Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Panjab University Focuses on Employability and Modernization
Panjab University is trying to make sure students can get good jobs after they finish their studies.
They are updating their courses to match new education rules and working with industries to teach students useful skills.
The university has many different departments like science, engineering, and management.
They also do a lot of research and have many successful start-ups.
The university is also dealing with student protests and elections.
The goal is to make sure students are ready for the real world while keeping the university's old traditions.
Panjab University is focusing on making students employable and financially independent.
The university has departments in various fields including science, engineering, law, and management.
PU is aligning its curriculum with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, introducing majors, minors, and skill enhancement courses.
The university collaborates with industries and has a Technology Enabling Centre to address industry problems.
PU has around 100 successful start-ups and focuses on research and innovation, with faculty and students publishing in high-impact journals.
- Who
- Professor (Dr) Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University (PU)
- What
- Discussion on modernizing Panjab University, aligning with NEP 2020, and focusing on student employability
- When
- Current era of rapid changes in higher education
- Where
- Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To balance academic legacy with modern reforms, enhance research and innovation, and improve student employability
- University
- Panjab University (PU)
- Vice-Chancellor
- Professor (Dr) Renu Vig
- Key Departments
- Science, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Medical Science, Social Science, Languages, Management
- Research Collaborations
- National and International Research Labs
- Start-ups
- Around 100 successful start-ups on campus
- NEP 2020 Implementation
- Adopted in 2023-24 session
- Curriculum Features
- Majors, Minors, Multidisciplinary Courses, Ability Enhancement Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses, Value-Added Courses
- Student Exit Options
- Certificate, Diploma, Three-Year Degree, Honours Programme