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NAAC ACCREDITED ‘A+’ GRADE UNIVERSITY & 100th RANK IN NIRF-2023

 FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S DESK

Prof. Raghavendra Prasad Tiwari

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Central University of Punjab!

The Central University of Punjab has been established through an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities Act, 2009"
by Govt. of India. The territorial jurisdiction of Central University of Punjab is whole of the State of Punjab.

The University has an energy-efficient green campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure coupled with modern research and
sports facilities in an area of over 500 acres at village Ghudda, District Bathinda, Punjab.
The Central University of Punjab has been ranked in the top 100 for the last five consecutive years in 2019, 2020,
2021, 2022 and 2023 by NIRF (University catagory). At a young age of 14 years of establishment, the University has
proved itself with NAAC 'A+' Grade.

The University is one of the fast growing Higher Educational Institutions in the Country and committed to Sustainable
Development Goals.

The University envisions to transform the minds to serve the humanity through skill and innovation driven teaching and research;
values and community outreach. The University offers a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated
and cross-disciplinary studies, to create an ignited workforce responsive to regional, national and global needs in tune with the
requirements of academics, industry, business and administration and to address the issues and concerns of the
community.

We aim to constantly motivate young minds to experience the excitement and adventure that education offers and inculcate
amongst students and faculty, the healthy habits of self-reliance rather than dependence. We strive on holistic development of
personality to face challenges of life while ensuring welfare of all life forms and life support systems; activate creative
instincts, motivate independent thinking; develop questioning minds and to nurture a sense of integrity, ethics,
uncompromising honesty, democratic values, respect for human rights and deep concern for the disadvantaged section of
the society.

We, at Central University of Punjab understand that success is based on high quality courses, good facilities, friendly
ambience and dedicated academic staff. Here, we practise what we teach and our students can count on full support of
faculty and administration.

Our strength lies in dedicated and meritorious faculty, quality infrastructural research facilities and visibility in research
output. The innovative courses so designed also save precious time, money and energy of the students while they remain
focused to the field of their choice.

With a much-focussed approach, the university is undoubtedly poised to write a new chapter on the academic horizon of
India.

I appreciate you considering the Central University of Punjab as your next academic institution and look forward to welcome
you!

With best wishes,

(Raghavendra Prasad Tiwari)

 About Central University of Punjab
The Central University of Punjab was established in 2009
by an Act of Parliament. The University ranked 100th by
the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF),
2023. Further, in the second accreditation cycle, the
University has been accredited with "A+" grade by the
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The university is ISO (9001:2015) certified for quality
management system in educational services. The
University has a mission of providing wide range of
instructional and research facilities across integrated and
cross-disciplines, to promote innovation in teaching,
learning and research, and cross-pollinate new ideas, new
technologies and new world-views. It aims to create an
ignited workforce responsive to regional, national and
global needs in tune with the requirements of academia,
industry and business.
The University started in a Camp Office provided by the
State administration in March, 2009. Presently, the
University is functioning from its 500-acre campus situated
at village Ghudda in Bathinda District of Punjab. The
University has attained 81 h-index (Scopus) and 74 h-
index (Web of Science) and 45786 citations (Scopus) and
36014 citations (Web of Science) and 2682 Papers
(Scopus) and 2177 papers (Web of Science). The
University is Anchor Institution for online courseware
development for Environment Sciences for e-PG Pathshala
platforms. The University has also developed MOOCs for
SWAYAM. The University has a state-of-the-art Central
Instrumentation Laboratory, Computer Centre and the
University Library to provide high-end facilities to its faculty
and students. Air-conditioned lecture rooms, well-equipped
science laboratories, a 125-seater seminar hall and a 250-
seater air-conditioned auditorium (under construction)
support the academic activities.

The 500 acres University campus is designed to be

environment friendly and energy efficient and is
conforming to GRIHA-IV norms. The University
Master Plan has provisionally been certified with 5-
star rating by GRIHA and TERI. The University
secured first position in 14th National Youth
Parliament (in group level) competition. Two
teachers of the University had been part
of “36th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica”
and worked at Bharti & Maitri research stations.
Nine Departments of the University have been
supported with DST-FIST grants. Recently,
university secured DST-PURSE grant sponsored
from iTBI NIDHI.
 Currently, the University has 31 Departments under 11
Schools of Studies in the areas ranging from Sciences,
Technology, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences. The
University has implemented the National Education
Policy, 2020 from the session 2021-22. The University
offers Masters and Ph.D. Programmes. It also offers
Short-Term Courses for skill development. It is a
validation of University's growing credibility among the
students that during the year 2023-24, a total of 1,96,363
applications were received for 1,269 seats for the
admission to Master’s Programmes through CUET, with a
demand ratio of 1:155. For Diploma / Certificate
Programme, 66 applications were received for 155
seats. For Ph.D. Programmes, 514 applications were
received for 174 seats.

Besides celebrating international and national

commemorative days, students are encouraged to
organize and participate in annual sports and cultural
events throughout the year. To cater to the financial
needs of the students, the University provides
scholarships and interest-free loans out of the
Students Welfare Fund and has also implemented
Earn-While-You-Learn Scheme.

The University is multi-cultural and multi-lingual as it has

students from 28 States, 07 UTs and International
students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Egypt,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Lesotho, South
Africa, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen,
faculty members and non-teaching staff from most of the
States. The University takes pride in its exceptionally
qualified and committed faculty as all are NET qualified
and have doctoral degree. It is remarkable that majority
of the faculty have the experience of working in
international laboratories and prestigious foreign
Universities. The university faculty includes DST
INSPIRE, Ramanujan Fellow, Ramalingaswami Fellow,
UGC-FRP and DAAD fellow etc. Faculties are also
members of prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry,
Linnean Society of London and INYAS-INSA. The
University has a good Research Projects: Faculty Ratio.
So far, over 229 Extramural Research Grants from
external agencies and 160 research Seed Money grants
(University funded) have been sanctioned to the faculty.

With a focused approach, the University is undoubtedly

poised to write a new chapter on the academic horizon of
India.
 VISION

• The University envisions to transform the minds to serve the humanity through skill and innovation
driven teaching and research; values and community outreach.

MISSION

• Offer a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and cross- disciplinary
studies
• Promote skill and innovation in teaching, learning, evaluation, research and consultancy services
• Create an ignited workforce responsive to regional, national and global needs in tune with the
requirements of academics, industry, business and administration
• Address the issues and concerns of the community.
 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND ELIGIBILITY
The Central University of Punjab is offering following Under-Graduate Programmes during
the Session 2024-25:
Under-Graduate Degree Programmes for Session 2024-25 – {4 years (8 Semesters)}

No. of
S.No. Programme Eligibility seats
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1. B.A. B.Ed.  Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary or plus two 50
examination or its quivalent (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) from a recongnised
board are eligible for admission.
 The relaxation in percentage of marks in Senior Secondary or plus two
examination or its equivalent examination (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) and in the
reservation for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class
or Persons with Disabilities or Economically Weaker Section and any other
categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government or State
Government or Union Territory Administration, wherever applicable.
 Domain specific subjects to be opted by the candidate while applying for:
History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.

2. B.Sc. B.Ed.  Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary or plus two 50
examination or its quivalent (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) from a recongnised
board are eligible for admission.
 The relaxation in percentage of marks in Senior Secondary or plus two
examination or its equivalent examination (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) and in the
reservation for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class
or Persons with Disabilities or Economically Weaker Section and any other
categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government or State
Government or Union Territory Administration, wherever applicable.
 Domain specific subjects to be opted by the candidate while applying for:
Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL PRODUCTS

3. B. Pharmacy  Candidates shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective 60
state/central government authorities or any other examination recognized as
equivalent to 10+2 examinaiton by the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics (P.C.M) and /or Biology (P.C.B)/(P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects
individually.
 Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as
equivalent to any of the above examinations.
 Candidate must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31 st December of
the year of admission to the course.
 Candidate has scored a minimum of 50% (General, EWS and OBC Category)
or 45% (SC/ST/PwD category) in 10+2 examination.
 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

4. B.Tech. Computer  Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary or plus two
Science and Engineering examination or its equivalent (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) with Physics and 30
Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects:
Chemistry, Bio Technology, Biology, Technical Vocational Subject,
Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Practices,
Agriculture, Engineering Graphics and Business Studies from a recongnised
board are eligible for admission.
 The relaxation in percentage of marks in Senior Secondary or plus two
examination or its equivalent examination (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) and in the
reservation for Scheduled Caster or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class
or Persons with Disabilities or Economically Weaker Section and any other
categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government or State
Government or Union Territory Administration, wherever applicable.
 Domain specific subjects to be opted by the candidate while applying for:
Non-medical.

SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

5. B.A.LL.B.  Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream from any recognized board. 60
 45% is the minimum percentage required to apply.

Total Seats 250

Note:
 The University reserves the right not to offer the programme in any particular discipline due to administrative reasons or if
the response to the programme is not adequate. The decision of the University will be final in this regard.
 The University reserves the right to change the number of seats in any programme. It will be accordingly notified on the
University website.
 Reservation/relaxation will be given as per Government of India/ University Rules as adopted by the University time to time.
 This prospectus is subject to alteration (s) & modification (s) and the same will be notified on University website.
 This prospectus is for information only and it does not constitute a legal document.
 For detail please visit University website www.cup.edu.in

Admission Criteria to Under-Graduate Degree Programme for Session 2024-25

i. Admission to all Under-Graduate Degree Programmes shall be based on the merit of the
students in Common University Entrance Test (CUET) -2024.
ii. No one shall be considered for admission unless he/she has appeared in the CUET-2024.
iii. The candidates are advised to remain in touch with the website(s) CUET- 2024
https://cuet.nta.ac.in/, www.nta.ac.in for updated information.
iv. Candidate must ensure that, they should have all the original documents of their respective
qualifying examinations at the time of verification of Documents/Registration.
v. For the admission in Under-Graduate Programme, candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria
on the date of verification of Documents/Registration.
vi. Ensuring the eligibility for applying to a particular Programme will be the sole
responsibility of the candidate.
HOW TO APPLY FOR CUET- 2024
Candidates can apply online only. For online application, visit the home page of CUET-2024
website(s) https://cuet.nta.ac.in/, www.nta.ac.in for necessary instructions.
Instructions for submitting Online Application:

1. Please read eligibility criteria and other requirements before submitting the application form.
2. To apply for admission to a Programme, eligible candidates must complete the online
Application Form and submit it.

Important Instructions:
i. The University reserves the right not to offer the Programme in any particular discipline if the
response to the Programme is not adequate. The decision of the University will be final in this regard.

ii. Ensuring the eligibility for applying to a particular programme will be the sole responsibility
of the candidate. If at any stage, it is found that a student does not fulfill the eligibility criteria
for admission, his/her admission will be cancelled immediately and no refund of fees will be
issued and action will be taken as per rules.

IMPORTANT DATES AND TEST CENTRES FOR CUET- 2024

Please visit the National Testing Agency (NTA) website(s): https://cuet.nta.ac.in/,
www.nta.ac.in for important dates and Test Centres for CUET-2024.

Pattern and Syllabus of Entrance Test

Please visit the National Testing Agency (NTA) website(s): https://cuet.nta.ac.in/,
www.nta.ac.in for details of pattern and syllabus of the entrance test for all the Programmes.

Entrance Test Fee and Mode of Payment

Please visit the National Testing Agency (NTA) website(s): https://cuet.nta.ac.in/,
www.nta.ac.in for details of entrance test fees and mode of payment.

Online Counselling for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB

I. Before applying for Counselling for Admission in Central University of Punjab, candidate
must ensure that they have appeared in CUET- 2024.
II. Admission to all Programmes offered by the Central University of Punjab is purely on the
Merit of CUET-2024 score of a student.
III. Candidate is required to fill Application Form separately to participate in the counselling of
Central University of Punjab.
IV. The candidate who do not apply online for counselling of Central University of Punjab, shall
not be considered for admission. Application for admission/ counselling shall be
accepted only in online mode.
V. Please read eligibility criteria and other requirements before submitting the application form.
VI. The detailed schedule and modalities of online counseling including application
forms shall be notified on the University website after the declaration of Common
University Entrance Test (CUET) result.

Schedule of REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION

Schedule of Registration and Orientation will be notified later on, after declaration of CUET
results

NOTE: The candidates are required to deposit the prescribed fee on or before the date to be
announced at the time of admission.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The last date of Admission/Counselling will be notified later. However, if
seats remain vacant or vacancy of seats occurs after withdrawals of admission, the vacant seats
shall be filled from the waiting list.
The cut-off date for admission including shifting/operating of waiting list, if any, shall be notified
later. There after no admission shall be made by the University.

RESERVATION POLICY
The reservation is as per UGC/Government of India guidelines as adopted by the University from
time to time.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
The student admitted in the University shall have to submit a medical fitness certificate from Govt.
Hospital or University Health Centre that he/she is medical fit to pursue higher education.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
Medium of instruction for all the Programmes is English/Hindi except the language
Programmes for which the medium of instruction is the language concerned.
REFUND POLICY FOR ACADEMIC FEE
With reference to the UGC guidelines, in the event of a student / candidate withdrawing
before the starting of the Programme, the waitlisted candidates should be given admission
against the vacant seat. The entire fee (Academic) collected from the student shall be
refunded by the University to the student / candidate withdrawing from the Programme as per
detail below:
S. No. Percentage of Refund Point of time when notice of withdrawal of
of Aggregate fees* admission is served/received in University
1. 100% 15 days or more before the formally-notified last
date of admission.
2. 90% Less than 15 days before the formally-notified last
date of admission.
3. 80% 15 days or less after the formally-notified last date
of admission.
4. 50% 30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after
formally- notified last date of admission.
5. 00% More than 30 days after formally-notified last date
of admission.
*(Inclusive of course fees and non-tuition fees but exclusive of caution money and security deposit)

NOTE:
i. In case of Sr. No.1 in the table above, the University shall deduct an amount of 5% of the fees
paid by the student subject to a maximum of ₹ 5000/- as processing charges from the refundable
amount.

ii. Those candidates, who will cancel their admission before Registration / Document verification
but within one month from the last date of admission, are required to cancel their seat through
Online Portal for refund of academic fee and security. No other mode of request for cancellation
of seats for refund of academic fee and security shall be entertained.

iii. Those candidates who will cancel their admission after registration and commencement of classes
with one month from the last date of admission are required to cancel their seats through Online
Portal only and submit “No Dues Certificate” along with application for the refund of academic fee
and security.

iv. Those candidates who will cancel their admission after registration and commencement of classes
after one month from the last date of admission are required to cancel their seats through
Online/Offline Mode and submit proforma for refund of academic security along with “No Dues
Certificate” and application form.

v. Academic security money will be refunded only after completion or quitting of the respective
programme within one year from the date of completion or quitting the programme. No request
for refund of security (Academic & Hostel) will be entertained after six months and security
money of such students will be forfeited.

vi. The students is required to submit their applications with duly filled No-Dues form (offline/online),
 for refund of their Academic/ Hostel Security within six month from the declaration of their final
semester result.

REFUND POLICY FOR HOSTEL FEE

In case a candidate withdraws/cancels the Hostel seat within 30 days after allotment of
Hostel, the Hostel Fee will be refunded after deducting Hostel fee of one month from the
refundable amount.

In case a candidate withdraws/cancels the Hostel seat after 30 days from the allotment of
Hostel, only Hostel security money will be refunded to the candidate.

NOTE:
i. The candidates are required to submit proforma for refund of hostel fee and/or hostel
security duly filled for the refund of Hostel fee and/or Security Money within one year from
the date of withdrawal/cancellation of hostel seat.

ii. Hostel Security money will be refunded only after completion or quitting of the respective
Programmes.

iii. For refund of Hostel/Mess security, candidates are required to submit Hostel No Due
certificate in respective Hostel office.
 FEE STRUCTURE FOR UNDER-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES- ACADEMIC SESSION 2024-25
B.Tech.
B.A. LL.B. Computer
Fee item B.Pharm. B.A. B.Ed. B.Sc. B.Ed.
(Honors) Science and
Technology
Admission Fee ₹ 2,500.00 ₹ 2,500.00 ₹ 2,500.00 ₹ 2,500.00 ₹ 2,500.00
One Time Fee

Degree & Convocation Fee ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00

Alumni Association Life
Membership Fee ₹ 700.00 ₹ 700.00 ₹ 700.00 ₹ 700.00 ₹ 700.00
Security Deposit (Refundable) ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00
Identity Card Fee ₹ 150.00 ₹ 150.00 ₹ 150.00 ₹ 150.00 ₹ 150.00
Medical Fee ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00 ₹ 1,100.00
Literary and Cultural Activities
Annual Fee

Fee ₹ 400.00 ₹ 400.00 ₹ 400.00 ₹ 400.00 ₹ 400.00

Students' Council Contribution ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00
University Development Fee ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00 ₹ 3,000.00
Professional Development Fee ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00
Student Insurance ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00
Registration Fee ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00 ₹ 500.00
Tuition Fee ₹ 14,000.00 ₹ 22,000.00 ₹ 40,000.00 ₹ 14,000.00 ₹ 14,000.00
Laboratory Fee ₹- ₹ 5,000.00 ₹ 15,000.00 ₹ - ₹ 5,000.00
Semester Fee

Library and e-Library Fee ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00

Computer and Internet Fee ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00
Examination Fee ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00 ₹ 1,000.00
Transcript/Marks Sheet Fee ₹ 200.00 ₹ 200.00 ₹ 200.00 ₹ 200.00 ₹ 200.00
Sports Fee ₹ 600.00 ₹ 600.00 ₹ 600.00 ₹ 600.00 ₹ 600.00
National Service Scheme (NSS) ₹ 25.00 ₹ 25.00 ₹ 25.00 ₹ 25.00 ₹ 25.00
Students Welfare ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00 ₹ 300.00
First Semester ₹ 32,375.00 ₹ 45,375.00 ₹ 73,375.00 ₹ 32,375.00 ₹ 37,375.00
Even Semesters ₹ 18,625.00 ₹ 31,625.00 ₹ 59,625.00 ₹ 18,625.00 ₹ 23,625.00
Odd Semesters Except First
Semester ₹ 24,925.00 ₹ 37,925.00 ₹ 65,925.00 ₹ 24,925.00 ₹ 29,925.00
Expenses for Study Tour/Field Visit/Industrial Visit/Historical Places Visit shall be charged from the students as
per actual expenditure.
 HOSTEL Fee Structure for Under-Graduate Programmes
Session 2024-25
S. No. Item Amount
1. Hostel Registration Fee Rs.1000/- (Non-refundable)
st
2. Hostel Fee (for 1 Semester) Rs. 6600/-
3. Hostel Maintenance Charges Rs. 2000/- (Non-refundable)
4. Hostel Security Rs.3000/- (Refundable)
5. Mess Security Rs. 3000/- (Refundable)
Total Hostel Charges to be deposited at the time of
6. Rs.15,600/-
Admission
Hostel fees per semester from 2nd semester onwards
7. including maintenance charges of Rs. 2000/- (Non- Rs. 8600/-
refundable)

HOSTEL FEE FOR SC / ST STUDENTS FOR THE SESSION 2024-25

8. Hostel Registration Fee Rs.1000/- (Non-refundable)
9. Hostel Fee (for 1st Semester) -----NIL------
10. Hostel Maintenance Charges Rs. 2000/- (Non-refundable)
11. Hostel Security Rs. 3000/- (Refundable)
12. Mess Security Rs. 3000/- (Refundable)
13. Total Hostel Charges to be deposited at the time of
Rs.9000/-
Admission
14. Hostel fees per semester from 2nd semester onwards
including maintenance charges of Rs. 2000/- (Non- Rs.2000/-
refundable)

NOTE: The above fee structure is only for Indin students. The Hostel Fee Structure does not include Food/Mess
Charges. The Food/Mess Charges will be extra as per Mess rules/ actual charges.
 FACILITIES FOR THE STUDENTS
COMPUTER CENTRE
The University has a modern Computer Centre with around 160 units of parallel- connected
latest configuration workstations (Dell®)/HP each featuring Windows 7
ultimateOS,2GB/4GBRAMandIntel® i5/i73GHz processors. Software solutions such as
GeneMapper®, SeqScape®, BioTrekker™, SigmaPlot® with Systat, PAWS,
SPSS,Chem.Bio,Origin8.1, Schrodinger, MATLAB, etc.have been procured. The Computer
Centre has network infrastructure consisting routers, firewall, Unified threat management in
built wireless controller (UTM), Manageable layer 2, and layer3 switches. The Centre has
two higher end servers with configurations (server having four no's of x86 64bit processor
Intel E5-4640 v2 with 256 GB RAM with Gen9) and 12 Blade servers with Gen 7. The
Computer Centre provides computational facilities to all users in the University. Students,
staff and faculty from all schools, sections and centre's in the campus can obtain accounts to
access the internet. Backbone connectivity initiates from the Computer Centre and caters to
more than 1000 nodes both physical and wireless connection across the campus.

LIBRARY
The University Library has been on a rapid and consistent path of expansion and
development since its inception in 2009, catering to the learning and research requirements
of teachers and students at the university. Carefully designed with elegant modular furniture,
the library currently houses over 53,000 books and subscribes to 38 print
journals/magazines. Additionally, the University Library is a subscriber to 8,231 full-text
online journals through the e-Shodh Sindhu Consortium. Independently, it has access to
renowned full-text publishers such as the American Chemical Society, American Physical
Society, Annual Reviews, JSTOR, Oxford University Press, Project Muse, Science Direct,
Springer Link, and Taylor & Francis, and more.
The University Library provides access to all major databases, including SCOPUS,
SciFinder, Web Of Science, Lexis-Nexis, CMIE-ProwessIQ, CMIE-States of India,
Indiastat.com, etc. It is fully air-conditioned and strategically located at the Academic Block,
offering state-of-the-art seating facilities and a quiet, restoring ambiance. The library's interior
is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling users to access both offline and online
resources while within the premises.
Moreover, the University Library is equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and
Electromagnetic Security System (EMSS), providing an automated self-issue return facility
for users and ensuring high-end security. The Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is
accessible on the internet at https://opac.cup.edu.in/, offering features for searching,
reserving, and online re-issuing.

STUDENT HOSTEL
Choosing a University is also about choosing a new home. We ensure that students dwell in
a healthy environment that helps them to grow and learn without any obstacle. The University
has separate hostels for boys and girls with all modern facilities. The hostel mess serves
fresh and hygienic food.
The University has 2 Girls’ hostels and 2 Boys’ hostels. The facilities provided in the hostels
are: Wi-Fi, bed, Mattresses, Study Table, Chair, Almirah, 24x7 Water and Electricity supply,
Housekeeping facility, Hygienic food, Common Room with TV facility.
Note: Limited hostel facility is available. Hostel to students admitted in P.G.
Programmes shall be allotted subject to availability otherwise; they shall have to make
their own arrangement for stay.

HEALTH CARE CENTRE

The University greatly values the health of its students and staff. A Health Centre has been
established to facilitate treatment of general ailments, first aid and referral services to the
employees and students. Two Medical Officers have been appointed on regular basis at the
Health Centre. OPD timings are from 09:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. except Sunday & Gazetted
Holidays. Medicines given from Health Centre are free of cost and emergency kits are
provided at various places for First Aid. The Health Centre also looks after the social,
preventive and environmental of the Campus.
Facilities:
1) Minor OPD facility for treatment of general ailments.
2) In-house facility covering basic medicines and pain killers.
3) In-house availability of Ambulance for referrals by Medical Officer in case of dire
emergency on Campus on nominal payment no profit no loss policy.
4) In case of dire emergency, on call availability of Medical Officer and Supporting Staff.
5) Health advisories are issued from time to time.
TRANSPORT
University has buses for convenience of the faculty and students.

MUSEUM
University Museum houses vast collection of archaeological exhibits, including that of
Harappan Civilization, excavated from Malwa region of Punjab. Exhibits also include a photo
gallery on historical and cultural transformation of Bathinda City.

SPORTS
Besides beautiful walking trails around the Campus, the University has good sports facilities
for the students and staff. Badminton and table tennis courts are available to foster sporting
skills. Outdoor Volleyball, Running track, Football Ground, Cricket Ground and Basketball
Courts are available.

FITNESS CENTRE
“A sound mind lies in a sound body”, therefore, a well equipid air-conditioned Fitness
Centre-cum Gym is full functional in the University. Any student can avail benefit of this facility
on nominal charges as fixed by the University time to time.
EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN SCHEME
The University encourages the students to take up part time jobs at the University to make
them independent under the ‚Earn-While-You-Learn" scheme. The objective of the scheme is
to:
1. Exploit the immense potential of students as a valuable human resource.
2. Involve the students in management and development of the Institution.
3. Give students hands on experience and thereby prepare them for jobs in future.
4. Encourage young students to learn about dignity of labour.
5. Prevent students from avoidable distractions and engage them in meaningful, positive
activities.
6. Enable meritorious and needy students to earn a reasonable amount every month to meet
their expenses.
The students who are registered in University for any Programme and are not recipients of
fellowship/financial aid from any other funding agency, either private or public can take the
advantage of this scheme.

STUDENTS’ FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND

Students Financial Assistance Fund has been created with an objective that no deserving
student, as far as possible, is denied opportunity of studying at the University merely due to
her/his financial constraints. The deserving students with weak economic background will be
eligible for grant subject to the below conditions. However, the amount of grant or loan will depend
upon parents’ income and family size etc.:
The performance in the qualifying examination should be up to the mark. The attendance of
the student at University should be at least 75% and also academic performance at least
‚good standing‛. She/he should have completed the previous semester successfully. There
should be no disciplinary action or proceedings against the student.
*The students can avail of the grant for pursuing studies, payment of tuition fee / payment of
registration fee, medical treatment: in case of serious illness demanding hospitalization,
attending national international meets, conferences, seminars towards payment of
registration fees, 2nd class Train or Bus travel within India or in specific cases even travel
abroad (partial assistance) and any other with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(*it is not covered under financial assistance)

EDUCATION LOAN FACILITY

The University makes all efforts to ensure that the financial needs of its students are met. All
necessary support needed from the University will be provided to students for applying Education
Loan.
 COMMITTEES/CELLS/ASSOCIATION

PLACEMENT CELL
The Placement Cell of the University has been established with an aim of facilitating Interactions
between the Industries and Students who are in the final year of their Course. The purpose of
the Placement Cell is to place students in credible organizations, and help them getting an
appropriate job in sync with their intellectual aptitude. To provide excellent facilities for learning
combined with a rewarding career is the motto of the Institution. The students are provided with
the best research facilities and the lab infrastructure for the execution of their innovative ideas.
Helping them to execute it, the dedicated faculty of the University helps them in comprehending
the labyrinths of scientific world.

The students are counselled throughout, during their stay in the University regarding their career
options, which in turn prepare and equip the young aspirants to explore the best avenues of
opportunities.

STUDENT COUNCELLING CELL

 To counsel and guide students on various issues and help them to manage academic and
personal demands of a University life effectively.
 To help students of all beliefs and identities who may react to certain events with feelings
that include anger, hurt, confusion, fear, helplessness, loneliness, and hopelessness.
 To counsel the students requesting a withdrawal from a specific academic Programme for
non-academic reasons.
 To provide prompt counselling for mental health emergencies arising on account of highly
charged events at the Campus.
 The Student Counselling Cell shall provide comprehensive preventive and clinical services
to students enrolled for various academic Programmes in the University. The goal of the Cell
would be to enhance the psychological wellbeing of students so they can take full advantage of
the educational opportunities at the University. Some of the presentations that the
Counselling Center will offer include academic success skill, conflict resolution, dealing with
difficult situations, stress management techniques and time management. All student
contacts and information obtained in the course of counselling will be confidential.

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL

In order to attend to the students' complaints, a Grievance Redressal Cell has been setup in
the University. It offers immediate and effective redressal to the problems reported by the
students and work towards providing a safe and secure atmosphere for the holisticgrowth of
the students. The University has adopted UGC (Redress of Grievances ofStudents)
Regulations, 2023. The students may register their grievances as per the notification of the
UGC at the appropriate Forum. Central University of Punjab hasalready notified the
committees constituted in compliance of the UGC (Redress of Grievances of Students)
Regulations, 2023 vide Ref. No. CUPB/COE/2023/138 Dated 08.05.2023. Link is Given
 Below:https://cup.samarth.ac.in/index.php/site/login OR
https://cup.samarth.ac.in/index.php/public_grievance/grievance-public/public

ANTI-RAGGING CELL
The University has a zero tolerance policy towards ragging-related matters. All issues in this
regard will be dealt with utmost urgency and stringent action will be taken against those who are
involved. A copy of UGC Regulations on curbing the menace of ragging have been distributed to
all students upon admission and have procured undertakings and affidavits from the students as
well as parents in this regard. Unabridged version of the UGC Regulations in this regard can be
accessible at http://bit.ly/UGC-Ragging.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CELL
The University community comprises of heterogeneous population from different parts of Country,
different religious/caste affiliations, linguistic heterogeneity and persons with various financial
backgrounds. Discriminations based on caste/sex/appearance/state of domicile etc. will be dealt
with extreme seriousness.
The University puts very best efforts to ensure that the minority community faces no discriminating
incidents in the Campus.

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION CELL

To prepare the students to face different competitive examinations and help them acquire the
requisite knowledge to excel in their studies, the University has a Competitive Examination Cell
which conducts coaching classes for exams like UGC/CSIR-NET, ICMR, DBT, GATE, GPAT,
Civil services examination, etc. Classes for these competitive examinations are held in the
evening, so that the regular class schedule of the University is not disturbed.
Coaching is provided in General Knowledge, Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
Reasoning (including Mathematical), Current Affairs, Data interpretation, Research Aptitude,
People and environment, Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration for
UGC NET Paper-I examinations. For CSIR Net examination coaching is provided in Life
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences and other subjects. Subject specific
classes are conducted on the basis of the demand raised by the students. These classes are also in
the form of remedial classes. The faculty members also put efforts to provide guidance for the
slow learners. A team of committed teachers and specialists of proven merit provide a
professional edge to the Cell. Over the years, the Cell has catered to the need of students with
fair degree of success. This has greatly helped to improve the performance of all the students in
various examinations. The Cell, in the long run, will start coaching for civil services examinations.
Objectives:
• To provide intensive subject specific coaching for UGC/CSIR-NET, ICMR, DBT, GATE, GPAT etc.
and Civil services examination (in future);
• To build positive state of mind and self-confidence among the students;
• To encourage SC/ST/OBC and women candidates to appear in competitive examinations.
DR. AMBEDKAR CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (DACE)
Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE) at the Central University of Punjab is established on 1st
of April 2022 by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,
Government of India. The ministry has approved this centre to coach Scheduled Castes students
for Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Examination. The aim of the centre is to
empower Scheduled Castes students for competitive exams by providing the best and free
coaching facilities in the Central University of Punjab. Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence
(DACE) at Central University of Punjab aims to contribute to this national scheme through the
optimum use of university infrastructure, academic resources, expertise of diverse faculty, and
contribution of different cells from the university, and the advantage of location of the university in
the state which has the highest percentage of targeted beneficiaries.

PERSONALITY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CELL

Personality and Language Development cell of the university has been established to foster soft-
skills and communication skills for the students. The cell regularly organizes activities including
soft-skill development workshops, communication skills training and general knowledge quiz
competition. Students actively participate in these programs in view of today’s highly competitive
and stressful academic/career environment. As a part of the activities of this Cell, a
Communication Skills and Personality Development training course in English is being conducted
three times a week at the Language Lab. The objective of this course is to help students to
effectively handle real life communication- specific challenges and to help them grow as leaders.
This course aims to enable students to learn techniques of Effective Communication, Personal
Interview, Group Discussion, Personality Development and Leadership Skills.

SC/ST/OBC AND MINORITIES CELL

SC/ST/OBC and Minorities Cell is committed to provide an environment that promotes diversity
and respects everyone regardless of color, religious belief or culture. While maintaining diversity
of all kinds, it also commits to ensuring protection of everyone including minorities and acting as
per the provisions of Constitution of India.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The students form an integral part of an educational institution. The University also recognizes
the students’ potential positively and involves them to nurture their representational skills through
the Central University of Punjab Students Council. Both Council and the University jointly work
towards the betterment and the advancement of the academic life of the University.

CULTURAL COMMITTEE
The Cultural Committee in the University makes one forget about life’s woes and transports one
and all into a world of beats and rhythms. Students are given proper training through experts in
dancing, singing, acting, etc. The students perform plays on serious issues like female foeticide,
dowry, environment pollution etc. which brings tears to everyone eyes and remind each one
present of their duty towards the wrong prevalent in the country. Various events like drama, dance
(group and individual performances), skit, musical performances (group and solo), poetry
recitation competition, music competition, dance competitions, traditional dress competitions etc.
are organized.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association of Central University of Punjab (AACUP) aspires to foster an increased
interaction amongst the Alumni. A series of activities will be organized once the Association
becomes active. A glimpse of what we as facilitators intend to do are:

 To set up a link with the Alumni of all the Centres/Departments and enroll them as members.
 To encourage the Alumni to take an active and continued interest in the activities and
progress of the University.
 To honour those distinguished alumni members, who bring laurels to themselves as well as
the University in their respective domains.
 To arrange get-together of the Alumni on a regular basis.
 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY

STUDENT ORIENTATION
The orientation program is meant to orient the students to the Campus life. The program facilitates
the successful academic and personal transition of new students to the University community.
Features
 It gives an overview of University's culture, resources and services along with rules and
regulations.
 It is held at the beginning of the Session.
Objectives
 To welcome the student to the University and engage them with the legacy, traditions and
values of our University.
 To introduce students to the rigorous academic life of the University and opportunities,
responsibilities and facilities available.
 To explain rules and regulations of the University especially related to teaching learning and
examination.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The University recognizes and values the diversity of students and their expectations. The
University is committed to treating students in a fair and transparent manner. The code of
conduct is formulated to provide a clear statement of the University’s expectations of studen ts
in respect of academic matters and personal behavior.

 The student must submit their assignments, Lab. files, seminar reports etc. given by the
teachers in time.
 No student must abstain from classes without prior permission.
 Students are expected to speak politely and use courteous language when communicating
with University officials, staff members and other students.
 Since all the students to be admitted in the University have attained the age of majority, it is
expected that they understand their responsibilities. They are the best judge of their
Interests. The students residing in the hostel will be staying in the hostel at their own risk,
liability and consequences.
 Any student participating in sports/training/cultural or any other activity shall take proper
care, reasonable intelligence and precautionary measures to avoid any injury. Where any
physical injury is caused due to recklessness, violation of rule, laws in existence, safety
norms as advised or instructed to undertake such activities, the responsibility shall be
exclusively borne by the student. The University shall bear no responsibility for damage
caused by the voluntarily acceptance of the risk associated therein. It shall be responsibility of
 the student to take care in order to avoid injuries. So far as sports are concerned, the
purpose of the University is only to facilitate the recreational and rejuvenation opportunities
to the students in view of their rigorous academic calendar. Henceforth, the University shall
not be liable to any damages, financial or other legal liability for injury sustained by the
students in these voluntary activities. The students must buy insurance policy and should
avail the benefit of PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna) to meet out any exigency or
unforeseen mishap.
 Students must maintain decorum in the University bus.
 It is the students’ and his guardian’s responsibility to update any changes in their parents /
guardians and their own address and contact number within a week. Failure to update may
invoke disciplinary action against the student.
 Wearing a helmet for two wheeler riders is a statutory requirement.
 Use all University resources including information technology in a lawful and ethical manner
for academic purposes only.
 The students are expected to bear a good moral character.

FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Teaching and learning is a continuous process in which teacher and student develops a bond.
Teachers keep getting new students year after year and with the passage of time gain rich
experience. In order to improve her/his competence in teaching and/ or research she/he needs
the feedback from the students. The students can provide their feedback at the end of every
Semester for each Course by hiding their identity. The feedback form is to be filled online, the
data of which is kept confidential and is used only for improvement purposes.

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

All students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the University. Breach of any
rule or any other misconduct shall render the student liable for disciplinary action, including
expulsion from the University.
Attendance requirements: All students must attend their classes regularly. The minimum
requirement of attendance is 75% of the scheduled lectures.
Use of Mobile phones: Students possessing mobile phones must keep them switched off when
in Class/Labs. Carrying a mobile phone even in switched off mode during examinations is strictly
prohibited and shall amount to use of unfair means.
Ragging: Ragging of any student in any form inside or outside the Campus is punishable
offence as per guidelines of Honorable Supreme Court of India with minimum punishment of
expulsion from the University. Students and their parents shall be required to submit the
undertaking as per Annexure I & II attached with this prospectus.
Misbehavior: Students found misbehaving with other students or staff member will face
disciplinary action.
Infrastructure Damage: Students must take care of their Campus. Any student found
damaging the University infrastructure will be fined to recover the losses.
Ignorance of the rules and regulations of the University will not be entertained as an excuse.
BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ HOSTEL

 A hostel complex should be a place where students can have the best possible conditions for
adequate rest and study. Accordingly, due consideration must be accorded to the interests
and privacy of other hostellers at all times.
 The students are expected to display acceptable form of behavior, modesty in dress sense in
the common dining area representing an institute of national importance, maintain discipline
and decorum in the Campus. Being a student of Central Government Institution, the students
must present an example of discipline and self-restraint in their conduct.
 The University equally respects the rights of all and promote healthy interaction provided no
physical affection between the opposite genders is shown at public places and may invoke
legal action in case any complaint is filed. Where the students have any grievance, it should
be resolved in a peaceful, dignified and amicable manner through the redressal mechanism
of the University. In case of any unacceptable behavior by the room-mate, the other room-
mate(s) must report it to the Warden/University authorities through Hostel Representatives.
 The students should not involve themselves or participate in any strike, dharna or protests
etc. Any violation of this rule may make them liable under Punjab Prevention of Damage to
Public and Private Properties Act, 2014.
 Possession, distribution and consumption of alcohol beverages, prohibited drugs, chewable
tobacco in the hostel complex is strictly prohibited. Recover of residues of Cigarettes,
Tobacco, Alcohol Beverages or any prohibited item shall be punishable with a fine of Rs. 500/-
only at the 1st instance. In case of 2nd time, penalty shall be Rs. 1,000/- only. In case of
continuance of violation of this rule, the students shall be expelled from the Hostel.
 All fans, lights and electric appliances must be switched off when not in use. In case, a fan/light or
any other electric appliances in room is in use in the absence of student or locked room, the
1st time Penalty shall be Rs. 500/- only and in case of 2nd time, penalty shall be Rs. 1,000/- only. In
case of continuance of violation of this rule, the students shall be expelled from the Hostel.
 Late night Birthday Parties, Social or Political gatherings or Processions in the hostel complex or
within the campus premises are not permitted without the prior written permission of the
hostel warden and / or University authorities. Such parties shall be organized only between
8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. with the permission of the appropriate authority. In case of violation or
any complaint of physical discomfort or intrusion upon the privacy of other residents in peace
hours (9.30 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.) is received, it will be the collective responsibility of the hostel
residents involved in any such endeavor and will be proceeded accordingly for disciplinary
action.
 Ragging is a serious offence. The University adopts Zero Tolerance towards Ragging.
Hostellers found guilty of committing such an offence can be evicted from the hostel and shall be
liable to legal proceedings as per the directives of Supreme Court/MHRD/UGC.
 The students must return to the hostel by 10:00 p.m. every day and are not allowed to leave
the hostel before 6:00 a.m.
 The students will be allowed to stay out of the hostel on submission of proper application duly
authorized by the parent on a call received from the designated numbers of parents and only
if the permission granted in writing by the hostel warden. Any falsification or impersonation
may invoke disciplinary as well as legal proceedings against the guilty.
 The occupant(s) of a room is/are responsible for any damage to the property in the room
during his/her occupancy. In case of damage to or loss of hostel property, the cost + fine
equivalent to the amount of cost will be recovered from the student(s) responsible for such
damage or loss.
 The notice Boards of the University shall not be used by the student without written permission of
the DSW in case of Academic Block, Dean/HoD in case of Class room and Warden/s in case
of Hostels.

UPKEEP OF THE HOSTEL

 The student(s) shall not move any furniture from its proper allotted place (room/common room)
and not damage in anyway. No dues to the students shall be given only after verification of
the upkeep of room and accessories provided. In case, any of the items issued to the occupant of
the room is missing during the occupancy, the occupant shall be responsible for its loss or
damage and pay the cost + fine equivalent to the amount of cost.
 Pasting of posters, writings, wall chalking, slogans of any kind or defacing the hostels or walls of
Hostelsin any form is not allowed. The resident of the room shall be responsible for upkeep of
the room. Where any painting is drawn on the walls or doors of the hostel or any defacing is
made by anyone, it will be removed or repainted at the cost of occupant and allotted of the
room.
 The students will be responsible for keeping their rooms’ clean and tidy at all time.
 Cooking, making tea etc. is not allowed in the hostel. Any extension of plugs or wires is
prohibited.
 Electricians, plumbers, contractors and any other service person may enter rooms as and
when necessary in the course of their duty under the directive of hostel warden. However,
every effort will be made to respect the privacy and dignity of the hostellers.
 The University Authority reserves the right to make spot checks on the hostel and rooms
without having to give prior notice to the students.
 The University Authority reserves the right to move hostellers to other hostel units or any other
alternative place if there is a necessity.

VISITORS
 Visitors including parents are allowed only into the visitor’s area of the hostel during the visiting
hours as follows:-
 Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
 Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and Holidays: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 All visitors must register at the Security Section and provide all details and documents as
asked before entering the hostel complex. All visitors must leave the hostel complex by 8:00
p.m.
 Students are not permitted to allow visitors of the opposite sex into rooms at any time for
whatever reason. Any hostellers found violating this rules will be evicted from the hostel.
 Any unauthorized entry in campus premises or hostels shall amount to criminal trespass and
will be dealt with according to law in existence.
 Non-Hostel students are prohibited in the hostel without the permission of hostel warden. The
student who violates this is answerable to the Warden.
SECURITY
 The University Authority is not responsible for any loss of private property. Hostellers are
strongly advised to lock all your valuable items such as Mobile phones, Laptop, Watches,
Money etc. at all times.
 Hostellers are not permitted to change rooms or sleep anywhere other in their own room.
 Any student, who finds anything unusual about his room-mate or finds his missing for more
than 24 hours, must report to the hostel Warden immediately. This is to enable the University
authorities to take immediate action if any untoward incident takes place.
 Possession, distribution and use of fire-arms, lethal weapons including air gun, contraband
drugs, alcohol, toxic and hazardous material are strictly prohibited in the hostel. Keeping
electric appliances such as T.V., VCR, heater, iron, oven etc. in the rooms is also prohibited.
 Pets are not allowed in the hostel complex.

REVISION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

The University reserves the right to revise or update the rules and regulations from time to time
and will keep the hostellers informed of any changes in the form of notices on the hostel notice
boards. Ignorance of rules will not be accepted as an excuse.
 IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
All Important contact number of University Faculty and Employees are available on the
University website.

Office Email address

Dean In-charge Academics dia@cup.edu.in, daaoffice@cup.edu.in

Registrar’s Office registraroffice@cup.edu.in

Controller of Examinations' Office coe@cup.edu.in, controlleroffice@cup.edu.in

Admissions admissions@cup.edu.in

Establishment Branch establishment@cup.edu.in

Academics Branch academic.section@cup.edu.in

Dean Students Welfare dsw@cup.edu.in

Public Information Officer robin.jindal@cup.edu.in

Finance Branch fo@cup.edu.in

Computer Centre sa@cup.edu.in

Library library@cup.edu.in
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
S.No. List of Documents Self-Attested Original
Photocopy
01. CUET-2024 Admit Card & Score Card - Original#
Secondary School (Class 10th) Marks Sheet Or Valid Self-Attested -
02.
Certificate of DOB Photocopy
Self-Attested -
03. Senior Secondary or Plus 2 Marks Sheet
Photocopy
Graduation Marks Sheet or Grade Sheet (As Self-Attested -
04.
applicable) – First Year Photocopy
Graduation Marks Sheet or Grade Sheet (As Self-Attested -
05.
applicable) – Second Year Photocopy
Graduation Marks Sheet or Grade Sheet (As Self-Attested -
06.
applicable) – Third Year Photocopy
Self-Attested -
07. Graduation Degree / Post Graduation degree
Photocopy
08. Medical Fitness Certificate - Original#
09. Declaration related to health - Original#
Anti-Ragging Form duly signed by the Student &
10. - Original#
Parents
Certificate of Conduct from Head of
11. - Original#
Institution/Character Certificate
12. Migration Certificate - Original* - Original#
Category certificate as per GOI rules (Latest
Self-Attested
13. Certificate for OBC candidates - NON CREAMY -
Photocopy
LAYER etc.)
14. Undertaking for gap year, if applicable. - Original#
CSIR-UGC-NET, JRF/GATE/GPAT or any other
Self-Attested
15. national level test (with existing validity) recognized by -
Photocopy
UGC, if applicable.
Any other document if needed (…
16. - Original
.................................................. )
17. Two recent passport size photographs - -

Original documents marked # will be retained permanent by the University.

Note: Candidate has to bring all original documents for verification along with one set of self- attested
photocopy.
 OBC CERTIFICATE FORMAT

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING

FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS / ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
(CEIs), UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

“This certificate MUST have been issued with last six months”

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. _____________________________ Son/Daughter of Shri/Smt.

___________________________________of Village/Town______________________________________
District/Division __________________________ in the _________________________State belongs to the
________________________ Community which is recognized as a backward class under:

1) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 186 dated 13/09/93.
2) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.
3) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 88 dated 25/05/95.
4) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.
5) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.
6) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
7) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
8) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
9) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 6/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part
I Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
10) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.
11) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.
a) Resolution No. 12016/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
b) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
c) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
d) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006.

Shri/Smt./Kum. ________________________ and/ or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the

______________________ District/Division of ________________________ State. This is also to certify
that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule
to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated
08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 09/03/2004.

Dated:
District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner, etc.

Seal

NOTE:
a) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of
the People Act, 1950.
b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy
Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional magistrate /
Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist
Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.
 SC/ST CERTIFICATE FORMAT
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY A CANDIDATE BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTE OR
SCHEDULED TRIBE
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. __________________________________________ Son/Daughter of Shri

____________________________________________________of village/Town_______________ in District/ Division

of the State/Union Territory belongs to the

Caste/Tribe, which is recognized as a Schedule Caste/ Scheduled Tribe under.

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) order, 1950. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) order, 1950.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes)(Union Territory) order, 1951. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territory) order,
1951.
(As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Modification) Order 1956, the Bombay Reorganization Act,
1960, the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the North Eastern Areas
(Reorganization Act, 1971) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes orders (Amendment) Act, 1976.)
*The constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Caste Order, 1956;
*The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes, 1959, as amended by the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes orders (Amendment) Act. 1976;
*The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order 1962; *The Constitution (Dadra & Nagar Haveli)
Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962; *The Constitution (Pondichery) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964;
*The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman &Dieu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968;
*The Constitution (Goa, Daman &Dieu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968; *The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes
Order, 1970;
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, (Amendment) Ordinance, 1991.
*The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, (Second Amendment) Act, 1991. *The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)
Ordinance, 1996

This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Certificate issue to

Smt. / Shri ______Father of Smt/ Shri _____

of village/town in

District/Division of the State/UT

who belongs to the caste/Tribe which is recognized as a SC/ST in the State/Union Territory issued by

the (name of the prescribed issuing authority) vide their No. Dated

or Shri and or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in Village/Town

of District/Division of the State/Union Territory

of________________ .

Place Signature
Date Designation
(With seal of Office)

NOTE: - The terms ordinarily reside(s) used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the
People Act, 1950. SC Certificate issued from Maharashtra State must be validated by Social Welfare Department and ST
Caste certificate must be validated by Tribal Development Department of Maharashtra Government
LIST OF AUTHORITIES EMPOWERED TO ISSUE CASTE/TRIBE CERTIFICATE:
1) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner /Additional Deputy Commissioner/Dy. Collector/ 1st Class
Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub Divisional Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate.
2) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
3) Revenue Officers not below the rank of Tahsildar.
4) Sub-Divisional Officers of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
 PWD CERTIFICATE FORM AT
Format for Physically Challenged (PH)/Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Certificate (To be obtained
by the candidate)
(To be filled by Medical Board notified under PWD Act)

Affix here recent

Photograph showing
Certificate No: the disability duly
attested by Medical
Superintendent
/CMO/Head of Hospital
Date: (with seal)

This is to certify that Mr./Ms _______________________________________son/ daughter of

Mr./Mrs. ___________________ _________________ Age ___ male / female, Registration

No. ___________ is a case of . He/She is physically disabled /visual disabled/speech and

hearing disabled/ having mental retardation/leprosy cured and has %( per cent) permanent (physical

impairment/visual impairment/speech and hearing impairment etc.) in relation to his/her____________________

Note: This condition is progressive/not progressive/likely to improve/not likely to improve*.

1. Re-assessment is not recommended/ is recommended after a period of months / years*. (*Strike

out whichever is not applicable)

Signature of Dr. Signature of Dr. Signature of Dr.

Name of Dr. Name of Dr. Name of Dr.

Specialization Specialization Specialization

Seal with Degree Seal with Degree Seal with Degree

(Member, Medical Board) (Member, Medical Board) (Member, Medical Board)

Signature/Thumb impression of Patient

Countersigned by the Medical

Superintendent/CMO/Head of Hospital (with seal)

EWSs CERTIFICATE FORMAT
 ANNEXURE I
UNDERTAKING BY THE STUDENT

I, (full name of student with Institute Roll Number)

s/o d/o Mr./Mrs./ Ms. , having
been admitted to (name of the institution) , have
received or downloaded a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational
Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the ‚Regulations‛) carefully read and fully understood the provisions
contained in the said Regulations.

1) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging.

2) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of the penal
and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or abetting ragging,
actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.

3) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a. I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the
Regulations.

b. I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be
constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.

4) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the
Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against me under any penal law
or any law for the time being in force.

5) I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on
account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm
that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission is liable to be cancelled.

6) In case, at any stage, if it is found that I do not fulfill the eligibility conditions of admissions at the University
my admission will be terminated with immediate effect without any refund.

7) Along with the above mentioned points I do hereby declare that

a. I will obey the code of conduct of the institute and do not indulge in any kind of in-disciplined activity
while in and off the institution campus.

b. I will be solely responsible for any kind of accident/mishap caused on account of the above mentioned
clause (6.a).
Undertake this day of month of year.

Signature of Student

Name: _________
 ANNEXURE II
UNDERTAKING BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
I,Mr./Mrs./Ms. (full
name of parent/guardian) father/mother/guardian of , (full name of student with University Roll Number) , having
been admitted to (name of the institution) , have received or downloaded a
copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009,
(hereinafter called the ‚Regulations‛), carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said
Regulations.
1) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging.

2) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of the
penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found guilty of
or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.

3) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a) My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of
the Regulations.

b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that
may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.

4) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the
Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my ward under any penal
law or any law for the time being in force.

5) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the
country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and
further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to be
cancelled.

6) Along with the above mentioned points I do hereby declare that

a) My ward will obey the code of conduct of the institute and do not indulge in any kind of in-disciplined
activity while in and off the institution campus.

b) My ward will be solely responsible for any kind of accident/mishap caused on account of the above
mentioned clause (6.a).

Declared this day of month of year.

Signature of Parent/Guardian

Name:
Address:

Telephone/ Mobile No.:

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