FAQs

H L College of Commerce (HL) is a grant-in-aid college established in 1936 and is affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. It is recognized under 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC.

Yes. HL had been assessed by NAAC-UGC and accredited with A+ grade in the first cycle in 2005 and with the A Grade (highest) in the second cycle in 2012.

HL has been ranked 1^st in Gujarat and 39^th in India amongst commerce colleges as per the India Today survey of 2016. ( https://www.indiatoday.in/bestcolleges/2016/citycolleges-commerce-ahmedabad )

HL has been ranked 1^st in Gujarat and 37^th in India amongst commerce colleges as per The Week magazine All India Best Commerce College Survey 2017.

HL offers

• A three-year (six-semester) B.Com. program with specialization in Accountancy or
• A three-year (six-semester) B.Com. program with specialization in Statistics. (The subject of specialization once selected, cannot be changed)
• A two-year (four-semester) M.Com. program with specialization in Accountancy.

The regular B.Com. program classes timings are in the afternoon from 12.20 pm to 4.40 pm. However, to facilitate students pursuing professional courses, special classes are also conducted in the morning from 7.10 am to 11.50 am.

The M.Com. classes are held in the evening from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

Absolute regularity in attending classes is expected. The College follows the attendance guidelines as prescribed by the Gujarat University.

The College has separate hostel facility for boys and girls in the college vicinity. The admissions for the hostel are available after admissions to the College are confirmed.

A student who has cleared the HSC Std 12 examination from a board other than Gujarat Board or CBSE affiliated school situated in Gujarat, has to obtain the eligibility certificate from the Gujarat University. The details for the same can be obtained from the following link.

http://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/web/page/migration-eligibility

A student who wants to avail the concession pass has to collect the required form from the bus stand/ railway station. The duly filled form with a photograph, copies of necessary documents and the college fee receipt should be submitted to the college office for verification and authentication. The form, with the authorized signature and college stamp can be collected from the college office on the next working day during the recess time or between 4 pm and 5 pm.

A student who wants to get important documents certified as True Copy by the college office is required to submit the photocopies along with the original documents to the college office between 11 am and 12.30 pm. The original documents and the signed and stamped photocopies can be collected from the college office on the next working day during the recess time or between 4 pm and 5 pm.

A student currently studying at HL can apply for the Bonafide Certificate. He is required to pay the prescribed fees to the accounts office of the college and collect its receipt. This receipt, along with the fee receipt, is to be submitted to the college office. The certificate can be collected from the college office on the next working day during the recess time or between 4 pm and 5 pm.

A past student of HL can apply for Testimonial/ Trial Certificate by filling up the prescribed application form available from the college office. He is required to pay the prescribed fees to the accounts office of the college and collect its receipt. The duly filled form, along with the receipt of payment of prescribed fees and photocopies of all marksheets of all attempts should be submitted to the college office. The certificate will be issued by the college office within two working days.

A student changing the college during his study at HL or continuing his education after B.Com. with any other college affiliated to Gujarat University, can apply for the Transference Certificate. He has to collect the Transfer Certificate Form from the new college and fill it up. He is required to pay the prescribed fees to the college accounts office and collect its receipt. The duly filled form, along with the receipt of payment of prescribed fees and photocopies of all marksheets should be submitted to the college office. The certificate will be issued by the college office within two working days.

The details for the same can be obtained from the following link.

http://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/web/page/migration-eligibility

The student should bring multiple copies (six sets) of printed transcripts to the College and pay the prescribed fees at the college accounts office. The receipt of payment of prescribed fees, multiple sets of printed transcripts, original mark sheets of all semesters/years and photo copies of all marksheets should be submitted to the college office. The signed and stamped transcripts will be issued by the college office within two working days.

The College has a strong and active Alumni Association.

After graduating from HL, a student can become a life member by paying the prescribed fees along with photocopy of the B.Com. Marksheet and two passport size photographs.

The spouse also gets a free life membership on submission of the copy of the marriage certificate.

The student needs to apply to the concerned faculty / Principal stating the reason for asking for a recommendation. Recommendation letter will be issued after a week. Students will have to show necessary documents like mark sheets and other certificates.