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Central University of Punjab
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Other name	CU Punjab
Type	Central University
Established	2009
Academic affiliations	University Grants Commission, Association of Commonwealth Universities
Chancellor	Jagbir Singh
Vice-Chancellor	Raghavendra P. Tiwari
Location	Bathinda, Punjab, India; 30°08′24″N 74°47′27″E / 30.14000°N 74.79083°E
Campus	Rural
Website	www.cup.edu.in

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Central University of Punjab is a Central University located in Ghudda village of Bathinda, Punjab, India. It 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.^[2] 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.^[3]

The Central Universities Bill 2009 aims at creating one new central university each in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. It also seeks to convert Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Chhattisgarh, Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya in Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) and Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Uttarakhand into Central universities.^[4]

University Profile

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Central University of Punjab City Campus

The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Punjab) has been established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009. Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab.

It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, which happens to be the residence of the Vice-Chancellor, and from November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres. Recently shifted and fully operational in the main campus at Ghudda Village (21.5 km from Bathinda Bus Stand) on Bathinda-Badal Road. It is also 32 km far away from Mandi Dabwali (Haryana). Mandi Dabwali has well connected to New Delhi via NH9.

Academics

The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA ^[5]

Schools and centres

School of Basic Sciences

Department of Applied Agriculture
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Botany
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computational Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Microbiology
Department of Physics
Department of Zoology

School of Education

Department of Education
Department of Physical Education

School of Engineering & Technology

Department of Computer Science and Technology

School of Environment and Earth Sciences

Department of Environmental Science and Technology
Department of Geography
Department of Geology

School of Health Sciences

Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
Department of Pharmacology

School of Information and Communication Studies

Department of Library and Information Sciences
Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies

School of International Studies

Department of South and Central Asian Studies

School of Languages, Literature and Culture

Department of English
Department of Performing & Fine Arts
Department of Punjabi
Department of Hindi

School of Legal Studies and Governance

Department of Law

School of Management

Department of Financial Administration

School of Social Sciences

Department of Economic Studies
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
Department of History

Accreditation and ranking

Rankings

In the young age of seven years of establishment, university has proved itself with NAAC 'A' Grade.

The Central University of Punjab ranked 84th among universities by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021.^[7]

Research contributions

Researchers from this university had contributed in a number of peer-reviewed scientific research. Among these are discovery of new species of marine alga Ulva paschima and Cladophora goensis, first report of endophytic algae from Indian Ocean, discovery of the geographical origin of Holy Basil as North-Central India, Molecular assessment of Hypnea valentiae-a red alga from West and East coast of India and multitargetted molecular docking analysis of plant-derived natural compounds against PI3K Pathway.

References

↑ "Association of Commonwealth Universities Membars-Asia". Retrieved 16 January 2019.
↑ "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)
↑ "Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India". The Times of India.
↑ "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.
↑ "Admission notification:2011-2012". projects.eduquity.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
↑ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_NIRF_U_2021

External links

Official Website

[1] "Association of Commonwealth Universities Membars-Asia". Retrieved 16 January 2019.

[2] "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)

[3] "Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India". The Times of India.

[4] "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.

[5] "Admission notification:2011-2012". projects.eduquity.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.

[Rankings_NIRF_U_2020-6] "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.

[Rankings_NIRF_U_2021-7] Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_NIRF_U_2021

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-'''Central University of Punjab''' is a [[Central University (India)|Central University]] located in [[Ghudda]] village of [[Bathinda]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[India]]. It 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 [[Punjab (India)|State of Punjab]].<ref>http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/vikas_doc/docs/1241592408~~1235040259_central_University_Bill_2009.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 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Central-University-Punjab-ranked-among-top-universities-of-India/articleshow/31120540.cms | title=Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India}}</ref>
+'''Central University of Punjab''' is a [[Central University (India)|Central University]] located in [[Ghudda]] village of [[Bathinda, Punjab]], India. It 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 [[Punjab (India)|State of Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/vikas_doc/docs/1241592408~~1235040259_central_University_Bill_2009.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=12 January 2010 |archive-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220012536/http://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/vikas_doc/docs/1241592408~~1235040259_central_University_Bill_2009.pdf |url-status=dead }}</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 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Central-University-Punjab-ranked-among-top-universities-of-India/articleshow/31120540.cms | title=Central University Punjab ranked among top universities of India - Times of India| website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
-The Central Universities Bill 2009 aims at creating one new central university each in [[Bihar]], [[Gujarat]], [[Haryana]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. It also seeks to convert [[Guru Ghasidas University|Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya]] in [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Dr. Hari Singh Gour University|Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya]] in [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]] ([[Madhya Pradesh]]) and [[Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University]] in [[Uttarakhand]] into Central universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-25/india/28034296_1_harisingh-gour-vishwavidyalaya-guru-ghasidas-vishwavidyalaya-central-universities |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 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-08-11 |title=Parliament passes bill to set 12 central varsities |date=2009-02-25 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
+The Central Universities Bill 2009 aims at creating one new central university each in [[Bihar]], [[Gujarat]], [[Haryana]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. It also seeks to convert [[Guru Ghasidas University|Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya]] in [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Dr. Hari Singh Gour University|Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya]] in [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]] ([[Madhya Pradesh]]) and [[Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University]] in [[Uttarakhand]] into Central universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-25/india/28034296_1_harisingh-gour-vishwavidyalaya-guru-ghasidas-vishwavidyalaya-central-universities |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 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-08-11 |title=Parliament passes bill to set 12 central varsities |date=2009-02-25 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2012-03-21}}</ref>
 ==University Profile==
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 The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (Punjab) has been established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009. Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab.
-It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, which happens to be the residence of the Vice-Chancellor, and from November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres. Recently shifted and fully operational in the main campus at Ghudda Village (21.5&nbsp;km from Bathinda Bus Stand) on Bathinda-Badal Road. It is also 32&nbsp;km far away from Mandi Dabwali (Haryana). Mandi Dabwali has well connected to New Delhi via NH9.
+It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, which happens to be the residence of the Vice-Chancellor, and from November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres. Recently shifted and fully operational in the main campus at [[Ghudda]] Village (21.5&nbsp;km from Bathinda Bus Stand) on Bathinda-Badal Road. It is also 32&nbsp;km far away from [[Mandi Dabwali]] (Haryana). Mandi Dabwali has well connected to New Delhi via NH9.
 ==Academics==
-The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA <ref>{{cite web |url= http://projects.eduquity.com/cuponline/default.aspx |title= Admission notification:2011-2012 |work= projects.eduquity.com |accessdate= 26 August 2011 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110903050748/http://projects.eduquity.com/cuponline/default.aspx |archivedate= 3 September 2011 }}</ref>
+The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA <ref>{{cite web |url= http://projects.eduquity.com/cuponline/default.aspx |title= Admission notification:2011-2012 |work= projects.eduquity.com |access-date= 26 August 2011 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110903050748/http://projects.eduquity.com/cuponline/default.aspx |archive-date= 3 September 2011 }}</ref>
 ==Schools and centres==
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 # Department of Geography
 # Department of Geology
-'''School of International Studies'''
-# Department of South and Central Asian Studies
 '''School of Health Sciences'''
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 # Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
 # Department of Pharmacology
+'''School of Information and Communication Studies'''
+# Department of Library and Information Sciences
+# Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies
+'''School of International Studies'''
+# Department of South and Central Asian Studies
 '''School of Languages, Literature and Culture'''
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 '''School of Legal Studies and Governance'''
 # Department of Law
+'''School of Management'''
+# Department of Financial Administration
 '''School of Social Sciences'''
 # Department of Economic Studies
 # Department of Psychology
 # Department of Sociology
 # Department of History
-'''School of Management'''
-# Department of Financial Administration
-# School of Information and Communication Studies
-# Department of Library and Information Sciences
-# Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies
 == Accreditation and ranking ==
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 === Rankings ===
 {{Infobox India university ranking
-| type = University
+| type        = University
 <!----------General---------->
-| NIRF_U_2020 =  87
+| NIRF_U_2020 = 87
-| NIRF_U_2021 =  84
+| NIRF_U_2021 = 84
 }}
-In the young age of seven years of establishment, University has proved itself with [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] 'A' Grade.
+In the young age of seven years of establishment, university has proved itself with [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] 'A' Grade.
 The Central University of Punjab ranked 84th among universities by ''[[National Institutional Ranking Framework]]'' (NIRF) in 2021.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2021/>
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 [[Category:Central universities in India]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 2009]]
-[[Category:Universities in Punjab, India]]
+[[Category:Central University of Punjab]]
 [[Category:2009 establishments in Punjab, India]]

v t e Central universities of India
Central universities	Aligarh Muslim University Assam University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Banaras Hindu University Central Agricultural University Dr. Hari Singh Gour University English and Foreign Languages University Indian Maritime University Indira Gandhi National Open University Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Jamia Millia Islamia Jawaharlal Nehru University Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Manipur University Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mizoram University Nagaland University North-Eastern Hill University Pondicherry University Rajiv Gandhi University Sikkim University Tezpur University Tripura University University of Allahabad University of Delhi University of Hyderabad Visva-Bharati University
New central universities^†	Central Sanskrit University Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of South Bihar Central University of Gujarat Central University of Himachal Pradesh Central University of Haryana Central University of Jammu Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir Central University of Kerala Central University of Odisha Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan Central University of Tamil Nadu Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Mahatma Gandhi Central University Nalanda University National Sanskrit University Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University South Asian University
^† Established or granted central university status in 2009 or afterwards.

v t e Universities and colleges in Punjab, India
Autonomous institutions	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
Central universities	Central University of Punjab
State universities	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Guru Nanak Dev University Guru Ravidas Ayurved University I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University Punjab Sports University Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Panjab University Punjab Agricultural University Punjabi University Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law
Private universities	Adesh University Akal University Chandigarh University Chitkara University, Punjab CT University DAV (Dayanand Anglo Vedic) University Desh Bhagat University GNA University Guru Kashi University Lovely Professional University Plaksha University Sant Baba Bhag Singh University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Rayat-Bahra University
Deemed universities	Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
Engineering colleges	Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology Beant College of Engineering and Technology Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering & Technology Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh Engineering College DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Guru Gobind Singh College of Modern Technology Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chhapianwali, Malout Indo Global College of Engineering Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhaddal Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering and Technology Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur Punjab Engineering College Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology Regional Institute of Management and Technology Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur) Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
Medical colleges	Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Christian Medical College, Ludhiana Government Medical College, Amritsar Government Medical College, Patiala Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
Law colleges	Army Institute of Law Aryans College of Law Baba Farid Law College Baba Kundan Singh Memorial Law College Bathinda College of Law Bhai Gurdas College of Law Khalsa College of Law Rayat College of Law St. Soldier Law College Universal Law College
Management institutions	Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Indian School of Business Regional Institute of Management and Technology Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur)