Admission in CUPB: Central University of Punjab (CUPB), located in Bathinda, Punjab, has emerged as an important institution in the field of education. This university has made its mark at the national and international level within a few years of its establishment. Let’s take a look at the history, admission process, courses and features of this university…
This university was started in the year 2009
The Central University of Punjab was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009. It was one of the 15 new central universities established by the Government of India in different states of the country. Initially, the university operated from a temporary campus in Bathinda city. In 2015, the university began construction of its permanent campus at Ghudda near Bathinda, where its main campus is currently located. Spread over an area of more than 500 acres, the campus was constructed in several phases and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
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These are the admission procedures of the university
Admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses is through the national level entrance exam CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test) while admission to PhD programmes is through UGC-NET/JRF or the university’s own entrance exam. The admission procedure follows a reservation policy based on merit, with seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC and other categories as per government rules.
These are the courses being offered in the university
The Central University of Punjab offers various courses through various schools and departments. The undergraduate courses include B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism and Mass Communication, B.Voc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), B.Voc. (Data Science), B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics, B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics and postgraduate courses like M.A., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.Pharma. PhD programmes are available in all departments.
Here is the fee structure
Undergraduate courses
– B.A. (Hons.): Around Rs. 13,000 to 16,000
– B.Voc.: Around Rs. 15,000 to 20,000
– B.Sc. (Hons): Around Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000
Postgraduate courses
– Arts and Humanities: Around Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000
– Science: Around Rs 18,000 to Rs 22,000
– MBA: Around Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000
– M.Pharma.: Around Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000 to Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000
– M.Ed.: Around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000
– Ph.D.: Around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000
Apart from this, hostel fees and examination fees are charged separately. The university also regularly provides scholarships and financial aid to meritorious students.
These are the famous alumni of the university
Many alumni of the Central University of Punjab are making their name in various fields, some of the prominent names among them are Dr. Amanpreet Singh, who is a renowned researcher and environmentalist who has made significant contributions in the field of climate change and has received international recognition. Prof. Gurpreet Kaur, who is a renowned linguist and expert in Punjabi literature, has done significant work in the preservation of Indian languages. Mandeep Singh, who is a civil service officer, has cleared the UPSC examination and is currently serving in an important department of the Government of India.