About Pandit Sant Ram Government College, Baijnath
Pandit Sant Ram Government Degree College, Baijnath, is a NAAC B-grade government college in Kangra district affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University.
Pandit Sant Ram Government Degree College in Baijnath, Kangra district, traces its roots to 1961, when it opened as Goswami Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College. The Himachal Pradesh government took it over in 2006 and it got its present name in 2007. It is affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University and holds NAAC grade B from its first cycle. The college offers BA, B.Sc and B.Com, self-financed BCA, BBA and B.Sc (Hons) Biotechnology, and MA English. Admission is purely on merit through an online portal. The 4.94-acre campus has science and computer labs, a digital library with tablets, sports facilities and an SC/ST girls hostel for 105 students.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | 80 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | 140 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | 80 | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Applications are accepted only through the college online admission portal, usually in June. Admission is purely on merit within the seats of each major subject, with minimum Class 12 marks of 33% for BA and 45% for B.Sc (B.Com varies by stream and gender). Merit lists are followed by fee deposit dates and orientation; self-financed BCA, BBA and B.Sc Biotechnology have their own prospectus.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Scholarships and fee waivers
Girls do not pay tuition fee; HPU development fee is lower for some categories.
Facilities
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Wi-Fi
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC B
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Frequently asked questions
When did the college become a government college?
It began in 1961 as a private Sanatan Dharam college, was taken over by the government in 2006 and renamed in 2007.
What is the approximate first-semester fee?
The 2026-27 prospectus gives about ₹2,344 for BA or B.Com, ₹2,584 for B.Sc non-medical and ₹2,704 for B.Sc medical (first semester, boys).
How many B.Com seats are there?
140 seats.
Is admission on merit?
Yes, admission is purely on merit within the seats available for each major.
Sources
Information verified on 18 Oct 2026
- Pandit Sant Ram Government College Baijnath home · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Prospectus 2026-27 - PSR Govt College Baijnath · Prospectus PDF, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Govt College list - Himachal Pradesh University · Official site, accessed 18 Oct 2026
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