B.A. in Public Administration 

at GGDSD, Chandigarh

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a very prestigious institution that was established in 1973 in Chandigarh, Punjab. And this prominent institution is primarily known for its impressive facilities and infrastructure. Some of the common facilities that are provided at colleges offering B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology programs may include: Classroom facilities with modern teaching equipment laboratories for practical work, experiments, and research in psychology, including computer labs, psychology labs, and other research facilities. Libraries with digital touch and counselling centers also Opportunities for fieldwork and internships Even though this college offers additional alluring amenities like scholarships, research labs, highly qualified, excellent teachers, other faculty members, etc. that help to make it a very good college.

SD College Chandigarh offers seven different specialisations. To get admission to BA (Hons) programme, candidates must have cleared Class 12th from a recognised board of education. The admission is based on the merit score of last qualifying exam. Find below the list of BA (Hons) specialisations offered by SD College Chandigarh: 

1. BA (Hons) Economics
2. BA (Hons) English
3. BA (Hons) Hindi
4. BA (Hons) History
5. BA (Hons) Sociology
6. BA (Hons) Psychology
7. BA (Hons) Polical Science

No, there is no entrance exam needed to be admitted to Santana Dharma College Chandigarh (SD College). Admission is merit-based at this university. Students need to apply to the official website of the college and fill out the admission form. They must also meet the eligibility criteria and are required to a non-refundable registration fee. After the process is completed, the final seat allotment is merit based.

There are different percentage criteria for different programmes provided by the SD College Chandigarh. This college provides over 15 programmes which include UG, PG, certificate and doctoral programme. Here’s a table explaining the percentage criteria of different programmes at SD College Chandigarh:

Course	Eligibility
BSc (General)	- 40% in Class 12 from a recognised board - Must have passed at least two Science subjects - For CS specialisation: Must have completed Class 12 with subjects Science, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics and IT in Class 12
BBA	-Students scored at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 -If any student passed other exam related to the field with 50% aggregate they will also opted the course
BCA	-Students scored at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 -If any student passed other exam related to the field with 50% aggregate, they will also have opted the course -10-20 % weightage is given to those students who done their Class 12 in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science and Information technology
BCom	-Students have a Class 12 degree in any stream Or -Students have degree of  BA, BSc, or BCom Part-1 (old scheme) of Panjab University with 45-50% aggregate also opt for this course
MVOC	BVoc or any similar degree related to this field from a recognised university with 45% aggregate
BA	Students have a Class 12 with English
MSc (Applied Chemistry)	BSc (Chemistry), BTech (Chemical Engineering and technology), BPharma with 55% aggregate

Goswami Ganesh Dutta SD College is one of the best institutions for any commerce and Science student. It is located in Chandigarh with an excellent faculty strength, as about 70% of all faculty are PhD holders. The placement record of the college is average, nearly around 50-60% in top MNCs, with an average salary ranging between INR 2.5 Lacs to INR 4 Lacs per year for BSc and BCom programs. Thus, its a very good college in all terms according to my research.

 

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College admission process 2025 consists of several steps. Firstly, candidates need to register and then fill out the admission form available on the official website of GGDSD College, with all the relevant information. After successful submission of the form, candidates need to pay the application fee to complete the application process and secure a seat at the college.

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College conducts an online application process. Candidates can follow the below mentioned steps to apply to GGDSD College:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College.

Step 2: Click on the 'Admission' tab.

Step 3: Click on the 'Apply Online Admission Process' button.

Step 4: Then, click on 'New Applicant' to register.

Step 5: Read all the instructions carefully and keep the required documents handy.

Step 6: On the bottom of the screen, click on the application link as per the desired course and semester.

Step 7: Fill out the details to register.

Step 8: After successful registration, log in using the credentials.

Step 9: Fill out the application form with all the required details.

Step 10: Pay the application fee.

Step 11: Submit the application form to complete the application process.

The total tuition fee of SD College Chandigarh varies from one course to another. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee. The registration fee is INR 1,000 (non-refundable) for College & additional INR 800 (nonrefundable) for the Hostel fee (if required). The below table mentions SD College Chandigarh fee for popular courses:

Course	Total Tuition Fee*
BBA	INR 24,000
BSc	-
BCA	-
BCom	-
BA	-
MSc	-
BA (Hons)	-

NOTE: The total fee mentioned in the above table is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offers admission based on the merit acquired in the last qualifying exam and entrance exam for a few courses. In order to secure admission to GGDSD College, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

SD College, Goswami Ganesh Dutta is one of the moderately competitive colleges. It has a fair cut-off percentage for admission to various courses, including that of BSc. For the students seeking admission to the BSc course, the cut-off percentage ranges from 85% to 95%, and the total intake of students is around 300. The minimum required score for aggregate in class 12 is 75% so the practical cut-off varies with programme and category.