Be it fashion designing, business administration or arts, this college in Punjab ranks top: India Today Survey 

Maintaining a glorious track record for decades, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar has covered another milestone this year. It has bagged an overall high score in Punjab in streams such as Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and Fashion Design.

A survey conducted by the prestigious India Today Group in association with MDRA organisation, has ranked ACFA with an All-India Rank 8 among colleges for providing ‘Best Value for Money’ in Fashion Design. In addition, ACFA soars high among colleges for ‘Best Placement Record’ in Fashion Design with another All-India Rank 8. For courses like Bachelors in Commerce and Computer Applications, the college has been ranked amongst the best in India.

Palak Sharma, an alumna who is an artist and television producer says, “At ACFA, I learnt to follow my heart no matter what others say.” Sharing a similar sentiment, Dipesh Kalia, a Senior Business Analyst with Tech Mahindra says, “The institute’s unique pedagogy along with a plethora of opportunities in co-curricular activities gave me the required push. Apart from being the best student in MAC (Management and Commerce) Forum, I was also adjudged the ‘Student of the Year in 2014’. These positions and responsibilities instilled in me the confidence and skills that helped me getting admission in a prestigious B-School and then eventually, kick-starting my corporate career.”

This year, ACFA was one of the top 3 that made a big leap vis-a-vis last year in their Commerce and Computer courses rankings.

Speaking about this achievement, Dr Neerja Dhingra, Principal at ACFA said, “ACFA has always believed in providing quality education at an affordable price. Our students receive an experience of studying in an aesthetically beautiful, environment-friendly campus, equipped with hi-tech infrastructure and adorned with the most modern, innovative learning processes. We are located in the heart of the city of Jalandhar.” 

“ACFA imparts students the necessary skills to increase their core competencies and makes them employable in the competitive job market. We have become a brand synonymous with academic brilliance and career building under the sterling guidance and able direction of Madam Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Co-promoter and President, Apeejay Stya and Svran Group, Chairman, Apeejay Education Society and Co-founder & Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University.”

–Dr Neerja Dhingra, Principal, ACFA