Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (HRMMV) is a women's college located in Jalandhar, Punjab. It was founded by Mahatma Hansraj Mahila in 1927 in Lahore, which is now in Pakistan. Following the partition of India and Pakistan, the institution relocated to Jalandhar in 1948. Initially, the college began with about 80 students, a number that has grown to 4,650 students in its current class. The college is managed by the D.A.V. College Managing Committee (DAVMC), and its current principal is Mrs. Ajay Sareen. Over the years, HRMMV has produced notable alumni including Sarla Grewal, Sunita Rani, Surbhi Jyoti, and Sumita Dawra, among others who have achieved recognition in fields such as sports, administration, and entertainment. The college has earned several awards, including first prize in the Zonal Youth Festival at GND University, Amritsar, and 22 consecutive years of GND University Sports Championship titles. It holds the status of a Star College conferred by the Government of India and is recognized by the UGC as a 'College of Excellence.' Additionally, it has been re-accredited with an A grade, scoring 3.83 out of 4 in NAAC accreditation, the highest score among women's colleges in India.