Is there any entrance exam for BA, B.Sc and B.Com admission at VGC Mandi?

No entrance exam is required for BA, B.Sc, and B.Com admission at Vallabh Government College Mandi. Selection is based entirely on Class 12 marks. The merit list is prepared from the aggregate percentage of the qualifying examination.

What is the written test pattern for BCA and BBA subsidised seats?

The written test has 100 questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. The paper covers Mathematics (40 marks), Logical Ability (40 marks), and English and General Awareness (20 marks). Only subsidised seat applicants must appear for this test.

What is the age limit for VGC Mandi UG admission?

The age limit as of July 1 is 23 years for general category males and 25 years for general category females. SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 3 years, making the upper age limit 26 years for them.

Can I apply for non-subsidised BCA or BBA seats without appearing for the entrance test?

Yes. The written entrance test applies only to subsidised seats (40 per programme). The 20 non-subsidised seats in both BCA and BBA are filled purely on Class 12 merit. No written test is needed for non-subsidised applicants.

What is the application fee for VGC Mandi admission?

The online portal registration fee is INR 50 for all candidates. For BCA/BBA subsidised seats, the additional application fee is INR 200 (INR 100 for SC/ST/Antyodaya/IRDP candidates). For non-subsidised seats, the application fee is INR 300.

Is VGC Mandi admission open for students from outside Himachal Pradesh?

Yes, students from outside Himachal Pradesh can apply for VGC Mandi admission. However, HP State reservation benefits (SC 25%, ST 5%, OBC 18%, EWS 10%) apply only to bonafide HP residents. Non-HP candidates compete under the general unreserved category.

Which university is VGC Mandi affiliated with?

Vallabh Government College Mandi is affiliated with Sardar Patel University (SPU), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. All admissions are provisional until final approval by SPU Mandi.

How do I apply for PG admission at VGC Mandi?

PG admission applications are submitted online at admission.vgcmandi.co.in. For the 2026-28 session, applications for MA, M.Sc and M.Com opened in late June 2026. Admission is based on graduation percentage. No entrance test is conducted for PG programmes.

What scholarships are available for VGC Mandi students?

Several scholarships are available, including the Kalpna Chawla Scholarship (INR 18,000 for HP bonafide girls), the Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chhatravritti (INR 18,000 for students with 60%+ marks), the Central Sector Scheme (INR 10,000 for all students), and the Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana for BPL/IRDP students. Applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal.

Can a final year graduation student apply for PG admission at VGC Mandi?

Final year undergraduate students may apply provisionally for PG admission. Final admission is confirmed only after they produce the result of their qualifying degree examination and meet the minimum eligibility marks set by SPU Mandi.