Introduction
About the College
Sanmati Government College of Science Education and Research, Jagraon was established in
1968. It was inaugurated by the then Home Minister, Sh. Y. B. Chavan on 18th July, 1968.
This is the only government college in Punjab where purely science education is imparted
to the meritorious rural and semi-urban youth.
The college owns its genesis to the generosity and educational vision of the Jain
Society, especially Matri Sewa Sangh, Jagraon and its patron venerable Shri. Vimal Muni
Ji, who inspired philanthropists of Jagraon to donate approximately 40 acres of land to
Government of Punjab for the college campus.
The College is situated on Jagraon–Raikot Road, approximately 5 and 4 kilometres away
from the bus stand and the railway station respectively. The verdant and serene environs
of the 42 acre campus have earned the college the sobriquet ‘Mini Shanti Niketan’ and
provide highly conducive environment for the holistic development of the students.
Besides the ‘B’ grade by NAAC in cycle I and cycle II of accreditation, the college also
enjoys the star status in the Star College Scheme in Life Sciences (2009) by DBT,
Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The salient highlights of the college infrastructure include eight classrooms (seven of
which are smart classrooms), 12 well equipped laboratories, a computer lab, two museums,
one herbarium, one main library with five departmental libraries with over 18000 books,
a girls’ hostel and a canteen. The teaching and learning of the college is a fine blend
of such innovative techniques as MIPS, PPTs, OHP, Models, Audio-Visuals aids as well as
the traditional ‘chalk and talk’ method.
One of the most precious jewels of the college is a sprawling botanical garden which is
spread in an area of over three acres and hosts more than 300 plants of over 200
varieties/types arranged according to Bentham and Hooker system.
The college has, since long, maintained a tradition of bagging some of the top merit
positions in PG and UG courses thanks to the academic and research acumen of its
students and the dedication and hard work of its illustrious faculty.
Different societies and clubs in the college not only give a fillip to the students’
faculties of creativity and innovation but also help make the education programme truly
holistic. They play a key role in nurturing and channelizing students’ youthful energies
in a fruitful and constructive manner.
With the help of Star College Scheme, RUSA and UGC, ICT facilities in the college have
been upgraded and updated. The college is poised to adopt the NEP 2020 norms in letter
and spirit from the session 2024-25.
To inculcate the aptitude for community service among the students, the college has two
NSS units one each for boys and girls. The students are also encouraged to participate
in inter college competitions and youth festival. The prizes and trophies won by them in
these competitions not only bear a testimony to their true potentials and talents but
also boost their confidence and morale.
A well maintained play ground with 8 lane 400 metre track in the campus provides
excellent opportunities to students to stay fit and become sports persons and athletes
of state and national repute. For those who have a flair for writing, research and
creative arts, the college regularly publishes a magazine aptly titled ‘The Scientist’.
This magazine also serves as the chronicle of the history and achievements of the
college.
Many illustrious Alumni, the pride and strength of the college, have adorned some of the
highest offices in country. The list includes but is not limited to such stalwarts as S.
Darbara Singh Guru, IAS, Dr. Manmohan Singh, IAS, Sh. Rakesh Goyal, IAS, Sh. Rakesh
Popli, PCS, S. Jaswinder Singh Brar, Mrs. Nisha Sarad, Former DPI (Colleges) Punjab and
many Illustrious Doctors, Engineers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs. The College Alumni
Association is quite active in helping the college in its continuous growth by all
possible means.
If the infrastructure of the college forms its body, the youthful and talented young
boys and girls on its rolls are its very soul. The illustrious faculty of the college
guide these students in their quest for excellence in education and real life.