Topic We Cover: KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY
1. Overview
2. FACULTIES
- FACULTY OF ARTS & LANGUAGES
- FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
- FACULTY OF SCIENCE
- FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- FACULTY OF INDIC STUDIES
- FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
- FACULTY OF LAW
- FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT
- FACULTY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
- PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
3. COURSES
- POSTGRADUATE COURSES
- UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
- M.PHIL COURSES
- CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND RESEARCH
4. AFFILIATED COLLEGES
- ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE COLLEGES
- M.ED COLLEGES
- BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE COLLEGES
- ENGINEERING COLLEGES
- BACHELOR IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGES
- LAW COLLEGES
- MBA COLLEGES
5. CAMPUS
KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY
The foundation of Kurukshetra University was laid down by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a receiver of the Bharat Ratna Award and also the first president of India. It was established as a Unitary Residential University on 11th January 1956. The University has been accredited grade A+ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university is also approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Kurukshetra University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Governor of Haryana is the Chancellor of the university. Mr. Kailash Chandra Sharma is the present Vice-Chancellor.
The University campus is spread over an area of 473 acres and is located on the historical land of Kurukshetra, on the southern bank of the famous Brahm Sarover (the holy tank). The university started with only a single department i.e. The Department of Sanskrit. And today it has become one of the premier universities of India with multiple faculties and centres for advanced study and research work.
The Vision of the university is to be globally recognized and acknowledged as a distinguished institution of academic excellence. The university aims in producing and preparing such proficient scholars, researchers, professionals who are committed to expanding the parameters of their knowledge towards the advancement and wellness of the society. Apart from providing excellent quality education to its students the Kurukshetra University also encompasses the values of Yogastha Kuru Karmani which has been expressed in Shrimad Bhagwat Gita.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development placed the University at 8th place amongst the State Universities in the Country. Kurukshetra University has also been granted academic autonomy. To transform the university into the centre for the excellence of academics the digitalization of the Kurukshetra University is into progress. Once the digitalization of the university is complete it would create a transparent and efficient system of learning which will promote learning and facilitate learner’s experience.
The Kurukshetra University offers to its aspirants around 175 courses on the campus through its 47 Departments and institutes. The faculty of the university is highly qualified and experienced. The University also provides Higher Education to the thousands of youths of Haryana state through its 282 affiliated colleges and institutions spread over 7 districts.
The University has the following Faculties and Departments:
- FACULTY OF ARTS & LANGUAGES
- Department of English
- Department of Hindi
- Department of Punjabi
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Department of Library & Information Science
- FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Department of Political Science
- Department of History
- Department of Economics
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Women’s Study Research Center
- FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Bio-Chemistry
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Home Science
- Institute of Environmental Studies
- FACULTY OF SCIENCE
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science & Applications
- Department of Electronic Science
- Department of Geography
- Department of Geology
- Department of Geophysics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Statistics & O.R.
- Department of Instrumentation
- FACULTY OF EDUCATION
- Department of Education
- Department of Physical Education
- FACULTY OF INDIC STUDIES
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of A.I.H, Culture & Archaeology
- Department of Music & Dance
- Department of Fine Arts
- Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit
- FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
- University Institute of Engineering & Technology
- FACULTY OF LAW
- Department of Law
- Institute of Law
- FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Department of Commerce
- University School of Management
- Department of Tourism & Hotel Management
- Institute of Management Studies
- Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology
- FACULTY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
- Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University
- PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
COURSES
The Kurukshetra University offers numerous Undergraduate, Postgraduate and M.Phil in various specializations. The university also provides distance learning courses to candidates.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
The Postgraduate Degrees offered by Kurukshetra University are normally of two years duration except for courses as M.Sc. (Tech) and MCA which are for three years each and M.Sc. (Lib & Inf.Sc.) which is for one year. Admission to all the courses depends upon the Score in Common Entrance Exam (CEE) which is followed by the counseling. The Admission Procedure for MCA is controlled by the Haryana State Technical Education Society. Admission to MBA will be based on the score of the Common Entrance Exam which will be followed by Group Discussions and Personal Interview.
Following are the courses in various specializations:
|
S.No. |
COURSE |
DURATION (In Years) |
SELECTION CRITERIA |
|
1. |
M.A. in
|
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
|
The score of the Common Entrance Exam is the criteria for the selection of students for all the courses. |
|
2. 2. |
M.A. in
|
2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 2 |
Merit in the qualifying examination is the basis of selection |
|
3. 3. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2 2 |
Common Entrance Exam which will be followed by counseling |
|
4. 4. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2 2 |
Selection will be on the basis of centralized counseling which will be conducted by MDU. |
|
5. |
M.Sc. in
|
2
2 2 |
Selection will be done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. |
|
6. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2 2 |
Admissions according to the centralized counseling will be conducted by MDU. |
|
7. |
M.Sc. (Forensic Science) |
2 |
Merit basis |
|
8. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2
|
Admissions according to the centralized counseling will be conducted by MDU. |
|
9. |
M.Sc. in Computer Science (Software) |
2 |
CEE score |
|
10. |
M.Sc. (Electronic Science) |
2 |
CEE score (50% weightage) + score of qualifying examination (50% weightage) |
|
11. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2 |
CEE Score |
|
12. |
M.Sc. in
|
2 2 |
|
|
13. |
M.Sc. in Statistics & Operational Research |
2 |
CEE Scores |
|
14. |
M.Sc. (Tech) in Applied Geophysics |
3 |
CEE Score (50% weightage) + marks in qualifying exam (50% Weightage) |
|
15. |
M. Tech in
|
2
2
2
2 2
2 2
2
|
Entrance exam conducted by the university or a valid score of GATE which will be followed by counseling. |
|
16. |
M.Com |
2 |
CEE Score which will be followed by counseling |
|
17. |
M.Lib. & Inf. Sc. |
3 |
CEE Score (50% weightage) + Marks in qualifying exam (50% weightage) |
|
18. |
MHM & CT |
2 |
Admission is based on the marks of entrance examination |
|
19. |
MTTM |
2 |
Merit-based |
|
20. |
MBA in
|
2 2 2 2 2 2 |
CEE score which will be followed by GD and PI. |
|
21. |
M.Ed in
|
2 2 |
Merit-basis in the qualifying exam |
|
22. |
M.P.Ed. |
2 |
CEE Score followed by Physical Efficiency Test |
|
23. |
MFA (Fine Arts) |
2 |
Merit in the qualifying exam |
|
24. |
M.Pharma (Pharmacy) |
2 |
Admissions are on the basis of centralized counseling which will be conducted by MDU Rohtak. |
|
25. |
MCA MCA (LEET) |
3 3 |
CEE Score |
|
26. |
LL.M |
2 |
CEE Score followed by Counselling |
|
27. |
MSW |
2 |
CEE Score followed by Counselling. |
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Numerous Undergraduate Courses in different specializations are offered by Kurukshetra University. Four integrated 5-year courses in subjects Business Administration, Law, Performing Arts, and Applied Geology are also offered by the college.
|
S.No. |
COURSE |
DURATION (In Years) |
SELECTION CRITERIA |
|
1. |
B.Tech in
|
4
4 |
Admissions for B.Tech will be conducted by Haryana State Technical Education Society on the basis of JEE merit |
|
2. |
B.Pharma (Pharmacy) |
4 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
3. |
LL.B. |
3 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
4. |
BA. LLB. (Integrated) |
5 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
5. |
B.A. Mass Communication |
3 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
6. |
BFA (Fine Arts) |
4 |
|
|
7. |
BHM & CT Tourism & Hotel Management |
4 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
8. |
B.Sc. (Hons.)
|
3 3 |
Entrance examination followed by counseling |
|
9. |
B.P.Ed. (Physical Education) |
2 |
|
|
10. |
B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment) |
2 2 |
|
|
11. |
Integrated MBA Business Management |
5 |
Entrance Examination followed by an interview |
|
12. |
MPA (Hons.) Integrated Course Performing Arts |
5 |
|
|
13. |
Integrated M.Tech |
5 |
|
M.PHIL COURSES
Kurukshetra University offers around 21 specializations in M.Phil courses. The duration of M.Phil is two years. To take admission in M.Phil courses a candidate needs to clear an entrance examination conducted by the University. A candidate holding a Degree of MBA is not eligible for taking Admission to M.Phil (Commerce) but he may apply for any other specialization of M.Phil. The M.Phil course is available in the following:
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Music & Dance
- English
- Political Science
- History
- Sanskrit
- A.I.H., Cul. & Arch.
- Public Administration
- Education
- Commerce
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Tourism & Hotel Management
- Philosophy
- Library & Information Sc.
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Sociology Economics
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND RESEARCH
- Centre of excellence for research on Saraswati River
- Centre for advanced research in Earthquake Studies.
- Centre for Applied Biology in Environment Sciences.
- Centre for Information Technology and Automation.
- Centre for Advanced Material Research.
AFFILIATED COLLEGES
There are around 457 affiliated colleges and institutions which come under the Kurukshetra University. Some of the notable examples are as follows:
ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE COLLEGES
- Arya Girls College, Ambala
- S.D. College, Ambala
- Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Khalsa College, Panjokhra Sahib, Ambala City
- D.A.V. College, Naneola
- M.P. National College, Mullana
- Government College, Naraingarh, Kalka, Panchkula, Barwala, Karnal, Gharaunda
- Arya College, Panipat
- Bhagwan Parshu Ram College, Kurukshetra
- I.G. National College, Ladwa
- R.K.S.D. College, Kaithal
M.ED COLLEGES
AIDED COLLEGES
- Sohan Lal DAV College of Education, Ambala City
- Dr. Ganesh Dass DAV College of Education for Women, Karnal
SELF-FINANCING COLLEGES
- Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Education, Ambala
- M.M. College of Education, Mullana
- Surya College of Education, Fatehabad
- Saraswati College of Education, Hisar
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Education, Kurukshetra
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE COLLEGES
- Buddha College of Architecture, Karnal
- ICL Institute of Architecture & Town Planning
- R.P. Indraprastha Group of Institutions
ENGINEERING COLLEGES
- Geeta Institute of Management & Technology, Kurukshetra
- Kurukshetra Institute of Technology & Management, Kurukshetra
- B.L.S. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jind
- Haryana College of tech. & Management, Kaithal
- Government Engineering College, Karnal
BACHELOR IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY COLLEGES
- Ganpati Institute of Hotel Management, Yamuna Nagar
- Swami Devi Dyal Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Panchkula
- Lakshay College of Hotel Management, Panipat
- ICL Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Ambala
- Galaxy Global Educational Trust’s Group of Institutions, Ambala (Integrated Campus)
LAW COLLEGES
- C.R. Law College, Hisar
- Lala Hans Raj Phutela College of Law (Evening), Sirsa
- Swami Devi Dyal Law College, Dist. Panchkula
- Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
- Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Law, Ambala
MBA COLLEGES
- Shri Atmanand Jain Institute, Ambala
- ICL Institute of Management, Ambala
- Shreepati Institute of Technical Education, Fatehabad
- Guru Nanak College of Business Administration, Tohana
- Om Institute of Technology & Management, Hisar
- C.S.L. Institute of Advanced Studies, Hisar
- Jind Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jind
- Doon Valley Institute of Engineering & Technology, Karnal
- Dronacharya Institute of Management & Technology, Kurukshetra
- N.C. College of Engineering, Panipat
CAMPUS
Spread on huge 473 acres of area, the campus of Kurukshetra Univerity is one of the most beautiful and self-contained campuses of India. The campus of the Kurukshetra University resembles like an educational village which has large lecture theatres, smart classrooms, wi-fi equipped campus, 24*7 library, laboratories, hostel facilities in the campus, cafeterias, canteens, swimming pool, market, gym, bank and ATMs, post office and world-class facilities for sports. The campus has a lot of alluring greenery and scenic views which gives a close to nature feel. The campus also has spectacular gardens, beautiful water fountains, and sidewalks which makes the campus an ideal place for study and relaxation.
