Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Panjab University

Panjab University opens admissions for IAS 2026 crash course

Panjab University hosts discussion on Ravinder Sahiraa’s new books Surkh Rahaan De Hamsafar and Lahore

Two novels authored by Hrjit Arwal released at Panjab University

Panjab University gets patent for technology to biodegrade pesticide malathion

Panjab University to hold annual convocation on Dec 13

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, will hold its 73rd Annual Convocation on 13 December, Saturday. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, will preside over and address the 73rd Convocation.

Admission for MBA programmes begins at Panjab University

Panjab University announced admission schedule for Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

SAD president Sukhbir Badal congratulated all the students, staff and alumni of Panjab University on their victory

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal President Akali Dal has congratulated all the students, staff, and alumni of Panjab University on their milestone victory in forcing the Government of India to announce the schedule for Senate elections.

Panjab University Senate election to be held on Sept 9, VP approves proposal after 26 days of protest

Panjab University Bachao Morcha gives call for gherao of BJP offices in Punjab on Dec 3

CHANDIGARH: The Panjab University Bachao Morcha has decided to intensify agitation against the center government and gave a call to gherao the offices of BJP all over the state and in Chandigarh. 

Panjab University Hosts International Symposium on Cutting-Edge Nanopore Sensing Technologies

British High Commission and Panjab University Unveil Photo Exhibition to Raise Awareness on Visa Fraud

CHANDIGARHThe British High Commission, in association with the Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, organised a photo exhibition under the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ awareness campaign at the Students’ Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. 

CM reiterates claim on Chandigarh, Panjab University, river waters before Union Home Minister Amit Shah

FARIDABAD (Haryana): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann vehemently reiterated claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University, river waters besides advocating genuine federal structure in the country before the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held here Monday.

Sukhbir Singh Badal exhorts everyone to rise above party lines to support the cause of Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal today exhorted all political parties and social organisations to rise above party lines to support the issue of Panjab University. 

Panjab University Bags Another Patent for Innovative Breakthrough

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh team Prof. Rohit Sharma, Dr. Monika Sharma and Dr. Shallu Goyal have been granted Patent for their innovative work titled “Anti-cancer efficacy of crude and purified bio-active fractions from the leaf extracts of Lagerstroemia reginae against Pancreatic cancer.” 

Chandigarh Press Club Strongly Condemns Chandigarh Police Action Against Journalists at Panjab University

BKU (Doaba) Decides to Intensify Agitation Over Sugarcane Arrears; To Join KMM Protest at Panjab University on November 10

MBA Students from UIAMS, Panjab University Secure 2nd Position at IIT Madras Business Fest “Samanvay 2025”

CHANDIGARH: Students from the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS), Panjab University, have brought laurels to the university by securing the 2nd position in Consularium, the McKinsey Consulting Event held at IIT Madras during Samanvay 2025, the 20th edition of the institute’s prestigious Annual Business Festival.

BJP’s Attack on Punjab’s Heritage, Panjab University; It is now a matter of Punjab's honour: AAP MP

CHANDIGARH: The BJP government at the Center tried to crush Punjab by suddenly issuing a notification to dissolve Punjab University’s Senate, but Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party hit back so hard that it shook Delhi’s seats of power. Thousands of ASAP students took to the streets in Chandigarh and across Punjab, openly challenging the BJP - “Punjab will not be suppressed!” Now this is not just a university matter, it has become a battle for Punjab’s honor and pride. 

Punjab CM asks center not to befool Punjabis, roll back decision on Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the Union government for misleading people on the issue of Panjab University, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann categorically asked the centre to stop dirty tantrums to befool the people. 

Punjabi Cultural Council hails restoration of Panjab University senate as victory for democracy

CHANDIGARH: The Punjabi Cultural Council has welcomed the Central Government’s decision to withdraw its controversial notification dissolving the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, calling it a victory for Punjab’s academic community, students and democratic values. The move has effectively reinstated both governing bodies, restoring the university’s long-standing democratic framework.

NAPA urge a Special Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Panjab University Senate Dissolution

SANTA CALARA, CASatnam Singh Chahal, Executive Director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), has strongly demanded that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha be immediately convened to deliberate on the Centre’s move to dissolve the Senate of Panjab University. 

BJP has once again proved its anti-Punjab stance by ending Punjab’s representation in Panjab University: Balbir Sidhu

Khaira Slams ‘Undemocratic’ Amendments to Panjab University Act

PHAGWARA: Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira has criticised the Central Government for issuing a notification amending the Panjab University Act, 1947, calling it an attempt to undermine the institution’s autonomy and federal character. The notification, issued on October 28 by the Ministry of Education under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, introduces wide-ranging changes to the structure of key University bodies. 

Panjab University’s Global Alumni Meet Illuminates Legacy, Learning, and Lifelong Bonds

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh, hosted its 6th Global Alumni Meet, bringing together distinguished alumni including Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Swatanter Kumar, Chandigarh DGP Dr Sagar Preet Hooda, Padma Shri awardee Prof (Dr) Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary, and Acharya Krishan Kant Attri, MBE, The Hindu Chaplain with HM Forces, UK. 

Sukhbir Badal condemns AAP govt for not taking up the issue of change in character of Panjab University with the centre

TARN TARAN: SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that Speaking about the central government notification changing the fundamental character of Panjab University by ending elections to it’s Syndicate to make it a fully nominated body and packing the Senate with nominated and ex-officio members was a direct attack on the federal character of the country. 

SAD president Sukhbir Badal condemns Centre’s decision to change fundamental character of Panjab University.

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today condemned the central government decision to take control of Panjab University, Chandigarh by issuing a notification ending elections in it’s Syndicate and packing the Senate with nominated and ex- officio memjbers. 

‘Brazen attack’: Punjab minister on dissolving Senate, Syndicate of Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the BJP-led Central government for its decision to unilaterally dissolve the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University in Chandigarh, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday termed it a brazen attack on the state’s pride, democracy and intellect. 

UILS Panjab University Hosts Workshop on Mindful Menstruation

Panjab University Board of Finance approves Rs. 901.61 crore budget for FY 2026–27

Cultural cum Fresher’s Function – Mehfil-e-Agaaz at UIAMS, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University Forensic Team Develops AI Software to Detect Cloned and Original Human Voice

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU) has achieved a significant milestone with the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of distinguishing between AI-generated (cloned) voices and original human voices. 

Second International Science & Technology Week 2025 Concludes at Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: Second International Science & Technology Week (ISTW) 2025 on the theme “Transforming Lives through Science & Technology” concluded at Panjab University, Chandigarh. 

Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemorated at Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated today in the Department of Anthropology to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of Indian forces, who fought with the enemy/intruders to reclaim the occupied Indian territories.

Panjab University Introduces SAMARTH Online Admission Portal for CDOE

CHANDIGARH: Taking a significant reform initiative, Panjab University today introduced SAMARTH supported Online Admission Portal for specific Post Graduate Courses of Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at PU.

Panjab University Observes World Day Against Child Labour with Mass Pledge and Awareness Activities

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

Panjab University to Conduct Centralised B.Ed. Admissions for Colleges of Education in Chandigarh for Session 2025–27

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.

Panjab University Announces Registration for PCS (Executive) Preliminary Batch-2025

CHANDIGARH: The Centre for IAS & Other Competitive Examinations at Panjab University, Chandigarh, has announced the registration schedule for the PCS (Executive) Preliminary Batch 2025. The program is tailored for aspirants preparing for PCS (Executive), HCS (Executive), UPPCS (Executive), and other State Civil Services Executive Examinations.

Panjab University Celebrates Innovation at IP Award Ceremony – Honours Groundbreaking Patents

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, celebrated its commitment to research excellence and innovation today at the prestigious IP Award Ceremony by honouring the top five patents fetched by PU inventors in financial year 2023-24.

Panjab University Signs MoU with Climate Compatible Growth, UK, to Promote Clean Energy Transitions in India

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Compatible Growth (CCG), UK, to advance clean energy transitions and foster sustainable development in India. The MoU was signed during the North India Inception Workshop organised by the Department of Environmental Studies, Panjab University, in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth Network, UK, and the British Deputy High Commission, Chandigarh.

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Panjab University to open for physical classes in phases from March 10

CHANDIGARH: In continuation of earlier notifications, Panjab University will further start functioning in physical mode for the classes/courses as per following schedule:

National Pharmacy Teachers Training Programme started at Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: The one-week web faculty training school under the initiative of UGC Networking Resource Centre (UGC-NRC), on “New Era Technologies in Formulation Design Space” is being hosted via CiscoWebEx at the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS.

SGGS College win Panjab University Judo Championship

CHANDIGARH: SGGS College, Sector-26, Chandigarh won the Panjab University Inter College Judo (Men) Championship with 29.5 points here today. Their judokas claimed five gold, one silver and one bronze medals.

Panjab University NSS unit holds webinar on World Aids Day

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University National Service Scheme Unit, in collaboration with University School of Open Learning (USOL) & Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research (ISSER), conducted a webinar on World AIDS Day, 2021 based on the theme ‘End AIDS, END INEQUALITIES, END PANDEMIC’.

Panjab University Enactus team Launches Cloth-based Sanitary Napkins

CHANDIGARH: Enactus team, Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (SSBUICET), Panjab University in collaboration with Developing Indigenous Resources-India (DIR) and Versatile Group, Ludhiana launched reusable, cost-effective and eco-friendly cloth-based sanitary napkins under its Project Uday, at an event held today at Janata Colony, Nayagaon.

Panjab University dental institute stands tall amongst dental colleges in India

CHANDIGARH: The Week, in association with Hansa Research and the India Today conducted the prestigious best colleges survey 2021 to rank the top Dental Colleges in India. Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh ranked 17th Best amongst the Dental Colleges in the country and 10th Best amongst Government Dental Colleges all over India, by The Week survey. In the India Today Ranking of best Dental Colleges the institute ranked 23rd.

Tree Plantation at Community Centre, Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: The Horticulture Division organised a plantation today in the premises of Community Centre, Sector 25, Campus, Panjab University, Chandigarh. 75 plants of Chorisia Speciosa donated by Adv. Jatin Salwan were planted alongwith plants of ficus.

One Day Workshop on Drug De-Addiction by Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: The National Cadet Corps (NCC), Panjab University, Chandigarh and Centre for Human Rights and Duties, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a one-day workshop for NCC Cadets of Panjab University on Drug De-addiction.

Panjab University announces result of B.Sc, B.Com third year

Punjab News Express
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has announced the results of B.Sc. (General) Third Year Examination, April, 2016, B.Com. Third Year (Honours) Examination April, 2016 andB.Sc. (Hons) (Bio-Technology) Part-III, April, 2016.

Panjab University set up help desk for new students

Punjab News Express
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has setup official helpdesk for providing necessary help and guidance to the new students coming to the University for Admission. The helpdesk started functioning from today and would continue till the last date of applying for admission to different courses.

Professor J C Anand Memorial Lecture by Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: Professor J C Anand Memorial Lecture was organised in Panjab University on ‘New Education Policy’ today which is held annually in memory of the former University Faculty by Professor Sandeep Shastri, the Vice-Chancellor of Jagran Lakeview University, Bhopal who earlier served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Jain University, Bangalore.

Panjab University issues new guidelines for online exam of odd semesters-Feb 2021

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University has issued additional Instructions for Online Examinations of Odd Semesters – February 2021. Dr Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination informed that the USOL and Private Students appearing in the Morning Slot of examination i.e. 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM, are also required to upload the single pdf of answer sheet to the link given at the UG/PG websites of Panjab University along with an undertaking which is to be clicked while uploading the answer sheet online.

Capt Amarinder writes to vice president seeking early polls to Panjab University senata

CHANDIGARH:Citing improvement in the state’s Covid situation, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has written to Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, seeking early elections to the University senate, since the inexplicable delay in polling was causing resentment among various constituents of the institution

Punjab Higher Education Minister Tript Bajwa writes to VC Panjab University to conduct senate elections without any further delay

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab Higher Education and Languages Minister Mr. Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa has written a letter to the Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh Dr. Raj Kumar to conduct Senate elections without any further delay. 'By not conducting elections the university administration is denying the right to vote to the constituents of the Senate of the University, which is not only against the established democratic principles, but it is also against the laws, regulations, and statutes as they stand today,' said Bajwa.

Sukhdev Singh Dhinda strongly opposes centre’s latest move to replace Panjab University’s senate with centrally nominated board of governors

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic) president S. Sukhdev Singh Dhinda has strongly opposed the centre's latest move to disband Panjab University’s Senate, its highest governing body, and replace it with a centrally nominated board of governors.

Panjab University Chandigarh Syndicate Meeting

CHANDIGARH:Panjab University, Chandigarh in its Syndicate meeting of the newly
constituted members, held here today,was addressed by Prof. Raj
Kumar, Vice-Chancellor. Citing the meeting an important one, in view
of forthcoming Senate Election and visit of NAAC team in 2022 for
which all efforts are being made to enhance the NAAC rating.

Panjab University research scholar Akshi Goyal selected for Newton Bhabha PhD placement programme 2019-2020

CHANDIGARH:Akshi Goyal, Ph.D. Research Scholar from Panjab University under
supervision of Dr. Suman Mor, Associate Professor, Department of Environment Studies,
Panjab University and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Additional Professor, Department of
Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER has been selected for Newton
Bhabha PhD Placement Programme 2019-2020.

Panjab University Colloquium Committee organized 54th PU Colloquium

The Panjab University Colloquium Committee organized 54th PU Colloquium at 03.00 p.m. on April 9, 2019, at Dr S. S Bhatnagar UICET, Auditorium of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Panjab University Community Radio celebrates 8th Anniversary

CHANDIGARH: A new show called Campus Roundup will soon be launched by Panjab University’s Community Radio Station Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, announced Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Chief Coordinator of Jyotirgamaya and Registrar of the University, during the 8th birth anniversary celebrations of the Radio Station on the occasion of 7th World Radio Day organized by School of Communication Studies(SCS), here today.

Panjab University Professor gets National Award

CHANDIGARH: Professor Preeti Mahajan, Chairperson, Department of Library and Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been honoured with ‘Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)-Prof. S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award-2018’ for her remarkable achievements in the field of teaching and research in Library and Information Science at the inaugural function of 34th IATLIS National Conference held at Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh.

10 students of the IAS Centre, Panjab University cleared PCS Judicial

CHANDIGARH: 10 students from IAS Centre, Panjab University cleared the PCS Judicial interviews held recently.  The students are Papneet, Amanpreet Kaur, Manjot Kaur, Renuka Rani, Sarabjeet Kaur, Kavita, Jasmine, Kunal Lamba, Tarun and Sumit. Out of which, Papneet has topped in the list.

Panjab University To Play Nodal Role As Technology Enabling Centre in the Region

CHANDIGARH: The Panjab University has been selected by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) New Delhi, as one of the Nodal centres in the region for establishing the Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. This may lead to an allocation of Rs 5 crore to PU for developing a self sustainable TEC, through the next 5 years.

Panjab University announces result of B.Sc, B.Com third year

Punjab News Express
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has announced the results of B.Sc. (General) Third Year Examination, April, 2016, B.Com. Third Year (Honours) Examination April, 2016 andB.Sc. (Hons) (Bio-Technology) Part-III, April, 2016.

Panjab University set up help desk for new students

Punjab News Express
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has setup official helpdesk for providing necessary help and guidance to the new students coming to the University for Admission. The helpdesk started functioning from today and would continue till the last date of applying for admission to different courses.