CHANDIGARH, 09.07.25-Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma (GGDSD) College, established in 1973 in Chandigarh's Sector 32, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and holistic development. Affiliated with Panjab University, the college has earned an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized as a 'College with Potential for Excellence' by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2024, the college secured the 70th position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for colleges in India. Further underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, GGDSD College was awarded a 4-star rating in the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) rankings by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell in 2023.

In the centralized admission process conducted by the Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration for the academic session 2025–26, GGDSD College has emerged as the most preferred institution for B.Com, BBA, and BCA programmes. As per official allotment data, the college received the highest number of first-preference applications in both B.Com and BBA, reaffirming its position as the top overall choice among aspirants. For BCA, GGDSD College recorded the highest preference among all government-aided, privately managed colleges in the city—testament to its growing strength in professional and technical education.

The highly competitive cut-off percentile scores reflect this high demand. For B.Com, the cut-off reached the 105.2 percentile in the Outside UT Pool and 99.1 percentile in the UT Pool. For BBA, the cut-offs stood at 97 percentile(Outside UT) and 90.6 percentile (UT Pool). The BCA programme recorded 96.6 percentile for Outside UT applicants and 83.4 percentile for those from the UT Pool.

Adding to this institutional distinction, GGDSD College has achieved outstanding recognition in two of the country’s most respected academic rankings. According to the India Today–MDRA Best Colleges Survey 2025, out of 2,750 colleges evaluated nationwide, the college secured the 26th rank in B.Com, 25th in B.Sc, 23rd in BBA, 39th in B.A, and 31st in BCA—marking its first-ever national placement in the Computer Applications category. In the North India region (excluding Delhi NCR), GGDSD College was ranked 1st in Commerce, Science, Computer Applications, and BBA, and 2nd in Arts.

Likewise, in The Week–Hansa Research Survey 2025 (June edition), the college was ranked No. 1 in Commerce and Science streams and No. 2 in Arts among colleges in Northern India (excluding Delhi). At the national level, the institution secured the 22nd position in Science, 29th in Commerce, and 35th in Arts—a testament to its academic consistency and comprehensive educational environment.

Principal Dr. Ajay Sharma expressed great pride in these accomplishments, stating, “It is a matter of immense satisfaction that GGDSD College has not only emerged as the first choice in centralized admissions but has also earned top national and regional ranks across major academic streams. These accomplishments are the result of dedicated teamwork, academic integrity, and a vision rooted in excellence.” He extended heartfelt congratulations to students, faculty, alumni, and all stakeholders for their collective contribution.

With these distinctions, GGDSD College continues to set benchmarks in higher education and remains committed to its mission of producing academically sound, ethically grounded, and socially responsible graduates.