Government College, Hoshiarpur is a government college run under the Government of Punjab. Government College, Hoshiarpur was established in the year 1927 and situated in Hoshiarpur District, Punjab. It is affiliated to the Punjab University, Chandigarh and approved by UGC.

The college offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. A total of 17 courses across 7 different streams namely B.A., B.Sc., BCA, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, PGDCA are offered by the college. 

The admission in all courses is merit based and registration is done through online application mode.

Government College, Hoshiarpur Highlights

Following are the highlights of Government College, Hoshiarpur:

Establishment Year 1927
Ownership Government
Approved By UGC
Affiliated To Punjab University, Chandigarh
Courses Offered 17 courses across 7 streams
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Official Website www.gchsp.ac.in
E-mail gchpricipal@gmail.com

Government College, Hoshiarpur Courses

The Government College Hoshiarpur offers 3-years Undergraduate and 2-years Postgraduate course consisting of 6 semesters and 4 semesters respectively. A total no. of 17 courses across 7 different degrees are offered by the college namely B.A., B.Sc., BCA, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com. and PGDCA. 

Course Details
B.A. Specialization - English, Punjabi, Arts, Political Science, History, Economics, Musical Vocal, Hindi
Duration- 3years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed class XII with relevant streams from any recognized board/ Institution.
B.Sc. Subjects- Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Computer Science
Duration- 3years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed class XII with relevant streams from any recognized board/ Institution.
BCA Specialization- Self Finance
Duration-3 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed class XII with relevant streams from any recognized board/ Institution.
M.A. Specialization- English, Punjabi, Arts, Political Science, History, Economics, Musical Vocal, Hindi, Self Finance
Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed graduation with relevant streams from any recognized university.
M.Sc. Specialization- Maths, Self Finance
Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed graduation with relevant streams from any recognized university.
M.Com. Specialization- Self Finance
Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed graduation with relevant streams from any recognized university.
PGDCA Specialization- Self Finance
Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed graduation with relevant streams from any recognized university.

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Government College, Hoshiarpur Admission

For admission in any of the desired courses of Government College, Hoshiarpur have to apply in online mode. 

  • Admission to the B.Sc. program will be granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in PU-CET (UG). Admission to the B.A. program will be done on the basis of merit.
  • At the Criteria for PG level, the institute offers an M.A. with 6 specializations and an M.Sc. for a duration of two years. Admission to the M.A. program will be based on the merit list and graduation results from any recognised university. 
  • Selection to the M.Sc. program will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in PU-CET (PG) exam.

How to Apply?

First visit the college website and then follow the following steps.

Step 1- Registration Process

  • Click on Apply Now. 
  • If you have already registered on the website then click on Already Registered- Login and apply otherwise click on New Candidates Register here.
  • Fill the required details, and accept the Undertaking.
  • Verify the details and then click on Save and Register.
  • Note down your User ID, Password, Applicant ID and click on Continue.

Step 2- Filling Personal Details

  • Fill the personal details such as Family details, Address, Religion, etc and click on Save and Continue.

Step 3- Upload Documents

  • Select scanned passport size photographs and click on upload.
  • Select scanned signature in English and click on Upload. 
  • Click on Save and Continue.

Step 4- Fill Caste and Category Details

  • Select your caste, sub category, Family Income Range.
  • If you do not want to apply for reservation click Save to continue.
  • If you want to apply for reservation then select reservation main category and sub- category, if any. You can select the multiple reservation categories, as required. Click on save button to continue.

Step 5- Fill Academic Details 

  • On the lower Exam screen fill your previous exam details and their respective subjects with results. Click Add Class and Add Subject to add more classes/ subjects as required. Click Save to continue.

Step 6- Fill Admission Details

  • On Admission Class screen select the class in which you want to take admission, fill other required details and click Save to continue.
  • Select subject options for each applied admission class which you want to study, if any. 
  • You can apply for multiple classes by clicking on ADD CLASS and then SAVE to continue.

Step 7- Verification Process

  • On mobile verification screen fill in Mobile OTP received on your registered mobile no. and click on Verify.

After completing the online application, if all fields are valid then take print out of the form for future reference.

Documents Required to Apply Online

The following documents are:

  • A valid and active mobile number and Email ID because all the details will be shared through this number and ID only like OTP, Password, etc.
  • Recent Passport size photograph scanned in 140*180 pixel resolution and size should be less than 100 KB.
  • Candidate’s Signature scanned in 180*170 pixel resolution and size should be less than 50 KB.
  • University Registration Number of Candidates if they are already registered with Punjab University.
  • Aadhar Card Number.

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Government College, Hoshiarpur Scholarship

Government College, Hoshiarpur provides reservation and scholarship provision to its students. Students who come from economically weaker background , any reserved category background and those who are good rank holder in the academics , the college provides various scholarship facility to them depending on merit- based, necessity – based, student – specific, career – specific by the Central Government of India and by State Government of Punjab as well.

Candidates from SC/ CT category, who want to apply for reservation and scholarship then they must have the following supporting documents.

  • A valid caste certificate.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Rural area certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Aadhar linked Bank account with core banking facility.
  • Bank Details 

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Government College, Hoshiarpur Facilities

The college offers a plethora of facilities that cater to the needs of students as well as the faculties. Following are:

Library: The central library consisted of Books, Thesis, journal, and electronics projects.

Clubs- To promote extracurricular activities amongst students, they are encouraged to join cultural clubs that organize different events such as Photography club, Drama club, Dance club, Music club, literary club, Technology clubs and Film Making club.

Medical facilities- Qualified medical professionals; trained nurses and physiotherapist are available at the medical Centre of the campus. Availability of medical supplies and services are maintained throughout the year.

Sports facilities- IITG encourages its students to maintain a healthy fitness regime and has various sports facilities which include badminton court, tennis court, basketball court, football and cricket grounds and a fully-equipped gymnasium.

Government College, Hoshiarpur FAQs

Ques. Where is the Government College of Hoshiarpur situated?

Ans. The Government College of Hoshiarpur situated at Jalandhar Road, Gokal Nagar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab – 146001.

Ques. Is Government College of Hoshiarpur is government college?

Ans. Yes, Government College of Hoshiarpur is Government College which is affiliated to the Punjab University, Chandigarh and approved by UGC.

Ques. How many seats are there in the PGDCA Course in the Government College of Hoshiarpur and what are the eligibility criteria required for this course?

Ans. There are 30 seats available in the PGDCA course. For this course candidates must have completed graduation with relevant streams from any recognized university.

Ques. Is there any reservation facility depending on caste and category in the Government College of Hoshiarpur?

Ans. Yes, the college has such provision and it provides the benefits of reservation of reserved category candidates.

Ques. What is the duration of M.Sc. IT course and how many seats are there for this course in the Government College of Hoshiarpur?

Ans. The duration of M.Sc. IT course is of two years and there are a total 20 intakes for M.Sc. IT course.