Gargi College - [GC]

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gargi College recognizes academic excellence and meritorious students through various awards. The college also provides opportunities for students to excel in co-curricular activities. The goal is to help students gain skills, confidence, and experience for their future careers.</p>
<p>Each year on Annual Day, the college honors student accomplishments with scholarships and prizes.</p>

<h2>Best All-Rounder Awards</h2>
<p>The Best All-Rounder Awards are the most prestigious awards in the college. They are given in three streams.</p>
<ul>
<li>Dr. Chhaya Biswas Best All-Rounder Award for Science</li>
<li>Dr. Meera Ramachandran Best All-Rounder Award for Humanities</li>
<li>Smt. Lajwanti Malik Memorial Best All Rounder Award for Commerce</li>
</ul>
<p>These awards are for students who show academic excellence, research aptitude, active participation in sports or extra-curricular activities, and significant contributions to college life. All final-year students can apply through their respective departments. Candidates go through a screening process at various levels, and a committee makes the final decision.</p>

<h2>Hema V. Raghavan Long Strider Award</h2>
<p>The Hema V. Raghavan Long Strider Award is given to illustrious alumnae of the college. Recipients must have shown commendable excellence in their fields within ten years following graduation from Gargi College.</p>
<p>The award recognizes the candidate's significant social contributions, research potential, and academic and research excellence during this period.</p>

<h2>Gargi Pathfinder Award</h2>
<p>The Gargi Pathfinder Award inspires students to conduct original research under faculty guidance. The competition allows individuals or teams to showcase their research projects, which are evaluated by external judges.</p>
<p>Research can cover social issues, business proposals, or scientific experiments. Presentations can be in formats such as PowerPoint, film, or artistic production. Students undergo a viva voce process before results are announced. This award is open to all undergraduate students in Humanities, Commerce, and Science streams.</p>

<h2>Academic Awards and Scholarships</h2>
<p>Students with exceptional academic performance and the highest aggregates in each class receive certificates and prizes. Many disciplines have academic cash awards and scholarships available for students in particular fields, thanks to donor generosity.</p>
<p>A select few students receive the Gargi College Award for Excellence, which includes a cash prize.</p>

<h2>Awards for Sports, NSS, and NCC</h2>
<p>Students receive recognition through Awards for Excellence in Sports, NSS, and NCC. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievements and accomplishments throughout the year.</p>

<h2>Annual Day Awards</h2>
<p>The Annual Day ceremony includes the presentation of several awards to deserving students.</p>
<ul>
<li>Sarah Thomas Memorial Award — for the Best Student in Botany, Chemistry, and Zoology</li>
<li>Prof. Rihan Khan Suri Award for Exemplary Leadership — for the most active member of the College Students' Union</li>
<li>VOICES magazine awards — for Best Article in English, German, Hindi, and Sanskrit, and for Best Cover Design</li>
<li>Best Student in Fine Arts award</li>
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