D.A.V. College Chandigarh was established in 1958 when the city of Chandigarh was in its infancy. It is affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh. The college has grown with the city, becoming an integral part of the region's socio-cultural milieu. The college belongs to the family of the famous D.A.V. institutions, founded by Mahatma Hans Raj, and inspired by the great visionary-Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The College has been accredited by NAAC and recognized by UGC.