Inspired by the zeal of spreading higher education among women, Devi Sahai S.D. Education Board founded S.D. College for Women on 3rd August, 1973. The great philanthropists and educationists like Pt.Prem Chand Markanda, Pt. Dharam Pal Dada, Seth Rup Chand Budhia, Lala Shiv Nath Khanna laid the foundation of the college which made rapid progress and developed into a big educational centre of higher learning in a short span of time. Late Pt. Prem Chand Markanda, the founder Secretary of the College Managing committee rendered selfless service to this splendid and distinguished institution of prestige. Owing to his relentless efforts, that knew no bounds, the college has managed to scale insurmountable accomplishments in the area of academics. Post his death in 1992, the institution was renamed as PCM SD to pay homage to this man worthy of remark in an attempt to eternalize his contribution. With its’ across the board courses and well-integrated curriculum in sync with the current epoch facilitating comprehensive learning and in keeping up
with the burgeoning pace of technological boom under the able tutelage of its acclaimed and industrious faculty, the institution has been rated among the top educational institutions of the region. It has the distinction of being accredited with Grade-A+ by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) for quality education.
PCM SD has evolved over decades into a gateway to supereminence by becoming one of the most sought after institutions engrossed in nurturing the inquisitive side of its learners fashioned into a quest for knowledge and awakening.
Prem Chand Markanda S.D. College for Women is a major attraction for the girl students. The college is right in the heart of the city only a few yards away from Jalandhar Railway Station. The college site is easily accessible to the girls of surrounding villages and Jalandhar Cantonment. The college which made a humble beginning has regularly been augmenting its building and infrastructure. At present, it has grown into a gigantic multi faculty campus having three blocks- Main Block, IT Block, Collegiate School and Brahamkund Playgrounds.
The compact and well maintained college building consists of following :