General Information

Working Hours:

 From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (with half-an-hour break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm) Saturdays and Sundays closed.

Holidays and Vacation:

The College will observe holidays and vacation Schedule as approved by the Panjab University and the same will be displayed on the college notice board.

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Limited seats are available for out-station girls in the hostel of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector-11, Hostel facility for out-station boys is available in the Inter-national Hostel, Sector-15A, Chandigarh.

Library
The Institution maintains its own library, which has a good collection of books on Art and Crafts.
Sports facilities
Facilities for various indoor and outdoor games and sports are available in the College.

Examinations
As per Panjab University Regulation No. 1.1

• This institution awards merit scholarship and merit-cum-Means Scholarship to the value of Rs. 65 and Rs. 100 P.M. respectively to the eligible students on the following terms and conditions:

• Merit Scholarship:

 Merit Scholarship of the value of Rs. 65 per month shall be awarded to the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Year students in each specialization up to 5% of the sanctioned strength of each class, subject to the minimum of one and shall be tenable for a period of not exceeding twelve months.  The Merit Scholarship shall be awarded to the toppers of each class subject to securing 60% marks in the last qualifying examination. The students of 1st year classes do not qualify for the Merit Scholarship because they are to prove their merit in the specialized course of studying the subsequent year.

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarships

Merit-cum-means Scholarships will be awarded to the deserving candidate up to 10 percent to the sanctioned strength of each class and will be tenable for a period of not exceeding 12 months.  The students eligible to apply for Merit-cum-Means Scholarship should have   obtained 60 percent marks in their previous examination.  Income of self/Parents should fall within the range of Rs. 9000 per annum from all sources as per rules and regulations.  First year classes do not qualify for the Merit-cum-Means scholarships because they have not yet proved their merit in the specialized course of study in the subsequent year.

• The scholarship holder shall have to execute an agreement bond before receiving the payment


• These scholarships are subject to availability of funds.


• The orders of the Principal in respect of award of Scholarship(s) shall be final.

FREE EDUCATION FOR MERITORIOUS SCHEDULED CASTES/SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES: As per chandigarh Administration Social Welfare Department Notification dated 11.12.1998 and Memo No. ra/swd/f.e/2008/4387-99 dated 30.5.2008
Assistance as under shall be given to the students so selected under this Scheme:-

• A lumpsum annual allowance of Rs 2500/- payable in one installment in the start of the academic session.



• Full reimbursement of tuition fees upto a maximum of Rs 20,000/- p.a. and other non-refundable charges payable to the institution.



• A monthly pocket allowance of Rs 250/- for day students.



• A monthly allowance of Rs 500/- for hostellers for at least two academic sessions.

Eligibility Criteria:

• He/She should belong to any caste declared as Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class for the Union Territory of Chandigarh.


• The total annual family income of parents shall not exceed Rs 2,50,000/-.


• He/She should have passed +2 examinations in first attempt from any School/College in UT Chandigarh with minimum of 50% marks and he/she should have studied in UT, Chandigarh for at least two academic sessions.


• Parents of the student should be bonafide residents of UT, Chandigarh for the past three years.

Procedure for Applying:
The candidates should apply in the prescribed format with supporting documents.  Applications complete in all respects should be submitted in the office of the Director Social Welfare, U.T. Chandigarh. For details, those interested may contact Deptt. of Social Welfare, U.T., Sector-17, Chandigarh.

Mode of Payment:
The payment of fees shall be made direct to the institution.  If the student makes the payment, the same shall be reimbursed on the submission of a valid receipt.  All payments shall be made by demand draft or cheque.

Withdrawal of benefit:
If at any time after the payment is made to the student, it is proved, after enquiry that the student has got the benefit by misrepresentation of facts or submitting false documents, the benefit shall be discontinued forthwith and the entire amount paid shall be recovered.
Benefit shall also be discontinued if the student fails in a particular year or his/her performance is not found upto the mark by the Committee and the student discontinues course of study.

Various scholarships given by the Panjab University

The list of scholarships which are being awarded to the students of affiliated college by office of Dean College Development Council in the following categories is available on the website of Dean, College Development Council Panjab University i.e. http://dcdc.puchd.ac.in/
1. Means-cum-Merit
2. Sports
3. Single Girl Child
4. Physically Disabled
5. Aids/Cancer Patient
General Rules and Regulations

• <  In order that each student may derive full benefit of the facilities which are made available, he has to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution. These are designed and framed solely to safeguard and protect the interests and privileges of the students, are liable to change without notice. The students are advised to keep themselves informed about the day to day instructions. A plea of ignorance of any rule or instructions shall not be accepted as an excuse of its breach. Students are expected to behave themselves properly and pay respect to College staff.



 

•  < Talking loudly, loitering or congregating in the corridors being a source of distraction and irritation to others are not permitted.


•  < Late arrival to the class or early departure there from is recorded as absence from the class for the period.



 

•  <  A candidate will be eligible for re-admission provided there is reasonable likelihood of his securing 75% of possible attendance. He/she has satisfactory record of Studies during the previous session and fulfils the other necessary conditions and qualifications for such an admission.


•  < Students failing in the internal annual assessment examination are required to join in the classes within ten days of the declaration of the result or on the re-opening of the college after summer vacation, whichever is later.



 

•  < The studies at the institution require attention and diligence on the part of the student. A student neglecting his studies and showing unsatisfactory progress will be given two warnings after which failure to improve will make him liable to expulsion from the institution. 



 

• <  Conduct of the students inconsistent with general good order or persistent neglect of work on his/her part or failure to respond promptly to official notices, shall be punishable with fine or expulsion from the institution as may be deemed proper.


• < The ‘sexual harassment’, verbal abuses/vulgar talk in the presence of ladies staff or girl students in the college campus, shall be taken as serious misconduct.


•  < Ragging is banned in the institution and anyone indulging in ragging will be punished appropriately which punishment may include expulsion from the Institution, suspension from the Institution or classes for a limited period or fine with a public apology. The punishment may also take the shape of


• < Withholding scholarships or other benefits


• < Debarring from representation in events


• < Withholding results


• < Suspension or expulsion from hostel or mess and the like.

•  The students who are admitted to the college are required to submit his/her latest address to the college and change, if any, during the period of study as and when this takes place.

In all matters concerning the administration of the institution the decision of the Principal shall be final and binding. If for exceptional reason the Principal considers that it is necessary or desirable to refer a matter relating to any student to the higher authorities for consideration of decision he will do so.Students are strictly forbidden from forwarding applications,appeals or any other communication direct to any authority other than the Principal and any contravention of this rule will be liable to disciplinary action. However, suggestion-cum-complaint box has been fixed at conspicuous place in the college which shall be directly operated by the HOD and all can use that.