Chandigarh University News

Chandigarh University introduces Industry driven futuristic programs in emerging fields of Blockchain Technology, Electric Vehicles, Digital Marketing, Data Sciences for the academic session 2021-22  Pandemic has resulted in paradigm shift in fresh talent hunt by the multinationals; Industry looking for HR with specialized skill-set in emerging technologies      While the multinational companies have adopted or shifted to new technologies due to change in working environment during pandemic, Universities and Institutions have started working onto redesign their academic syllabus so that their students can become industry ready professionals.   Chandigarh University has taken lead in this field by introducing 20 new Industry driven futuristic academic programs which will be offered from the academic session 2021-22. The newly introduced programs are in the field of Engineering, Management, Sciences, Para-Medical, Humanities and Computer Applications. ...

Chandigarh University becomes the only private University of India to become Charter Institution under GATI pilot project launched by DST Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the aegis of Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (GOI) has selected Chandigarh University as GATI Charter Institution (Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions) for the promotion of gender equality in the field of Science & Technology. A total of 30 Universities and Institutions have been selected by DST for the GATI pilot project and Chandigarh University is the only private sector university of India to be selected by the GOI. Amongst the Institutions selected for the GATI pilot project in the government sector includes IISER Mohali, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, ICAR Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, University of Delhi, University of Kashmir, BHU Varanasi. While giving details about the GATI pilot project being run by DST, Dr. Sanjeet Singh, Dean Research, Cha...

"India amongst the elite group of nations in the arena of Space Technology," says Moon Man of India, Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai Chandigarh University has launched Student Satellite Designing and Training program 'CUSAT' and it has become North India's first University to launch the advanced training program for the students in the field of Aerospace Engineering. The virtual inauguration session of CUSAT was held today which was attended by distinguished Aerospace Engineering Scientists and Professionals which included Padma Shri Dr. YS Rajan, Scientist and Honorary Professor, ISRO; Padmashri Prof. R.M.Vasagam, Veteran Space Scientist and ISRO's former Director, Geostationary Satellite Apple's Project Director; Padma Shri Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, Program Director of Chandrayaan-1 & Mangalyaan, also known as Moon Man of India. While giving details about the newly launched satellite designing program for the students, Chancellor Chandigarh University, Satnam ...

CU COVID CARE helpline to offer psychological and telemedicine counselling facility Taking institutional social responsibility to the next level, Chandigarh University today launched COVID CARE toll free helpline for the benefit of public and those affected from COVID-19. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University and Dr. R.S.Bawa, Pro-Chancellor launched the dedicated 1800-203-0019 toll free COVID Care helpline facility which will offer psychological and telemedicine counselling support to the COVID-19 patients. A team of experts comprising of medical fraternity and psychiatrists would be available through the CU COVID CARE helpline which will offer counselling and medical support to the COVID-19 affected patients. In addition, the toll-free helpline will also provide tele-mental health counselling support to the student community who are facing uncertainty due to the second wave of coronavirus in the country.    While participating in the launch ceremony of CU C...

Chandigarh University is now the Only Private University in Punjab to be accredited by the National Board of Accreditation for its programs of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electronics and Communications Engineering.  This NBA accreditation testifies the highest quality standards maintained by Chandigarh University in imparting knowledge and skill building, and that its teaching processes stand on the model of Outcome Based Education.

Chandigarh University on May 14 launched the Student Satellite Designing and Training program ‘CUSAT’ for students in the field of Aerospace Engineering. The virtual inauguration session of CUSAT was attended by distinguished scientists and professionals of the field, including Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Dr YS Rajan, former ISRO Director RM Vasagam, and Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, Program Director of Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, also known as the Moon Man of India. Chandigarh University said it has planned to design a multipurpose nano-satellite in 10-12 months which will be launched by the ISRO. University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu said Rs 1 crore will be spent for designing the satellite for which the training of students has already begun. “The establishment of a ground control station for the satellite project is already underway and we are sure to design and launch our own multipurpose satellite within a time frame of 10-12 months.” The training program ...

Chandigarh University Gharuan establishes 100 bed Covid Care facility at its Campus; Can be scaled-up to 2000 beds within a week Continuing its efforts to help Covid 19 affected patients during the 2nd wave of Coronavirus, Chandigarh University has once again increased its efforts by setting up 100 bed Covid Care Centre and isolation facility in association with district administration Mohali. Established under its CU-Aid Initiative at its campus in Gharuan, Chandigarh University has prepared CU-Isolation complexes with each complex comprising of a 100-bed quarantine facility, 100 Bed Medical Centre, OPD for patients , protection kits and other medical facilities. While giving details about the facility, University Chancellor,  Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “Covid-19 dedicated facility established by Chandigarh university under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Mohali, Girish Dayalan(IAS) has round the clock medical team comprising of Doctors, 50 Paramedical Staff, 24*7 ambulance fac...