Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India. It has 172 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, Regional Centers at Muktsar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, and Swami Sarvanand Giri Panjab University Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur.
Panjab University has a long tradition of teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports, and is committed to attracting and supporting the students and faculty, with traditions established over more than 125 years since its inception in 1882 at Lahore (now in Pakistani Punjab).
“The University has been incorporated for the purpose, among others, of making provision for imparting education in Arts, Letters, Science and the learned professions and of furthering advancement of learning, the prosecution of original research, with power to appoint University Professors, Readers and Lecturers, to hold and manage educational endowments, to erect, equip and maintain University colleges, libraries, laboratories and museums, to making regulations relating to the residence and conduct of students and to do all such acts as tend to promote study and research”. The Indian Council of Social Science Research has set-up its North-Western Regional Center on the Panjab University Campus. The center runs a library, a seminar complex and a guest house for visiting scholars under its study-grants programme.
The main campus at Chandigarh is spread over 550 acres (2.2 km2) in sectors 14 and 25, the Sector 14 having the main academic and administrative buildings, besides a health centre, a sports complex, hostels and residential area. The University has 58 teaching and research departments and 10 Centers/Chairs for teaching and research at the main campus located at Chandigarh.
To offer management programmes in sectoral areas and streams so as to fulfill industry needs and requirements for specialized managerial skills, in the year 2008-09 the university has stated University Institute of Applied Managements Sciences (UIAMS). The institute is offering MBA programmes in sectoral areas.
Courses:
Ph.D. Courses:
Centre for Women Studies, Defence Studies, Economics, Gandhian Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Chinese/Tibetan, English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Urdu/Persian, Anthropology, Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Physics, Bio-Technology, Chemistry, Computer Science & Applications, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Environmental Studies, Geology, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, History of Arts, Indian Theatre and Music.
Postgraduate, graduate and diploma courses:
1. M.Phil. : Economics, Gandhian Studies, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Women/Gender Studies, English, Guru Granth Sahib Studies, Punjabi, Physical Education, Music, Botany, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Defence & Strategic Studies.
2. B.E.: Chemical, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Computer Science & Engg., Mechanical Engg., Electrical Engg.
3. M.Tech /ME : Instrumentation, Microelectronics, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Polymer (Full time + Part time), Chemical, Electronic and Communication Engg.
4. Other Professional undergraduate and postgraduate courses: BDS, LL.B., LL.M., B.Ed (4 yr. integrated); Regional Centres Ludhiana and Mukstar: LL.B., M.B.A., MCA; B.Phama, M.Pharma, M.Lib. & Information Science, M.A. Physical Education, M.B.A. (Executive), M.B.A. (Bio-technology), M.B.A. (Retail Management), M.B.A. (Telecommunication and IT), M.B.A. (Infrastructural Management), M.B.A. (Pharmaceutical Management), M.B.A. (Hospital Administration), B.E. (Chemical) with MBA -5 yr Integrated Course, M.Pharm. in Drug Discovery & Drug Development M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance.
5. B.Sc, M.Sc. (Hons. School): Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science & Applications, Microbiology and Zoology, Anthropology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, 5 yr Integrated B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Fashion & Life Style, Physics and Electronics.
6. Master.s Courses (M.Sc and M.A) : Biotechnology, Human Genomics, Environment Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Defence and National Security Studies, Economics, Education, French, Geography, German, Hindi, History, Punjabi, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Urdu, M.Ed., M.Ed. (Guidance and Counselling), M.Ed. (Educational Technology). M.A. English, Gandhian and Peace Studies, History of Art, Indian Theatre, Music (Instrumental + Vocal), Sanskrit. Mass Communication and Journalism (2 yr. course). M.Com. (E-commerce), Solid Waste Management, System Biology & Bioinformatics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Public Health, Police Administration, Social Work, Human Rights & Duties. Stem-Cell and Tissue Engineering(H.S.),Microbial Biotechnology, Remote Sensing & GIS Master in Disaster Management, Physics and Electronics.
7. Certificate Courses: Chinese, French, Functional Punjabi, German, Persian, Russian, Tibetan, Urdu. Certificate course in Art Appreciation, Short Term Course in Instrumental Analysis.
8. Diploma Courses: Chinese, French, Functional Punjabi, German, Persian, Russian, Tibetan, Urdu. Diploma in Heritage Tourism.
9. Advanced Diploma Courses: Chinese, French, German, Proficiency in Interpretership for Tibetan, Persian, Russian and Urdu.
10. Postgraduate Diploma Courses: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. Regional Centre Ludhiana: Postgraduate Diploma in Export Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship Management, NRI Entrepreneurship Management,Disaster Management & Security,Hindi Journalism,Punjabi Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations,Executive Course in Disaster Management & Security(3 months).
11. Department of Evening Studies: B.A., B.Com., M.A. English, Economics, History and Political Science.
12. Post-M.Sc. Courses: Post-M.Sc. Course in Accelerator Physics, Advanced Scientific Computation (Physics Department).
Library:
The Central A.C. Joshi Library of Panjab University has a holding of over 650,000 books and 150,000 periodicals some of which are rare collections from the 19th century. The University Library has been recognised as one of the six national centres for data-information-distribution in the UGC's INFLIBNET program. The library works provide services which most effectively meet the needs of faculty, students and staff of the University community.It has a reading hall which is open 24 hours and attracts major portion of students. Books and journal collection is augmented by a variety of online sources.
Departments:
Panjab University has several departments, grouped as under:
1. Arts
- Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology
- Indian Theater
- Economics
- Gandhian Studies
- Geography
- Guru Nanak Sikh Studies
- History
- Library and Information Science
- Mass Communication
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Population Res. Center
- Business and Management Commerce
- University Business School
- University Institute of Applied Management Sciences
- Dairying, Animal Husbandry and Agriculture
- Design and Fine Arts
- Fine Arts
- Music
2. Education
- Education
- Physical Education
3. Engineering and Technology
- Chandigarh College of Engineering & Technology (CCET)
- University Institute for Chemical Engineering and Technology (UICET)
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET)
- RSIC/SAIF/USIC/UCIM/CIL
- Swami Saravanand Giri Panjab University Regional Centre
4. Languages
- Chinese and Tibetan Languages
- Dayanand Chair for Vedic Studies
- Guru Ravidas Chair for Sant Sahitya Studies
- English
- Hindi
- German
- French
- Russian
- Punjabi Studies
- Urdu
- Sanskrit
5. Law
- University Institute of Legal Studies
- Department of Laws
6. Center for Advanced Studies-University Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
- Medical Science
7. Science
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Center for Environment and Vocational Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Applications
- Geology
- National Center for Human Genome Studies and Research
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
8. Evening Studies
9. University School of Open Learning ( formerly Dept. of Correspondence Studies)
10. Other departments
- Regional Center
- Center for Adult, Continuing Education & Extension
- IAS and Other Competitive Examinations
- Defence and National Security Studies
- Women's Studies And Development
- Energy Research Center
- Population Research Center
- Center for Swami Vivekananda Studies
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Distance Education:
The present study programmes consist of the following courses: Bachelor of Arts (Three Year Integrated Course), Bachelor of Commerce (Three Year Course), and Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year Course).
Master of Arts (annual system) in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology.
Master of Commerce (Two Year Course, Annual System), Master of Finance & Control (MFC) (Two Year Course). Master of Education (M.Ed.) (For in-service teachers) (Two year Course).
Diploma in (i) Post Graduate Diploma in Health, Family Welfare and Population Education (ii) Diploma in Statistics, (iii) One Year Post-Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (iv) Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies.
In order to shape up and get ready for the future, the University in the year 2008-09 has launched Off-Campus Management Programmes in the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences to offer innovative market driven programmes
Over the years there has been a steady progressive improvement in various areas of teaching and research and Panjab University has been playing a leading role in the academic life of our society and has been one of India’s premier universities. The level of participation we expect and the assignment we set reflect the high standard of the University. Its growth and development can be traced from its notable beginnings to today’s eminence and tomorrow’s aspirations. The University history and its distinctive qualities in areas of teaching and supervision indicate in more ways than one the contribution it has made to the intellectual life of generations of students both from India and abroad.
Research facilities:
Energy Research Centre was established in 1983 at Panjab University to promote R&D and Extension activities in the emerging field of Renewable Energy. It has emerged as a major focal point of R&D and extension on energy and environment at national and international level.. Energy research centre was the only R&D centre in the country which was designated as Nodal Agency for the implementation of different programmes of MNES. As a result of extension activities undertaken by the Centre in UT of Chandigarh , Chandigarh has emerged as a city with highest per capita alternate energy consumption on Asia and Pacific. As per survey conducted by NCAER, 5 million cookstoves designed by the centre are in operation in the country. Under these programmes, large number of self employed workers and potters have been trained thus creating job avenues in rural area apart from saving huge quantity of wood. Laboratories of the Centre are equipped with the state- of -the- art equipment. Centre has been designated as a regional test centre for testing solar thermal equipment by MNES. Bureau of Indian Standard has approved the centre for testing wood burning stoves. Centre has provided consultancy to a large number of countries in Asia- Pacific region such as Maldives, Bangla Desh, Srilanka, Myanmar, Kiribati and Tuvalu, in the area of renewable energy sources, energy management and environmental protection. Centre has also helped the states of Haryana, Panjab and Himachal Pradesh in solving problems associated with energy planning & management and Environmental protection.
Contact Us:
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
Project Manager
Anil Kumar Sharma
Email: anils@pu.ac.in
Enquires for Application forms/Transcriptions etc. : regr@pu.ac.in
Website: www.puchd.ac.in