Punjabi University

Coordinates: 30°22′N 76°27′E / 30.36°N 76.45°E / 30.36; 76.45
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Not to be confused with Panjab University or University of the Punjab.

Punjabi University
Urban
LanguagePunjabi, English
NicknamePUP
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, AIU
Websitewww.punjabiuniversity.ac.in
Punjabi University is located in Punjab
Punjabi University
Punjabi University
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Location in Punjab, India

Punjabi University is a collegiate state public university located in

Hebrew University of Israel. Originally it was conceived as a unitary multi-faculty teaching and research university, primarily meant for the development and enrichment of the Punjabi language and culture, but alive to the social
and education requirements of the state.

History

Punjabi University was established on 30 April 1962 under the Punjabi University Act 1961 as a

residential and teaching university, not as an affiliating university. It started functioning from temporary accommodation in Barandari Palace building. Initially its jurisdictional area was fixed as the 10-mile (16 km) radius. There were only nine colleges – six professional and three art and science colleges in Patiala — which fell within its jurisdiction
. The university moved to its present campus in 1965. The campus is spread over about 316 acres (1.28 km2). The campus at Patiala makes international standard facilities available for students and researchers.

Although initially, the main task before the university was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faculty educational institution. It grew into an affiliating university in 1969, with 43 colleges affiliated to it and covering

Mansa, Mohali, Rupnagar and Faridkot
.

Campus

Main gate of Punjabi University

The university campus is spread over an area of over 600 acres (2.4 km2), on the Patiala-Chandigarh road, about 7 kilometres from

African countries also take admission here.[4]

The campus has amenities like a State Bank of India branch, Post office, Science and Arts Auditorium, open-air theatre, guest and faculty houses, seminar complexes, faculty club, botanical garden and several spacious lawns, a model school and own fleet of buses for transportation of students and staff.[citation needed]

The university has undertaken the responsibility of maintaining the estate of

Balbir Singh and Prof Puran Singh, the doyens of Punjabi literature. Research on comparative religions is carried out at this center.[citation needed
]

Regional centres and Neighborhood campuses

The university has four regional centres: the Guru Kashi Regional Center at

Jaito and Dehla Seehan.[6]

Constituent colleges

The university has also established 13 constituent colleges

Jaito, Meera Pur and Moonak
.

Landmarks

Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
  • Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
  • Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
    Central Library
  • Guru Teg Bahadur Hall
  • Charlotte Aujla Auditorium,[8] Kala Bhawan
  • Gol Market
  • Art Gallery
  • Yadavindra College of Engineering

Organization and administration

List of vice-chancellors
  • Jodh Singh, 1962–1966
  • Kirpal Singh Narang, 1966–1975
  • Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, 1975–1977
  • Amrik Singh, 1977–1980
  • Bhagat Singh Shergill, 1980–1983
  • Sardara Singh Johl, 1983–1986
  • Bhagat Singh Shergill, 1986–1989
  • H. K. Manmohan Singh, 1989–1993
  • Joginder Singh Puar, 1993–1999
  • Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia, 1999–2002
  • Swarn Singh Boparai, 2002–2007
  • Jaspal Singh, 2007–2017
  • B.S.Ghuman, 2017 to 2020
  • Dr. Arvind, 2021 to Now

The governance of the university is conducted through the Syndicate, which is the highest decision-making body of the university. The Syndicate approves matters pertaining to the administration of the university as well as academics, once the academic council has passed the matter. The vice-chancellor is chairman of the syndicate. The

governor of Punjab is chancellor of the university and titular head of the university.[9] The Senate and academic Council are other advisory and decision-making bodies of the university. All these bodies of the university were established under the Punjab Act no. 35 of 1961.[10]

The teacher's elected body is Punjabi University Teacher Association[11] (PUTA) and other staff is represented through employees association.[12] The elections to both these association has been conducted annually.

Academics

Punjabi University is a large, primarily residential and affiliating university. University follows a semester system with Autumn semester usually starting in late July and Spring semester ending in early May. Academics at University is organized into eleven faculties and departments under various faculties.[13]

Teaching and learning

University Dhuni (Anthem)[14][15][16]

The prominent university departments are:[17]

  • University College of Engineering (CSE/ECE/ME/CE)
  • Department of Computer Science
  • School of Management Studies
  • Economics
  • Department of Physiotherapy
  • Department of Biotechnology
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Research
  • S.Daljit Singh Sethi[18] Physics Department
  • Department of Education and Community services
  • Department of Botany


Research centers and institutes

A sprawling lush-green campus, neat, well manicured lawns and trees which are a treat for the eyes of visitors

University has established various research departments and chairs to conduct research work in various fields of study.

  • Centre for Development Economics and Innovation Studies
  • Research Centre for Punjabi Language Technology[19]
  • Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies
  • Department of Development of Punjabi Language
  • Gurmat Sangeet Chair

Faculty and research

All the departments are involved to promote research culture and spirit. Most of the departments have been able to mobilize additional research funding from UGC, DST, CSIR, Planning Commission, government departments and other official funding agencies. Many of science departments have been able to develop research tie-ups with industry and have undertaken several consultancy assignments.[citation needed]

To ensure academic freedom, the departments organize seminars, symposia, conferences and workshops every year. The teachers are encouraged to participate in national and international seminars through liberal funding. Many teachers are invited to deliver plenary lectures and preside over the sessions at seminars and conferences.[citation needed]

Admissions

Admissions to various departments are conducted through centralized admission cell.[20] University conducts many kinds of certificate, diploma, degree and PhD courses in various subjects.[21]

University Library

Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
Library

manuscripts.[citation needed
]

Awards and achievements

MAKA trophy awarded in 2016–17

Student life

Sports

Students are encouraged to take active part in sports. Facilities for games such as hockey, football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, athletics, etc. and well as indoor games are provided. The Punjabi University has a large gymnasium and a hall for indoor games. It is one of the very few institutions in India to possess its own velodrome.

The university has been awarded Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy nine times, the latest being in the year 2016–2017. MAKA Trophy represents the highest award given for inter-university sports and university sportsperson performance in international and national arena by the Government of India.[23]

Hostels

There are three residential hostels for boys and four residential hostels for girls. The hostels house 4000 students. In addition to this, separate boys and girls hostel for engineering college have started functioning.

Health services

Punjabi University, a hub of sporting excellence

A health center has an X-ray unit and a laboratory for medical tests. The center has an

AIDS
awareness wing. Students are entitled to free medical aid by the University Health Center.

Other facilities

The university has also established a placement cell for personality development and job assistance to students.[24] An IAS training centre has been established at university, where coaching for various competitive exams have been imparted. The transport department runs a fleet of buses for linking the campus to various parts of Patiala city.

Notable people

Main article:
List of alumni of the Punjabi University

Punjabi University's graduates have found success in a variety of diverse fields including cultural, political, film industry, social-service, public and private sectors. The list contains many people including current & former faculty and Alumni.

See also

Photo gallery

  • Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha library
    Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
    library
  • Botanical Gardens
    Botanical Gardens
  • Path to Distance Education deptt.
    Path to Distance Education deptt.
  • University is home to many peacocks
    University is home to many peacocks
  • Group of students
    Group of students
  • Famous Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
    Famous Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
  • MAKA trophy in 2015–16
    MAKA trophy in 2015–16
  • Serenity in University
    Serenity in University
  • Yadavindra College of Engineering
    Yadavindra College of Engineering
  • A sculpture in the Art Gallery
    A sculpture in the Art Gallery
  • VC presiding over a conference
    VC presiding over a conference
  • Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
    Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
  • nearby Bahadurgarh Fort
    nearby Bahadurgarh Fort
  • Bombax ceiba - near Punjabi University
    Bombax ceiba - near Punjabi University

References

  1. ^ "List of Govt. and Private Colleges affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala ( Academic Session 2017–18 )" (PDF). Punjabi University. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Punjabi University Patiala departments". punjabiuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://dis.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/
  5. ^ "Punjabi University Patiala regional centres". punjabiuniversity.ac.in. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Punjabi University Patiala neighborhood campuses". punjabiuniversity.ac.in. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Constituent Colleges". www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  8. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab".
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 December 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ http://14.139.60.153/bitstream/123456789/9639/1/Punjabi_University_Act_1961.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  11. ^ "Punjabi University, Patiala | Higher Education Institute | NAAC "A" Grade | Punjab".
  12. ^ University Calendar
  13. ^ University Administration
  14. ^ http://pupdepartments.ac.in/Files/hand-book-of-information-new-2019-20.pdf#%5B5%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C87%2C770%2C0%5D [dead link]
  15. ^ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib".
  16. ^ "University Dhuni". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  17. ^ "Punjabi University, Patiala | Higher Education Institute | NAAC "A" Grade | Punjab".
  18. ^ "Mr. Maninder Singh Sethi". Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  19. ^ http://learnpunjabi.org/
  20. ^ http://pupadmissions.ac.in/
  21. ^ http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/Pages/Images/Forms/courses_PatialaCampus.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  22. ^ "Sportal ---- Sports Portal -- GOVERNMENT OF INDIA --". sportal.nic.in. Archived from the original on 29 September 2008.
  23. ^ "List of winners of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (1956-2018)" (PDF). Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India). Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  24. ^ http://pupdepartments.ac.in/placement/placement.html

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