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CHANDIGARH: The Centre for Nuclear Medicine, Panjab University has achieved 100 percent placement for its 2025 batch M.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine) students with the highest package of 16.2 lacs per annum and an average package of 11 lacs per annum.

LUDHIANA: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University organized a one-day workshop on “Identifying the Needs of Livestock Farmers in Punjab” at the Centre for One Health, in collaboration with the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, under the MILAN initiative.

MOHALI: The University School of Life Sciences of Rayat Bahra University, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, organised a comprehensive First Aid and CPR Training session aimed at equipping students with vital life-saving skills.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has extended the last date of registration for PU-LL.B. (3 Year Course) Entrance Test; deposit of fee through online mode and uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information on the website up to 19th June 2025.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh, today observed “World Day Against Child Labour” by organising a number of mass pledge-taking ceremonies and awareness activities.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University has bagged six prestigious awards at the 10th Education Leaders and Conclave Awards held in Chandigarh. Powered by Zoom and co-powered by Industrial Finance Corporation of India.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, will conduct the centralised admission process for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course for the academic session 2025–27, having been authorised by the Department of Higher Education, UT Chandigarh.

GIDDERBAHA: It is a moment of immense pride and honor for Guru Gobind Singh College of Management and Technology, Giddarbaha, as its distinguished Principal, Dr. Rajinder Kumar Uppal, has been awarded the esteemed Rabindranath Tagore Samman 2025 by the Famous People India World Foundation. This prestigious national-level recognition celebrates Dr. Uppal’s unparalleled contributions to the field of education, academic research, and intellectual leadership.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University has decided to award scholarships worth Rs 25 crore this year to meritorious and needy students.

MOHALI: In a dedicated effort towards environmental preservation and national pride, Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) Jhanjeri, Mohali, organized a significant tree plantation drive at the historic Chappar Chiri War Memorial today, commemorating World Environment Day.

CHANDIGARH: The Platinum Jubilee of the Paleontological Society of India (PSI) was celebrated through a significant field program jointly organized by the Tethys Fossil Museum, Kasauli, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali. The field excursion began in Chandigarh and concluded at the Tethys Fossil Museum near Subathu, Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the region’s rich geological and paleontological heritage.

AMRITSAR: Guru Nanak Dev University has been steadily improving its educational rating under the stewardship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Karamjeet Singh. THE WEEK-HANSA SURVEY-2025 just announced its Best University Ranking, in which GNDU placed 12th in the category of Government Multidisciplinary Universities - All India. Its All-India Ranking has risen from 24th in 2016 to 12th by 2025.

MOHALI: For bridging academia and industry, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DUCAT School of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to collaborate on skill development, innovation, and research in AI, 5G, and 6G technologies.

AMRITSAR: In a landmark step towards academic enrichment and global outreach, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with S. Jaspreet Singh, a renowned attorney and community leader based in Sacramento, California, USA.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University (RBU) has bagged the coveted Best Placement University Award for 2025.
The award instituted by Zee TV, was presented by Punjab Minister for Higher Education Harjot Singh Bains at a glittering function held in Chandigarh on Thursday late evening.

MALOUT: MTC Global, a leading global think tank in management education, has announced the selection of Dr. R.K. Uppal, Principal of Guru Gobind Singh College of Management and Technology, Gidderbaha, as one of the Top 50 Global Gurus for 2025.

AMRITSAR: Guru Nanak Dev University is poised to redefine higher education with a dynamic array of new academic programmes and forward-thinking initiatives for the 2025-26 academic session, announced Prof. Palwinder Singh, Dean Academic Affairs of the University. under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, these developments underscore GNDU’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in education.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University School of Education and Social Sciences conducted an inspiring session led by expert Amrita, from education, and corporate training sector.

CHANDIGARH: Professor O.P. Katare (Retired), University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), has been appointed as the Chair Professor under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair scheme at Panjab University. The appointment orders were issued by Panjab University, Vice Chancellor Prof Renu Vig on Friday late evening.

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AMRITSAR: In a significant move towards enhancing entrepreneurial initiatives, online studies and student placements, Vice Chancellor Dr. Karamjeet Singh convened a strategic meeting with all Heads of Teaching Departments at the Senate Hall of Guru Nanak Dev University. Dean Academic Affairs Dr. Palwinder Singh welcomed the attendees on this occasion. Keeping in view, University started 53 New Job oriented under graduate, Certificate & Diploma courses through Open Distance Learning.

AMRITSAR: In a landmark move to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state, the Government of Punjab has constituted a Working Group on Higher Education Reforms for an Entrepreneurial Punjab. The initiative follows a high-level meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education & Languages recently and aligns closely with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

MOHALI: International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated by University School of Agricultural Sciences, Rayat Bahra University, in collaboration with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Union Department of Science and Technology, on the theme ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’.

MALOUT: The book titled NEET UG (NCERT Line by line chapter wise Zoology authored by renowned writer and retired Principal Vijay Garg, was released today by Principal Mr Baljeet Singh of Government Girls' Sen Sec School MHR Malout.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Dr. Jagdeep Singh.

RAJPURA: In a remarkable display of academic excellence, Parnika, a student of Angels Valley School, Rajpura has emerged as the city topper in the Class 10 CBSE board examinations, scoring an outstanding 99% and bringing laurels to both the school and the city.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has filed both Indian and international (PCT) patent applications for a pioneering green nanomicelle platform developed by Professor Indu Pal Kaur and her PhD scholars, Mr. Bakr Ahmed and Ms. Simrandeep Kaur. The eco-friendly, solvent-free platform is scalable and enables the safe, targeted delivery of sensitive bioactives such as peptides, herbal extracts, cannabinoids, vitamins, proteins, and small molecules—each known for their therapeutic, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, or immune-supporting benefits across health and wellness applications.

CHANDIGARH: In a significant step toward internationalisation and international research cooperation, a high-level delegation from Panjab University, Chandigarh, today held strategic discussions with the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Houston. The two sides discussed forging long-term academic partnerships through joint research initiatives, dual-degree programmes, and student and faculty exchange opportunities.

MOHALI: The Institute of Translational Health Science (ITHS) at Rayat Bahra University has announced the launch of North India’s first-ever B.Tech programme in Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering.

PHAGWARA: In a bold and principled move reflecting national solidarity, Lovely Professional University Phagwara (LPU) has become the first private university in India to terminate all Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The university has formally ended six academic partnerships with institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan, citing recent geopolitical developments that it deems contrary to India’s national interest.

MOHALI: To inculcate the leadership qualities in students and to give them a feel of functioning of the administrative body, a school cabinet was formed and an investiture ceremony was organized by Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Sector - 69 to nominate students for various appointments in the school.

AMRITSAR: Akreeti from Khalsa College Public School (KCPS) scored 98.2 per cent marks in the CBSE 12th class examinations, the results of which were declared today. A hard working, focused and well-mannered Akreeti is from non-medical stream, Sehajpreet Kaur got 96.8 per cent marks in medical and Gurmail Singh got 96.6 per cent in Commerce, said Principal Amarjit Singh Gill.

AMRITSAR: Khalsa College for Women (KCW) today signed an MoU with Timeless Aesthetics Clinic for a formal collaboration to provide comprehensive practical and theoretical training to students pursuing MA, Cosmetology and B.Sc., Beauty Culture and Cosmetology.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig today met the three Srimanta Sankardev Chair Research Fellows Ms. Vidhushi, Ms. Diku Hazarika and Ms. Neetu, who had visited Assam, as part of their field study.

PHAGWARA: In response to growing concerns from students and their families regarding the upcoming End Term Examinations and current academic activities, Lovely Professional University (LPU)Phagwara has issued a detailed advisory offering flexible options to students while reaffirming its commitment to their safety and academic continuity.