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The event held in the sprawling premises of Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh with more than 40 Vice Chancellors along with Directors, Principals and Head of Institutions in presence. The programme had been divided into 3 Phases: Phase 1: Launch of Viksit Bharat @2047 Ideas & Address by Hon’ble Prime Minister Phase 2: Two Panel Discussion on Empowered Indian and Good Governance & Security Phase 3: Address by Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh Attendees from Chandigarh University: Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna, attended the event with his team including Prof. (Dr.) O.P. Midha, Director UILS, Prof. (Dr.) Nilesh Arora, Director USB, Prof. (Dr.) Aashita Chadha, Director UILAH, Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Malhotra, Additional Director Computing, Prof. (Dr.) Gyanender Singh Goindi, Head of Department. Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi Ji virtually launched the Viksit Bahart @2047. In his speech, he emphasized that India is currently in the go...

  Chandigarh University’s Reetika Hooda scripts history; becomes the first-ever U-23 Woman Wrestling World Champion from India   Chandigarh University (CU) student Reetika Hooda scripted history as she became the first-ever Indian Under-23 Woman Wrestling World Champion in the 6 th U-23 Wrestling World Championships held at Tirana, Albania from October 23 to 29. Overall, Reetika is the second Indian to win a Gold in the U23 Wrestling World Championships till date. She defeated USA's former U20 World Champion Kennedy Blades in 76kg category with a score of 9-2. What makes Reetika’s achievement even more special is that it was the first time she competed in the 76kg category after participating in the 72kg category for two years. Her major achievements prior to this championship include a bronze medal at the 2023 Ibrahim Moustafa Wrestling Ranking Series in Egypt, and a bronze medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Apart from this,...

  International dance and music festival held at Chandigarh University, brings together world as one global family   An unforgettable cultural extravaganza was witnessed at Chandigarh University (CU) on Sunday (October 22) as the cultural troupes of around 40 countries participated in the international cultural exchange event held at the varsity – featuring the talent and creativity from around the globe.   Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State (MoS) for external affairs and culture, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that Indian culture is the culture of science. “ Although, Science has become a significant part of our lives today, it is important to know that  Science is not separate from our culture. Today, more than 65% of all the medicines are phytochemicals, which are derived from plants just as Ayurveda does,” she said.   In the cultural event at CU – named International Dance and Music Festival on the theme ‘One World, Many Cult...

On the eve of World Student Day, which is marked on October 15 to honour  the birthday of former Indian president, late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam , an event was held at CU on Saturday under theme ‘Role of Education in Nation Building’ in which students of different nations participated. CU Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu along addressed the students during the event.   While discussing on the theme, the students said that the introduction of major policy changes aimed at complete overhaul is revolutionising India's education sector. The CU students said that the shift in the teaching and learning processes is in line with the changing aspirations of the students – which is nurturing them effectively and making them future ready.   Chandigarh University has remained at the forefront of delivering high- quality education  and research opportunities that contribute to knowledge creation and  innovation – contributing to India's aim of becoming a global knowledge ...

Focused on encouraging the budding sports talent, a special press conference was organized by Chandigarh University (CU) on October 13 (Friday) at Chandigarh Press Club to welcome the students who added another feather to University’s crown with their remarkable performance in the recently concluded 19 th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Medal winners, participants, and their families were present on the occasion, who were applauded by Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu for their extraordinary performance in this 15-day continental multi-sport event, which was organized by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from September 23 to October 8. Ten (10) Chandigarh University students out of the 22 participants bagged medals in the 19th Asian Games. CU students who won medals are Arshdeep Singh (Gold in Cricket), Bhajan Kaur (Bronze in Archery – Recurve), Kiran Godara (Bronze in Wrestling – 76 kg), and Sanjay (Gold in Hockey), Inamdar Aslam Mustafa, Nitesh Kumar, Vishal...

Focused on fostering global collaboration in higher education and achieving inclusiveness through internationalization of higher education, Chandigarh University (CU) is hosting a three-day Global Education Summit (GES-2023), which started on Monday (October 9).   The academic leaders, which includes vice-chancellors, presidents, and top officials, of more than 40 universities from across 30 countries like UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Japan, Uzbekistan etc are taking part. The Summit is being held on the theme ‘Creating Professional Leaders for ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. While 20 academic leaders are participating in the Global Summit in-person, 27 others are joining through virtual mode.   The inaugural session of the education summit was attended by – Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman, Daffodil International University and President, Association of Univer...

  Chandigarh University Announces CUCET 2024-25 Scholarships   Chandigarh University takes pride in unveiling the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) for the academic year 2024-25. CUCET stands as a national-level entrance exam and scholarship test, setting the stage for students’ admission journey into esteemed programs including Engineering, MBA, Pharmacy, LLM, and Integrated Law courses. This initiative reinforces the university’s commitment to holistic education and empowering the youth.   Scholarship Opportunities: In the first phase of CUCET, spanning from October 2023 to May 2024, candidates scoring between 90.01 to 100 marks receive a 100% scholarship, while those securing 80 to 90 marks are entitled to a 50% scholarship. The scholarships range from 40% to 15% based on the marks obtained in CUCET. Additionally, phase two, starting from June 2024 until the end of the admission period, further opens avenues for deserving candidates.   ...

 Recognising the performances of their students during the recently concluded Asian Games in China, Chandigarh University (CU), on Friday felicitated their ten medal-winning athletes, at an event held at Chandigarh University Campus. Students who won medals are -- Arshdeep Singh (gold in cricket), Bhajan Kaur (bronze in archery), Kiran Godara (bronze in wrestling), Sanjay (gold in men’s hockey), Inamdar Aslam, Mustafa, Nitesh Kumar, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Pawan Kumar (men’s kabaddi), Sushma Sharma and Nidhi Sharma (women’s kabaddi). CU chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu expressed delight and congratulated students for their achievements and for bringing laurels to the nation, their respective states, and the University as well. The 15-day continental multi-sport event was organised by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou. India had the best-ever finish at the Asian Games with 107 medals in the kitty. Chancellor CU, S. Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “With a ...

Chandigarh University’s Rohit selected in Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for Germany tournament CU’s Rohit all set to play for India against England, Spain, and Germany in 4 Nations Tournament Chandigarh University’s Rohit has been selected in the 20-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team participating in the prestigious 4 Nations Tournament to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany from 18th to 22nd August. India will compete against Spain, England, and host Germany in the tournament, which will be part of the preparations for the upcoming Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in Malaysia. Congratulating Rohit for his selection in the Indian Hockey Team, Chancellor Satnam Sandhu said, “Rohit has been a true asset to the university's hockey team, and his inclusion in the 20-member Team is a clear testament of his dedication, skills, and relentless efforts on the hockey field. We are excited to witness his journey to represent the nation and showcase his prowess at an internation...

  Government took all necessary steps to maintain law and order in Manipur, says Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Chandigarh University Kashmiri youth have shunned stone-pelting and are now on the path of development, says Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Chandigarh University Over 1 crore suggestions received on UCC; report is being prepared, says union law minister Chandigarh University first university in India to start social work internship on Environment Protection and Climate Change says varsity chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu Supreme Court protected the heritage status of Chandigarh’s first 30 sectors, says Justice BR Gavai MOHALI: Chandigarh University (CU) on Saturday (July 29) organized an international conference on environmental laws and constitutional rights, which was attended by Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal as the chief guest. This was the third edition of the international conference held at CU and this year’s theme ...

  Chandigarh University’s Aruna Tanwar bags three gold medals in Taekwondo Championships in Australia CU’s Taekwondo star Aruna Tanwar struck three gold medals in Australia CU student and Taekwondo star Aruna Tanwar strike three gold medals in three days   Paralympian and Chandigarh University (CU) student Aruna Tanwar added another feather to her cap by securing three gold medals in three Taekwondo championships held on three consecutive days in Australia. Currently ranked world number 4, Aruna Tanwar bagged three gold medals at Australia Open Para Taekwondo Championship, President Cup Para Taekwondo Championship and Oceania Para Taekwondo Championship held in Australia. Hailing from a small village in Haryana, Aruna Singh Tanwar had her life-changing moment when she qualified for Tokyo Paralympics 2020 as the first-ever Para Taekwondo player from India. Prior to this, Aruna won Bronze Medals at the 5th Asian Para Open Taekwondo Championship and 8th World Para Tae...

  Three CU students kick into India’s first ever Squad for Wushu in World University Games 2023 India’s first-ever Wushu Squad for World University Games 2023 includes three Chandigarh University students CU students all set to create history as they prepare to represent India’s Wushu team in WUG China   Three students of Chandigarh University (CU) have been selected in India’s Squad for Wushu that is all set to participate in the 32 nd edition of International University Sports Federation Summer World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, China for the time ever. It is a moment of pride for the University as it is the first time ever that India’s team is participating in Wushu in the World University Games, and three out of the 8-member Squad representing the country includes the students of Chandigarh University- Bhanu Singh, Sharwan Kumar, and Ravi Simhamar. About 8000 athletes from 150 countries will participate in this international tournament, which will be held f...

  Chandigarh University students bring laurels to India in Table Tennis CU students Divyansh and Jash Modi win bronze medals at Brazil CU students selected set to represent India in Asian Youth TT Championship 2023 in Doha   Two Chandigarh University (CU) students brought laurels to the country by winning two bronze medals in Table Tennis during the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender 2023 that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday. The international tournament in which the students from across the world participated in table tennis competitions was held from 28 th June to 1 July. The students from CU- Divyansh Srivastava and Jash Amit Modi of BA- competed in Under 19 Mixed Doubles and Under 19 Boys-Singles, respectively- won bronze medals in respective categories. During WTT Youth Contender 2023 in Brazil, Divyansh Srivastava won the Round of 32 against Sweden with a 3-0 score followed by win in the Round of 16 against Brazil with 3-2 score. He went on...

  The seventh edition of Chandigarh University’s International faculty development program kickstarts with a grand ceremony   More than 100 experts from 28 countries to participate in Chandigarh University’s 9-day international faculty development program   India’s biggest international faculty development program begins at CU   MOHALI: More than 100 experts and professors from 79 universities across 28 countries will participate in Chandigarh University’s 9-day international faculty development program, which began on Monday with a grand inaugural ceremony which was attended by experts and hundreds of faculty members of the University.   The seventh edition of CU’s IFDP is being held in both offline and online mode and will focus on sensitizing the faculty about new concepts and methodologies in teaching, research, updating knowledge using modern information, and equipping them with the necessary skills. During the 9-day event, which is India’s bigges...