General Information

HISTORY OF ARYA SAMAJ

Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati on April 7, 1875, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. The movement aims to revive Hinduism by returning to the teachings of the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures. Swami Dayananda, a critic of prevalent social and religious practices, emphasized monotheism and the importance of truth, promoting values like social equality and education.

Arya Samaj has been instrumental in establishing numerous educational institutions, such as the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) schools and colleges, which integrate Vedic knowledge with modern education. It actively campaigns against caste discrimination, child marriage, and untouchability, while supporting widow remarriage and women’s education. Rejecting idol worship, Arya Samaj promotes Yajnas (sacrificial rituals) and Vedic studies.

The movement rapidly spread in North India, especially in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, attracting the educated middle class and contributing to the Indian independence movement. Internationally, it has significant communities in Mauritius, South Africa, and the United States.

Notable figures like Lala Lajpat Rai and Swami Shraddha Nand were key contributors to Arya Samaj’s social and educational initiatives. Today, Arya Samaj continues to influence Hindu society through its commitment to Vedic principles and contemporary social issues.

HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

DAV College of Education, established in 1968, stands as a pioneering, ragging-free institute renowned for its excellence in pre-service teacher training. Initially launched with a modest intake of 100 seats for the B.Ed. program, we have grown into a distinguished institution known for high-quality teacher education and practical proficiency. Nestled in the serene and pollution-free surroundings of the DAV Campus, our two times NAAC accredited college is permanently recognized by NCTE for offering M.Ed. (50 seats), B.Ed. (250 seats), and D. El. Ed. (50 seats) programs.

The college boasts eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing grounds withawe-inspiring horticultural designs, picturesque landscaping, and manicured hedges that reflect its serene beauty. We are equipped with dedicated, highly professional educators and advanced instructional and infrastructural facilities. Our modern campus includes spacious classrooms with smart boards, a well-equipped computer lab, a multipurpose hall, psychology-cum-guidance lab, a language lab, gymnasium, subject related resource centres, various cells and the like. Our inflibnet-facilitated library houses over 28,000 books.

Additionally, our UGC-approved Swami Dayanand Study Centre disseminates Swamiji’s ideology. To keep pace with evolving educational trends, we provide state-of-the-art resources and support a robust academic environment. The college has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, cultural activities, intellectual pursuits, and sports, regularly securing top positions in academics, PU Zonal Youth Festivals, skill-in-teaching, and sports competitions.

Self-governance and student centric approach are the hallmarks of the institution. We actively organize workshops, seminars, and webinars on contemporary issues, while national and international days are celebrated with enthusiastic student participation. Every moment at DAV College of Education is dedicated to our vision of preparing teacher educators who are knowledgeable, ethical, caring, and professionally equipped to meet the challenges of the AI-driven era. Dear visitor, explore more about our dynamic community and offerings to understand how weshape future educators tolead in a rapidly altering world.

ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTION

1968

COURSES RUN	INTATE CAPACITY	NCTE RECOGNISTION NO.
B.Ed.	250	250NRC/NCTE/PB-2015,117869-2/7/15
M.Ed.	50	50NRC/NCTE/PB-2015,117870-2/7/15
D.El.Ed.	50	50NRC/NCTE/F-3/PB-205/2037

Offg.Principal

Dr. Vijay Grover

(Contact no: 9417168659)

Leadership Legacy

SR NO.	NAME	TENURE
1	Shri B.R. Desh Pandey Principal	01.08.1968 – 31.07.1969 18.12.1974 – 18.05.1976
2	Dr. S.P. Duggal Principal	01.08.1969-17.12.1974 19.05.1976-31.03.1991
3	Dr. G.L.Nagpal Principal	01.04.1991 – 30.04.1997
4	Dr. R.P. Asija Principal	29.07.1997-10.8.2005
5	Dr. (Mrs.) Venita SinghPrincipal	11.10.2006 -30.09.2015
6	Dr. (Mrs.) Urmil Sethi Principal	01.10.2015-31.10.2021
7	Dr. Vijay Grover Offg.Principal	2021 – Present

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