Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University, Chandigarh[PU], was established in 1882 at Lahore, Pakistan, and later moved to its current location at Chandigarh. The National Institutional Ranking Framework [NIRF] has ranked the University 33rd. There are 78 teaching and research departments at the main campus of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Panjab University, Chandigarh is accreditated grade 'A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC] and recognized by the University Grants Commission [UGC]. 

Panjab University, Chandigarh provides quality education in the field of Arts, Management, Commerce, Design, Fine Arts, Engineering, Languages, Law, Medical Science, Pharma Science, and Science. Panjab University admission can be applied to the official website of the University. Panjab University, Chandigarh provides accommodation to its students with on-campus hostels. Each of the hostels of Panjab University, Chandigarh has a Wi-Fi connection and multiple messes for the students.

Panjab University, Chandigarh was Established more than 133 years ago and this institute is taken as an inspiration for the present generation of Faculty and Students. The faculty at Panjab University, Chandigarh includes most distinguished scientists and academicians. The reputation of the Panjab University, Chandigarh has grown ib Punjab due to innovative teaching, research, and community outreach.

Panjab University, Chandigarh campus is located in sector 14 and sector 25 of Chandigarh and it spreads over an area of 550 acres. The following are some more highlights about Panjab University, Chandigarh that give a quick view to understand better.

Moreover, there are shopping centers and ATMs for students and faculty members on the campus of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Apart from the hostel facility, Panjab University, Chandigarh Facilities includes playgrounds, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool, etc. for various other sports activities.

Panjab University, Chandigarh offers numerous courses at the undergraduate level, postgraduate level, doctorate level, and diplomas in multiple specializations. Panjab University, Chandigarh also has international collaborations and recently signed MoUs with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Western Sydney.

Panjab University, Chandigarh has collaborations with National Science Technology and Development Agency, International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas too. There are certain policies implemented by Panjab University, Chandigarh:

• Punjab University Research Policy
• Panjab University Plagiarism Policy
• Panjab University IT Policy
• The Biological Diversity Act 2002

Panjab University Quick Links:

• Courses
• Infrastructure Facilities
• Scholarships
• Departments & Centres
• Fees
• Events
• Rankings and Awards
• Placements
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

PU Courses:

The Panjab University, Chandigarh offers many courses in various disciplines like Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, and Research Degrees. The list of Courses offered by PU Chandigarh is tabulated as follows:

Panjab University Infrastructure facilities: 

The Facilities offered by Panjab University, Chandigarh are mentioned below:

• Computer Labs with 24/7 internet facility. Laboratories are different for individual departments at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• The cafeteria in PU Chandigarh is hygienic and provides quality food for faculty and students. 
• Laboratories at PU Chandigarh are fully equipped with modern technology and separate laboratories are available for each department.
• The library of PU Chandigarh is officially named as "A.C. Joshi Library" and it is centrally air-conditioned with a seating capacity of 500 members. It has a collection of 6.4lakh publications and it has a facility to access 225 online full-text journals apart from printed Journals. 
• Hostel Accommodation is provided by the Panjab University, Chandigarh, 8 hostels for boys, and 9 hostels for girls along with a Working women hostel, 2 sports hostels.
• Some other facilities offered by PU Chandigarh are like Auditorium, PU Radio, Shopping Centre for students of PU Chandigarh.
• To reduce the time consumption of students and faculty PU Chandigarh is furnishing these facilities like Bank, Post office.
• PU Chandigarh is intended to offer all the facilities which are needed by the students without being in a compromised like Swimming pool, Gymnasium, Sports Grounds, Botanical Gardens, Open Air Theatre, Faculty House, Guest Houses 

PU Scholarships:

PU Chandigarh furnishes Scholarships for students with disabilities. For all Government Scholarships, Adhar Number is mandatory. Various scholarship and Fellowship schemes offered by PU Chandigarh are as follows:

• National E-Scholarships
• Ms.Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship
• Post Matric Scholarships - Self Declaration form
• Last date - Post-Matric Scholarships
• List of Central Sector Scholarships
• Scholarship for SC/ST
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Colleges and University Students

Panjab University Departments & Centers:

The various departments and Centers offered by PU Chandigarh are listed below:

Business Management & Commerce: 

• University Business School
• University Business School - Ludhiana
• University Institute of Applied Management Sciences
• University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management

Centers & Facilities:

• A.C Joshi Library
• Bhai Ghanaiya Ji Institute of Health
• Central Animal House
• Central Placement Cell
• Centre for IAS & Other Competitive Examinations
• Centre for Industry Institute Partnership program
• Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
• Centre for Study of Mid-West & Central Asia
• Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies
• Centre for the study of Geopolitics
• Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
• Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area
• Dean College Development Council
• Dean International Students
• Dean Research
• Dean Students Welfare
• Department of Alumni Relations
• Department of Youth Welfare
• Directorate of Sports
• Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Computer Centre
• Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Centre
• Energy Research Centre
• Human Resource Development Centre
• I.C.S.S.R
• Internal Quality Assurance Cell
• Jyotirgamaya: 91.2 MHz - Panjab University Community Radio Station
• P.U. Extension Library
• Population Research Centre
• Publication Bureau
• Right to Information (RTI) Cell
• SC/ST Cell
• UGC Networking Resource Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• UGC- Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites
• Vigilance Cell

Collaborative Research Centres:

• BioNEST
• Cluster Innovation Centre for Biotechnology (CIC-B)
• DST - Centre for Policy Research
• DST Inspire Internship Program Centre

Constituent College:

• Baba Balraj Panjab University Constituent College
• Panjab University Constituent College (Ferozepur)
• Panjab University Constituent College (Moga)
• Panjab University Constituent College (Sri Muktsar Sahib)
• Saheed Udham Singh Panjab University Constituent College ( Guru Har Sahai)

Design and Fine Arts:

• Department of Art History & Visual Arts
• Department of Indian Theatre
• Department of music

Education:

• Department of Community Education and Disability Studies
• Department of Education
• Department of Life Long Learning and Extension
• Department of Physical Education
• Institute of Educational Technology & Vocational Education

Engineering and Technology:

• Dr.S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology
• Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility, CIL and UCIM
• University Institute of Engineering and Technology

Law:

• Department of laws
• The University Institute of Laws - Ludhiana
• The University Institute of Legal Studies

Medical Sciences:

• Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital

Multi- Faculty Departments:

• Department of Evening Studies - Multi-Disciplinary Research Centre
• University School of Open Learning

Pharmaceutical Sciences:

• University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Regional Centre / Study Centre / Rural Centre:

• P.U. Regional Centre - Ludhiana
• P.U. Regional Centre - Muktsar
• P.U. Rural Centre Kauni
• P.U. Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre

Science:

• Centre for Medical physics (U.I.E.A.S.T.)
• Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (U.I.E.A.S.T.)
• Centre for Nuclear Medicine (U.I.E.A.S.T.)
• Centre for Steam Cell & Tissue Engineering
• Centre for Systems Biology and Bioinformatics (U.I.E.A.S.T.)
• Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology (U.I.E.A.S.T.)
• University Institute of Fashion Technology 7 Vocational Development

Panjab University Fees:

Panjab University, Chandigarh Fee structure for the list of courses like Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Design, Management, Fine Arts, Doctorate, Engineering, Languages, Law, Medical Science, Pharma science are as follows: 

• The PU Chandigarh Fee structure for all specializations in BE is INR 62,700 PA.
• The Course fee for M.Com at PU Chandigarh is INR 8,707 PA.
• B.Sc Fee structure is INR 60,390 PA at PU Chandigarh.
• The Tuition fee for MCA at PU Chandigarh is INR 26,567 PA.

PU Events:

PU Chandigarh conducts various Events for the students in their university to know about the basic cultures and arts in general life. A few events are listed as follows:

• Platinum Jubilee Panjab University Pharmaceutical Sciences Convocation 
• Cultural Programme Collaboration with Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy on the commemoration of Jallianawala Bagh Centenary
• CHASCON, Chandigarh Science Congress is organized by Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC)
• National Symposium on Bio - Statistical Techniques and its Applications in Clinical Studies
• Creation and Management of Digital Libraries Using Open Source Software
• Surgical Strike Day
• International Conference on Translational Research in Life Sciences
• Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations

Panjab University Rankings and Awards:

The Ranking and Awards gained by Panjab University, Chandigarh is mentioned in detail as follows: 

• Panjab University, Chandigarh ranked 3rd in India in the pharmacy by National Institute Ranking Framework in 2018
• In 2018 the Panjab University, Chandigarh ranking was 42nd in India in the Management category by NIRF
• Ranked 59th in India in the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2018
• Ranked 114th in Asia by the Times Higher Education World in 2018
• Ranked 135th among BRICS & Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2017

Panjab University Placements:

• The university conducts a placement drive, called AVSAR, which is organized by the Central Placement Cell and the Student Council.
• Panjab University, Chandigarh Placement Cell bridges the gap between industries and students
• Encourages the students to be resourceful assets to their future employing organizations
• The Panjab University placement provides a well developed holistic training to upgrade the students' technical, aptitude, communication skills regularly
• It is responsible for organizing various Guest lectures and industrial visits
• Conducts special programs by inviting prominent personalities from the corporate world to hone the leadership qualities of the students.

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