About Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh
Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, is a NAAC A government women’s college in Chandigarh with UG and PG courses in arts, commerce, science and IT.
Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Sector 42 is a government college for women in Chandigarh. NAAC has re-accredited it with an A grade in its third cycle. The college teaches BA (including honours), B.Com, B.Sc, BCA and B.P.Ed at the undergraduate level. Postgraduate options include MA in subjects such as English, Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology, M.Com and M.Sc in IT, plus a PGDCA. Admissions are announced through a joint prospectus and the college prospectus each year, and the 2026-27 fee structure is posted on the website. Students take university examinations of Panjab University.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | 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
Admission details are released through the joint prospectus for Chandigarh colleges and the college's own prospectus. Applicants should check eligibility, the schedule and the fee structure for 2026-27 on the college website before applying.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: 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.
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A
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Other colleges in Chandigarh
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University
Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh
Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector 50, Chandigarh
Frequently asked questions
Is PGGCG-42 only for women?
Yes, it is a government college for girls.
Which postgraduate courses are offered?
MA in several subjects, M.Com, M.Sc (IT) and a PGDCA.
Where is the fee structure for 2026-27?
It is posted as a PDF on the fee structure page of gcg42.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 12 Oct 2026
- PG Govt College for Girls Sector 42 Chandigarh · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
- Fee Structure 2026-2027 - PGGCG-42 · Official site, accessed 12 Oct 2026
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