D.A.V. College, Lucknow
Public college of the University of Lucknow From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
D.A.V. P.G. College also known as DAV Degree College[2] is a Government-Aided degree college affiliated to the University of Lucknow[3][4][5] and recognised by University Grants Commission. It was established in 1948 by Pandit Ras Bihari Tiwari and Shri Bhrigu Dutt Tiwari. It is based on the ideals of Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj. The college has its origin in a school started in the premises of Arya Samaj temple in Ganeshganj locality in 1918. In 1926, the school shifted to the present premises, and graduate classes were started in 1956.[6][7]
Hindi: Dayanand Anglo Vaidik Mahavidyalaya | |
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| Motto | |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Lead us from Darkness to light" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1919 |
Academic affiliation | UGC; BCI |
| Principal | Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Kumar Tripathi [1] |
| Undergraduates | B.Sc, LL.B, B.A |
| Postgraduates | M.A |
| Address | Pt. Ras Bihari Tiwari Marg , , Uttar Pradesh , 226004 , 26°50′12″N 80°53′57″E |
| Campus | Urban, 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Language | Hindi, English |
| Colors | Saffron |
| Affiliations | University of Lucknow |
| Website | website |
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The main campus is situated in Arya Nagar, near Naka Hindola, 1 km from Charbagh Railway Station. It offers graduate courses in Arts, Law and Science stream. It has two campuses, one for Law and another for Arts And Science. In 2012, India Today placed the college amongst top 5 "Best Science Colleges in Lucknow".[8]
The college has an annual fest, Abhivyakyti,[9] and reports contributions in its magazine, Deepshikha.
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