Mohindra College

Established in 1875, Mohindra College, located in Patiala, Punjab is the oldest institution of contemporary higher learning in Northern India.

Mohindra College was the first institution in Punjab to receive A+ grade from NAAC - the National Assessment and Accreditation Council - of the Government of India. The college offers undergraduate and graduate level education in basic sciences, political science, languages, history, public administration, commerce, computer applications, agriculture science, bio-technology and clinical diagonistics.

Faculties

• Faculty of Arts - 22 Departments

Campus

The Mohindra College campus is located outside the Patiala walled city opposite the National Institute of Sports, Patiala.

The college facilities include the Central Library, the Computer Center, the Health Center, the men's hostel, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 600, a botanical garden and elaborate sports infrastructure, particularly for Cricket and Swimming.

History

Then Viceroy of India Lord Northbrook laid the foundation stone for the main building of Mohindra College Patiala in the year 1875. Mohindra College was initially affiliated to the University of Calcutta; at the time, Calcutta was the capital of British Raj.

In 1882 the University of Punjab was established in Lahore, and Mohindra College became one of its first affiliated colleges. Following the partition of India in 1947, the college came under purview of the Punjab University, Chandigarh, and later in...
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