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Main academic block, Maharaja Agrasen College Jagadhri
Who We Are

An Institution Built by a Town, for Its Children

Maharaja Agrasen College, Jagadhri is a co-educational degree college situated on Radaur Road in Yamunanagar district, Haryana. It was established in 1971 by the Maharaja Agrasen Educational Society — a group of local traders, teachers and retired officers who pooled land and money so that the children of Jagadhri would not have to travel to Ambala or Karnal for a degree.

The college is permanently affiliated to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and is recognised by the University Grants Commission under Sections 2(f) and 12(B). It is accredited by NAAC and follows the four-year undergraduate framework introduced under the National Education Policy 2020.

Today the campus spans 12 acres and hosts roughly 4,200 students across 24 programmes, taught by 98 permanent faculty members supported by 31 administrative and technical staff.

At a Glance

The College in Brief

Affiliation & Recognition

Permanently affiliated to Kurukshetra University; UGC 2(f) & 12(B) recognised; NAAC accredited; ISO-compliant administrative processes.

Location

Radaur Road, Jagadhri – 4 km from Jagadhri Workshop railway station and 8 km from Yamunanagar bus stand, with college transport on 9 routes.

Academic Streams

Arts & Humanities, Science (Medical / Non-Medical), Commerce, Computer Applications, Business Administration and five postgraduate departments.

Student Body

About 4,200 students, of whom 57% are women and 61% are first-generation college-goers from the Jagadhri–Yamunanagar belt.

Support Services

Health centre, full-time counsellor, anti-ragging squad, Internal Complaints Committee, career guidance cell and an active alumni association.

Green Campus

A 60 kW rooftop solar plant, rainwater harvesting, plastic-free zones and 900+ trees maintained by the Eco Club and NSS volunteers.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Garg, Principal
Principal's Message
“A college is not its buildings. It is the quality of the conversation that happens inside them — between a teacher and a student who is finally being taken seriously.”

Every August, I meet a batch of students who are the first in their family to reach a college gate. Some of them have travelled 30 kilometres by bus. Some have argued at home for the right to continue studying. Our responsibility towards them is not sentimental — it is technical. It means classes that actually start on time, practicals that are actually conducted, and an office that answers questions without making anyone feel small.

Over the last five years we have added two computer laboratories, digitised the entire library catalogue, started six skill-enhancement certificate courses and taken our placement conversion from 18% to 41%. There is a great deal still left to do, and we publish our shortcomings in our annual quality report rather than hiding them.

If you are considering this college for yourself or for your child, I invite you to walk in unannounced on any working day. Sit in a lecture. Visit the library. Ask any student what they think. That is the most honest prospectus we can offer.

Dr. Karuna
Offg. Principal
Accountability

How We Are Governed

The college is administered by a 15-member Governing Body chaired by the President of the Maharaja Agrasen Educational Society, with the Principal as Member Secretary and two university nominees. Day-to-day academic decisions rest with the Staff Council and eleven standing committees.

  • IQAC — Internal Quality Assurance Cell, meets quarterly and publishes the AQAR
  • Admission Committee — oversees merit lists, reservation and grievance redressal
  • Examination Committee — internal assessment, practicals and university liaison
  • Purchase & Finance Committee — tenders, audits and fee utilisation reports
  • Grievance & ICC — student complaints and prevention of sexual harassment
  • Placement & Alumni Cell — industry outreach and alumni engagement

Institutional Performance

University Result — Pass Percentage92%
Student Satisfaction Survey88%
Faculty with M.Phil. / Ph.D.64%
Placement Conversion (2025-26)41%
Students Receiving Scholarships37%
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a privately managed, government-aided institution. Aided posts follow the Haryana Government pay structure, while self-financing courses such as BCA, BBA and PG programmes are run on a no-profit basis with fees notified by the Governing Body each March.

All degrees are awarded by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Examinations, result declaration and degree issuance are handled entirely by the university; the college conducts internal assessment and practical examinations.

Yes. A 120-bed girls' hostel operates inside the campus with a resident warden, mess, Wi-Fi and 24-hour security. Boys' accommodation is arranged through verified paying-guest facilities within 2 km of the campus. Hostel seats are allotted strictly on merit and distance.

The Training & Placement Cell runs year-round aptitude classes, group discussion practice and mock interviews. In 2025-26 it hosted 19 recruiters, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential, Byju's, Tech Mahindra BPS and several Yamunanagar-based manufacturing firms.

Migration is permitted between semesters, subject to seat availability in the relevant programme and approval from Kurukshetra University. You will need a migration certificate, the previous college's no-objection certificate and all mark sheets issued so far.

Want to See the Campus for Yourself?

Guided campus visits run every working Saturday between 10 AM and 1 PM. No appointment required — just carry a photo ID.

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