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Renu Vig is Panjab University V-C, first woman to hold the post

Chandigarh, March 30 -- Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has appointed Professor Renu Cheema Vig the 14th vice-chancellor of Panjab University (PU), making her the first woman to hold the position in t... Read More


Renu Vig appointed first woman vice-chancellor of Panjab University

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The vice-president of India appointed Prof Renu Cheema Vig as the vice chancellor of Panjab University (PU), making her the first woman to hold the position in the varsity's 14... Read More


27% reduction needed in Panjab University's non-teaching staff: Manpower audit

Chandigarh, March 29 -- Recommending a major staffing overhaul, the manpower audit report submitted by Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) has called for 27% reduction in ... Read More


PU syndicate approves implementation of academic bank of credits

Chandigarh, March 27 -- With the University Grants Commission (UGC) pushing for the implementation of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), the Panjab University (PU) syndicate has approved its implemen... Read More


Incumbent V-Cs from other varsities among 140 applicants for PU V-C's post

Chandigarh, March 26 -- Panjab University (PU) has received 140-odd applications for the post of vice-chancellor (V-C) that fell vacant in January after the resignation of former V-C Raj Kumar. After... Read More


Panjab University syndicate nod to increase faculty's retirement age to 65

Chandigarh, March 26 -- The Panjab University (PU) syndicate on Saturday approved the fresh amendments in regulations to enhance the retirement age of faculty members on its campus and at non-governme... Read More


PU faculty aged over 62 may not be able to guide new PhD scholars

Chandigarh, March 25 -- Panjab University (PU) is considering the proposal to not allow faculty members over the age of 62 to guide new research scholars under the new PhD guidelines recommended by a ... Read More


PU looks to relax admission criteria amid low enrolments

Chandigarh, March 24 -- Owing to the low number of applicants and resultantly fewer enrolments, Panjab University (PU) has proposed a relaxation in the admission criteria for its ME and MTech courses ... Read More


PU bats for UGC regulations for retirement age, proposes fresh amendments

Chandigarh, March 21 -- With Panjab University (PU) still awaiting the approval of previous amendments in regulations for the enhancement of teachers' retirement age from the central government, the v... Read More


Panjab University's non-teaching staff foregoing promotions may lose future chances

Chandigarh, March 19 -- The non-teaching employees of Panjab University (PU) who forego promotions may be debarred from being considered for promotions for a period of two years. The recommendation, b... Read More