Faculty Of Archaeology, Punjabi University, Patiala

About Faculty Of Archaeology, Punjabi University, Patiala

Established on April 30, 1962 in the erstwhile princely state of Patiala with the main objective of furthering the cause of Punjabi language, art and literature, Punjabi University has since evolved into the largest University in the state. Spread over 600 acres of land, its 500 teachers are imparting instruction and guidance to nearly 9,000 students in a multi-faceted, multi-pronged and multi-faculty environment comprising 65 Teaching and Research Departments on its Campus, five Regional Centres, six Neighbourhood Campuses and 166 Colleges affiliated to it. A mutually-stimulating qualitative and quantitative swing in the direction of overall improvement marks the dynamics and mechanics of Punjabi University. Its multi-dimensional expansion has not only been quick-paced but steady, sustained and seamless, with each front paving way for the other. It didn't come across any cul de sac with unstinted support ever-forthcoming from its committed and resolute faculty. "Unprecedented and unique landmarks", "Innovative and grandiose concepts", "Unimaginable reforms", "Setting new landmarks and records" could easily be attributed as some of the catchphrases describing its unabated progress.

The University's Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences has started specialized courses in Sports Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Neurological Physiotherapy. With this, the University is destined to earn the rare distinction of becoming the first University in the region to impart instruction in these specializations. The Department is successfully running an Outdoor Patient Department (OPD) in the University's Health Centre to treat the patients and provide clinical training to the students. Guided by the patronage of Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jaspal Singh, it now has established an independent clinic at the local Senior Citizens Welfare Association Centre to provide treatment to the senior citizens suffering from different ailments.

The Health Centre of the University with qualified physicians and paramedical staff remains active 24x7 to cater to the medical needs of the students, teachers and the administrative staff. It has its own AIDS awareness wing aimed at generating awareness about this deadly ailment through various means.
The students of the Punjab School of Management Studies (PSMS) of Punjabi University, Patiala, during the next academic session will get the rare chance of getting a 'joint degree' from Punjabi University and the Wilkes University of Pennsylvania. With this, Punjabi University becomes the first University in this part of the country to achieve this rare honour for its Business Management students. The Directorates of Youth Welfare and Sports of the University have recorded phenomenal improvement in their respective areas. While the University finished a close second in the National Youth Festival last year, it is almost sure of winning the Overall National Sports Championship this year having cornered overall best positions in the men's and women's categories of events. The Theatre Repertory of our University has created a history of sorts by staging over 165 shows in more than 100 villages, town and cities of Punjab of its two productions, Mitti Rudan Kare and Neon Jarh, based on the scourge of drug abuse and female foeticide. The scripts of the two plays address to the grave concern of the skewed male-female sex ratio and the ever-increasing drug addiction among the rural Punjabi youth.

Punjabi University,
Patiala