Poster Making Competition 20/02/26)

PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar  celebrates Mother Tongue’Day

Poster Making Competition on ‘Importance of Mother Tongue’ was organized by Punjabi Department of PCM S.D. College for Women and PCM S.D. Collegiate Senior Secondary School for Girls, Jalandhar. 

31 students from different classes participated in this competition. The objective of this competition was to give students an opportunity to showcase their creative potential and connect them with Punjabi language. 

The judge of this competition was Miss Ashima Chopra (Head, Fine Art Department). In this competition, Narayani of B.A. Semester II secured the first position. Ashu of B.A. B.Ed Semester II secured the second position and Garima of B.Com. Semester VI secured the third position. Apart from this, Aditi of B.Com. Semester IV secured the consolation prize. Almost all the students of class XI of the Collegiate Block participated in this competition in which Bhumika (Commerce) won first place, Gurleen Rana (Non-Medical) won second place, Drishti (Arts) won third place and the consolation prize was won by Ekta (Medical).

Jasmine Bags First Position in 'Antarrashtriya Kavi Darbar'(24/01/26)

PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar Student Secures First Position at ‘Antarrashtriya Kavi Darbar’~

A student of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, brought laurels to the institution by securing First Position at ‘Antarrashtriya Kavi Darbar’ organised by Antarrashtriya Sarb Sanjha Manch, Canada, in collaboration with Ramgarhia Sikh Foundation of Ontario. Jasmine, a student of B.Com Semester IV, participated in the competition under the guidance of the Department of Punjabi and impressed the judges with her poetic excellence. The competition revolved around themes encompassing religion, social issues, current affairs, and the Punjabi mother tongue, providing a rich platform for creative and cultural expression. She was honoured with cash prize and a certificate in recognition of her outstanding performance.

The department encourages students to continue participating in such national and international forums to nurture literary talent and cultural awareness in the future.

A series of activities dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

In accordance with the guidelines issued by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and the Department of Higher Education, the Amrita Pritam Sahit Sabha of the Department of Punjabi, PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, in collaboration with the Guru Nanak Study Centre, organized a series of activities dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

The first activity in this series was an inter-class quiz competition on the theme “The Life and Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.” Students from various classes participated in teams and were asked questions related to Guru Ji’s life, teachings, and philosophy. In this competition, Team B secured the first position, Team A stood second, and Team C achieved the third place.

The second activity was an inter-class essay writing competition on the topic “The Concept of Impermanence in the Bani of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.” Among the participants, Ashu (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) won the first prize, Kirandeep Kaur (B.A. Semester I) secured the second prize, and Ramandeep Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) won the third prize. Students participated in both activities with great enthusiasm.

Continuing the series, a seminar on ‘The Life and Philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’ was organized in which Mrs. Praveen Abrol and S. Jatinder Pal Singh graced the occasion as keynote speakers.

The primary objective of these activities was to acquaint students with the life, martyrdom, and ideology of Hind Di Chadar, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. On this occasion, the Principal of the college, Dr. Pooja Parashar, highlighted that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the first personality in history who sacrificed his life for the protection of faith and gave the message of humanity, equality, impartiality, and selfless service to mankind.

Guest lecture (3/11/25)

Guru Nanak Study Centre of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar in collaboration with the Department of Punjabi and Department of History organized a special Guest Lecture on the topic ‘Guru Nanak Bani: Universal Solidarity’ to celebrate the 557th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

On this occasion, Dr. Malkiat Singh (Assistant Professor, Department of Punjabi, Trinity College, Jalandhar) participated as the speaker.

Dr. Malkiat Singh, while addressing the audience, discussed the teachings of Guru Ji in the context of universal solidarity. He adduced that one needs to have a secular perspective when it comes to religion, while humanity is the biggest religion of all.

However, under the influence of social media, religious norms are being violated, ammounting to immorality, therefore, we should all keep our morality intact while reading and worshiping. He held that students be familair with ‘Shabad Gyan’ and should have an inclination to read the text to connect with its inordinate influence. He said that there were such revolutionary Gurus who fought for the social interests and rights of every class and spread the message of love and care for nature. Therefore, it is our moral duty to create a harmonious and just society

Paper Reading Competition 25/9/25

The Department of Punjabi of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar organized a Parcha Paath Competition, in which students participated with great enthusiasm. The purpose of this competition was to connect students with Punjabi culture and to provide them an opportunity to showcase their creative abilities. In this competition, Ramanpreet (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the first position, Guneet Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the second position and Amarjot Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the third position. In addition to this, the Consolation Prize was awarded to Palak (B.Sc. Economics Semester I).

(Activities 2025-26) Mela Teeyan da

PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar Celebrates “Mela Teeyan Da” with Traditional Zeal

The Youth Welfare Department, in collaboration with the Department of Punjabi, organized “Mela Teeyan Da” at PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, to celebrate Punjab’s vibrant traditions and promote cultural awareness.

Principal Prof. (Dr.) Pooja Prashar graced the occasion as Chief Guest and lauded the departments for preserving heritage through such events. Highlights included the lively Kikli competition, a decorated swing evoking Teej’s nostalgic charm, and stalls of mehndi, bangles, nail art, and traditional delicacies, all adding to the festive spirit.

National Webinar (12.04.25)

National Webinar on the topic ‘Punjabi Criticism: Historical Perspective’ (12th April, 2025)

The Department of Punjabi at PCM SD College for Women, Jalandhar, under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized a National Webinar on the topic ‘Punjabi Criticism: Historical Perspective’.

Dr. Naresh Kumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Punjabi and Dogri, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, graced the occasion as the keynote speaker.

During the session, Dr. Naresh Kumar defined literary criticism and shared significant insights into its historical evolution. He deliberated on the various historical phases of criticism and enlightened the students about the theoretical aspects and key elements of different schools of thought in literary criticism.

Furthermore, Dr. Kumar spoke about the contemporary critics of the 21st century and their noteworthy publications, inspiring both students and teachers to explore critical literature in greater depth.

The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students across various streams.