Panjab University
About Panjab University
According to Wikipedia, Panjab University is an Indian collegiate public state university located in Chandigarh. Funded through both State and Union governments, it is considered a state university. It traces its origins to the University of the Punjab in Lahore, which was founded in 1882. After the partition of India, the university was established on 1 October 1947, and called East Punjab University. Initially housed primarily at a cantonment in Solan, it later relocated to a newly built campus in Chandigarh, and was renamed Panjab University. It is accredited by NAAC at five star level, with the highest NAAC A++ accreditation grade.
Panjab University's Online Degrees
What Is Panjab University Known For?
Panjab University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Political Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Biology
- Communications
- History
- Medical
- Law
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Earth Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Nursing
Panjab University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Panjab University's Most Influential Alumni?
Panjab University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Political Science, and Chemistry. Here are some of Panjab University's most famous alumni:
- Vandana Shiva
- An Indian philosopher, activist and environmentalist .
- Romila Thapar
- An Indian historian .
- Manmohan Singh
- A Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
- Yash Pal
- An Indian physicist .
- Kiran Bedi
- A Lt. Governor of Puducherry and First woman Indian Police Officer.
- Jasvinder K Gambhir
- An Indian doctor, researcher and professor.
- Atul Gurtu
- A Scientist.
- Sushma Swaraj
- An Indian politician .
- Gurpreet Singh Lehal
- An Indian academic.
- Kamaljit S. Bawa
- A Conservation Biologist.
- Deepak Pental
- An Indian academic.
- Kartar Singh Thind
- An Indian botanist .