Doaba College Jalandhar

Doaba College, Jalandhar is a multi-faculty postgraduate co-educational institution in Northern India that serves the Doaba region. It was established on 1 January 1941 by Sh. Bindraban Sondhi, Rai Bahadur Badri Dass, Sh. Jagan Nath Mittal, and Acharaya Lajja Vati, who followed Arya Samaj and Spartan Freedom Fighter ideals, aiming to promote classical Sanskrit, Hindi, Vedic Dharma teachings, Gandhian values, and the philosophy of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati. Earlier, Mehta Jaiminee Jee of Arya Samaj had laid the foundation of a Doaba College in 1897 by converting the Doaba school, serving as its first principal, though it did not continue due to financial reasons. The college's mission was to provide education through self-graduate teachers to postgraduate students. A small building was constructed in 1941, with expansion undertaken in 1943, funded by Sh. Bindraban Sondhi. Leadership has included Rai Bahadur Badri Das, Seth Stya Paul, and currently Sh. Chander Mohan. The institution offers courses in Computer Education & IT, Biotechnology, Commerce & Management, Journalism & Mass Communication, Tourism, and Hotel Management, alongside traditional Science, Commerce, and Arts programs. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), under the University Grants Commission (UGC). Notable alumni include Yash Chopra, Vijay Kumar Chopra, Prem Kumar Dhumal, Manoranjan Kalia, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Roger Nair, Anurag Thakur, and Lord Swraj Paul.