Central University of Punjab: Prospectus
Central University of Punjab: Prospectus
Central University of Punjab: Prospectus
PROSPECTUS
Admission to Post Graduate Programmes
Academic Session 2022-23
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FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S DESK
The Central University of Punjab has been established through an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities
Act, 2009" by Govt. of India. The territorial jurisdiction of Central University of Punjab is whole of the State of
Punjab.
The University has an energy-efficient green campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure coupled with modern
research and sports facilities in an area of over 500 acres at village Ghudda, District Bathinda, Punjab.
The Central University of Punjab has been ranked in the top 100 for the last two consecutive years in 2019,
2020 and 2021 by NIRF. At a young age of 12 years of establishment, the University has proved itself
with NAAC 'A' Grade. The University ranked 84th among Indian Universities by National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF) in 2021.
The University is one of the fast growing Higher Educational Institutions in the Country and committed to
Sustainable Development Goals.
The University envisions to transform the minds to serve the humanity through skill and innovation driven teaching
and research; values and community outreach. The University offers a wide range of instructional and research
facilities across integrated and cross-disciplinary studies, to create an ignited workforce responsive to regional,
national and global needs in tune with the requirements of academics, industry, business and administration
and to address the issues and concerns of the community.
We aim to constantly motivate young minds to experience the excitement and adventure that education offers
and inculcate amongst students and faculty, the healthy habits of self-reliance rather than dependence. We
strive on holistic development of personality to face challenges of life while ensuring welfare of all life forms
and life support systems; activate creative instincts, motivate independent thinking; develop questioning minds
and to nurture a sense of integrity, ethics, uncompromising honesty, democratic values, respect for human
rights and deep concern for the disadvantaged section of the society.
We, at Central University of Punjab understand that success is based on high quality courses, good facilities,
friendly ambience and dedicated academic staff. Here, we practise what we teach and our students can count
on full support of faculty and administration.
Our strength lies in dedicated and meritorious faculty, quality infrastructural research facilities and visibility in
research output. The innovative courses so designed also save precious time, money and energy of the
students while they remain focused to the field of their choice.
With a much-focussed approach, the university is undoubtedly poised to write a new chapter on the academic
horizon of India.
I appreciate you considering the Central University of Punjab as your next academic institution and look
forward to welcome you!
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ABOUT CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB
The Central University of Punjab was established in 2009
by an Act of Parliament. The University ranked 84th by
the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF),
2021. Further, in the first accreditation cycle, the
University has been accredited with "A" grade by the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC). The University has a mission of providing wide
range of instructional and research facilities across
integrated and cross-disciplines, to promote innovation in
teaching, learning and research, and cross-pollinate new
ideas, new technologies and new world-views. It aims to
create an ignited workforce responsive to regional,
national and global needs in tune with the requirements of
academia, industry and business.
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Currently, the University has 31 Departments under 11
Schools of Studies in the areas ranging from Sciences,
Technology, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences. The
University has implemented the National Education Policy,
2020 from the session 2021-22. The University offers
Masters and Ph.D. Programmes. It also offers Short-Term
Courses for skill development. It is a validation of
University's growing credibility among the students that
during the year 2021-22, a total of 21,820 applications were
received for 1334 seats for the admission to Master’s
Programmes through CUCET, with a demand ratio of 1:16.
For Ph.D. Programmes, 426 applications were received for
151 seats, with a demand ratio of 1:3.
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VISION
• The University envisions to transform the minds to serve the humanity through skill
and innovation driven teaching and research; values and community outreach.
MISSION
• Offer a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and
cross-disciplinary studies
• Promote skill and innovation in teaching, learning, evaluation, research and
consultancy services
• Create an ignited workforce responsive to regional, national and global needs in
tune with the requirements of academics, industry, business and administration
• Address the issues and concerns of the community
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND ELIGIBILITY
The Central University of Punjab is offering following Post Graduate
Programmes during the Session 2022-23:
Master’s Degree Programmes for Session 2022-23 – {2 years (4 Semesters)}
No. of
S.N. Programme Eligibility
seats
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUT ATIONAL SCIENCES
7. M.Sc. Chemistry Bachelor’s degree in Science with Chemistry as a 22
(Theoretical and subject with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC
Computational (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate from a recognized Indian or
Chemistry) foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
12. M.Sc. Microbiology Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field with 35
50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
13. M.Sc. Physics Bachelor’s degree in Science with 50% marks {45% in 50
case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate in
Physics and Mathematics as main subject from
recognized Indian or foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
14. M.Sc. Zoology Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 40
50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD}
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
15. M.A. Education Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks {45% in case of 20
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or
foreign University.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
17. M.P.Ed. (a) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or 40
equivalent with at least 50% marks.
OR
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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
25. M. Pharm. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with 55% marks {50% in 15
Pharmaceutical case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} marks from a recognized
Chemistry Indian or foreign University and preference will be given to
candidates having valid GPAT score.
32. M.A. Politics and Any Bachelor's degree with 50% marks {45% in case of 25
International SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} aggregate from a recognized
Relations Indian or foreign University.
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
34. M.A. Hindi Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks {45% in case of 30
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate and having
studied Hindi as a subject from a recognized Indian or
foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF PUNJABI
35. M.A. Punjabi Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks {45% in case of 20
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS
36. Master of Fine Arts Bachelor’s degree (BFA/BVA) in painting with 50% 10
(Painting)-MFA marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a
(Painting) recognized Indian or foreign University.
37. Master of Arts (M.A.)- Bachelor Degree with 50% marks (45% in case of 10
Music (Vocal) SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD) from a recognized Indian or
foreign university such as Bachelor Degree with any
subject Music/Gurmat Sangeet or BPA/B.Mus.
or
Bachelor Degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45%
in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD) from a recognized
Indian or foreign university with any Diploma/Prabhakar/
Visharad/ Sangeet Shiromani/any PG diploma in music.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
40. M.Com. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with minimum of 50% 45
marks or equivalent grade {45% in case of
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} in aggregate from a recognized
Indian or foreign University.
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC STUDIES
41. M.A. Economics Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks {45% in case of 50
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or
foreign University and who had studied
Economics/Statistics/Management.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
42. M.A. Sociology Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks 40
{45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate
from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
43. M.A. History Bachelor’s degree with History 50% marks {45% in case of 40
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate or Bachelor's
degree in any other discipline with 50% marks {45% in case
of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate from a
recognized Indian or foreign University.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
44. M.A. Psychology Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks {45% in 40
case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian
or foreign University.
* 50% Seats will be filled through CCMT- 2022.Any unfilled seats will be through CUET- 2022.
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Note:
The University reserves the right not to offer the programme in any
particular discipline due to administrative reasons or if the response to the
programme is not adequate. The decision of the University will be final in
this regard.
The University reserves the right to change the number of seats in
anyprogramme. It will be accordingly notified on the University website.
Reservation/relaxation will be given as per Government of
India/UniversityRules as adopted by the University time to time.
This prospectus is subject to alteration (s) & modification (s) and the same
willbe notified on University website.
This prospectus is for information only and it does not constitute a
legaldocument.
For detail please visit University website www.cup.edu.in
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ADMISSION CRITERIA TO MASTER’S DEGREE
PROGRAMME FOR SESSION 2022-23
i. Admission to all Master’s Degree Programmes shall be based on the merit of the
students in Common University Entrance Test (CUET) -2022.
ii. No one shall be considered for admission unless he/she has appeared in the
CUET-2022.
iii. The candidates are advised to remain in touch with the website(s) CUET- 2022
https://cuet.nta.ac.in/, www,nta.ac.in for updated information.
iv. Candidate must ensure that, they should have all the original documents of their
respective qualifying examinations at the time of verification of
Documents/Registration.
v. For the admission in Master Programme, candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria
on the date of verification of Documents/Registration.
vi. Ensuring the eligibility for applying to a particular Programme will be the
sole responsibility of the candidate.
1. Please read eligibility criteria and other requirements before submitting the
application form.
2. To apply for admission to a Programme, eligible candidates must complete the
online Application Form and submit it.
Important Instructions:
i. The University reserves the right not to offer the Programme in any particular
discipline if the response to the Programme is not adequate. The decision of the
University will be final in this regard.
ii. Ensuring the eligibility for applying to a particular programme will be the
sole responsibility of the candidate.
NOTE: The candidates are required to deposit the prescribed fee on or before the date
to be announced at the time of admission.
The cut-off date for admission including shifting/operating of waiting list, if any, shall be
notified later. There after no admission shall be made by the University.
RESERVATION POLICY
SPORTS POLICY
5% supernumerary seats are available in each department under Sports and ECA
quota^. For details, (Sports Policy).
^Sports policy as approved vide EC:36:2020:24
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
The student admitted in the University shall have to submit a medical fitness certificate
from Govt. Hospital that he/she is medical fit to pursue higher education.
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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION& EXAMINATION
Medium of instruction for all the Programmes is English except the language
Programmes for which the medium of instruction is the language concerned.
NOTE:
i. In case of Sr. No.1 in the table above, the University shall deduct an amount of 5%
of the fees paid by the student subject to a maximum of ₹ 5000/-as processing
charges from the refundable amount.
ii. Those candidates who will cancel their admission before Registration/ Document
verification but within one month from the last date of admission, are required to
cancel their seat through Online Portal for refund of academic fee and security. No
other mode of request for cancellation of seats for refund of academic fee and
security shall be entertained.
iii. Those candidates who will cancel their admission after registration and
commencement of classes within one month from the last date of admission are
required to cancel their seats through Online Portal only and submit “No Dues
Certificate” along with application for the refund of academic fee and security.
iv. Those candidates who will cancel their admission after registration and
commencement of classes after one month from the last date of admission, are
required to cancel their seats through Offline Mode and submit proforma for refund
of academic security along with “No Dues Certificate” and application form.
v. Academic security money will be refunded only after completion or quitting of the
respective programme within one year from the date of completion or quitting the
programme.
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REFUND POLICY FOR HOSTEL FEE
In case the candidates withdraw/cancel the Hostel seat within 30 days after allotment of
Hostel, the Hostel Fee will be refunded after deducting Hostel fee of one month from
the refundable amount.
In case the candidate withdraw/cancel the Hostel seat after 30 days from the allotment
of Hostel, only Hostel security money will be refunded to the candidate.
NOTE:
i. Candidates are required to submit proforma for refund of hostel fee and/or hostel
security duly filled for the refund of Hostel fee and/or Security Money within two
years from the date of withdrawal/cancellation of hostel seat.
ii. Hostel Security money will be refunded only after completion or quitting of the
respective Programmes.
iii. For refund of Hostel/Mess security, candidates are required to submit Hostel No
Due certificate in respective Hostel office.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
SESSION 2022-23
M.A./ MBA
M.Ed. / M.Pharm./
Account Head M.COM./ M.Sc./M.Lib.I.Sc. (Agri- L.L.M.
M.P.Ed. M.Tech.
MPA/MFA Business)
One Time Fees (In Rs.)
Degree &
750 750 750 750 750 750
Convocation
Alumni Association
600 600 600 600 600 600
Life Membership
Security Deposit
3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
(Refundable)
Identity Card 150 150 150 150 150 150
Industrial Training ---- ---- ---- ---- 750 ----
Annual Fees (In Rs.)
Admission Fee 1150 1400 1150 1400 1150 1400
Medical Fee 750 750 750 750 750 750
Literary and Cultural
350 350 350 350 350 350
Activities
Students' Council
250 250 250 250 250 250
Contribution
University
300 300 300 300 1400 300
Development Fee
Professional
----- ----- ----- ----- 700 -----
Development
Semester Fee (In Rs.)
Tuition 1800 3500 1800 4400 4300 3500
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN
PUNJABI TRANSLATION/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN
FRENCH/PG DIPLOMA IN HINDI
TRANSLATION/CERTIFICATE COURSE IN
COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS
SESSION 2022-23
For New Students For Alumni Students of Central For Already Registered
University of Punjab Students
Fee Item Amount Fee Item Amount Fee Item Amount
One Time Fees (in Rs.)
Certificate/Degree Fee 300.00 Certificate/Degree Fee 300.00 Certificate/Degree Fee 300.00
Alumni Association Life 600.00 Alumni Association 0.00 Alumni Association 0.00
Membership Fee Life Membership Fee Life Membership Fee
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR PG DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCES
FOR BIOINFORMATICS/CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NEURAL
NETWORK AND DEEP LEARNING
SESSION 2022-23
Fee Item PG Diploma Fee in INR Certificate Course Fee in INR
S. No.
One Time Fees (in Rs.)
I.
Degree Fee 600.00 600.00
1.
Alumni Association Life Membership 600.00 600.00
2.
Fee
Security Deposit (Refundable) 2840.00 2840.00
3.
Identity Card Fee 90.00 90.00
4.
4130.00 4130.00
Total (I)
Annual Fees (in Rs.)
II.
Admission Fee 1030.00 1030.00
5.
Medical Fee 520.00 520.00
6.
Literary and Cultural Fee 270.00 270.00
7.
Students Council Fund 190.00 190.00
8.
Students Welfare Fund 200.00 200.00
9.
2210.00 2210.00
Total (II)
Semester Fees (in Rs.) – First Semester
III.
Tuition Fee 1610.00 1610.00
10.
Laboratory Fee 1620.00 1620.00
11.
Library and e-Library Fee 430.00 430.00
12.
Computer and Internet Fee 640.00 640.00
13.
Sports Fee 310.00 310.00
14.
Examination Fee 730.00 730.00
15.
Marks sheet Fee 140.00 140.00
16.
5480.00 5480.00
Total (III)
Semester Fees (in Rs.) – Second Semester
IV.
Tuition Fee 1610.00 0
17.
Laboratory Fee 1620.00 0
18.
Library and e-Library Fee 430.00 0
19.
Computer and Internet Fee 640.00 0
20.
Examination Fee 730.00 0
21.
Marks sheet Fee 140.00 0
22.
5170.00 0
Total (IV)
16990.00 11820.00
Total (I+II+III+IV)
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR PG-DIPLOMA IN GEOINFORMATICS
PROGRAMME SESSION 2022-23
S. No. FEE ITEM AMOUNT
I. One Time Fees (In Rs.)
1 Degree & Convocation Fee 600.00
2 Alumni Association Life 600.00
Membership Fee
3 Security Deposit (Refundable) 2840.00
4 Identity Card Fee 90.00
TOTAL (I) 4130.00
II. Annual Fees (In Rs.)
5 Admission Fee 1030.00
6 Medical Fee 520.00
7 Literary and Cultural Fee 270.00
8 Students Union Fund 190.00
9 Students Welfare Fund 200.00
TOTAL (II) 2210.00
III. Semester Fees (In Rs.)- FIRST SEMESTER
10 Tuition Fee 7500.00
11 Laboratory Fee 7500.00
12 Library and e-Library Fee 430.00
13 Computer and Internet Fee 640.00
14 Sports Fee 310.00
15 Examination Fee 730.00
16 Marks Sheet Fee 140.00
TOTAL (III) 17250.00
IV. Semester Fees (In Rs.)- SECOND SEMESTER
17 Tuition Fee 7500.00
18 Laboratory Fee 7500.00
19 Library and e-Library Fee 430.00
20 Computer and Internet Fee 640.00
21 Examination Fee 730.00
22 Marks Sheet Fee 140.00
TOTAL (IV) 16940.00
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV) 40530.00
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HOSTEL FEE STRUCTURE FOR MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
SESSION 2022-23
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FACILITIES FOR THE STUDENTS
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COMPUTER CENTRE
The University has a modern Computer Centre with around 160 units of parallel-
connected latest configuration workstations (Dell®)/HP each featuring Windows 7
ultimateOS,2GB/4GBRAMandIntel® i5/i73GHz processors. Software solutions such
as GeneMapper®, SeqScape®, BioTrekker™, SigmaPlot® with Systat, PAWS,
SPSS,Chem.Bio,Origin8.1, Schrodinger, MATLAB, etc. have been procured. The
Computer Centre has network infrastructure consisting routers, firewall, Unified threat
management in built wireless controller (UTM), Manageable layer 2, and layer3
switches. The Centre has two higher end servers with configurations (server having
four no's of x86 64bit processor Intel E5-4640 v2 with 256 GB RAM with Gen9) and
12 Blade servers with Gen 7. The Computer Centre provides computational facilities
to all users in the University. Students, staff and faculty from all schools, sections and
centre's in the campus can obtain accounts to access the internet. Backbone
connectivity initiates from the Computer Centre and caters to more than 1000 nodes
both physical and wireless connection across the campus.
LIBRARY
The University Library is on a rapid and consistent path of expansion and
development since its inception in 2009, catering to the learning and research
requirements of teachers and students of the University. Carefully designed with
elegant modular furniture, the library presently has over 36,606 titles and subscribes
to 71 print journals, 9507 full text E-journals through the e-ShodhSindhu Consortium
and independently. It also has access to ACM Digital Library, American Chemical
Society, American Physical Society, Annual Reviews, Cambridge University Press,
Institute of Physics, JSTOR, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Royal Society of
Chemistry, Sage, Science Direct, Science Online, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis,
Wiley-Blackwell etc. The University Library has access to SCOPUS database, Web of
Science dataset, West Law, Hein Online, Manupatra, SciFinder Evaluation, EPWRF
India Time Series, DELNET Online, ISID (The Institute for Studies in Industrial
Development), JCCC (JGate Custom Content for Consortium), etc.
Library is fully air-conditioned and is located at a central place in the Academic Block
with state-of-the-art seating facility in a quiet and restoring ambience. The interior of
the library is enabled with Wi-Fi connectivity allowing the users to work within the
library by accessing both offline and online resources. The Library is equipped with
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Electro Magnetic Security System (EMSS)
providing automated self-service facility for the users and high end security. It is also
equipped with an advanced Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and modern
reprographic facilities.
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STUDENT HOSTEL
Choosing a University is also about choosing a new home. We ensure that students
dwell in a healthy environment that helps them to grow and learn without any obstacle.
The University has separate hostels for boys and girls with all modern facilities. The
hostel mess serves fresh and hygienic food.
The University has 2 Girls’ hostels and 2 Boys’ hostels. The facilities provided in the
hostels are: Wi-Fi, bed, Mattresses, Study Table, Chair, Almirah, 24x7 Water and
Electricity supply, Housekeeping facility, Hygienic food, Common Room with TV facility.
Note: Hostel to students shall be allotted subject to availability and as per
hostel/University rules.
TRANSPORT
University has buses for convenience of the faculty and students.
MUSEUM
University Museum houses vast collection of archaeological exhibits, including that of
Harappan Civilization, excavated from Malwa region of Punjab. Exhibits also include a
photo gallery on historical and cultural transformation of Bathinda City.
SPORTS
Besides beautiful walking trails around the Campus, the University has good sports
facilities for the students and staff. Badminton and table tennis courts are available to
foster sporting skills. Outdoor Volleyball, Running track, Football Ground, Cricket
Ground and Basketball Courts are available.
FITNESS CENTRE
An air-conditioned fully functional Fitness Centre is operational in the University for
ensuring a healthy mind in a healthy body. The Centre has all the requisite equipment
required for physical training.
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EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN SCHEME
The University encourages the students to take up part time jobs at the University to
make them independent under the “Earn-While-You-Learn" scheme. The objective of
the scheme is to:
1. Exploit the immense potential of students as a valuable human resource.
2. Involve the students in management and development of the Institution.
3. Give students hands on experience and thereby prepare them for jobs in future.
4. Encourage young students to learn about dignity of labour.
5. Prevent students from avoidable distractions and engage them in meaningful,
positive activities.
6. Enable meritorious and needy students to earn a reasonable amount every
month to meet their expenses.
The students who are registered in University for any Programme and are not
recipients of fellowship/financial aid from any other funding agency, either private or
public can take the advantage of this scheme.
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COMMITTEES/CELLS/ASSOCIATION
PLACEMENT CELL
The Placement Cell of the University has been established with an aim of facilitating
interactions between the Industries and Students who are in the final year of their
Course. The purpose of the Placement Cell is to place students in credible
organizations, and help them getting an appropriate job in sync with their intellectual
aptitude. To provide excellent facilities for learning combined with a rewarding career is
the motto of the Institution. The students are provided with the best research facilities
and the lab infrastructure for the execution of their innovative ideas. Helping them to
execute it, the dedicated faculty of the University helps them in comprehending the
labyrinths of scientific world.
The students are counselled throughout, during their stay in the University regarding
their career options, which in turn prepare and equip the young aspirants to explore the
best avenues of opportunities.
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ANTI-RAGGING CELL
The University has a zero tolerance policy towards ragging-related matters. All issues
in this regard will be dealt with utmost urgency and stringent action will be taken against
those who are involved. A copy of UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of ragging
have been distributed to all students upon admission and have procured undertakings
and affidavits from the students as well as parents in this regard. Unabridged version of
the UGC Regulations in this regard can be accessible at http://bit.ly/UGC-Ragging.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CELL
The University community comprises of heterogeneous population from different parts
of Country, different religious/caste affiliations, linguistic heterogeneity and persons with
various financial backgrounds. Discriminations based on caste/sex/appearance/state of
domicile etc. will be dealt with extreme seriousness.
The University puts very best efforts to ensure that the minority community faces no
discriminating incidents in the Campus.
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PERSONALITY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CELL
Personality and Language Development cell of the university has been established to
foster soft-skills and communication skills for the students. The cell regularly organizes
activities including soft-skill development workshops, communication skills training and
general knowledge quiz competition. Students actively participate in these programs in
view of today’s highly competitive and stressful academic/career environment. As a part
of the activities of this Cell, a Communication Skills and Personality Development
training course in English is being conducted three times a week at the Language Lab.
The objective of this course is to help students to effectively handle real life
communication- specific challenges and to help them grow as leaders. This course
aims to enable students to learn techniques of Effective Communication, Personal
Interview, Group Discussion, Personality Development and Leadership Skills.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The students form an integral part of an educational institution. The University also
recognizes the students’ potential positively and involves them to nurture their
representational skills through the Central University of Punjab Students Council. Both
Council and the University jointly work towards the betterment and the advancement of
the academic life of the University.
CULTURAL COMMITTEE
The Cultural Committee in the University makes one forget about life’s woes and
transports one and all into a world of beats and rhythms. Students are given proper
training through experts in dancing, singing, acting, etc. The students perform plays on
serious issues like female foeticide, dowry, environment pollution etc. which brings
tears to everyone eyes and remind each one present of their duty towards the wrong
prevalent in the country. Various events like drama, dance (group and individual
performances), skit, musical performances (group and solo), poetry recitation
competition, music competition, dance competitions, traditional dress competitions etc.
are organized.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association of Central University of Punjab (AACUP) aspires to foster an
increased interaction amongst the Alumni. A series of activities will be organized once
the Association becomes active. A glimpse of what we as facilitators intend to do are:
To set up a link with the Alumni of all the Centres/Departments and enroll them
as members.
To encourage the Alumni to take an active and continued interest in the activities
and progress of the University.
To honour those distinguished alumni members, who bring laurels to themselves
as well as the University in their respective domains.
To arrange get-together of the Alumni on a regular basis.
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SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT ORIENTATION
The orientation program is meant to orient the students to the Campus life. The
program facilitates the successful academic and personal transition of new students to
the University community.
Features
It gives an overview of University's culture, resources and services along with rules
and regulations.
It is held at the beginning of the Session.
Objectives
To welcome the student to the University and engage them with the legacy,
traditions and values of our University.
To introduce students to the rigorous academic life of the University and
opportunities, responsibilities and facilities available.
To explain rules and regulations of the University especially related to teaching
learning and examination.
The University recognizes and values the diversity of students and their expectations.
The University is committed to treating students in a fair and transparent manner. The
code of conduct is formulated to provide a clear statement of the University’s
expectations of students in respect of academic matters and personal behavior.
The student must submit their assignments, Lab. files, seminar reports etc.
given by the teachers in time.
No student must abstain from classes without prior permission.
Students are expected to speak politely and use courteous language when
communicating with University officials, staff members and other students.
Since all the students to be admitted in the University have attained the
age of majority, it is expected that they understand their responsibilities.
They are the best judge of their interests. The students residing in the
hostel will be staying in the hostel at their own risk, liability and
consequences.
Any student participating in sports/training/cultural or any other activity
shall take proper care, reasonable intelligence and precautionary
measures to avoid any injury. Where any physical injury is caused due to
recklessness, violation of rule, laws in existence, safety norms as advised
or instructed to undertake such activities, the responsibility shall be
exclusively borne by the student. The University shall bear no
responsibility for damage caused by the voluntarily acceptance of the risk
associated therein. It shall be responsibility of the student to take care in
order to avoid injuries. So far as sports are concerned, the purpose of the
University is only to facilitate the recreational and rejuvenation
opportunities to the students in view of their rigorous academic calendar.
Henceforth, the University shall not be liable to any damages, financial or
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other legal liability for injury sustained by the students in these voluntary
activities. The students are advised to buy insurance policy or avail the
benefit of PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna) to meet out any
exigency or unforeseen mishap.
Students must maintain decorum in the University bus.
It is the students’ and his guardian’s responsibility to update any changes
in their parents / guardians and their own address and contact number
within a week. Failure to update may invoke disciplinary action against the
student.
Wearing a helmet for two wheeler riders is a statutory requirement.
Use all University resources including information technology in a lawful
and ethical manner for academic purposes only.
The students are expected to bear a good moral character.
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The University Authority reserves the right to move hostellers to other
hostel units or any other alternative place if there is a necessity.
VISITORS
All visitors must register at the Security Section and provide all details and
documents as asked before entering the hostel complex. All visitors must
leave the hostel complex by 8:00 p.m.
Students are not permitted to allow visitors of the opposite sex into rooms at
any time for whatever reason. Any hostellers found violating this rules will be
evicted from the hostel.
Any unauthorized entry in campus premises or hostels shall amount to
criminal trespass and will be dealt with according to law in existence.
Non-Hostel students are prohibited in the hostel without the permission of
hostel warden. The student who violates this is answerable to the Warden.
SECURITY
The University Authority is not responsible for any loss of private property.
Hostellers are strongly advised to lock all your valuable items such as Mobile
phones, Laptop, Watches, Money etc. at all times.
Hostellers are not permitted to change rooms or sleep in any other room
except their own room.
Any student, who finds anything unusual about his room-mate or finds his
missing for more than 24 hours, must report to the hostel Warden
immediately. This is to enable the University authorities to take immediate
action if any untoward incident takes place.
Possession, distribution and use of fire-arms, lethal weapons including air
gun, contraband drugs, alcohol, toxic and hazardous material are strictly
prohibited in the hostel. Keeping electric appliances such as T.V., VCR,
heater, iron, oven etc. in the rooms is also prohibited.
Pets are not allowed in the hostel complex.
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IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS
Admissions admissions@cup.edu.in
Library library.cup@cup.edu.in
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LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
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OBC CERTIFICATE FORMAT
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR
APPOINTMENT TO POSTS / ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES (CEIs),
UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
“This certificate MUST have been issued with last six months”
Dated:
District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner, etc.
Seal
NOTE:
a) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the People Act, 1950.
b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional
Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-
Divisional magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant
Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency
Magistrate.
iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
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SC/ST CERTIFICATE FORMAT
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY A CANDIDATE BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTE OR SCHEDULED
TRIBE
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum._____________________________________________________________ Son/Daughter of
Shri _______________________________________________of village/Town_______________________in District/ Division
_____________________________ of the State/Union Territory _____________________________ belongs to the
__________________ caste/Tribe, which is recognized as a Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe under.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) order, 1950. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) order, 1950.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes)(Union Territory) order, 1951. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territory) order,
1951.
(As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Modification) Order 1956, the Bombay Reorganization Act, 1960,
the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the North Eastern Areas (Reorganization Act,
1971) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes orders (Amendment) Act, 1976.)
*The constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Caste Order, 1956;
*The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes, 1959, as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes orders (Amendment) Act. 1976;
*The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order 1962; *The Constitution (Dadra & Nagar Haveli)
Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962; *The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964;
*The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman &Dieu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman &Dieu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968; *The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order,
1970;
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, (Amendment) Ordinance, 1991.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, (Second Amendment) Act, 1991. *The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Ordinance,
1996
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Certificate issue to Shri
____________________________________________Father of Shri ___________________________________________ of
village/town __________________________________ in District/Division _________________________________ of the
State/UT ______________________________ who belongs to the ___________________ caste/Tribe which is recognized as a
SC/ST in the State/Union Territory __________________________________ issued by the
__________________________________ (name of the prescribed issuing authority) vide their No.
__________________________________ dated _____________________ or Shri _____________________________________
and or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in Village/Town __________________________ of ___________________
District/Division of the State/Union Territory of __________________________.
Place______________ Signature________________________
NOTE: - The terms ordinarily reside(s) used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act,
1950.SC Certificate issued from Maharashtra State must be validated by Social Welfare Department and ST Caste certificate must be
validated by Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra Government
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PWD CERTIFICATE FORMAT
Note:
This condition is progressive/ not progressive/ likely to improve/ not likely to improve*.
1) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes
ragging.
2) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of
the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or
abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
I will not indulge in any behavior or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the
Regulations.
I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be
constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
4) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the
Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against me under any
penal law or any law for the time being in force.
5) I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the
country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging;
and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission is
liable to be cancelled.
a. I will obey the code of conduct of the institute and do not indulge in any kind of in-disciplined activity
while in and off the institution campus.
b. I will be solely responsible for any kind of accident/mishap caused on account of the above mentioned
clause (6.a).
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ANNEXURE II
UNDERTAKING BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
1) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes
ragging.
2) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of
the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found
guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
a) My ward will not indulge in any behavior or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of
the Regulations.
b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that
may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
4) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause
9.1 of the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my
ward under any penal law or any law for the time being in force.
5) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in
the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote,
ragging; and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my
ward is liable to be cancelled.
a) My ward will obey the code of conduct of the institute and do not indulge in any kind of in-disciplined
activity while in and off the institution campus.
b) My ward will be solely responsible for any kind of accident/mishap caused on account of the above
mentioned clause (6.a).
________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Name:
Address:
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For Admission Enquiry, please contact Admission Cell at
09464269330
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