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Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. Established in 1951, it offers courses in science, commerce and humanities. With a campus spanning 14.9 acres, it is one of the largest colleges of the university, and ranks among the prestigious colleges in India. The institution has produced notable alumni in field of politics, law, sports and business.

History
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College was established in 1951 and has since been maintained by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC), a statutory body established under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1971, passed by the Parliament of India. The focus of the college at the time of inception was to ensure a comprehensive social transformation through access to quality education, in particular to young Punjabi refugees of the Partition of India in 1947, and to conserve and promote Punjabi language, culture, and heritage. The college is named after the Ninth Guru of Sikhism, 'Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib', who sacrificed his life to uphold secular values and is an institution with a cosmopolitan environment and a progressive outlook. The college had its beginning in four rooms of a school in Dev Nagar, with 49 students and a faculty of 6, and moved to its present location that is University of Delhi's North Campus in 1973. ==Academics==
Academics
Academic Programs At present, there are 19 undergraduate programs, 12 postgraduate programs, 1 postgraduate diplomas, 3 undergraduate diplomas, and 9 certificate courses, making a total of 44 programs. As of the session 2023–23, there were 3,656 students in these programs, and 163 full-time teachers. The college offers the following courses: Degree ProgramsB.A. (Hons) in Business Economics also known as B.B.E. • B.A. (Hons) in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science and PunjabiB.A. (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences (erstwhile B.A. Program) • B.Com.(Hons)B.Com. (Program) • B.Sc. (Honours) in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics and ZoologyB.Sc. (Honours) Life Science (erstwhile B.Sc. Program Life Science) • B.Sc. Physical Science (erstwhile B.Sc. Program Physical Science) • M.A. in Economics, English, Hindi, History, Political Science and Punjabi. Diploma ProgramsPG Diploma Forensic Science • UG Diploma in French, German and Spanish Certificate Programs • Certificate Courses in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish and Russian Academic work The college has undertaken projects in the field of ciliate zoology and has reported new species of protozoans from Northeast India. It collaborates with the Natural History Museum, London and University of Camerino. It offers a dual credential programs in collaboration with University of the Fraser Valley and Avans. == Infrastructure ==
Infrastructure
The college has 59 classrooms, 19 labs, 6 research labs, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, gymnasium, cafeteria and bank besides other utility services such as post-office and market. The college is connected by road and Delhi Metro link, and majority students are day-scholars. A hostel for girls can accommodate 147 students, and a hostel for boys was inaugurated in February 2021 but not yet started. Apart from that the college has some of the best sporting facilities. Sports The college has a spacious playing field for hockey, cricket, and football, and facilities for indoor games like table tennis, carom, and chess, as well as a mini gymnasium. The Sant Harchand Singh Longowal Sports Complex consists of a gymnasium, a squash racket room, three table tennis rooms, and changing rooms for players are also in this complex. The college has a floodlit lawn tennis court. == Rankings ==
Rankings
{{Infobox India university ranking It was ranked 29th across India among colleges by the NIRF in 2025. Accreditation It scored 3.41 and was certified grade A by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. ==Placements==
Placements
Apart from bringing a varied list of recruiters to the campus, the Placement Cell organises talks, study abroad seminars, internship opportunities and workshops for the collective student body. Training and Placement Cell of the college provides following facilities at the college premises. • Conducting mock personal interviews and group discussions to make students aware of the selection procedures • Summer industrial training, internship and final placement of students. • Conducting industrial visits and industry-oriented training programmes. • Invite professional guest speakers to impart necessary inputs for the above-mentioned activities. Major recruiters Major companies visit the campus at the annual placement drive. Some of the major recruiters at Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College are as follows: E&Y, KPMG, Deloitte, PWC, Zomato, SBI, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, IBM Daksh and many more companies. ==Notable people==
Notable people
Notable alumni A few Notable Alumni from SGTB Khalsa College include: Media and EntertainmentSaurabh Shukla, actor, director and scriptwriter. • Aasif Sheikh, actor and comedian. • Arjit Taneja, actor. • Rabbi Shergill, singer and musician. • Karan Singh, YouTuber and magician. • Meera Chopra, actress and model. • Inderpal Singh, actor and television anchor. • Shivani Raghuvanshi, actress. PoliticsArvinder Singh Lovely, Former Cabinet Minister, Delhi government. • Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Cabinet Minister, Delhi government and Member of Legislative Assembly, Rajouri Garden Assembly constituency. • Raja Iqbal Singh, Mayor, Municipal Corporation of Delhi. SportsMohinder Amarnath, Indian cricketer and 1983 Cricket World Cup winner. • Hiten Dalal, Indian cricketer. • Nitish Rana, Indian cricketer. • Maninder Singh, Former cricketer turned commentator. • Sham Lal (gymnast), Former gymnast, represented India twice in Olympics; Arjuna winner. • Amoj Jacob, Asian Games 2022 Gold medalist (Men's ). • Karan Sharma, Indian domestic cricketer. • Harendra Singh, Head coach of the Indian women's hockey team. • Ashok Diwan, Indian field hockey team player. • Shyam Lal Meena, Indian Archer and Arjuna Award recipient. Notable facultyGurdip Singh Randhawa, college principal (1971–1992), Padma Bhushan recipient. ==Student Life==
Student Life
Student life at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (SGTB Khalsa College), University of Delhi, is characterized by a vibrant blend of academic engagement, cultural expression, and student-led initiatives. The college provides numerous platforms for students to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities, primarily through student societies and the Students’ Union. Student Societies Student societies at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (SGTB Khalsa College), University of Delhi, are central to campus life. They provide platforms for creative expression, cultural participation, and professional development. These societies are broadly categorized into Arts, Cultural, and Co-Curricular groups. A. Arts Societies These societies focus on creativity, artistic expression, and performance. • Acrostic – The Poetry Society • Ankur – The Theatre Society • Chalchitra – The Filmmaking Society • Etram – The Western Dance Society • Pinhole – The Photography Society • Strokes – The Fine Arts Society • Swarang – The Music Society • Vastram – The Sartorial (Fashion) Society B. Cultural Societies These societies promote traditional, spiritual, and cultural heritage. • Anhad – The Divinity Society • Folk Dance (Bhangra Team) • Tegh – The Gatka (Martial Arts) Team • Urban Bhangra Girls – Luddi Folk Dance Team C. Co-Curricular Societies These societies focus on academic enrichment, leadership, and professional skills. • 180 Degrees Consulting • Confero – MUN and YP Society • Connecting Dreams Foundation • DADS – The Debate and Discussion Society • EcoClan Society • Enactus Khalsa – The Social Entrepreneurship Cell • FinWisory – The Finance Society • Gandhi Study Circle • Ignite – The Placement Cell • Junto – The Civil Services Society • Khalsa Consulting Group • Khalsa Street – Finance and Investment Cell • National Cadet Corps (NCC) • Rotaract Club • TEDx Khalsa • Teghpreneurs – The Entrepreneurship Cell Students' Union Elections are held annually for the Student’s Union. The union is affiliated to the Delhi University Students' Union with President and Central Councillor(s) being the member of Central Council of DUSU. ==Annual Fest==
Annual Fest
Every year an annual fest of SGTB Khalsa College, "Lashkara" is organised. Artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa, Karan Aujla, Dilpreet Dhillon, Jassi Gill, Babbal Rai, Jass Manak, Guri and Jordan Sandhu have performed at this fest. ==In Popular Culture==
In Popular Culture
Some scenes of movie Mukhtiar Chadha was shot in this college. ==References==
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