Punjabi University Distance Education

Punjabi University was established in 1962 and is today located in Patiala, Punjab by Former Indian President Dr S. Radhakrishnan. The University is set in a lush green place that is free from pollution, in an area of 316 acres. The University became an affiliating university in 1969 and has been affiliated with more than 43 colleges.

The University offers a wide variety of study programs to students in the fields of Humanities, Science, Engineering languages, technology, and many more. They offer undergraduate, and postgraduate diplomas, research programs & certificate courses in many disciplines. Currently, the University has 27 regional centers that facilitate the distance education mode, with 274 colleges affiliated with Punjabi University.

It is known to be one of the premier universities of India, is the largest University in the state, and has been accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC, With constant efforts it is promoting the language, culture, and literature of Punjabi language. The team of faculty members is highly qualified and educated, which shapes its way of teaching with the need of time. They make sure to move along with the changing societal needs and market.

Their top priority is synced with learner-centric teaching pedagogy. The campus is vibrant and is equipped with all the facilities with high-tech laboratories, modern lecture halls & classrooms, a sports field, and a fully Wi-Fi-supported campus. They have collaborated with many international institutions and universities. It has more than 270 affiliated colleges, 12 constituent colleges, 9 neighborhood campuses, and around 6 regional centers. Also, the University has been working in the direction of promoting new startups, employability, and entrepreneurship.

The University offers courses through the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Faculty of Computing Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Education and Information Science, Faculty of Languages, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Faculty of Social Sciences. Many organizations like UGC, ICMR, DST, ICSSR, CSIR, ISRO, DBT, and Industry. It is also an approved Institute by the University Grants Commission.

The University offers various courses in different disciplines. You can pursue your study program in regular or ODL mode depending on the need. The University is offering financial aid to the students through scholarships. Students can also apply for educational loans from the central & state government. Also, the distance courses offered by the University have comparatively lower fees than the courses offered in regular mode. 

The examination of the University is done in two parts. The first section includes the assessment completion and the other part includes the theory examination. The University gives assessments in the form of assignments, project work, and practical work. The examination pattern can be assessed by reviewing the old question papers or sample papers by the University.