Category: Events

The Training and Placement Cell of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, under the aegis of IQAC, successfully organized a “Mega Job Fair 2026” for final-year students from the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams on April 10, 2026.

The event commenced at 9:00 a.m., with the participation of several reputed companies, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, eClerx, Aerial Telecom Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Alar Solutions, Infomaths Pvt. Ltd., and Ping.Me. The recruiters initiated the proceedings with concise yet informative presentations, highlighting their organizational profiles, achievements in the Chandigarh region, and expectations from fresh graduates, available job roles, and long-term career opportunities.

The Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, warmly welcomed the corporate representatives and reiterated the institution’s commitment to strengthening academia-industry collaboration. In her address, she emphasized the college’s consistent efforts in nurturing professional competence, ethical values, and entrepreneurial skills through a range of academic and co-curricular initiatives. She also commended the students for their enthusiasm and proactive participation, encouraging them to perform to the best of their abilities during the recruitment process.

The job fair witnessed the active participation of approximately 300 students, of whom more than 141 candidates were successfully shortlisted by the participating companies—marking a significant achievement for the institution.

The Placement Cell, under the guidance of Dr. Naveen Pandhi, Placement Coordinator, along with the dedicated efforts of the organizing committee comprising Dr. Dipankar Sukul, Mr. Mohit Sanan, Lt. Harpreet Kaur, and Dr. Ravneet Kaur, ensured the smooth and efficient execution of the event. The Students’ Council also played a vital role in coordinating various aspects of the programme.

The event concluded on a highly successful note, further reinforcing the college’s commitment to enhancing student employability and bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

The Department of English at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, successfully hosted the annual fest of its Epiphany Society, Wordy Brew 2026, on April 6, 2026. Organized under the aegis of IQAC, the event revolved around the theme “Bringing Books to Life” and drew enthusiastic participation from nearly 200 students across streams such as Arts, Science, Commerce, and BCA.

The fest showcased a diverse range of literary and creative competitions aimed at fostering imagination, critical thinking, and artistic expression. Highlights included If I Were an Author (book cover design), Quote to Click (photography), Characters on Trial (dramatic monologues), Live Scene Remix (intertextual performance), Lit Quiz, Harry Potter Debate, Snaptale (creative storytelling), and Translating Tunes (musical adaptation). Together, these activities offered students an engaging platform to experience literature beyond conventional classroom settings while encouraging interdisciplinary exploration.

Participants impressed with their originality, confidence, and intellectual energy, demonstrating a strong inclination toward literary and cultural engagement. The judges commended the overall quality of performances and the creativity reflected in the interpretations.

The event was graced by Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, who felicitated the winners. In her address, she appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students and lauded the English Department for organizing such a vibrant and intellectually stimulating fest. She also underscored the role of co-curricular activities in nurturing personality development and creative potential.

The fest concluded on a celebratory note, highlighting the spirit of literature, creativity, and collaboration, and reaffirming the department’s dedication to holistic education and active student engagement. The successful execution of the event was greatly supported by the guidance and leadership of Dr. Tanuja Pathak, Head of the Department of English.

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh, organized a Blood Donation Camp on April 2, 2026, under the inspiring leadership of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal. The event was honored by the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Vipin Kaushal, Medical Superintendent, Head of the Department of Hospital Administration, and Nodal Officer, ROTTO, PGIMER, who attended as the Chief Guest.

In his address, he appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Blood Donation Society and the Sukh Foundation for the efficient organization of the camp. He highlighted that such initiatives not only fulfill critical medical needs but also nurture a spirit of empathy and service among students. Encouraging voluntary blood donation, he urged everyone to make it a regular practice and inspire others to join this life-saving cause, emphasizing that collective efforts can help ensure no patient suffers due to a shortage of blood.

The camp was organized by the college’s Blood Donation Society in collaboration with NSS and Nostalgia—the Alumni Association—with generous support from the Sukh Foundation. The initiative witnessed an encouraging response, with 91 registrations, out of which 47 students, faculty, and non-teaching staff successfully donated blood. While some volunteers could not donate due to medical reasons, their willingness to contribute was sincerely appreciated.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Meenu Verma, Convenor of the Blood Donation Society, with valuable support from Dr. Ragini and Ms. Kunjan. A professional medical team from PGIMER, Chandigarh, ensured that the blood collection process adhered to strict safety and hygiene protocols. All donors underwent necessary health screenings, and post-donation, they were provided with refreshments sponsored by the Sukh Foundation along with certificates of appreciation.

Dr. Meenu Verma expressed heartfelt gratitude to all donors and volunteers, describing blood donation as a noble act that saves lives and commending the enthusiasm of both first-time and regular donors. Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal also applauded the collective efforts of students, faculty, alumni, and medical professionals, encouraging continued participation in such humanitarian initiatives.

The Blood Donation Camp concluded successfully, reinforcing the values of compassion, community service, and responsible citizenship among the youth.

The Post Graduate Government College for Girls (PGGCG), Sector 11, Chandigarh, celebrated its 68th Annual Prize Distribution Function on April 1, 2026, with great enthusiasm and academic pride. The event recognized and honoured the outstanding achievements of students across diverse fields.

The function was graced by Hon’ble Ms. Justice Nidhi Gupta, Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a distinguished alumna of the college, who attended as the Chief Guest.

Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal, presented the Annual Report of the college, highlighting remarkable accomplishments of students at university, national, and international levels. She also outlined key institutional milestones, including:

• Securing the Overall Trophy for the 11th consecutive year at the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival
• Achieving a four-star rating for the Institution Innovation Council (IIC) from the Ministry of Education
• Receiving the Best Institute (Senior Wing) award for NCC activities
• Gaining recognition for initiatives in environmental conservation, sustainable development, and the “Eat Right Campus” programme

Around 500 trophies and prizes were awarded to meritorious students. The Chief Guest, fondly reminiscing about her time at the college, commended the faculty and students for the institution’s holistic and multidimensional growth.

Special memorial scholarships were also conferred, including the Mrs. Pushpa Ojha Award for the Best All-Round Students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The 67th Annual Convocation of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, was organised on 19^th March, 2026 with remarkable grandeur and dignity, celebrating the accomplishments of over 1,500 graduating students.

The ceremony was graced by eminent historian and educationist Padma Shri Professor Dr. Raghuvendra Tanwar as the Chief Guest. An internationally acclaimed scholar and one of India’s foremost contemporary historians, Professor Tanwar currently serves as Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research. Over the years, he has held several prestigious academic and administrative positions, including Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, National Fellow at the University Grants Commission, and President of the Indian History Congress. He is also associated with leading national institutions such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society, and the Indian Council of Social Science Research.

In his Convocation Address, Professor Tanwar encouraged the graduating students to pursue knowledge with integrity, uphold national values, and make meaningful contributions to society.

The occasion was further enriched by the presence of distinguished alumna Professor Dr. Reicha Tanwar, a noted academic in Gender Studies and former Director of the Centre for Women’s Studies at Kurukshetra University, who graduated from the college in 1976.

Addressing the gathering, the Principal, Professor Dr. Anita Kaushal, highlighted the institution’s outstanding achievements. Established in 1956 and affiliated with Panjab University, the college continues to be a premier centre of higher education for women.

The academic year marked several notable accomplishments. Diksha Makkar secured All India Rank 1 with a perfect 100 percentile in UGC-NET (Public Administration), while over 19 students qualified UGC-NET across various disciplines. The college also earned multiple gold medals at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with more than 50 students featuring in the Panjab University merit list.

The NCC cadets brought great pride to the institution, with Cadet Mehak Thakur being adjudged All India Best Cadet at the Republic Day Camp 2026 and honoured by the Prime Minister. In sports, Vinnati clinched a gold medal at the Asian Roller Skating Championship, while several others excelled at national and international levels.

The college maintained its cultural excellence by winning the Overall Trophy at the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival for the eleventh consecutive year. It was also recognised as a ‘Sustainable Campus’ for its commendable environmental initiatives.

The convocation concluded on an inspiring note, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, character development, and nation-building.

Nostalgia, the Alumni Association of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, organised its Annual Alumni Meet on 11 March 2026. The event was held under the guidance of the Principal, Anita Kaushal, who is also a former student of the college.

The evening was full of happiness as former students met each other, talked, laughed, and remembered their college days. One of the main highlights of the event was a semi-classical dance performance by Ms. Chinglembi Yumlembam on the songs Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Sawaar Loon. Her performance beautifully showed different feelings of love and joy. She is a gold medalist in Kathak and is associated with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Narmada Cultural Organisation. She continues to promote Indian classical dance around the world.

The event ended on a happy and nostalgic note, with everyone celebrating their memories together.

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh organized a multi-specialty health camp on 2 March 2026 to support the health of students and the community. The camp was arranged by the Community Hygiene & Public Health Society and the NSS Unit with the help of Shalby Hospital, Mohali.

Doctors from different fields provided free check-ups at the college. These included an orthopedician, ENT specialist, gynaecologist, and dietician. Basic health tests like blood pressure, weight, pulse rate, oxygen level, and bone density were also checked.

More than 250 students, teachers, and staff members took part in the camp and benefited from the services. The Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, appreciated the effort and advised everyone to take care of their health through regular check-ups. The programme reflected the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You,” and promoted the idea of helping others and caring for the community.

JEEVANSH – The Zoological Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector–11, Chandigarh, under the aegis of IQAC, celebrated Wildlife Day on 28 February 2026 by organizing intra-college competitions on the theme “Wildlife Conservation.”

The event was graced by Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal as the Chief Guest. In her address, she highlighted the critical importance of wildlife conservation in maintaining biodiversity, ensuring ecological balance, and safeguarding the health of our planet. She also appreciated the efforts of the Department of Zoology for successfully organizing the event.

Approximately 60 students from undergraduate and postgraduate classes actively participated in various competitions. Winners were awarded prizes in recognition of their achievements.

The competitions were followed by an insightful lecture by Mr. Madan Sharma, Founder of Global Apiaries (India). He emphasized the significance of the beekeeping industry in promoting entrepreneurship among the younger generation, particularly women. Sharing his personal journey, he also discussed the basic infrastructure and requirements needed to establish such an enterprise.

The following events were conducted during the function:

• Collage Making
• Rangoli making
• Pictionary

 

Prize Winners of Collage Making

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Sneha Rai Disha Samal	B.Sc. II	Ist
2.	Shreya Preeti Singh	B.Sc. II	2nd
3.	Mannat Sharma Mehak Rawat	B.Sc. II	3rd

 

Prize Winners of Rangoli

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Bibhuti Kamaljeet Kaur	B.Sc. III (Med.) B.Sc. III (Non Med.)	Ist
2.	Gracy Bains	M.A. I Fine Arts	2nd
3.	Harleen Kirat	B.Sc. II	3rd

 

 

 

 

Prize Winners of Pictionary

 

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Gargi Sharma Gargi Tomar Ananya Awasthi	M.Sc. I Zoology	Ist
2.	Samriti Thakur Diya Ankita	M.Sc. I Zoology	2nd
3.	Sneha Bisht Niharika Aastha Sharma	B.Sc. II   BCAII	3rd

The Department of Computer Applications of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized TECH-ZEAL 2K26, an inter-college competition event, on 27 February 2026. The fest was inaugurated by the chief guest, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal.

More than 150 students from 11 colleges in the region participated in the event. The college campus remained lively throughout the day. Several competitions were organized during the fest. “Pixel Stories” was a movie-making competition. “The Hidden Algorithm” was an outdoor activity that tested the participants’ presence of mind and physical agility. “Mind Explorer – IT Quiz” tested students’ programming knowledge through problem solving, critical thinking, and quick responses. “Web-CreateX” focused on web-designing skills, while “Error Free Zone” challenged participants with debugging tasks.

Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, appreciated the efforts of the Department of Computer Applications for successfully organizing the event and presented awards to the winners. She highlighted the growing importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in different fields today. She encouraged students to work hard and develop strong technical skills to succeed in the competitive world. She also said that events like Tech-Zeal give students a chance to relax and showcase their talents along with their studies. She expressed confidence that the students’ technical abilities would help them build successful careers.

Dr. Meenu Verma, Head of the Department of Computer Applications at PGGCG-11, delivered the vote of thanks to the guests and participants.

Results of the various events are as follows:

• THE HIDDEN ALGORITHM- 1^ST – Khalsa College of Bussiness & Technology, Mohali
• MIND EXPLORER- 1^st – DCSA, Sector 14, PU, Chd, 2^nd – Gian Jyoti Instituite of Management & Technology, 3^rd – PGGCG -11, Chandigarh
• WEB CREATEX- 1^st – Guru Gobind Singh College for Women,sec -26 , Chd 2^nd – PGGC -11, Chandigarh, 3^rd – PGGCG -11 , Chandigarh
• ERROR FREE ZONE -1^st -= DCSA , Sector -14, PU, Chd ,2^nd – PGGCG -11, Chd 3^rd-PGGCG -42, Chd.

JIGYASA – The Science Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector–11, Chandigarh, under the aegis of IQAC, celebrated National Science Day on 27 February 2026 by organizing inter-college competitions on the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat.”

The event was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology and Renewable Energy, Chandigarh Administration. The valedictory session and prize distribution ceremony were graced by the Chief Guest, Sh. Saurabh Kumar (IFS), Chief Conservator of Forests and Wildlife Warden, Chandigarh Administration. He was formally welcomed by the respected Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal.

In his address, Sh. Saurabh Kumar प्रेरित students to develop a scientific temperament and forward-looking vision. Emphasizing this year’s theme, he highlighted the pivotal role of women in achieving the goal of a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. He also spoke about the “Wetland Mitra” initiative of the Ministry of Environment, which encourages the active involvement of students, staff, eco-clubs, and institutional societies in the protection and conservation of the Sukhna Wetland.

Around 104 students from various colleges actively participated in the competitions. Prizes were awarded to the winners in recognition of their outstanding performances.

 

The following events were conducted during the function:

• Cartoon Making
• Power Point Presentation
• Fresh Flowers Rangoli
• Just-a -minute: Meet the Scientist
• Maths Quiz

 

Prize Winners of Cartoon Making

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Sneha Bisht	B.Sc. II	Ist
2.	Sehajdeep Kaur	B.Sc. I	2nd
3.	Jaismeen Kaur	B.Sc. III	3rd

Prize Winners of Power Point Presentation

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Gargi Sharma	M.Sc. I	Ist
2.	Arunima	B.Sc. I	2nd
3.	Chaitnya Batra	B.Sc. II	3rd

 

 

 

Prize Winners of Fresh Flower Rangoli

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Kamaljeet Kaur & Vibhuti	B.Sc. III	Ist
2.	Muskan & Ridham	M.Sc. II (Botany)	2nd
3.	Urvashi & Baljinder Kaur	M.Sc. I (Botany)	3rd

 

Prize Winners of Just a Minute: Meet the Scientist

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Pranchal	M.Sc. II (Zoology)	Ist
2.	Priyanshi	B.Sc. III	2nd
3.	Mehak	B.Sc. I	3rd

 

Prize Winners of Maths Quiz

S.No.	Name	Class	Prize
1.	Nishita & Nishtha	B.Sc. I & B.Sc. II	Ist
2.	Aaditya & Arpit	B.Sc. II	2nd
3.	Lavisha & Simran	B.Sc. III	3rd