About Government College for Girls, Ludhiana
Government College for Girls in Civil Lines, Ludhiana, is a Punjab government women’s college affiliated to Panjab University, with large BA, B.Sc and B.Com intakes and PG courses in arts, commerce and science.
Government College for Girls is a women’s college run by the Punjab government near Rakh Bagh in Civil Lines, Ludhiana. It is affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, and the state higher education department lists it with a NAAC A grade. Its 2026-27 prospectus shows 630 BA seats, 280 B.Sc seats across medical and non-medical, B.Com and B.Com tax planning, and self-financed BCA and BBA. PG options include MA in Punjabi, Fine Arts and Instrumental Music, M.Com, M.Sc Botany and M.Sc Cosmetology. The campus has a library, hostel, sports complex, labs, canteen and an infirmary, and is friendly to students with disabilities.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | 630 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | 80 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | 210 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | 80 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | 280 | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | 140 | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | — | 40 | — | — |
| Master of Science Accepts: PU-CET (PG) |
Full-time | — | 80 | — | — |
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, Entrance test
New UG admissions go through the Punjab government centralised portal admission.punjab.gov.in, where students apply online and pay the form fee; seats are filled on merit and weightage rules in the prospectus. PG admission is linked to the PU-CET (PG) test, with forms on the college portal online.gcgldh.org.
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)
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Cafeteria
- Medical
- Accessibility
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a government college?
Yes, it is a Punjab government college for women in Civil Lines, Ludhiana.
How do I apply for BA or B.Sc?
Apply on the Punjab centralised admission portal admission.punjab.gov.in
How many BA seats are there?
The 2026-27 prospectus lists 630 seats for BA Part-I.
How is PG admission done?
Through the PU-CET (PG) test, with forms on online.gcgldh.org.
Sources
Information verified on 13 Oct 2026
- Government College for Girls Ludhiana · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Contacts · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Prospectus 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- List of Government Colleges with NAAC accreditation - DPI (Colleges) Punjab · Government portal, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- NAAC SSR Cycle 3 - Government College for Girls Ludhiana · Prospectus PDF, accessed 13 Oct 2026
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