About Public College, Samana
Public College, Samana is a government-aided co-educational college in Patiala district, founded in 1969, known for strong sports facilities and arts, commerce, science and computer courses.
Public College in Samana, a sub-divisional town of Patiala district, was founded in 1969 and is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala. The Punjab Department of Higher Education lists it among private colleges that receive government aid. It offers BA, B.Com, BCA and BBA (including honours versions), B.Sc in medical and non-medical streams, B.Voc courses, and postgraduate MA in Punjabi, History and English, M.Com and M.Sc IT, plus PGDCA. The college is known locally for sport, with a synthetic athletics track, swimming pool and several courts reported on its large campus. Separate hostels for boys and girls, a library of over 26,000 books and computer labs are also listed.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | 3 yrs | 600 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | 69 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | 140 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | 138 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | 116 | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | 40 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | 40 | — | — |
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, Lateral
Undergraduate admission is on Class 12 merit and postgraduate admission mostly on graduation marks, with a test possible for some courses. Applicants fill the online form, upload documents and pay the form fee, after which a merit list is prepared. Shortlisted students attend document verification and pay the admission fee to secure the seat.
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 (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Cafeteria
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Frequently asked questions
Which university is Public College Samana affiliated to?
Punjabi University, Patiala.
Is Public College Samana government-aided?
Yes, it appears on the DPI Punjab list of private aided colleges.
What sports facilities does the college have?
Listings mention a synthetic track, swimming pool, squash, tennis and basketball courts and a gym.
Are there hostels?
Separate boys and girls hostels are reported.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Private Aided Colleges affiliated to Punjabi University - Department of Higher Education, Punjab · Government portal, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Public College, Samana - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Public College Samana · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Public College Samana · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Under Graduate Courses - Public College Samana · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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