu centralised admission calendar. Students register at gnduadmissions.org, and selection is made through Class 12 marks in the relevant subject group. Most UG courses do not require a separate entrance test. B.Sc Agriculture admission is managed through PSCAE. PG admission is based on graduation merit, while MPT may also include a personal interview.

Ques. How many students were placed at Khalsa College Amritsar?

Ans. NIRF 2025 data shows that 180 UG students and 90 PG students were placed in the 2023-24 placement cycle. The highest package was INR 15 LPA, and the average CTC was INR 3.15 LPA. TCS, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Genpact, Tech Mahindra and Wipro are among the key recruiters. Many Agriculture and Physiotherapy graduates also choose competitive exams instead of campus placements.

Ques. Are hostel facilities offered at Khalsa College Amritsar?

Ans. Yes, Khalsa College Amritsar provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The annual Boys Hostel fee ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 49,000. The annual Girls Hostel fee ranges from INR 39,000 to INR 63,000. The amount depends on the room type and meal plan. Students can contact the hostel office through khalsacollege.edu.in for availability and updated charges.

Ques. Where does Khalsa College Amritsar stand in NIRF 2025?

Ans. Khalsa College Amritsar is placed in the 101-150 band in the NIRF 2025 Colleges category. The college also has NAAC A+ Grade in the fourth cycle and ICAR accreditation for the B.Sc Agriculture programme. It has taken part in NIRF rankings regularly over the last several years.