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The main college building, a two-storey block with a central clock tower, seen across the front lawn.
The College Building
Participants in yellow line the red carpet at the college gate during the 100 Kundiya Hawan, beneath the Arya Yuva Samaj banner.
100 Kundiya Hawan β€” 7 December 2025
The single-storey Administrative Block behind its boundary railing, with gardens in front.
Administrative Block
Rows of participants seated at their havan kunds across the college ground during the 100 Kundiya Hawan.
100 Kundiya Hawan β€” 25 March 2026
The library reading room, with long study tables and glazed book cabinets along the wall.
Library and Reading Room
The seminar room, tiered desks with microphones facing a lectern and dais.
Seminar Room
Students setting off at a run past the college building during the Run for Swadeshi.
Run for Swadeshi β€” 12 January 2026
The college playing field, an open grassed ground bordered by trees and buildings.
College Ground
The Science Park, an outdoor area with working models of scientific principles among planted beds.
Science Park

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About the College

Sohan Lal D.A.V. College of Education, Ambala City is a Government-aided post-graduate college of education. It was founded in Lahore in 1939 and re-established at Ambala after Independence. It is among the few colleges of education in north India for which NCTE has sanctioned five units of B.Ed. and one unit of M.Ed.

The college is permanently affiliated to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (letter CG-II/AFFL/92/8300 of 30 October 1992) and is recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 (letter F.8-39/9 (CP/MP) of June 1984). It was accredited by NAAC at Grade A with a CGPA of 3.54 on the four point scale in its second cycle, and at A+ level in its first.

The college also holds the distinction of having won the national contest for the Best Integration of Technology in Education, an honour conferred by General (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, then Governor of Punjab.

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At a Glance

Established1939, at Lahore; re-established at Ambala City after Independence
TypeGovernment-aided post-graduate college of education
ProgrammesB.Ed. β€” five units, annual intake 250
M.Ed. β€” two units, annual intake 100
AffiliationKurukshetra University, Kurukshetra β€” permanent, since 1974
UGC recognitionSections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956
NCTE recognitionNorthern Regional Committee, orders of 15 May 2015
NAAC accreditationCycle 2 β€” Grade A, CGPA 3.54
Cycle 1 β€” A+ level

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Our Campus

Teaching accommodation, laboratories and shared facilities. The full record, including every classroom and faculty room, is on the Land & Infrastructure page.

Events and Activities

  • Regional Workshop on Stress Management and Positive living – April 2, 2026
  • Bahukundiya Hawan or 4th 100 Kundiya Hawan – March 25, 2026
  • Arya Samaj Foundation Week – March 19- 25, 2026
  • Discussion Session on Importance of Teaching English – February 18, 2026
  • Safer Internet Day – February 10, 2026
  • Legal Literacy Cell Competitions (College Level) – February 3- 4, 2026
  • Republic Day Celebration – January 26, 2026
  • Drug Awareness Rally – January 21, 2026
  • Saraswati Mahotsav – January 19- 21, 2026
  • Lohri Celebration – January 13, 2026
  • Run for Swadeshi – January 12, 2026
  • Veer Bal Diwas – December 26, 2025
  • National Youth Parliament Scheme – December 19, 2025
  • National Mathematics Day – December 19, 2025
  • Pidilite Workshop – December 17- 19, 2025
  • Documentary Screening – December 17, 2025
  • Road safety Awareness Programme – December 16, 2025
  • Vande Mataram Quiz Competition – December 12, 2025

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