One of the oldest Universities in India, the Panjab University (PU) initiated at Lahore in 1882. In independent India, Panjab University with its Campus at Chandigarh and nearly two hundred colleges in Punjab state and Chandigarh U.T., has served various societal needs with distinction. Over the years, the reputation of the Panjab University has grown to emerge as an institution at the pinnacle in innovative teaching, research and community outreach.

The Panjab University Campus at Chandigarh accommodates seventy three teaching and research departments / institutes /centres besides four independent Chairs for research. Furthermore, the university has 189 affiliated/constituent colleges spread over Punjab and Chandigarh besides Regional Centres. The University has been recognized by the UGC as the 'University with Potential for Excellence in Biomedical Sciences' with facilities for Stem Cell Research and Drug Development.

Pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports.

The University supports excellence and innovation in academic programmes, promotes excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. The University is committed to attract and support the best students and faculty, who excel at teaching and research.

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Ranked number one amongst Universities in India and Ranked 363 in the Thomson Reuters-powered Best Global Universities Rankings 2016 by US News and Global Report.
Ranked 38 in Asia Times Higher Education Asian University Rankings, 2015.
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