Punjabi University, Patiala

Punjabi University Patiala was established in 1962 and is a government university that offers a wide variety of courses to its students. The vision and mission of Punjabi University Patiala is ‘To promote Punjabi language, literature, art and culture, and the development of Punjabi language as a medium of instruction and examination in various fields of study and generally for the promotion of higher education and research’. Punjabi University has more than 25,000 enrolled students and has more than 500 faculty members. The campus has a size of 700 acres. Punjabi University has been approved by the UGC and has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. As per the NIRF ranking 2020, the university has been ranked 64th amongst the top universities. In the NIRF 2021 rankings, the university has been ranked 18th pharmacy category.

Punjabi University courses are 152 in number and are available at the Diploma, UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. Punjabi University courses are available with many specialisations. Many facilities are also provided to the students and the staff by the university. Punjabi University facilities include medical facilities, hostel facilities, sports, library, WiFi, IT infrastructure, guest rooms, etc. 

Punjabi University scholarships are offered to the students to support them with their studies. The scholarships are LR Mundra Memorial Scholarship and also the scholarships offered by UGC, AICTE central and state governments. 

The Career Counselling and Placement Cell is responsible for Punjabi University placements. Punjabi University's placement cell is responsible for all the recruitment and training matters of the students. In the Punjabi University placement drive many companies visit and participate in the recruitment process. 

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Punjabi University Location

Punjabi University's address is NH 64, next to Urban Estate Phase II, Patiala, Punjab. The nearest airport to the university is the Patiala Airport which is at a distance of 12.8 km. The Patiala Railway Station is at a distance of 6.2 km from the location of Punjabi University. The nearest bus depot to Punjabi University is the Patiala Bus Depot at a distance of 5.9 km. 

Punjabi University Latest News and Events

• Webinar on ‘The Comparative Study Of World Religions And It's Relevance In The Contemporary World’ will be conducted by Punjabi University Patiala.

• National Webinar on the 160th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore will be organised by the Department of English, Punjabi University.

• International Conference On Safety And Security Of Women In The Contemporary World: Issues And Challenges will be organised by Punjabi University.

Punjabi University Awards, Recognitions, Ranking, Accreditations, and Collaborations

• Punjabi University has been recognised by the UGC.

• The university has been approved by AICTE.

• NAAC has accredited Punjabi University and it has given it an ‘A’ grade.

• Ranked 64th by the NIRF for the year 2020.

• In the NIRF rankings of 2021, Punjabi University has been ranked 18th in the pharmacy category with an overall score of 55.74. In the NIRF 2020 rankings, the institute was ranked 23rd.

Punjabi University Clubs, Committees, and Societies

The university has many clubs and societies for the students to be a part of. Punjabi University clubs are like a platform for the students to explore and develop the talents and skills they possess. Punjabi University clubs and societies provide much-needed exposure to the students which will be of use to them in the future. 

• NSS - The NSS makes the students aware of ongoing socio-economic issues. The volunteers attend various camps and spread awareness regarding these issues. 

• Youth Welfare Department - This club organises many activities like trekking, hiking, rock climbing, youth leadership training, etc.

Punjabi University Facilities

The university offers a large number of facilities for the students and staff of the university. These facilities help in making the students' time in the university enjoyable and comfortable. Punjabi University Patiala facilities include hostel facilities, sports facilities, library, transport facilities and many more. Punjabi University Patiala has 6 hostels for boys and 7 hostels for girls. The university has seminar halls and auditoriums available for the students and faculty to organise functions and events. The university library has a huge number of resources which includes books, journals, reports, etc. Punjabi University Patiala facilities also include medical facilities. The university is fully prepared to handle any sort of medical emergencies. To cater to the computing needs of the students the university has the latest and modern IT infrastructure. Punjabi University Patiala facilities include sports facilities and a gym for the students. The multi-cuisine cafeteria is part of Punjabi University Patiala campus facilities. The university has laboratories to help students in gaining knowledge through experiential learning. Punjabi University Patiala also provides guest room facilities to visitors. More details regarding Punjabi University Patiala facilities and infrastructure is available on the facilities page.

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Punjabi University Courses

The university offers courses at multiple levels. Punjabi University Patiala courses are offered at - Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral levels. 152 courses are offered by the university. The university offers admission to courses belonging to various streams. Humanities, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Application, etc are some of the streams. Punjabi University Patiala offers admission to 104 courses at the PG level. The university also offers PG Diploma courses and all the PG Diploma courses have a duration of 1 year. At the doctoral level, the university offers Ph.D courses. For more details visit the Punjabi University Patiala course page. Punjabi University Patiala course lists are given below.

Punjabi University Patiala Diploma Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Punjabi University Patiala UG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Punjabi University Patiala PG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Punjabi University Patiala Doctoral Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Punjabi University Admissions

The university offers admissions to a total of 152 courses. Punjabi University admissions are offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination and for some courses marks obtained in the entrance examination. The university conducts an interview for admission to every course. For more information visit the admission page of the university. Punjabi University admission process is given below.

Punjabi University Diploma and UG Admission Process

• Meet the eligibility criteria for Punjabi University admission.

• Apply for diploma admission to Punjabi University Patiala. 

• Based on the marks in the qualifying examination candidates will be shortlisted.

• Appear for the interview conducted by the university.

• Final admission will be offered after document verification and payment of Punjabi University admission fees. 

Punjabi University Patiala PG Admission Process

• Meet the eligibility criteria for Punjabi University PG admissions. 

• Apply for PG admission to Punjabi University Patiala. 

• Based on merit in the qualifying examinations candidates will be shortlisted.

• Appear for the interview conducted by the university.

• Document verification and payment of the Punjabi University fee is the last step.

Note: For M.Tech admissions, candidates who have qualified GATE will be given preference.

Punjabi University Patiala Doctorate Admission Process

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university.

• Apply for admission to Punjabi University 

• Appear for the Ph.D entrance examination.

• Appear for the interview conducted by the university.

• Final admissions are offered after verification of documents and payment of the Punjabi University admission fee. 

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Punjabi University Scholarships

Students of the university can avail the scholarships offered by the university, University Grants Commission (UGC), central and state governments. Punjabi University scholarships are LR Mundra Memorial Scholarship, PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child and PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders). Punjabi University has been approved by the UGC and therefore the students of Punjabi University can apply for these scholarships. Students of the college can avail the scholarships which are offered by the central government. Punjabi University scholarships include Post-Matric Scholarship For Students Belonging to the Minority Communities, Scholarships for Students with Disabilities and Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students. Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria for these Punjabi University scholarships can avail them. Further details of Punjabi University scholarships are available on the scholarship page.

Punjabi University Placements

The Career Counselling and Placement Cell is the department that handles all matters which are related to the placement and training of the students of the university. Punjabi University placement cell also provides training to the students. Punjabi University placement training includes career counselling, career planning, etc. This is done to increase their employability and they can be placed into the various organisations. Further details of the Punjabi University placement process are available on the placement page. 

Punjabi University Placement Statistics UG (3 Year) 2019-20

Punjabi University Placement Statistics UG (4 Years) 2019-20

Punjabi University Placement Statistics PG (1 Year) 2019-20

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