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{{Short description|Central university in Bathinda, Punjab, India}} | |||
{{about|the university in India|the similarly named university in Pakistan|University of Central Punjab}} | {{about|the university in India|the similarly named university in Pakistan|University of Central Punjab}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
|image_upright | | image_upright = 0.7 | ||
|name | | name = Central University of Punjab | ||
|native_name | | native_name = | ||
|established | | established = {{start date and age|2009}} | ||
|type | | type = [[Central University (India)|Central]] | ||
| | | head_label = [[Visitor]] | ||
| | | head = [[President of India]] | ||
| | | chancellor = Dr. Jagbir Singh | ||
| | | vice_chancellor = [[Raghavendra P. Tiwari|Dr. Raghavendra P. Tiwari]] | ||
|country | | city = [[Bathinda, Punjab]] | ||
|coordinates | | country = India | ||
|campus | | coordinates = {{coord|30|08|24|N|74|47|27|E|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}} <!-- Permanent Campus --> | ||
| | | campus = [[Rural]] | ||
|undergrad | | campus_size = {{convert|500|acre}} | ||
|postgrad | | other_name = CU Punjab | ||
| | | undergrad = | ||
|website | | postgrad = | ||
|image | | accreditation = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] Accredited with 'A+' Grade (Second Cycle Accreditation 2023) | ||
| academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/asia |title=Association of Commonwealth Universities Membars-Asia |access-date=16 Jan 2019}}</ref> [[AICTE]], [[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]], [[Bar Council of India|BCI]], [[ICMR]], [[ICSSR]], [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research|CSIR]] | |||
| website = {{url|www.cup.edu.in}} | |||
| image = Logo_of_CUPB.jpg | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Central University of Punjab''' is a [[Central University (India)| | '''Central University of Punjab''' is a [[Central University (India)|central research university]] located in [[Ghudda]] village of [[Bathinda|Bathinda, Punjab, India]]. | ||
The Central Universities | == Founding == | ||
The Central University of Punjab was established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009.<ref>{{cite web |date=2009-02-25 |title=Parliament passes bill to set 12 central varsities |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Parliament-passes-bill-to-set-12-central-varsities/articleshow/4187380.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811025527/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-25/india/28034296_1_harisingh-gour-vishwavidyalaya-guru-ghasidas-vishwavidyalaya-central-universities |archive-date=2011-08-11 |access-date=2012-03-21 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archived copy |url=http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/vikas_doc/docs/1241592408~~1235040259_central_University_Bill_2009.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220012536/http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/vikas_doc/docs/1241592408~~1235040259_central_University_Bill_2009.pdf |archive-date=20 February 2012 |access-date=12 January 2010}}</ref> It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, and since November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres.{{Cn|date=May 2023}} | |||
== | ==Degrees== | ||
The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Lib.I.Sc., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://cup.edu.in/cup_student-corner.php/admissions.php |title= Admission webpage Central University of Punjab|access-date= 26 August 2024 }}</ref> | |||
The Central University of Punjab, | The university has started offering following bachelor's degrees also since July 2024: B.Tech(CSE), B.A.-LL.B., B.Pharmacy, B.A.-B.Ed. and B.Sc.-B.Ed..<ref>{{cite web |url= http://cup.edu.in/cup_student-corner.php/admissions.php |title= Admission webpage Central University of Punjab|access-date= 26 August 2024 }}</ref> Launched four new UG Integrated courses of Biological Sciences in streams like - Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology [BS-MS Integrated]. | ||
==Schools== | |||
* School of Basic Sciences | |||
* School of Education | |||
* School of Engineering & Technology | |||
* School of Environment and Earth Sciences | |||
* School of Health Sciences | |||
* School of Information and Communication Studies | |||
* School of International Studies | |||
* School of Languages, Literature and Culture | |||
* School of Legal Studies | |||
* School of Management | |||
* School of Social Sciences | |||
== Accreditation and ranking == | == Accreditation and ranking == | ||
{{Infobox India university ranking | {{Infobox India university ranking | ||
| type = University | | type = University | ||
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| | |NIRF_U_2024=83|NIRF_P_2024=23}} | ||
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}} | |||
The university has a [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] 'A+' Grade.{{Cn|date=May 2023}}The University ranked 77th among universities, 40th in Law category, and 20th in the pharmacy category in the [[NIRF]] ranking of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF 2024 Ranking |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref> | |||
Central University of Punjab has been ranked as number one amongst newly established central universities in India consistently since 2012 as per university rankings of Researchgate and Scopus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Central-University-Punjab-ranked-among-top-universities-of-India/articleshow/31120540.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.cup.ac.in/ Official | *[http://www.cup.ac.in/ Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629124107/http://www.cup.ac.in/ |date=29 June 2016 }} | ||
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[[Category:Central University of Punjab| ]] | |||
[[Category:Education in Bathinda]] | [[Category:Education in Bathinda]] | ||
[[Category:Universities in Punjab, India]] | |||
[[Category:Central universities in India]] | [[Category:Central universities in India]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Universities and colleges established in 2009]] | ||
[[Category:2009 establishments in Punjab, India]] | [[Category:2009 establishments in Punjab, India]] | ||
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Other name | CU Punjab |
|---|---|
| Type | Central |
| Established | 2009 |
Academic affiliations | UGC, ACU,[1] AICTE, PCI, BCI, ICMR, ICSSR, CSIR |
| Chancellor | Dr. Jagbir Singh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Raghavendra P. Tiwari |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Location | , India 30°08′24″N 74°47′27″E / 30.14000°N 74.79083°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | www |
Central University of Punjab is a central research university located in Ghudda village of Bathinda, Punjab, India.
Founding[edit | edit source]
The Central University of Punjab was established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009.[2] Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab.[3] It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, and since November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres.[citation needed]
Degrees[edit | edit source]
The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Lib.I.Sc., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA.[4] The university has started offering following bachelor's degrees also since July 2024: B.Tech(CSE), B.A.-LL.B., B.Pharmacy, B.A.-B.Ed. and B.Sc.-B.Ed..[5] Launched four new UG Integrated courses of Biological Sciences in streams like - Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology [BS-MS Integrated].
Schools[edit | edit source]
- School of Basic Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Engineering & Technology
- School of Environment and Earth Sciences
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Information and Communication Studies
- School of International Studies
- School of Languages, Literature and Culture
- School of Legal Studies
- School of Management
- School of Social Sciences
Accreditation and ranking[edit | edit source]
| University rankings |
|---|
The university has a NAAC 'A+' Grade.[citation needed]The University ranked 77th among universities, 40th in Law category, and 20th in the pharmacy category in the NIRF ranking of 2025.[6]
Central University of Punjab has been ranked as number one amongst newly established central universities in India consistently since 2012 as per university rankings of Researchgate and Scopus.[7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Association of Commonwealth Universities Membars-Asia". Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ↑ "Parliament passes bill to set 12 central varsities". The Times of India. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Admission webpage Central University of Punjab". Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ↑ "Admission webpage Central University of Punjab". Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ↑ "NIRF 2024 Ranking" (PDF).
- ↑ "Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India". The Times of India.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Official website Archived 29 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine