M.Sc. in Physics 

at GGDSD, Chandigarh

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 SD College is one of the outstanding colleges with good ranking figures. As per India Today., it was placed 18th in overall rankings in 2021 and first in Chandigarh. In 2024, it was also reported to be placed 70th in NIRF rankings and the year 2021 13th places in Outlook rankings, attaining the second place in Chandigarh. These rankings indicate that Goswami Ganesh Dutta SD College can be considered to fit into the geography as a tier one college as reflected in many of the ranking's high scores in different ranking lists. The good faculty and infrastructure, as the more than 90 companies coming from the institution help to enhance its image as well. 

The college offers admission to most of the courses based on candidates merit score in the last qualifying exam. Students can check the table below to know the popular course selection and eligibility criteria to get admission to SD College Chandigarh:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BBA	Class 12th with a minimum of 50% from a recognised board of education	-
BSc	Class 12th with a minimum of 40% from a recognised board of education	-
BCA	Class 12th with a minimum of 50% from a recognised board of education	-
BCom	Class 12th from a recognised board of education	-
BA	Class 12th from a recognised board of education	-
MSc	Graduation with a minimum of 50% to 55% from a recognised university	PU-CET (PG)
BA (Hons)	Class 12th from a recognised board of education	-
To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses,   make your course selection here

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 has an active placement cell that offers a comprehensive platform for career support through regular training, workshops, and seminars focused on resume building, interview skills, aptitude, and group discussions. The cell also promotes industry interaction by organising guest lectures and expert sessions, helping students stay aligned with current market trends and employer expectations.

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.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is around INR 24000.