Principal’s Message

As stepping forward to the next academic session, I feel extremely pleased to have a chance to welcome you. Being a girls’ college we here try our best to provide a quality enriched educational environment such as to develop confidence, leadership and responsibility. Dear students, education is a very noble cause. Only education can bring emancipation and liberation through women empowerment. Only the tools of education can help the girls to realize the emerging trends in academics as well as the potential to unleash a new level of creative thought. Our Management along with all the diligent staff is also continually striving to provide the best learning environment to meet the expectations of the contemporary society. Students can meet these expectations as well as the challenges of education only if they continue to realize their capabilities and go on towards the completion of their mission. Only then they become the qualities which aid the nation to make strides in various arenas. As Gordon B. Hinckley has also quoted, “You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a soild foundation if you are going to have a strong superstructure.” We are highly proud of the progress our students make, the laurels they bring and the positive destinations they achieve. And it is assured from us that, you will get all the support and encouragement they need to achieve the success and to create the future but the need is only of efforts from your side. Wishing you all the best...

Dr. (Mrs.) Sadhna Thukral

College Profile

A woman is the backbone of a family and strengthens society and nation. Education to women, make them strong in character, disciplined and capable enough to meet the challenges of fast changing world. Our College is committed to the cause of women empowerment through girl education. The true education deepens our insight, widens our horizon and creates a meaningful outlook. In fact, teachers are the moulders of a nation and architects of the country as they remove the darkness of ignorance and spread the light of knowledge. Education provides a better and successful life to the students and they can reach the pinnacle of success in life. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched the scheme ‘Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao’ on 22nd January, 2015. But Mrs. Om Prabha Jain Ji who was a dedicated social worker and progressive woman thought in 1970 about women-education and established this college for the higher education of this conservative society. In this Herculean task she was supported by the worthy members of Bal Shiksha Samiti Mahashai Brij Lal, Sh. Ram Gopal Latka, Sh. Bhagwan Dass and Sh. Mohan Bahadur Khurania. Many philanthropists like Sh. Durga Prasad opened their treasures to contribute in this great task. The then Chief Minister, Ch. Bansi Lal, laid the foundation stone on 10th April, 1970. The first session of the college was started during the construction stage of the building. It was affiliated to Punjab University, Chandigarh. Pre-university and B.A. Part -I & Part-II were immediately opened and highly qualified staff was appointed. Arrangements were made for imparting education in English, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Hindi, Political Science, History, Economics, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental and later on Commercial Arts and Physical Education. The college made a very encouraging start with about 200 students on roll in the very year of its inception. With the aid of Amateur Artists Association, Delhi, our students presented a play, “Dharti Ki Muskan”, which was inaugurated by Sh. Rajinder Singh, the then Food Supply Minister of Haryana. On I9th November I97l, the college was dedicated to Smt. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. The dedication ceremony was performed by Sh. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, the then Union Minister & the college was named as Indira Gandhi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. A historic dance ballet, “Amarpali”, was successfully staged by our college students and Govt. College students, Chandigarh, under the direction of a world famous dancer, Shobha Kosar. Ramayana was also staged in the same year by the artist of Bhartiya Kala Kendra and Hon’ble Minister of Revenue, Pt. Chiranji Lal Sharma was the Chief Guest. The first session of Home Science was begun with well equipped labs in 1971. For the first time the College Day was celebrated in 1973 which synchronized with the birthday of our Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi and the Union Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Dr. Sarojini Mahishi presided over the function. Since then the college is celebrating the College Day on 19th Nov. every year. After the progressive span of forty seven years now college possesses a group of well equipped buildings: Administrative Block with software networking, Computerized Library, Smt. Om Prabha Jain Commercial Art Block, Lala Amar Nath Khurania Commerce and P.G. Block, Multipurpose Block- Sports Room, NCC Room, N.S.S. Room, Auditorium, Play Grounds, sprawling lawns with flower-beds, open-air stage, O.P Jindal Memorial Gym, Dr. Shanno Devi Seminar Hall, Rajiv Arora Memorial Fitness Hall, Functional English Lab, three AC Computer Labs with Internet facility, four A.C. Staff Rooms, Reading Room etc. By the unflinching efforts of our Management a new Pt. Chiranji Lal Sharma Science Block has been added in the infrastructure of the college in July 2014. The foundation stone of the Science Block was laid by Sh. Shamsher Singh Surjewala, Chairman All India Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress on 1st Sep., 2012. Fully equipped Medical/Non-Medical Science Labs are also provided to fulfill the requirement. A new well furnished canteen with modernized facilities having the capacity of 200 seats was also constructed in the session: 2013-14. Tara Mateshwari Library of the college has been renovated & given a new looks in the session 2015-16. A newly Constructed Block was also inaugurated by Justice Sh. S.N. Aggarwal (retd.),Punjab & Haryana High Court & Chairman, Haryana Backward Classes Commission on 20 August, 2016. Fully equipped Medical/Non- Medical Science Labs have been provided to complete the requirement. Now, a new three storeyed building for Evening College is under construction. Today, the college aims at achieving the higher qualitative academic performance. Special emphasis is given on the all- round development of the students. Now 3000 girls are on roll. Looking at the changing scenario and demands various new courses and subjects have been introduced with the sincere efforts of our benevolent Management and dedicated Principal. Math, Psychology and Geography have been introduced at U.G. Level. Simultaneously our college got the P.G. status by opening regular M.A. in English and Economics, M.Com, M.Sc Maths and P.G.D.C.A. The beginning of B.Sc. Medical/Non -Medical/Computer Science has proved a boon for the girls of the town and nearby villages. In the relaxed and secured atmosphere girls move freely and learn a lot. Top positions in University merit lists are the proofs that the Management, Principal and Staffs have left no stone upturned in realizing the dreams of the founder president. Our Governing Body is working very efficiently for the welfare of the college, under the able guidance of our unopposed president: Sh. Surjeet Bahadur Khurania since 2002. The day since Sh. Jagdish Bahadur Khurania has taken the charge of Mahila Mahavidyalaya Samiti, as an elected president of Samiti, the college has added new dimensions of achievement and progress. From the time of Smt. Om Prabha Jain, Sh. Mohan Bahadur Khurania has been a source of inspiration and guidance for the management, staff and students. Our enthusiastic Vice-President, Sh. Ram Bhadhur Khurania has been working tirelessly for the progress of the college. Dr. Sadhna Thukral, who took the charge of principal ship in 2007, is working hard for the progress of the college. Recently she has been honored by Ch. Dharamveer Singh (C.P.S.) for her excellent works & good results at District Level on Republic Day, 2014 and she has also been honored by Smt. Savitri Jindal (Minister of Haryana) w/o Late Shri O.P Jindal in 2014 on Sewa Shakti March rally. She has also been honored by Lions club, Bhartiya Vikas Parishad and IMA from time to time. 5 Many dignitaries have visited and appreciated the efforts of our benevolent Management in the field of education. Israel diplomat: Ephram Duke, Chinese diplomat: Jiang-Weimimg, 1st lady Prime Minister: Smt. Indira Gandhi, a great dancer of International fame: Yamini Krishnamurti, Sh. O.P. Jindal, Sh. Bhajan Lal, Sh. Khurshid Ahmed Khan, Sh. Lachman Dass Arora, Judges from High Court, I.A.S. Officers, eminent politicians like Sh. Shamsher Singh Surjewala, Sh.Randeep Singh Surjewala, Sh. Kuldeep Sharma, Naveen Jindal (M.P.) and many other famous personalities Dr. Mahaveer Singh (Commissioner, Ambala Division), Sh. Yogesh Bahadur Khurania (D.I.G. Bhuvneshwar), Sh. Vimal Vashishtha(Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Chandigarh), Sh. R.S. Malik (IAS Retd.) and Dr. Rohit Jain, (son of Late Smt. Om Prabha Jain) were also added in the list of distinguished guests in the session 2006- 07. Ineffable contribution and guidance of the Hon’ble Minister PWD (B&R), Sh. Randeep Singh Surjewala has always encouraged us to opt for new projects and subjects. All these eminent personalities appreciated our college and encouraged the students and staff for doing constructive work in the field of education and other extra-curricular activities so that girls of this college may be empowered and be made financially-independent. The NAAC team visited the college in 2003 and awarded ‘B’ Grade to our college and again in September, 2016 NAAC Peer Team visited the college and awarded with B+ Grade and CGPA 2.61Approx. The State & National Level Seminars have become a common feature of every session. Eminent & learned scholars of International fame visit our college and contribute to the all round development of the students. For the last seven years 20-25 students of our college have been attaining positions in the top ten of K.U.K. every year. In 2009 Ms. Poonam (B.A 1st ) stood first in K.U.K and Ms. Gajal topped the University in M.A(English) in 2013. Ms. Gazal secured 1st position in KUK in B.Sc. 4th Semester and Ms. Kanika nd topped the University in B.Com. 2 nd Semester in 2014. In 2015, Ms. Kanika in B.Com 3rd Sem, Ms. Gurpreet in M.A. Eng. Ist Sem. & Ms. Gazal in B.Sc. 6th Sem. got second position in K.U.K. in 2106. Ms. Pinki in B.A. 1st Sem, Ms. Salem Lata in M.A. Eco. 1st Sem, got 4th position in K.U.K. In 2017, Ms. Asha Devi in M.A. Eco. 1st Sem got 2nd position and other five students of same class got positions in top ten. Ms. Vanisha Arora also got 5th position in K.U.K. in M.A. Eng. 3rd Sem. Our students participate in cultural activities of Youth Festival, Inter-Zonal Youth Festivals, Inter College competitions etc. and are recommended and commended every year and make the college proud. Our college students also won prizes in district, state and national level competitions and bring laurels for the college. The flawless efforts and full dedication of the Management and Principal, Staff to the cause of girl-education are remarkable. The aim of the college is to empower the weak and dependent girls so that they shall be able to play constructive & useful roles in the progress of their families, society & nation. Old traditions, social evils and narrow thinking put obstacles in the progress of women. So, it is the need of the hour to bring a revolutionary change in the mindset of the people and only women education can bring this transformation. PROGRAMMES AT A GLANCE 2017-18

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES REGULAR COURSES B.A Elective Subjects • Sanskrit • Computer Science • Psychology • Mathematics • Music (Vocal) • Physical Education • Political Science • Geography • Home Science • Economics • History • Commercial ArtsDesigning & Painting NOTE: THE SUBJECTS: GEOGRAPHY, MATHEMATICS, PSYCHOLOGY AND COMPUTER Science are under self financing scheme. Self Financing Courses • B.Sc (Medical) • B.Sc (Non-Medical) • B.Sc (Computer Science) • B.Com • B.C.A • B.M.C POST GRADUATE COURSES SELF FINANCING COURSES • M.A (ENGLISH) • M.A (ECONOMICS) • M.SC (MATHEMETICS) • M.COM • P.G.D.C.A

CARRER ORIENTED ADD ON COURSES FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH The regular students of M.A(English)/B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/B.C.A/B.M.C may opt for this course.

Specific instructions

1. Mobile is strictly prohibited in the college campus.

2. Students have to keep their Identity Card during college hours in the college campus.

3. Students are not allowed to leave the college before 12:30 p.m.

4. Ragging is banned. Strict level action will be taken against the defaulters as per the orders of the administration.

5. As per the order of Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal, it is necessary for every student to make their voter card that is above the age of 18 years.

6. As per D.H.E. Rule ADHAR CARD is mandatory (compulsory) for getting admission in college /University.

7. Additional Fee will be charged for the subjects who are under self-financing scheme.1. General instructions

1. If the last date for admission falls on a holiday or is declared a holiday by the K.U.K., the next working day will be considered as the last date for submission.

2. Permission for joining late shall not be accepted as a justification for condoning deficiency in lectures. If a candidate is allowed for late admission as a result of any change in the rules/admissions policy made by the University, the lectures shall be counted from the date of admission or from the eleventh day of the date on which the decision to change the rules of admission policy was taken whichever is earlier.

3. Mathematics will be given to only those students who have taken mathematics in lower qualifying exam.

4. As per State Govt./University instructions the study of a subject will be closed if the number of students in the subject is less than twenty.

5. If a student remains absent from the class for 14 days or more in a month, her name will be struck off from the college rolls and her parents will be informed. 6. Certificate of reserved category must be submitted with admission form. 7. Candidate having compartment /re-appear in U.G. Class shall not be allowed admission in P.G. courses.

8. The principal will have the right to change any of the rules as per guidelines and instructions received from K.U.K./State Govt. from time to time without any prior notice.

9. All such students who have passed their lower qualifying examination from other Board/University in India (except Board of School Education, Haryana & Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) are required to submit their original migration certificate at the time of admission. Note: A student will not be promoted to 5th semester of any course unless she has passed all the papers of 1st semester of their course.

10. SC/BC category students have to fill their scholarship form online on www.haryanawelfareschemes.com

Rules regarding Bus passes

1. Bus pass will be issued from Kaithal to that place of the student which she has filled in the admission form as her place of residence. 2. A student shall be responsible for any tempering, such as, change in photo, signatures or irregularity of any sort. 3. Students shall contact College Office regarding issue of Bus Passes or their renewal. 4. Students should deposit fees for the renewal of Bus Pass at least one week prior to the validity period of the old bus pass. 5. Bus passes are issued only for the duration of studies/examinations and not for the period of Summer vacations. Pass holders should deposit their bus-passes in college office as soon as the academic session is over. 6. Pass-Holders should keep their re-issued passes with the special permission of the Principal only if a copy of F.I. R. lodged with Police and Rs.50/- for duplicate bus-pass fee and the requisite bus fare is deposited by the student in the college office.

Rules regarding cycle

1. Only those students who deposit cycle/scooter parking fee shall be allowed to park their vehicles at the proper places in the college campus. 2. Students are advised in their own interest to get their vehicles insured.,

3. Students should properly lock their vehicles. College shall not be responsible for the unlocked or improperly locked vehicles.

4. Students should park their vehicles in the parking stand only. A student shall be punished if her vehicle is found placed anywhere else in the college.

Suggestion/complaint box

Suggestion/ Complaint boxes are installed in the college. The students can drop the slip containing suggestions/ complaints towards any issue in the college in these boxes. The identity of the student will not be disclosed.

Rules for internal assessment

For Under-graduate courses

Internal assessment in all UG courses is 20% in each theory paper based on the following criteria:

• Two Handwritten Assignments (1st Assignment after one month & IInd Assignment after two months) : 10%

• One Class Test (one period duration) : 5%

• Attendance : 5% Marks for Attendance will be given as under:

• 91% onwards : 5 marks

• 81% to 90% : 4 marks

• 75% to 80% : 3 marks

• 70% to 74% : 2 marks*

• 65% to 69% : 1 mark* * For students engaged in co-curricular activities for the colleges and authenticated medical grounds duly approved by the concerned Principal.

In the P.G. courses also there is a provision of internal assessment as 20% marks will be earmarked for the internal assessment.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR APPEARING IN UNIVERSITY EXMINATION i) Minimum 75% attendance in the classes. ii) 20% marks in class tests and assignments. Note: Roll Number can be detained if they do not fulfill the university conditions.

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) (REGULAR COURSE) Minimum Eligibility Conditions 1. Pass in Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) of Board of School Education, Haryana with English as a subject or any other Examination recognised as equivalent thereto by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 2. For admission in B.A. Part-I minimum marks in qualifying examination in 35%. 3. There shall be no rounding off mark from 0.5% and above to next higher number for determining the eligibility for admission to various courses. 4. These conditions are the minimum eligibility conditions for applying for admission to the courses. Admission will be granted strictly on merit basis after preparing the merit list of candidates who have applied for admissions as per the procedure/instructions issued by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Note:- If the candidate is placed under compartment in 10+2, she has to pass the compartment paper of 10+2 upto November 2017, otherwise she will not be eligible for further exam and her admission will be cancelled automatically. For admission she has to submit an affidavit of self declaration.Course Structure

(A) Compulsory Subjects

Code Paper EN English HI Hindi EVS Environment Studies CE Computer Education Level-I (B) Elective Subjects • Sanskrit • Computer Science • Psychology • Mathematics • Music (Vocal) • Physical Education • Political Science • Geography • Home Science • Economics • History • Commercial Arts Designing & Painting A candidate shall offer two elective subjects from Group-1 to Group-6 selecting one subject from a given group with effect from Session 2017-18.

Group 1 Sanskrit, Computer Science, Psychology Group 2 Mathematics, Music (Vocal), Music (Instrumental) Group 3 Political Science Group 4 Geography, Home Science, Economics Group 5 History Group 6 Commercial Arts, Designing & Painting, Note:- Commercial Arts Designing and painting:

A student will take up Hindi subject as compulsory in 1st and IInd but in T.D.C.-III Hindi is not compulsory and in final exams their result will be declared out of a total of 2200 instead of 2400 marks (excluding Hindi). Note:- 1. Mathematics can be opted only with Economics by the student who had Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level. 2.If in any subject the no. of students remains less than 20, then that subject will be discontinued and the student will be shifted in other subject depending upon the availability of the seats in that subject. 3. If in any combination, the number of students remains less than 5, then that combination will be discontinued. 4. Elective subjects opted in B.A. part-I shall continue in B.A. Part-II & III also as per university rules.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) Minimum Eligibility Conditions 1. Pass in Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) of Board of School Education, Haryana with English as a subject or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 2. For admission in B.Com-l minimum of 40% marks in aggregate with commerce stream and minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with Arts & Science stream are required. 3. There shall be no rounding off marks from 0.5% and above to next higher number for determining the eligibility the eligibility for admission to various courses. 4. These conditions are the minimum eligibility conditions for applying for admission to the course. Admission will be granted strictly on merit basis after preparing the merit list of candidate

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc) The course provides hand-on exposure to tools and techniques of Science and develops generic core competencies in the use of laboratory instruments, computers, data handling techniques critical for understanding the empirical nature of Science. It also includes formal courses along with communication skills in English, Hindi/Sanskrit, and provides opportunities for addressing the issues of societal concern through a course in Environmental Studies. Science graduates have ample scope in the private as well public sector undertaking and research institutes etc. The college provides the B.Sc. programme in the Semester mode in core stream of Medical and Non-Medical In the Non-Medical category, the college provides additional programme in Computer Science. Minimum Eligibility Conditions 1. Pass in Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Science Stream) Board of School Education, Haryana with English as a subject or any other Examination recognised as equivalent thereto by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 2. For admission in B.Sc.-l minimum marks in qualifying examination is 40%. 3. There shall be no rounding off marks from 0.5% and above to next higher number for determining the eligibility for admission. 4. Minimum 40% marks in aggregate in qualifying examination. Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics are compulsory for admission to B.Sc- 1st Sem. Non-medical / Computer Science. 5. Biology is compulsory or the candidates seeking admission to B.Sc.-lst Sem. Medical. 6. These conditions are the minimum eligibility conditions for applying for admission to the courses. Admission will be granted strictly on merit basis after preparing the merit list of candidates, who have applied for admission as per the procedure/instructions issued by Kurukshetra University, 7. Merit Cut Off lists from time to time will be displayed through DHE in the college campus as well as on college website

BACHELOR OF BCA

A degree in Computer Science provides the needed thrust for aspirants in the field of Information Technology with its curricular including the core Computer Science subjects along with Electronics, Mathematics, Technical Language, Commerce & Management. Being a pervasive discipline for all Science and humanities courses, it encourages students to pursue various inter-disciplinary courses such as MCA, MBA, M.Sc. etc. Computer Graduates are easily absorbed in the job market. Exposure to emerging trends and technologies facilitates the growth and strengthens the knowledge base of the student. Minimum Eligibility Conditions A student who has passed any one of the following examinations with English as one of the subjects shall be eligible to join BCA Part-I. 1. Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2 Standard) of Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani or an examination recognised by Kurukshetra University equivalent thereto with at least 50% marks with mathematics. 2. The admission seekers should have opted and passed Mathematics as elective subject at senior secondary level Examination

BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION

B.A. Mass Communication is a three year course leading to a Bachelor's degree in mass communication. It endeavours todevelop young girls and boys for engagement in various tasks related to the operations and management of media and mass communication. It may not be treated as a terminal course in the subject but should be considered as a basic course for higher studies in mass communication. Broadly the course includes the following components: 1. Basic understanding of the social processes. 2. Basic understanding of the processes of communication. 3. Leaming the basic skills of writing in Hindi and English for various media. 4. Learning the basic skills for performing various media tasks. During the three years of the course, the students will be engaged in the process of keeping aware of the contemporary issues of the society. This may be carried out by way of classroom involvement of the students in; (a) Presentations (b) Group discussions (c) Quiz Minimum Eligibility Conditions A student who has passed one of the following examinations with English as one of the subjects shall be eligible to join BA'MCPart-l: Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2 standard) of the Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani or an examination recognised by Kurukshetra University equivalent thereto with at least 50% marks. Admission, even Provisional.

P.G COURSES

M.A ECONOMICS Minimum Eligibility Conditions 1. Graduate (B.A./B.Com./B.Sc.) with atleast 50% marks in aggregate or Graduate (B.A./B.Com.) with 45% marks in the subject of Economics in aggregate of the three years degree course or Graduate with Honours in Economics with 45% marks in aggregate. 2. Candidates with compartment at graduation level are not eligible for the admission.

M.A ENGLISH Minimum Eligibility Conditions for Admission 1. A candidate who has passed one of the following examinations shall be eligible to join the first year (Previous) class of M.A. (English) course: B.A. examination of the Kurukshetra University or any other examination recognised as equivalent with English as one of the subjects securing at least 50% marks in aggregate or at least 45% marks in English subject in aggregate of all the three years, or B.A. (Hons.) English examination with minimum 45% marks in aggregate or Any other examination recognised for admission to the M.A. (English) courses with at least 50% marks in the aggregate. 2. Candidates with compartment in graduation are not eligible to seek admission.

M.SC MATHEMATICS Minimum eligibility Conditions A candidate who has passed one of the following examinations of Kurukshetra University, or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible to join first year (Previous) of M.Sc. Course: 1. B.A. (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics obtaining at least 50% of the total marks of all the papers of Mathematics of B.A. (Hons.) B.Sc. (Hons.) OR 2. B.A./B.Sc. in full subjects with Hons. in Mathematics obtaining at least 50% marks in the aggregate of B.A./B.Sc. and 50% marks in the aggregate of Hons.in Mathematics. OR 3. B.A./B.Sc. (with Mathematics as a subject) obtaining at least 55% marks in the aggregate of B.A./B.Sc. 4. Candidates with compartment in B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. are not eligible to seek admission in M.Sc. Maths.

M.COM. Minimum eligibility Conditions A person who has passed with at least 45% marks in the aggregate in B.Com. or B.B.A. or Bachelor of Arts/Science with Economics or Mathematics examination of the Kurukshetra University, or any other examination recognised as equivalent there to, with English as one of the subjects shall be eligible to join this course. Candidates with compartment in graduation are not eligible to seek admission.

PGDCA Minimum eligibility Conditions A candidate seeking admission to PGDCA should have passed three year bachelor degree in any discipline or degree equivalent thereto from a recognized university.