Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University (PU) is a collegiate central university positioned in Chandigarh, India. Originated in 1882 as the University of the Punjab Lahore, the college was formed as an impact of the Hunter education committee (1882-83) during the time of the British Raj. It was relocated to Chandigarh in the year 1947 as the East Panjab University after the partition of India, where the college was split among India and Pakistan. The college has seventy-eight teaching and research departments and 10 centres for coaching and research at the principle campus positioned at Chandigarh. It has 188 affiliated faculties spread over the 8 districts of Punjab state and union territory of Chandigarh, with Regional Centres at Muktsar, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur towns in Punjab state. It is one of the well-ranked universities in India

Table of contents

• Highlights
• Why Choose Panjab University?
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Panjab University Cut-Off
• Result
• Campus
• Infrastructure
• Hostel Details
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaboration
• Distance Education
• Alumni

Panjab University Highlights

The highlights of Panjab University, such as Recognition, university type, student-faculty ratio, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below.

Why Choose Panjab University?

The University is dedicated to attract and support the best college students and faculty, who excel at coaching and research. The wonderful traditions of the University established during the period of more than 133 years of its long service to the state since its inception are a supply of thought for the existing technology of faculty members and college students. By the distinctive feature of its history, experience, achievements and philosophy, the Panjab University has a countrywide character and it enjoys a worldwide stature drawing both faculty and college students from all around the country and different parts of the globe.  

Panjab University Academic Advantages

Panjab University (PU) gives courses and programs leading to formally identified higher education degrees including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorate degrees in numerous regions of study. This 138 years vintage Indian high-schooling institution has a selective admission coverage primarily based on entrance examinations and students' past educational records and grades. 

Panjab University Ranking

• Panjab University was ranked 291–300 in Asia in 2020 by The QS World University Rankings.
• Panjab University was ranked 195 among BRICS nations in 2019 by The QS World University Rankings.
• The Times World University Rankings ranked Panjab University 601–800 in the world.
• The Times World University Rankings of 2020 ranked Panjab University 149 in Asia.
• The Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements by the MHRD has ranked Panjab University 10th overall in 2019.
• NIRF has ranked Panjab University 44th overall in 2020.
• NIRF ranked Panjab University 72nd in the engineering ranking in 2020.
• NIRF ranked Panjab University 42 in the management ranking in 2020.
• NIRF ranked Panjab University 2nd in India in the pharmacy ranking in 2020.

Panjab University Courses

Panjab University, Chandigarh offers various courses at different levels. UG courses can be of 3-4 years depending on the type of course chosen, courses under UG are B.Sc, BA, BE, etc. PG courses are of 2 years, courses under PG are MA, MBA, M.tech, ME, etc. Below is the table of a few courses along with their specialization:

PU Engineering Course

PU Arts Course

PU Science Course

Panjab University Departments

Panjab University has various departments that offer various courses and these departments are governed by different faculties.

Below is the list of few departments that PU University has -

Panjab University Admission

Candidates looking for admission to the University would be required to fill an online admission form with duly filled-in essential details. Those fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria of a particular course are eligible to apply. However, the final admission will only be given on the idea of entrance tests carried out by PU or scores of competitive examinations. 

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Panjab University Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Panjab University courses depend on the type of course chosen. Punjab University offered courses are B.Sc, BA, MA, ME, M.Tech and many more.

Mentioned below are few courses along with their eligibility criteria:

Panjab University BE Eligibility

Bachelor of Engineering(BE) is a four-year UG course with specializations in Food Technology, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science And Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biotechnology.

Eligibility Criteria-

• The applicant should have completed 10+2 with PCM.
• The applicant should have appeared for JEE Main.

Panjab University M.tech Eligibility

Master of Technology is a two-year UG course with specializations in Polymer, Instrumentation, Nano Science And Technology, Micro Electronics, Material Science and Technology

Eligibility Criteria-

• The applicant must have completed BE/B.tech in the relevant discipline.
• The applicant will need to appear in the CET-PG exam conducted by the university

Panjab University MBA Eligibility

Masters of Business Administration(MBA) is a two-year PG course with specializations in Retail Management, Information Technology & Telecom Management, General, Hospital Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Banking & Insurance, Pharmaceutical Management, Infrastructure Management.

Eligibility Criteria-

• The applicant should be a graduate.
• The applicant should have appeared in the MET entrance exam.

Panjab University Cut-Off

Panjab University 2021 cut-off will be released on the university's website in August 2021 for UG and PG programs. Only those applicants who manage to qualify the PU CET entrance examination will be considered eligible for the counseling session. Once the cutoffs are announced, the merit list of the PU CET UG 2021 is released. This listing consists of the names of the applicants who've secured the defined marks and rank required for admission to a course offered by the university. 

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Panjab University Result

Panjab University Chandigarh has released the examination result online on the university's website. To check the mark sheet roll number is required. Students who aren't happy with the marks secured in the examination can apply for the revaluation. The revaluation form will be accepted within 30 days from the day of the announcement of the result. 

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Panjab University Campus

The primary campus at Chandigarh is unfolded over 550 acres in sectors 14 and 25, the coaching vicinity is in the north-east, with the Fine Arts Museum, Central Library, and three-winged structure of the Gandhi Bhawan forming its core; the sports activities complex, the fitness centre, the dolphinarium, scholar centre and the shopping centre in the middle; sixteen college hostel and home vicinity withinside the south-east, stretching into the adjoining sector 25 which additionally homes the University Institute of Engineering and Technology and Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, UIAMS, and Institute of Biological sciences.

Some other features of campus are:

• Library
• Hostels
• Bank
• Post Office 
• Wifi Campus

Panjab University Infrastructure Facilities

The Panjab University facilities make sure that scholars are comfortable. PU facilities offer college students an active environment that creates effective power in them to do good in all aspects. Panjab University infrastructure offers accommodation in the hostels separately for boys and girls. The halls used for functions of seminars and libraries are well-equipped with modern-day technology to facilitate advanced learning. Also, they have got dedicated sports activities centers that promote physical activity among the scholars. A panicle of eminent buildings like the Gandhi Bhawan, the University Library, the Fine Arts Museum and the Student Centre add a feather to the cap of PU. 

Some other facilities provided are:

• Gym
• Auditorium
• Convenience Store
• Seminar Complex
• Open Air Theatre

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Panjab University Hostel Details

The Panjab University attempts to offer students safe, stable and affordable accommodation. There are seventeen Residence Halls for college kids at the campus, eight for boys and nine for ladies and a Working Women Hostel. These Halls, which accommodate more than 6000 students, are named after eminent guys and women, historic personalities and personages. There are Wardens/Hostel Staff on duty around the clock. Each hostel has an eating hall and canteen, numerous water coolers, a visitors lounge, and invariably an outside court for badminton, volleyball, etc.

Some facilities provided in the hostels are:

• Wifi
• Mess
• Common Room
• Cyber Cafe
• Music System

Panjab University Placements

Panjab University offers Placement to all applicants thru their central placement cell. The Placement Cell of the college endeavors to provide education & placement services to college students. The college students are worth placed in consultancies, Think Tanks, Research Institutes besides Academics and Civil Services. The university has got so many tie-ups with many reputed and famed companies as well as agencies for providing most placement and training possibilities to its college students so that they grow well right from their first job. Some of the highlights of Panjab University Placement 2020 are:

• Around 98% of MBA students were placed in various top recruiters
• The highest package offered was Rs 40 LPA, whereas the average package offered was Rs 6 LPA
• Some of the recruiters are Infosys, Wipro, Religare, Trident, Maruti Suzuki, MU Sigma, Nestle, Philips India, Siemens, Tech Mahindra, Unisys India, Wipro, Yamaha Motors etc.

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Panjab University Scholarships

Panjab University Chandigarh offers scholarships to those students who are financially weak, so the scholars can pursue education without any financial problems. The scholarships offered are as follows:

• Need-cum-Merit Scholarships for Handicap Students
• Sports Scholarships
• Mrs. Udham Kaur Scholarships:
• P.U. Soldier’s Relief Fund Stipends
• Alfred Woolner Scholarship
• Financial Assistance

Panjab University Collaboration

Panjab University has signed MoUs with various international/national institutes that cover visiting faculty, research collaboration, student exchange etc.

The International Collaborations are as following:

UK

• University of Nottingham
• University of Birmingham
• Nottingham Trent University

Australia

• University of Western Sydney

Thailand

• National Science Technology and Development Agency

USA

• University of Missouri
• Baylor Medical Centre, Dallas

Portugal

• Universidade de Aveiro

Morocco

• International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Taiwan

• World Vegetable Research Centre

The National collaborations are as follows:

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi
• GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
• Himalayan Forest Research Institute
• IIT, Roorkee
• PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Nuclear Science, Delhi
• IMTECH
• CSIO, Chandigarh
• Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), New Delhi
• Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi
• Atomic Energy Regulatory Board of India, Mumbai
• Central University, Hyderabad
• Agriculture University, Palampur
• Inter-University Consortium (Kolkata & Bhubaneswar)

Panjab University Distance Education

The Punjab University Distance education was put up in the year 1971 as a section of open learning school. The courses of USOL mode level provide courses in Professional, PG, UG, and degree at the University. Students who're interested to take admission in distance training must apply an application form through the online process. Students who're interested should check the eligibility and admission criteria before applying. Courses offered in distance education are mentioned below:

• Bachelor Courses - BA, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Lib.I.Sc
• Master Courses - MA, MBA, M.Com

Panjab University Alumni

Panjab University Senate decided to create a Department of Alumni Relations in March 1969. The Department was established to; set up a link with the PU alumni and sign up them as members; set up liaison among Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA) and similar other associations at the universities in the country and abroad; set up to get together at social/cultural functions of the. Some of the notable Panjab alumni are:

• Manmohan Singh
• Nuruddin Farah
• Rajiv Pratap Rudy
• Narinder Nath Vohra
• Sunil Arora
• Jagdish Singh Khehar