P.G.D.A.V. College was established in 1957 to address the challenges of higher education in the newly burgeoning nation. One of the oldest colleges of Delhi University, PGDAV is an integral part of the rich heritage of the Dayanand Anglo Vedic movement-a pioneering social reform movement since the 19th century. The great saint and the founder of Arya Samaj Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s vision for modern global education within the Indian milieu is an inspiring gospel for our mission at P.G.D.A.V.. In ‘Satyarth Prakash’, Maharshi propounds that Shiksha (education) is that which helps one to acquire knowledge, culture, righteousness, self-control and the like virtues, and also eradicates ignorance and evil habits. Scientific temperament, rationality, universal education, and women’s education were at the core of Arya Samaj. P.G.D.A.V. College offers a combination of shiksha and samskara- modern education rooted in Indian values for nation-building and welfare of society. The College is proud of its highly qualified teaching and supporting staff. We offer thirteen exciting undergraduate and four postgraduate courses across twelve disciplines. There are both the Honours and Programme degrees at the undergraduate level. Our resolve towards inclusive education and a better society has grown stronger since the pandemic; we engage more creatively with our students by using online and offline pedagogical resources. Our College offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, one of the best library facilities, and affable supporting staff. The College comprises smart classrooms, an auditorium, conference halls, well-equipped labs, and international standard sports facilities. We have avowed for ‘sarvangin vikas’, overall development of our wards at P.G.D.A.V.. Co-curricular and cultural activities are integral to learning at P.G.D.A.V. along with rigorous academic training. We have an enabling environment, training facilities and guidance for nurturing and grooming students in sports, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and many other skills. Our wards achieve accolades on national and international platforms. P.G.D.A.V. is the proud alma mater of many international sports persons and artists of world repute. Our commitment to inclusive education grows from strength to strength. We facilitate a conducive learning environment for our differently-abled students by offering friendly infrastructure and forthcoming staff. A thriving Enabling Cell helps make the college a more sensitive space for differently abled students. Several studentships and scholarships are available for helping and encouraging young learners. Recently, a student fund was created to financially aid students adversely affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic. P.G.D.A.V. sensitises students towards mother nature and takes pride in sustainable practices for enhancing green cover and reducing carbon footprints. ‘Vishwa kalyan’, global welfare and ‘rashtra nirman’, nation building through value-based scientific education is our guiding force at P.G.D.A.V.. We warmly welcome new members of the P.G.D.A.V. family for an enriching learning experience and an association for life.

Asato Ma Sadgamaya ! From untruth to the truth!

(Brhadarayanka Upanishad)

Prof. Krishna Sharma