About Hindu College, Amritsar
Hindu College in Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, is a century-old GNDU aided college offering BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA and PG courses.
Hindu College in the old city of Amritsar dates back to 1924, which makes it one of the older colleges in the Majha region. It sits at Dhab Khatikan, Katra Ahluwalia, and is affiliated to Guru Nanak Dev University. The Punjab higher education department lists it among private colleges that receive grant-in-aid. The undergraduate menu covers BA, B.Sc, B.Com and B.Com (Hons), BBA, BCA and a B.Des in multimedia. Postgraduate options include MA, M.Sc and M.Com, plus PGDCA and diploma courses. Undergraduate seats are filled on merit through the Punjab centralised admission portal.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | 60 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | 120 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | — | 60 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
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
Admission is merit-based and runs through the Punjab government centralised admission portal. Applicants register online, get documents verified, check the provisional merit list and attend counselling for seat allotment. Students from boards other than PSEB may need an eligibility certificate from Guru Nanak Dev University.
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 Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- 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
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Cafeteria
- Medical
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Other colleges in Amritsar
Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar
Shahzada Nand College, Amritsar
BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences
Government Medical College Amritsar
Amritsar Group of Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Which university is Hindu College Amritsar affiliated to?
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
How are students admitted to Hindu College Amritsar?
On merit, through the Punjab centralised admission portal followed by counselling.
Does Hindu College Amritsar offer BBA and BCA?
Yes, it runs both, with about 60 BBA and 120 BCA seats.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 18 Oct 2026
- Private Aided Colleges affiliated to GNDU - DPI (Colleges) Punjab · Government portal, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Hindu College Amritsar - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 18 Oct 2026
- Hindu College Amritsar - Collegedunia · Editorial, accessed 18 Oct 2026
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