DAV College belongs to the family of the D.A.V. institutions founded by Mahatma Hans Raj, inspired by the great visionary Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) has declared the college as the "Model College".

The Punjab University has recognized DAV College as an institution with "Potential for Excellence".

The College tops the regional list with its excellent infrastructure and student support facilities.

The College provides Bachelor degree programmes in the following subjects:

B.A. (General and Hons.)
B. Com. (General and Hons.)
B. Sc. in Bio Informatics, Bio Technology, Medical, Non Medical and Computer Science
B. P.Ed. (Bachelors degree in Physical Education)

Post Graduate programmes are conducted in:

Commerce
Humanities
Science & Technologies

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes in:

Computer Application Marketing Management Mass Communication Personal Management and Labor Welfare Insurance Management Business Management

The College provides NCC training. It has all three wings of the camp.

DAV College has a number of societies like the Dramatics Club, The Music Club, Audio- Visual Society, Fine-Arts Club, Hiking Club etc.

The College also has a National Service Scheme, where students are to Volunteer for NSS camps.

It also assists its students with Employment Cell and The Student's Central Association.