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Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC) is a private higher-education institution located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 2002, the institute has developed a multidisciplinary academic portfolio covering Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Law, Hotel Management, Agriculture, Fashion Design, Applied Sciences and vocational education.

AGC is affiliated with I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University and has NAAC Grade A accreditation. The institute states that applicable programmes are approved or recognised by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, UGC and PCI, while selected programmes have NBA accreditation.

The college conducts admissions through its AGC-NEST (National Entrance Scholarship Test) for several programmes, while certain courses use qualifying examination marks or graduation marks for admission. AGC-NEST also provides scholarship opportunities based on performance.

Courses

Engineering: AGC offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech Lateral Entry programmes are also available for eligible diploma holders.

M.Tech: The postgraduate engineering portfolio includes M.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and related engineering disciplines.

Management: AGC offers BBA and MBA programmes covering undergraduate and postgraduate management education. The MBA is a two-year postgraduate programme, while BBA is a three-year undergraduate programme.

Computer Applications: The institute offers BCA, BCA Lateral Entry and MCA programmes. These programmes focus on computer applications, software development, programming and technology-oriented learning.

Commerce: AGC offers B.Com, B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com programmes covering accounting, finance, commerce and related business disciplines.

Pharmacy: Pharmacy programmes include B.Pharm, B.Pharm Lateral Entry, D.Pharm, Pharm.D and M.Pharm specialisations such as Pharmaceutics and Pharmacognosy.

Hotel Management & Tourism: The institute offers BHMCT, MHMCT, BTTM and MTTM programmes for students interested in hospitality, tourism, travel and hotel management.

Agriculture: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is offered as a four-year undergraduate programme.

Fashion Design: AGC offers B.Sc. Fashion Design and M.Sc. Fashion Design programmes.

Medical & Allied Sciences: The institute offers B.Sc. programmes in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiology and Operation Theatre Technology, along with eligible lateral-entry options. 

Course Eligibility

B.Tech: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed 10+2 eligibility requirements and the admission criteria applicable to the selected engineering programme. AGC-NEST is used for admission to several B.Tech programmes, while specific eligibility may vary by branch.

B.Tech Lateral Entry: Candidates with an eligible diploma can apply for lateral-entry B.Tech programmes. Admission is based on the marks obtained in the previously completed diploma, with no entrance examination required according to AGC's admission guidelines.

M.Tech: Candidates should hold the required graduation qualification in the relevant engineering discipline. AGC's admission guidelines state that M.Tech admission is based on graduation marks for the specified programmes.

B.Pharm: Candidates must meet the prescribed 10+2 eligibility requirements for Pharmacy admission. AGC lists AGC-NEST for B.Pharm admission.

B.Pharm Lateral Entry: Candidates with the prescribed Diploma in Pharmacy qualification can apply through the lateral-entry route, with diploma marks considered for admission.

D.Pharm: Candidates should have passed Class 12 with the prescribed eligibility. Admission is based on qualifying examination marks and does not require an entrance examination according to AGC's admission guidelines.

Pharm.D: Candidates must meet the prescribed Pharmacy and 10+2 eligibility requirements applicable to the programme.

M.Pharm: Candidates should hold the required B.Pharm qualification and satisfy the applicable postgraduate Pharmacy admission requirements.

BBA: Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board and satisfy AGC's admission requirements. AGC-NEST is listed as an admission route for BBA.

MBA: Candidates should hold a recognised bachelor's degree. AGC's admission guidelines state that MBA admission is based on graduation marks and does not require an entrance examination under the specified admission process.

BCA: Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. AGC-NEST is listed for BCA admission.

BCA Lateral Entry: Candidates with the prescribed diploma/eligible qualification can apply for lateral entry. The applicable admission criteria are based on the qualifying qualification.

MCA: Candidates should hold a recognised graduation degree. AGC's admission guidelines state that MCA admission is based on graduation marks.

B.Com / B.Com (Hons.): Candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. AGC-NEST is used for B.Com (Hons.) admission under the institute's admission guidelines.

M.Com: Candidates should hold the required graduation qualification in accordance with the programme's admission rules.

BHMCT: Candidates should have passed 10+2 and meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. AGC-NEST is listed as an admission route.

Fees

Placement

AGC's annual report for 2022–23 reported 60+ LPA companies hosted, 36.51 LPA highest package, 4.0 LPA average package, 160+ offers and 3.5 LPA median package for the placement analysis reported in that document.

Current third-party 2026 information reports a ₹42 LPA highest package and names several major recruiters; however, the current source does not provide a comparable official placement report supporting that figure, so it should be treated as a reported figure rather than an independently verified current placement statistic.

Recruiters: TCS | Infosys | Capgemini | Amazon | Wipro | IBM | Bosch | BYJU'S | Grant Thornton | Allsoft Solutions | A2IT Pvt. Ltd. | Corizo | Sambodhi | Tech Fresh | Wealthup.me

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FAQs

Q1. Where is Amritsar Group of Colleges located?
Amritsar Group of Colleges is located in Amritsar, Punjab.

Q2. When was Amritsar Group of Colleges established?
AGC was established in 2002.

Q3. Is AGC a private college?
Yes. Amritsar Group of Colleges is a private higher-education institution.

Q4. Is AGC affiliated with IKGPTU?
Yes. AGC is affiliated with I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University.

Q5. What courses are offered at AGC?
AGC offers programmes in Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Law, Commerce, Hotel Management, Tourism, Agriculture, Fashion Design, Medical & Allied Sciences and vocational education.

Q6. What is the B.Tech fee at AGC?
The official 2025–26 fee structure lists total B.Tech fees ranging from ₹3,71,280 for EE/Civil/ME to ₹5,08,238 for CSE, depending on the programme.

Q7. Does AGC offer MBA?
Yes. AGC offers a two-year MBA programme.

Q8. Does AGC offer BCA?
Yes. AGC offers BCA and BCA Lateral Entry programmes. 

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