Panjab University is a premier educational institution located in Chandigarh, India. It was established in 1882 as the University of Punjab in Lahore, and was relocated to Chandigarh in 1956 after the partition of India. The university has been accredited with a 'Grade A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Panjab University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields such as arts, humanities, science, engineering, management, law, and medical sciences. The university has 78 teaching and research departments, and more than 190 affiliated colleges across the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
Panjab University,Chandigarh one of the oldest universities in India has been ranked among the top Universities in country by all the ranking agencies. It affiliates 194 colleges and 6 constituent colleges are spread over four districts of the state Punjab.
NIRF, in its recent rankings of 2022 has ranked the institute at 29th position in Research Category among top 50 universities in India. While it has successfully came ahead of its competitors like BITS Pilani, Alagappa University etc. Still, it has a long way to go up to reach at top place where IISc, Bangalore is placed.
Another National Ranking agency, Outlook India has ranked the University at 30th place out of 100 Universitites. After fairing well in National Rankings, Punjab University has been ranked in slot of #601-800 by Times Higher Education Ranking and in rank range of #801-100 by QS World University Rankings.
Training & Internships
The university's Career Development Centre provides assistance to students in finding internships and job opportunities by conducting various placement drives and career fairs. The centre also organizes various training programs and workshops to help students develop their soft skills and industry-specific knowledge.
Apart from this, various department and research centres of the university also offer internships and training programs in areas such as science, technology, social sciences, management, and humanities. These programs provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world situations.
Moreover, Panjab University has collaborations with various reputed organizations and industries to offer internships and training programs. These collaborations provide students with opportunities to work on industry-specific projects and gain industry exposure.
Academia-Industry Connect
The university's Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) is responsible for developing and strengthening partnerships between the academia and industry. The IIPC organizes various programs such as workshops, conferences, and seminars to facilitate interactions between industry professionals and students. These programs provide students with an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the industry and gain practical experience. Panjab University has collaborations with various industries in areas such as IT, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The collaborations involve joint research projects, internships, and training programs, which provide students with an opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain industry exposure.
The academia-industry connect at Panjab University Chandigarh not only benefits students but also helps industries to find solutions to their problems and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. The collaborations also lead to the development of new products, services, and technologies that benefit society as a whole.
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Industry Projects
Panjab University Chandigarh encourages students to work on industry projects to gain practical experience and enhance their skills. The university has collaborations with various industries and organizations, which provide students with an opportunity to work on real-world problems and find solutions to industry challenges.
The industry projects also benefit industries by providing them with innovative solutions to their problems and helping them stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. The collaborations between Panjab University and industries lead to the development of new products, services, and technologies, which contribute to the overall growth of society.
It is approved by UGC and accredited with an “A” grade by the NAAC.
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Panjab University alumnna, Ms. Harnaaz Sandhu is the third Indian to win the coverted title of Miss Universe. Ms Sandhu represented India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel.
Prof. Devinder Mehta
Professor, Department of Physics
Prof. Kirandeep Singh
Professor, Department of Education
Prof. Anu Gupta
Professor, Department of Computer Science & Applications
Prof. Upinder Sawhney
Professor, Department of Economics
Prof. Alok Srivastava
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Akshaya Kumar
Professor, Department of English & Cultural Studies
Prof. Baijnath Prasad
Professor, Department of Hindi
Prof. Sukhdev Singh
Professor, Department of Punjabi
Prof. Ashutosh Kumar
Professor, Department of Political Science
Prof. Anju Suri
Professor, Department of History
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Hostel For Male
Panjab University Chandigarh has a well-developed hostel system, which provides accommodation to its students, both male and female, from different parts of India and other countries. The university has a total of 22 hostels, including 11 for men and 11 for women, with a capacity of over 8,000 students.
The hostels are equipped with modern facilities, including furnished rooms, common rooms, study rooms, and recreational areas. The rooms are equipped with basic amenities such as beds, tables, chairs, and cupboards, and the hostel premises are secured with round-the-clock security.
The hostel messes provide hygienic and nutritious food to the students, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The university also provides facilities such as laundry, medical care, and internet connectivity to the students living in the hostels.
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Hostel Fees (Male)
₹3.90 k - ₹ 4.33 k
Hostel Fees (Female)
₹3.99 k - ₹ 4.33 k
Hostel For Female
Panjab University Chandigarh has a well-developed hostel system, which provides accommodation to its students, both male and female, from different parts of India and other countries. The university has a total of 22 hostels, including 11 for men and 11 for women, with a capacity of over 8,000 students.
The hostels are equipped with modern facilities, including furnished rooms, common rooms, study rooms, and recreational areas. The rooms are equipped with basic amenities such as beds, tables, chairs, and cupboards, and the hostel premises are secured with round-the-clock security.
The hostel messes provide hygienic and nutritious food to the students, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The university also provides facilities such as laundry, medical care, and internet connectivity to the students living in the hostels.
Top Alumni
Panjab University alumnna, Ms. Harnaaz Sandhu is the third Indian to win the coverted title of Miss Universe. Ms Sandhu represented India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel.
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Training & internships
The university's Career Development Centre provides assistance to students in finding internships and job opportunities by conducting various placement drives and career fairs. The centre also organizes various training programs and workshops to help students develop their soft skills and industry-specific knowledge.
Apart from this, various department and research centres of the university also offer internships and training programs in areas such as science, technology, social sciences, management, and humanities. These programs provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world situations.
Moreover, Panjab University has collaborations with various reputed organizations and industries to offer internships and training programs. These collaborations provide students with opportunities to work on industry-specific projects and gain industry exposure.
Industry Projects
Panjab University Chandigarh encourages students to work on industry projects to gain practical experience and enhance their skills. The university has collaborations with various industries and organizations, which provide students with an opportunity to work on real-world problems and find solutions to industry challenges.
The industry projects also benefit industries by providing them with innovative solutions to their problems and helping them stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. The collaborations between Panjab University and industries lead to the development of new products, services, and technologies, which contribute to the overall growth of society.
Academia - Industry Connect
The university's Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) is responsible for developing and strengthening partnerships between the academia and industry. The IIPC organizes various programs such as workshops, conferences, and seminars to facilitate interactions between industry professionals and students. These programs provide students with an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the industry and gain practical experience. Panjab University has collaborations with various industries in areas such as IT, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The collaborations involve joint research projects, internships, and training programs, which provide students with an opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain industry exposure.
The academia-industry connect at Panjab University Chandigarh not only benefits students but also helps industries to find solutions to their problems and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. The collaborations also lead to the development of new products, services, and technologies that benefit society as a whole.
Placement
Panjab University is one of the first three highest impact factor Educational Institution of India, which aims at providing perfect ambience to budding professionals so as to enable them to carve a unique niche in their upcoming field. Clarity of concept, confidence, discipline, boldness, motivation and a desire to excel are inculcated in them as a part and parcel of the curriculum, besides grooming them to become learned professionals. For them striving for perfection as well as excellence has become as much a part of their personality as is gaining knowledge in their respective fields.
Our publication, patents, discoveries have been a matter of pride for us but our true strength and pride lies in our "PRODUCE" which has not only excelled in all the fields it has ventured into, but has also brought glory to the University and made the university proud. For the benefit of the students, Panjab University has a Central Placement Cell. Institutions/Corporate Houses/Industries interested in conducting campus interviews / placement is requested to contact the Advisor, Central Placement cell.
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PU - B . A . / B . Com . L L . B . ( Hons . ) 5 Year Integrated Course Entrance Test -2023
This is for the information of the candidates in particular and public in general that the Panjab University has scheduled to conduct PU - B . A . / B . Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 Year Integrated Course Entrance Test -2023 on 30th April 2023. The Prospectus (including Application Form) alongwith detailed schedule for the above-mentioned entrance test is available online from 16th March 2023
PU - CET (U.G.) Entrance Test -2023
This is for the information of the candidates in particular and public in general that the Panjab University has scheduled to conduct PU - CET (U.G.) Entrance Test -2023 for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) under the framework of Hons. School System (CBCS) and B.Pharmacy on 16th April 2023. The Prospectus (including Application Form) for the abovementioned entrance test is available online.
Mock Interviews for Final UPSC IAS Interviews-Personality Tests 2023
The Centre for IAS and Other Competitive Examinations, Panjab University, Chandigarh, announces the batch for conduct of Mock Interviews for the final UPSC IAS Interviews/Personality Tests 2023.
These Mock Interviews have been specially scheduled for the students who have cleared IAS(Mains) Examination and other aspirants aiming for UPSC IAS Final Interviews/Personality Tests, State Civil Services Final Interviews etc. These interviews shall provide the successful students/aspirants with an opportunity to develop and practice their Interviewing Skills for the upcoming UPSC interviews to be held in the coming months besides providing them feedback from Distinguished Panel of Bureaucrats/Former Chief Secretaries/Retired Bureaucrats/UPSC Ex-Interview Panelists, Former Vice-Chancellors and Senior Academicians.
Quotations for the purchase of OMR Answer Sheets for various entrance tests -2023
This is for the information of the firms in particular that the Panjab University has invited the quotations for the purchase of OMR Answer Sheets for various entrance tests -2023 upto 13th February 2023 till 4:00 p.m. The interested firms are requested to send their quotations according to the terms and conditions by Speed Post/ Registered Post to Assistant Registrar, CET Cell, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh on or before the last date.