Chandigarh University News

The magnificent Chandigarh University Gharuan Employee Cricket League was held at Chandigarh University campus where Faculty of CU showcased immense talent and competitiveness. Chandigarh University Employee Cricket League was Inaugurated by  Hon'ble Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu with other members of the higher management . The number of teams participated in this year was 21 . The event commenced with the MARCH PAST of all the Captains along with their participating teams on 15th December in the Sports Complex Ground. All the match generated huge enthusiasm and excitement in the spectators present in ground. The final match was played between team Super Kings and team Mech Rocks. The team Mech Rocks defeated team Super Kings in the final match.

Chandigarh University hosts 2-day International Webinar on ‘Global Challenges of Modern Times’ “Supreme Court of India played a proactive role in recognizing Right to Education as one of the fundamental right given to the citizens of India. With the enactment and implementation of Right to Education by Indian Parliament, the social and economic status of citizens especially the vulnerable section of society drastically improved” said Justice Surya Kant, Judge Supreme Court of India. He was speaking during the inaugural session of two-day International Webinar of “Global Challenges in Modern Times” hosted by Chandigarh University. Supreme Judges from 10 countries including India, USA, UK, Nepal, EU, Brazil and Australia are taking part to share their thoughts and ideas on important issues like Right to Education, Nuclear Energy & Environment Protection, Laws for Migrant Population and Human Rights. More than 25,000 students and faculty from Law Schools all over India participated on...

NCC Cadets from various educational institutes of Mohali participate in a 5-day training camp at Chandigarh University. Around 170 NCC cadets underwent training related to numerous activities of the Indian Army. Chandigarh University, NCC Wing organized  a five-day NCC training camp  under the direction of NCC Group Headquarter Patiala, NCC Battalion 23 P.B. B. N. The five-day NCC training camp, held from 15 to 19 February, witnessed 170 NCC cadets from various educational institutes of Mohali district, including Chandigarh University. During the training camp, the cadets learned about the methods and strategies used in the Indian Army. Colonel SB Rana, Commanding Officer, Punjab 23 Battalion NCC Rupnagar, and Colonel LK Aggarwal Adam, Punjab 23 Battalion NCC Rupnagar were present as the Chief Guest of the event on the last day of the five-day training camp. Speaking on the occasion, Colonel SB Rana said, “The main objective of this training camp is to establish unity and disc...

More than 17 students have joined as officers in Indian Army, Air Force and Navy during last 3 years  On one hand Chandigarh University is training professionals for industry who are equipped with new-age skills, while on the other hand the University is motivating the students to join Indian Armed Forces as Youth Officers. Discharging its Institutional Social Responsibility towards nation, Chandigarh University is imparting professional training through its NCC Programme where youth is encouraged and motivated towards choosing a professional career in Indian Armed Forces comprising of three professional uniformed services: The Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. While giving details about the career program in Indian Armed Forces offered by University, Dr. S.S.Sehgal, Registrar, Chandigarh University said, "More than 17 students have joined as officers in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force during the last 3 years. The NCC wing of Chandigarh University has more than 160 se...

Approved from UGC-DEB; Institute of Distance and Online Learning offers admissions to 5 Undergraduate and 5 Post-Graduate courses Adopting blended and technology driven learning for its distance education programs, the Institute of Distance and Online Learning of Chandigarh University has announced admissions to January-2021 intake for its distance education programs. Approved from UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau), CU-IDOL offers 5 Post-Graduate and 5 Under-Graduate programs. This was informed by Chandigarh University Registrar, Dr. S.S. Sehgal. The programs which are offered through distance education includes MBA, MCA, M.Com., MA English, MA Phycology, BA, BCA, BBA, B.Com., B.Sc. Travel & Tourism. "After being honored with A+ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Chandigarh University entered in the field of distance education in 2020. CU-IDOL garnered tremendous response from the first batch itself as more than 2000 students took admission in it...

“Community Radio is a powerful medium to serve the society” says Technical Education Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Chandigarh University today celebrated the festival of Basant Panchami- The arrival of Spring in a unique way by launching Mohali city’s first community radio 90.0 Radio Punjab at its campus. The radio station and studio of Radio Punjab 90.0 was inaugurated by Charanjit Singh Channi, Minister for Technical Education, Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab and Upasana Singh, Bollywood Actress and Comedian. University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS), the mass communication institute of Chandigarh University would be running the community radio “Radio Punjab”. Radio Punjab 90.0 will cater to the audience of Mohali, Kharar, Morinda, Kurali, besides covering the rural areas of Mankheri, Roorkee Pukhta, Mamupur, Gharuan, Batta and Simbal Majra which are the adopted villages of Chandigarh University.     “Community Radio has the purpose to serve th...

  Chandigarh University Gharuan Commemorated 72nd Republic day   Chandigarh University celebrated 72nd Republic Day of India on 26th January 2021 with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. On this occasion, Pro-Chancellor Dr R.S Bawa unfurled the National Flag of India at Chandigarh university Campus. This was accompanied by the singing of National Anthem. After the Flag Hoisting Ceremony and Inspection of Parade, the Vice-Chancellor communicated Republic Day Greetings to everyone. Students and faculty from different states participated in various cultural programs which were organized to mark the true spirit of being an Indian .Cadets of Chandigarh University carried-out a march past and the cadets who had won at different National level NCC Competitions were honored by Dr.R.S.Bawa, Pro-Chancellor, Chandigarh University. On this occasion, the Bhangra team of Chandigarh university marked their performance and won everyone’s heart.  

  Technology has empowered youth but they should develop wisdom to use it says youth leader Raghav Chadha Chandigarh University organizes National Youth Summit “EVOKE-2021” on the eve of National Youth Day “We can rightly term Gen-Z as Technology Generation as we have been surrounded by modern day’s gadgets and social media which gives us an illusion of making our lives easier” says young politician Raghav Chadha. National Spokesperson of AAP and MLA from Delhi, Raghav Chadha was speaking during the panel discussion organized by Chandigarh University . The panel discussion was organized on the eve of National Youth Day which is celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of philosopher and social reformer Swami Vivekananda. Eminent and youth panelists from different fields of politics, film & entertainment industry, entrepreneur, literature, and social work took part in the national youth summit and deliberated on the topic “Gen Z: The Changemakers of New India”. ...

The fourth International Folklore Festival commenced at ChandigarhUniversity (CU) , which was inaugurated by Kazakhstan’s ambassador to India Alimbayev Yerlan, Punjabi singer and actor Dr Satinder Sartaj and Dr Baljit Singh Sekhon, joint secretary of the Association of Indian Universities.   More than 1,000 participants from 40 countries presented their traditional and folk dances during the three-day cultural extravaganza. While inaugurating the festival, Sartaj had said, “The folk of any country depicts its rich culture and heritage, and such festivals unite the whole world on a single platform. Music and dance are two forms of art that promote universal harmony across the world.”   Kazakhstan ambassador had said, “It is a commendable job done by Chandigarh University to organise the festival virtually and it will help in making strong cultural ties with India.”   

More than 1200 students have taken benefit of International Academic Partnership program of Chandigarh University during last five years Surging ahead with its commitment to impart quality higher education of international standards,  Chandigarh University  has become the first Indian University to have signed Memorandum-of-Understanding (MoUs) with World's Top 306 Universities under its International Academic Alliance (IAA) flagship program. Besides getting the benefit of global exposure, the students & faculty of Chandigarh University are entitled for Student Exchange, Faculty Exchange, Semester Exchange, being a part of Joint Research Initiatives, become members of international student & faculty research groups, present papers at international conferences. More than 1200 students from CU of fields like Engineering, Law, Hotel Management, Journalism, Management, Agriculture, Forensic Sciences, Applied Health Sciences and Tourism have taken benefit under the I...

  Chandigarh University conferred with National Employability Award 2020 Ranks amongst the top 10 Engineering Institutions of India in terms of enhancing Employability Skills of its students Photo Caption:  Chancellor Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu and Pro-Chancellor, Dr. R.S.Bawa receiving National Employability Award from Associate Vice-President Aspiring Minds  Chandigarh University has been conferred with National Employability Award 2020 by India’s leading Employability Certification Company Aspiring Minds. Based on parameters such as Number of Companies visiting University for campus placements, number of selections, package offered and performance of students in AMCAT test conducted by Aspiring Minds, Chandigarh University has been adjudged among the Top Employability Engineering Institutions in India. AMCAT is a pan-India computer adaptive test mechanism recognized by more than 700 Multi-Nationals to measure the skill-set of fresher's in crit...

Union Minister for Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal launches National Level Entrance Cum Scholarship Test CUCET 2021 Chandigarh University is offering academic scholarships worth Rs 33 crores to meritorious students through CUCET 2021 Photo Caption :  Union Minister for Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal and Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University launching CUCET 2021 “National level Entrance cum Scholarship Test CUCET 2021” announced by Chandigarh university is a novel attempt to search for budding talent from every corner of India and motivate them to pursue their dream career by offering them an academic scholarship to overcome the financial barriers”. This was stated by Union Minister for Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal during the launch ceremony of National Level Entrance cum Scholarship Test of Chandigarh University “CUCET 2021”. The National Entrance cum Scholarship Test would offer academic scholarships worth Rs. 33 Crores to the students in more than 1...