During the progressive movement of the 1960s, the major focus of Indian society was to grow together as a whole nation and, more so, to empower its young women in education and career. The visionary philanthropists of Punjab felt the need to work on the issue seriously. In July 1968, the historic Khalsa College for Women was founded. The mission was to reach the young women of the remote, backward border belt areas and practically empower them to bridge the gap of gender inequality in academics and live a graciously meaningful life.
KCW bloomed as one of the leading women’s institutions in the region. The sapling implanted years ago on the 49th historic All India Sikh Educational Conference successfully runs around 30 courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Accredited ‘A’ by NAAC in 2009 and 2017, the key objective of the college is to impart formal and informal education in diverse fields, keeping in focus the aptitude and talent of the students and inculcating in them the basic human values and skills, both to grow as individuals and in community.
Student mentoring and guidance, special efforts to facilitate their confidence and performance are the core qualities of the college curriculum. Motivated by the vision and the objective of the institute, the management, Principal, faculty, and staff put in their best efforts to ensure expansion in all the realms of information, learning, knowledge, and wisdom.
Implementation of E-governance, good leadership, and support by the management facilitate progress of the institution. Excellent and well-maintained infrastructure, conducive teaching-learning environment supported by a rich library; ICT and fully equipped laboratories; vast playgrounds, emphasis on self-discipline, interactive approach, and provision of Skill-Oriented and Career-Oriented (Add on) Courses are in perfect semblance with the current and ever-changing world scenario. New courses of skill development and personality grooming are introduced from time to time to capacitate our girl students empowered enough to face all challenges of life and career.