Punjabi University: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

In addition to the University Merit Scholarships awarded based on M.A./M.Sc. Part-I examination results, there are various Punjabi University Patiala scholarships for students admitted to different University departments. These include the Merit Scholarships sponsored by the Centre and State Governments under the National Merit Scholarship Schemes, as well as Loan Scholarships offered through the Government of India's National Loan Scholarships Scheme. Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories can avail themselves of scholarships, stipends, and fee concessions under the State Harijan Welfare Scheme. 

The Punjabi University, Patiala also awards Merit Scholarships based on examination results conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala. Additionally, stipends are provided to the children/grandchildren of Freedom Fighters and Ex-I.N.A. personnel, as well as to those sponsored by the Treasurer, Charitable Endowment, Punjab. University-rank holders in General and Honours Courses of the UG level can receive the UGC Post-graduate Merit Scholarship. The Punjabi University scholarships aim to support and encourage deserving students in their academic pursuits while promoting inclusivity and social welfare.

Departmental Merit Scholarships

Scholarships valued at Rs. 500 per month are available for post-graduate courses including B.Pharm., B.Tech., and LL.B. in the University Teaching Departments, wherever applicable. Here are the details of the scholarships:

1. Each course will have at least one scholarship, awarded based on merit.

2. The departmental merit scholarship will be given to the student who secures the highest rank in the order of merit during admission. In subsequent years, the scholarship will be awarded based on the annual examination results, provided that the course duration is more than one year.

3. The scholarship amount will be disbursed quarterly through the Head of the Department. The Head of the Department will prepare the bills and attest that the attendance and conduct of the scholarship recipient during that period were satisfactory.

UGC National Scholarships for M.A. (Economics)

The Department of Economics at Punjabi University offers ten UGC National Scholarships on a rotational basis. In alternate years, four and six scholarships are awarded. Each scholarship amounts to Rs. 300 per month. These scholarships are available to students enrolling in M.A. Economics, Part I, provided they have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their B.A./B.Com./B.A. Hons. School course in Economics. Once awarded, the scholarship continues throughout the duration of the course, subject to the recipient's satisfactory performance, achieving a minimum of 55% marks in Part I, and maintaining good conduct.

Dr. Hira Singh Deol Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Sawan Singh Gill Memorial Scholarship

The above two scholarships would be awarded to those students who are at number 1 on the basis of admission criteria in their respective classes. The amount of the scholarship is Rs. 1000/- per month and is of two years' duration. If the student at No. 1 on the merit according to the admission criteria refuses to accept this scholarship or leaves his/her studies in between, the same would be awarded to the student next in the merit of the admission criteria.

Miss Charanjit Kaur Memorial Scholarship

1. Mathematics: The Department of Mathematics at Punjabi University offers a scholarship program specifically for two girl students pursuing M.Sc. Mathematics in both Part-I and Part-II. The scholarship is awarded on a means basis for a duration of two years, with the amount being equally divided between the two recipients.

2. Physics: The Department of Physics at Punjabi University provides a scholarship of Rs. 1,000 per month to a deserving girl student enrolled in M.Sc. (Physics) Part-I. This scholarship is awarded annually to one student based on both merit and financial need, at the time of admission. The scholarship is granted for a period of ten months.

THEIR DEANS

Dr. S.S. Joshi Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship mentioned is specifically for M.A. I (Linguistics) students enrolled in the Department of Linguistics and Punjabi Lexicography. It is awarded on a need cum merit basis at the time of admission. The scholarship will be granted to the student for a duration of 10 months.

If the student continues their studies in the IInd year and achieves a minimum of 55% marks in Part-I with good conduct, the scholarship will be extended. The scholarship amount is Rs. 1000 per month for 10 months.

In the event that the interest amount exceeds the scholarship amount, it will also be awarded to M.A. Part-II (Linguistics) students based on need and merit.

Dr. Jeet Singh Sheetal Memorial Scholarship

From the academic session 2016-17, one student of M.A. Punjabi (Pass Course & Honours) Part-I from the Department of Punjabi will be awarded a scholarship on a merit-cum-means basis. The scholarship will be granted for one year at the rate of Rs. 6000/- annually.

Dr. Harcharan Singh Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to the student who stands 1st in M.A. Theatre and Film Production Part-I. The amount of the scholarship is Rs. 12,000/- If there are more than one student, the amount will be equally divided between the recipients. 

Gian Singh, Laj Rani Chawla Scholarship(for M.A. Punjabi) and Dr. Manmohan Singh, Gian Singh Chawla and three sisters scholarship (for M.Sc. Physics)

The scholarship provided is worth Rs. 1000 per month and will be awarded for a duration of two years. The selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on both their financial need and merit. Once a student is granted the scholarship, it will be continued in the 2nd year as well, subject to their satisfactory performance in Part I and good conduct

Justice Iqbal Singh Tiwana Memorial Scholarship (for LL.B. students)

Each scholarship will be Rs. 1000/- per month per student for the duration of three years (one student from each class, i.e. for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year). The Scholarship will be awarded to a student having a rural background but should have secured the 1st position among the students admitted under this category. (The measure of rural background will be the same which is applicable for the purpose of admission.) 

The scholarship once granted to a student shall continue in the 2nd and 3rd year also subject to his/her satisfactory performance in academic achievement (in no case, the standard of merit of the last examination shall fall below 60%) and good conduct. 

Varinder K. Jassal Scholarship

A. Varinder K. Jassal Scholarship for M.A. (Economics) Part I & II.

1. The scholarship amount for M.A. Economics will be Rs. 1000/- per month per student.

2. The scholarship will be granted based on the merit of the student.

3. The Dean of Academic Affairs will sanction the scholarship upon the recommendations of the Head of the Department.

4. The remaining rules for awarding the scholarship will follow those of the University Departmental Merit Scholarship

FACULTIES& THEIR DEANS

Dr.Harkirat Singh Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship will be awarded to a student of M.A. Part-I of the Department of Religious Studies. This Scholarship will be granted to those Students who are brilliant in study and to needy students on the basis of merit-cum-means. The amount of the scholarship is Rs. 2000/- per month per student.

Dr. Dalbinder Singh Sidhu Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to a student of M.Sc. Part-I and M.Sc. Part-II from the Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences. It will be granted to students from rural areas based on their results in the 1st and 3rd semesters.

The amount of the scholarship is Rs. 5000/- for the 1st year and Rs. 5000/- for the 2nd year per Student. 

Sh. Harjinder Singh Sidhu Memorial Scholarship

The Department of Library and Information Science offers this scholarship exclusively for students enrolled in the B.Lib course. This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students based on their merit and financial need, with priority given to those with a strong academic record. To qualify for the Scholarship, students must provide an Income Certificate.

The scholarship provides a monthly amount of Rs. 1000/- per student for a duration of 10 months. If there is a need for additional scholarships, one unit can be divided into two half units, allowing for a maximum of 4 units.

Goyal Foundation Topper Award

The Goyal Foundation Topper Award is an annual recognition presented to the highest-achieving student in the Post-graduate courses under the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Economics faculties. This prestigious award comes with a cash prize of Rs. 4000/-. The recipient of the award will be determined based on their performance in the Part-I examination, as announced in the 1st gazette notification. The eligible disciplines for the award include Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Human Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Forensic Science, and Economics.

Professor Jagtar Singh Scholarship for Chemistry, Physical specialisation

The student who secures the highest position in the M.Sc. Chemistry Semester I and II examination in the Physical specialisation will be granted a scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per month for a duration of ten months.

If the top-ranking student of the 1st year declines to accept the scholarship, it will be offered to the subsequent candidates in the order of their merit

Scholarships for Blind and Handicapped students

A total of ten stipends, each valued at Rs. 500/-, will be available for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are visually impaired or physically handicapped. However, to be eligible, candidates must provide a medical certificate verifying a minimum physical disability of 40% The recommendations for the award of these stipends will be made by a Committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.