Boot Camp on Employability Skills, coordinated by Dr. Samriti Kapoor, Ms. Mamta, and Ms. Aanchal, welcomed proud college alumna CA Shilpa Gupta. She conducted an empowering, interactive session guiding students through Chartered Accountancy as a premier career pathway, detailing the journey across CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final stages while highlighting the vital role and growing opportunities for CAs in modern business and the economy.

Complementing this career focus, the FINTECH Bootcamp, coordinated by Dr. Tina Vohra and Mrs. Ravneet Arora, hosted resource person Mr. Shamsher Rana for an insightful session. Focusing on banking operations and practical financial literacy, Mr. Rana provided clear demonstrations on managing account types, utilizing digital banking tools, and correctly filling out essential banking documentation like deposit and withdrawal slips.

Boot Camp on Entrepreneurial Skills, coordinated by Mrs. Harpreet Kaur and Mrs. Monica Chhabra, engaged students in an energetic Idea Generation Workshop. Centered on problem identification and practical business ideation, participants actively applied the SCAMPER model (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse/Rearrange) to brainstorm creative solutions and reimagine existing products and services.

Together, these highly interactive sessions equipped our students with the professional clarity, financial awareness, and creative confidence essential for tomorrow’s leaders.

During the session, Mrs. Ravneet Arora, Assistant Professor in Economics, had a brief discussion with the students on ragging and the importance of maintaining a safe campus.

Students were also informed about the mandatory submission of their online Anti-Ragging Undertakings through the official UGC Anti-Ragging portal.

The session concluded with a pledge by staff and students to uphold mutual respect, dignity and safety on campus.

The celebration featured a variety of activities, including rangoli, poster-making, sketching, tricolour food preparation, singing, dancing and the Tricolour Attire Competition. Students enthusiastically participated in all the events, showcasing their creativity and talent.

The winners were:

 Tricolour Food; Kanika B.Com. Sem III (Ist Prize), Raman  B.Com Sem V (IInd Prize) and Unique Kaur B.Com.FS Sem V (IIIrd Prize)

 Poster-Making : Bhumika B.Com. Sem III (Ist Prize) and Muskan B.Com.Sem III (IInd Prize)

Best Rangoli and Decoration: B.Com. Sem III

 Sketch Competition: Khushleen BBA Sem V (Ist Prize), Aarchi  B.Com. Sem V (IInd Prize) and Vibhor BBA Sem I (IIIrd Prize)

Reel making competition :Arpita B.Com Sem V (Ist Prize)

 Tricolour Attire Competition:

Mehak BBA Sem III (Student Category)

Ms. Kawaljit Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science (Faculty Category)

The programme concluded with teachers singing patriotic songs, reflecting the spirit of unity, national pride and love for the country. The event was successfully coordinated by Ms. Mamta Arora and Ms. Dilpreet Kaur.

The inaugural sessions were held on August 8, 2026, marking the commencement of a structured journey toward practical and professional empowerment. The FinTech Bootcamp opened with a session by Mr. Satnam Rana—Founder of Rana Investments, Certified Financial Planner, CNBC TV18 Financial Advisor Awardee, and Trainer at the Financial Planning Academy, Mumbai. He introduced first-year students to the fundamentals of financial literacy, structured financial planning, risk assessment, and informed decision-making, emphasizing key habits such as saving and distinguishing needs from wants. This track was coordinated by Dr. Tina Vohra, Assistant Professor in Commerce, and Mrs. Ravneet Arora, Assistant Professor in Economics.

Simultaneously, the Entrepreneurial Skills Bootcamp engaged third-semester students in recognizing and cultivating their business potential. Participants evaluated individual strengths and key entrepreneurial traits through an interactive sticky-note self-assessment. To bridge theory with real-world application, college alumna Ms. Aastha set up a live bakery stall, offering students firsthand exposure to product display, customer engagement, and micro-business management. The session concluded with students mapping three personal passions into concrete business concepts for further development in subsequent modules, under the coordination of Mrs. Harpreet Kaur and Mrs. Monica Chhabra, Assistant Professors in Commerce.

Rounding out the program, the Career & Employability Skills Bootcamp for fifth-semester students featured CS Pooja Verma, who highlighted the evolving strategic relevance of the Company Secretary role in the modern corporate landscape.

Cs Harpreet Walia was also present in the  session. She provided comprehensive guidance on navigating the CS course structure, including the entrance examination, executive, and professional levels. Coordinated by Dr. Samriti Kapoor and Ms. Mamta Arora, Assistant Professors in Commerce, the session, along with the broader initiative, delivered an interactive, insightful experience that established a strong benchmark for experiential learning and professional readiness across the institution.

Principal Ms. Harpreet Kaur Uppal, in her welcome address, motivated students to uphold the Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self’. She also emphasized the importance of health and balanced nutrition.

The session was enriched by Rtn. Dr. Gurpreet Chhabra, President, Rotary Club Amritsar Central, who spoke about the significance of maternal and child health.

The keynote address was delivered by Rtn. Dr. Manmeet Sodhi, HOD, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Amritsar. She highlighted the fact that the ‘first 1000 days’ are the foundation of a child’s life. She further stressed the importance of a balanced diet, breastfeeding, timely vaccination, physical activity, love and care, along with reducing the use of plastic and mobile phones to ensure a healthy and happy future for children.

The event was graced by DGN Rtn. H.S. Jogi, Dr. Surinder Kaur, OSD Academics, Rtn. Rakesh Kapoor, Club Chairman, Rtn. Ravneet Aneja, Club Secy, and other distinguished guests.

Rtn. Pawan Kapoor proposed a vote of thanks towards the end of the session. 

The program was successfully coordinated by Dr. Samriti Kapoor and Dr. Tina Vohra. Students found the session insightful and enriching.

A variety of competitions were held as part of the celebration including  Best Punjabi Attire, Best Photography and Reel making competition. The panel of judges included Principal, Bajinder Kaur, Mrs. Harbir Kaur, and Dr. Amandeep Kaur. Ms. Banroj Kaur of Class 10 was adjudged the winner of the Best Punjabi Attire competition.The college campus came alive with colourful decorations, traditional Punjabi attire, folk music, and an atmosphere filled with joy and festivity.Students showcased their talent by setting up stalls featuring imitation jewelry, mehandi, handmade rakhis, eatables, etc. 

Our esteemed guests included Sardarni Swarn Kaur Ji, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Additional Director, Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Dean SSSS College of Arts,  and S. Jagjit Singh Jaggi. 

The dignitaries appreciated and encouraged students to remain connected with their cultural roots. They highlighted the importance of preserving traditional values and promoting cultural awareness among the younger generation.

The Teeyan Festival not only celebrated Punjab’s vibrant heritage but also strengthened the spirit of unity, togetherness, and cultural pride among everyone present.

Mrs. Harpreet Kaur and Mrs. Ravneet Arora coordinated the program successfully.

The event commenced with the divine blessings with recitation of Mool Mantra, College Shabad and Ardas, setting a serene and soulful tone for the upcoming academic session.

​ S. Jagdish Singh Ji, Director and Ms. Harpreet Kaur Uppal, Principal extended their heartfelt greetings to the new batch.

In her welcome address, Principal highlighted the college’s rich legacy of blending tradition, academic rigor, and innovation, while underscoring the vital role of discipline and punctuality in shaping long-term career success.

Dr. Samriti Kapoor introduced a wide array of value-added and skill-enhancement programs—including four Boot Camps, NSDC-certified SETU courses, foreign language certification in French & German, Tally, QuickBooks, and MOOCs—designed to build future-ready professionals.

Dr. Tina briefed students on the college code of conduct, nurturing a culture of integrity and mutual respect.

​Ms. Harpreet Kaur Uppal, Principal wishes new students an enriching, transformative, and successful educational journey.

The resource person, Ms. Pradisha Sharma, Assistant Professor in Cosmetology, Shahzada Nand College, Amritsar, highlighted the importance of professional grooming, corporate etiquettes and confidence in building a successful career.

The workshop featured a hands-on session on day makeup, where students learned simple and professional makeup techniques suitable for interviews and the workplace. Ms. Sharma also shared valuable skincare and makeup tips to help students maintain a polished corporate appearance.

The session was interactive, with enthusiastic student participation and a lively question-answer round. It was,indeed, an informative and practical workshop that prepared students to present themselves confidently in the corporate world.