PGGC admits students to B.Sc and MA courses, with first-year fees ranging from INR 21,967 to INR 35,167 for B.Sc and INR 21,626 to INR 25,586 for MA. Selection is mainly based on merit, while the MA course also requires an entrance examination. The college offers merit-based scholarships and provides details through its official website.

B.Sc is the flagship programme. Students need Class 12 in any discipline with Science subjects and at least 35% aggregate marks. PGGC also offers B.Sc (Hons.), BA, B.P.Ed, PG Diploma, value-added courses, Ability Enhancement Courses and Skills Enhancement Courses. BA and B.P.Ed applicants must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with 45% aggregate marks.

Students can submit the application through the DHE Chandigarh admission website.

PGGC UG Admission

Undergraduate study at PGGC covers Science, Arts and Management. Applicants must complete Class 12 from a recognised board with the subjects required for their chosen programme. Admission is granted on merit.

PGGC B.Sc Admission

The B.Sc degree runs for 3 years and is available in seven specialisations: Non-Medical, Biotechnology, Medical, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Microbiology and Information Technology. Non-Medical, Biotechnology and Medical are the popular options. The basic qualification is Class 12, and selection is made entirely through merit.

B.Sc Specialisation First-Year Fee
Non-Medical INR 21,967
Biotechnology INR 35,167
Medical INR 21,967
Computer Science INR 21,967
Bioinformatics INR 21,967
Microbiology INR 21,967
Information Technology INR 21,967

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

PGGC UG Courses, Fees and Eligibility

Other undergraduate choices include BA, BCA, B.Com, B.P.Ed and BBA. The course-wise first-year fees and minimum qualifications are listed below.

Course First-Year Fee Eligibility
B.Sc INR 21,967 to INR 35,167 Class 12
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Biotechnology) INR 21,967 Class 12
BA INR 19,747 Class 12
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] INR 56,405 Class 12
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] INR 23,527 Class 12
B.P.Ed INR 35,374 Class 12 or graduation
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] INR 48,915 Class 12

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

Online Application for Centralised UG Courses

  • Use the registered applicant User ID and password to sign in at www.dhe.chd.gov.in. Open the application form after logging in.
  • Choose New Student and then Centralized. Read the instructions, select Next, choose the stream or course and complete every required field.
  • Select the UT Pool if Class 12 was completed at a school in Chandigarh. Students from schools outside Chandigarh must choose the General (Outside UT) Pool.
  • Enter a working email address and the parents' WhatsApp mobile number. Students seeking hostel accommodation must also provide full details of a local guardian who lives in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula.
  • Enter the marks of every subject shown on the Detailed Marks Card, including additional subjects.
  • Select the required course in the online admission form.
  • Upload the required documents, including a parent or guardian file of no more than 50 KB, the Matriculation Certificate for proof of date of birth, the original or DigiLocker-verified Class 12 Detailed Marks Certificate, the University or Board Detailed Marks Certificate of the lower examination and a Character Certificate from the last institution attended or a Gazetted Officer. The certificates and testimonials must be scanned from the originals and uploaded only in PDF format.
  • After submitting the form, save the generated Application Form Number for future communication.

Online Application for Non-Centralised UG Courses

  • Log in at www.dhe.chd.gov.in with the registered applicant details. Open the application form, select New Student and choose Degree Colleges.
  • Select Non-Centralized, read the instructions, click Next and choose the stream or course.
  • Complete all required columns in the application form.
  • Applicants who passed Class 12 from a Chandigarh school must select the UT Pool. Those who studied outside Chandigarh must choose the General (Outside UT) Pool.
  • Preferably enter the names of both parents and select the hostel option if accommodation is needed. Also provide the bank name, account number, branch IFSC code, Aadhaar number if allotted, EPIC or voter card number if allotted and ration card details, if any.
  • Copy the marks for every subject, including additional subjects, exactly as they appear on the Detailed Marks Card.
  • Select the relevant courses listed in the admission form.
  • Upload a recent scanned passport-size photograph, the applicant's scanned signature and the scanned signature of either parent or guardian. Each file must be no larger than 50 KB.
  • Upload one scanned set of original certificates in PDF format. This set must include the Matriculation Certificate for date of birth, the original or DigiLocker-verified Class 12 Detailed Marks Certificate, the University or Board Detailed Marks Certificate of the lower examination and a Character Certificate from the institution last attended or a Gazetted Officer.
  • The form becomes locked after final submission on the last day. Record the generated Application Form Number for later correspondence.

PGGC PG Admission

PGGC runs postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Management-related fields. Its listed offerings include MA, M.Sc and MScx. Applicants must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university with the relevant specialisation subjects. PG selection is merit-based, except where an entrance examination applies to MA admission.

Course First-Year Fee Eligibility
M.Sc INR 25,586 to INR 88,908 Graduation
MA INR 21,626 to INR 25,586 Graduation

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

Online Application for Non-Centralised PG Courses

  • Sign in to the DHE website using the registered applicant User ID and password. Open the application form and choose New Student.
  • Select Non-Centralized, click Next and then choose the college and the required stream or course.
  • Complete each field in the application. Choose the UT Pool when the lower examination was passed in Chandigarh, or the General Pool (Outside Pool) when it was passed outside Chandigarh.
  • Preferably provide the names of both parents, along with their working email address and WhatsApp mobile number.
  • Mark YES or NO in the hostel accommodation field. A student requesting a hostel must enter complete details of a local guardian residing in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula.
  • Provide the applicant's bank details and the complete name of the college or institute from which the last examination was passed.
  • Upload a recent scanned passport-size photograph, the applicant's scanned signature and the scanned signature of either parent or guardian. Each item must be within 50 KB.
  • Upload one scanned set of original certificates and testimonials in PDF format.
  • The document set must include the University or Board Detailed Marks Certificate of the lower examination, documents for the last course passed, and a Character Certificate from the last institution attended or from a Gazetted Officer in the case of private candidates.
  • Where applicable, also upload the Migration Certificate or Inter-University Migration Certificate, whose specimen is given on Annexure Page II, a Reserved Category Certificate issued by the competent authority, documents for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Differently Abled or Physically Challenged status, and a Gap Year Affidavit.
  • Once finally submitted on the last date, the application is locked. Keep the generated Application Form Number for future correspondence.

PGGC Diploma and Skill Courses

PGGC offers PG Diploma programmes to graduates. The college also conducts value-added courses, Ability Enhancement Courses and Skills Enhancement Courses to improve students' overall skills for the future.

Course Fee Eligibility
PG Diploma INR 18,646 to INR 37,585 total fees Graduation

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

PG Diploma applicants follow the registration and non-centralised postgraduate application steps given for PG courses.

PGGC Registration Process

PGGC accepts applications for centralised and non-centralised undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The procedure differs by admission type, but every applicant must first register online.

Step 1: Visit www.dhe.chd.gov.in and create an account. Enter the applicant's details exactly as recorded on the Class 10 marksheet. The applicant's mobile number becomes the Login ID.

Step 2: The password appears on the screen and is also sent by SMS to the registered mobile number. Pay the online registration fee of Rs. 85 and record the transaction number. If registration is not confirmed, wait 30 minutes before trying again.

Note: Payment verification can take up to 24 hours.

Students applying to several courses or colleges do not need to pay the Rs. 85 registration fee again.

The same User ID and password may be used to complete separate forms for different courses or colleges.

PGGC Scholarships and Financial Aid

PGGC provides merit-based scholarships and financial aid to eligible, meritorious students from all categories. Available schemes include the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship, Kirpal Singh Chauli Trust, Help the Blind Foundation in Chennai, Navtej Singh Memorial Charitable Trust and Help Trust in Panchkula, along with many other scholarships.

PGGC Admission FAQs

Ques. What health support can PGGC students use on campus?

Ans. PGGC has a well-equipped medical centre that gives first aid and medical care to students and staff whenever needed. Its fully equipped physiotherapy centre serves sportspersons, faculty members and students. An in-house physiotherapist and pharmacist remain available during working hours.

Ques. How does PGGC observe national and international occasions?

Ans. PGGC-11 continues its yearly tradition of observing national and international days. College departments arrange seminars, lectures, presentations, poster-making and rangoli competitions, poetry recitation, essay writing, plays, creative writing, quizzes, face painting, yoga sessions and cycle rallies. Students and faculty members participate in large numbers, and each activity, function or event reflects the importance of the occasion.

Ques. Which community programmes involve PGGC NSS volunteers?

Ans. The NSS unit promotes compassion, leadership and responsibility so that volunteers become active, aware and empathetic citizens. Its flagship work includes Project SARATHI, conducted with PGIMER Chandigarh to give emotional and logistical help to patients and their families. Project JAAGRUKTA is a digital literacy campaign initiated by Tarun Garcha and aligned with the Digital India mission. Project SHAKTI, also initiated by Tarun Garcha, focuses on menstrual health awareness and gender sensitisation. The Plastic-Free Initiative promotes environmental awareness through anti-plastic drives. The 100-Day TB Awareness Campaign, organised with the State TB Cell at GMSH-16 Chandigarh, spreads awareness through street plays, rallies and outreach programmes.