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INDEX
Sr. No Department Name Page No.
1 Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology 1
2 University Institute of Emerging Areas in Social Sciences 3
(i) Social Work 3
(ii) Police Administration 5
(iii) Human Rights and Duties 7
3 Defence & National Security Studies 9
4 Economics 11
5 Gandhian and Peace Studies 13
6 Geography 14
7 Guru Nanak Sikh Studies 16
8 History 18
9 Institute of Social Sciences Education & Research 20
10 Library & Information Science 23
11 Philosophy 25
12 Political Science 26
13 Psychology 28
14 Public Administration 30
15 Sociology 32
16 School of Communication Studies 34
17 Women’s Studies & Development 37
18 Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy 40
19 Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies 41
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I. FACULTY OF ARTS
Semester-III Semester-IV
Group A Archaeology Group A Archaeology
Paper-I Prehistoric Archaeology Paper-III Protohistoric Archaeology
Paper-II Archaeological Methods, Techniques and Early Paper-IV Techniques of Archaeological Excavation,
Historic Archaeology Recording & Early Historic Archaeology
Group-B Epigraphy and Numismatics Group-B Epigraphy and Numismatics
Paper-I Paleography & Epigraphy Paper-III Paleography& Epigraphy
Paper-II Indian Numismatics Paper-IV Indian Numismatics
Group-C Greater India Group-C Greater India
Paper-I Central Asia and China Paper-III Central Asia and Tibet
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Note : Paper No. III, IV, V & VIII ( Semester I), XI, XII, XIII & XVI (Semester II) and Group C, D, E & F (Semester III, IV) are kept in
abeyance for the session 2020-2021.
The students study four papers in each semester of M.A. I and II listed groups in each semester of M.A. II.
THRUST AREAS: The main focus of the Department is on the History and Culture of ancient India with special reference to
archaeology, numismatics, epigraphy, art and architecture. The Department also concentrates on the history of social, political and
economic Institutions.
PLACEMENTS: The Placement Cell of the department endeavors to offer placement services to the students.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The department remains in touch with old students by inviting them in get together where they share their
experiences and give valuable inputs for the future endeavors of the department.
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FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Associate Professor Monica Munjial Singh Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
(Chairperson)
Assistant Professor Gaurav Gaur Youth and Community Health
Field Supervisor Prashant Sharma Field Work
Semester-I Semester-II
CSW 101 Social Work Profession: Evolution and CSW 201 Social Case Work
Contemporary Ideologies
CSW 102 Research Methods in Social Work CSW 202 Social Group Work
CSW 103 Sociology for Social Work CSW 203 Community Organization and Development
CSW 104 Understanding Communities CSW 204 Social Work Practice
* Concurrent Field Work Practicum * Concurrent Field Work Practicum
Semester-III (Any Four Subjects)** Semester-IV (Any Four Subjects)**
SWP 301 Gender and Family SWP 401 Child and Youth Development
SWP 302 Aging and Social Work SWP 402 Poverty, Slums and Urban Development
SWP 303 Disaster Management and Social Work SWP 403 Healthcare and Social Work
SWP 304 Human Resource Management and Labour SWP 404 Persons with Disability and Social Work
Welfare
SWP 305 Statistics in Social Work SWP 405 Population and Environment
* Concurrent Field Work Practicum * Concurrent Field Work Practicum
** Optional papers will be offered subject to availability of the faculty
* Concurrent Field Work Practicum also includes: Rural Camp (One Week), Internship (Four Weeks after 2 ndSemester), Block
Placement (Six Weeks after 4th Semester)
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THRUST AREAS: The discipline of Social Work is aimed at catering to the socially marginalized people in need and deprived poor
and the disadvantaged groups. The social work course provides inputs towards partnerships between the State, Civil society and the
Non-governmental and private sectors. This is an effort to bring all sections of society under the ambit of development. The mission
is that our students shall be job creators and not only job seekers. The course has offered specialization in the subject like Aging and
Social Work, Indian Rural Communities and Change, Child and Youth Development, Persons with Disability and Social Work and
Community Health with a compulsory component of field work of two days in a week, thus providing an enormous exposure to
students about the structure and functioning governmental, non-governmental organizations, institutes and communities in rural,
urban and slum set ups.
PLACEMENTS: The Placement Cell of the department endeavors to offer placement services to the students.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The department remains in touch with old students by inviting them in get together where they share their
experiences.
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FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Professor Anil Monga New Public Management; E-Governance; Research Methodology; and Police
Administration
Assistant Professor Kuldeep Singh E-Governance; Police Personnel Administration; Research Methodology;
(Chairperson) Criminology; Police Procedure and Investigation Techniques; and Indian
Political Administration
COURSES OFFERED (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
Course Seats Duration Eligibility* Admission Criteria
M.A. 33 + 6 NRI + 2 years Passed one of the following examinations from a Based on Aptitude Test
10**+ 2 Foreign recognized University:Bachelor’s Degree obtaining A. Academics: 50%
National at least 45% marks in any of the social sciences B. Written Test:40%*
disciplines or Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in Interview:10%**
any discipline or M.A. degree examination in any Note: Minimum marks to
other of the Social Science disciplines. qualify in the written test
and interview is 50% &
Attendance in the Interview
is must to qualify the
Aptitude test
M.Phil 6+4*** 1 year See M. Phil/Ph.D Prospectus 2020
Ph.D Subject to 3-6 years See M. Phil/Ph.D Prospectus 2020
availability
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
**(10 seats reserved for nominated / In-service police personnel for M.A. (Police Administration). If the seats reserved for Nominated/In-service
police personnel remain vacant due to one reason or the other, the same would be converted into General Category as per rules). Nominated/In-
service candidate should be a regular employee of the Police Department/Paramilitary forces etc and need not appear in Entrance Test.
Applications for 10 reserved seats for nominated / in-service will be invited separately prior to the admission for other 33 seats. Their merit will
be calculated on the basis of qualifying examination as per P.U. rules.
***(4 seats reserved for In-Service Police Personnel for M.Phil (Police Administration). The Candidate who has passed the Masters Examination
in the concerned subject with a score of not less than 55% (50% for SC/ST/BC/PwD Category) marks in aggregate & on the basis of Entrance Test
(M.Phil & Ph.D) Conducted by the Panjab University. The nominated candidates should be a regular employee of Police Department/Para Military
Forces etc. & possessing the conditions as mentioned.
Paper-3 Forensic Science and Police Administration Paper-3 International Law and Police Administration
Paper-4 Project Report or Terrorism Paper-4 Indian Political and administrative Systems
Paper-5 Private Security Management
THRUST AREAS: Thrust Areas of Teaching and Research of the Center for Police Administration are Police Administration; Crime in
India and its Various Forms; Stress Amongst Police personnel; Correctional Administration; Juvenile Delinquency; Police Reforms;
Traffic Management; Training of Police Personnel; Police-Public Interface; Law and Police Administration; and Forensic Science.
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FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Assistant Professors Namita Gupta Environment & Human Rights
(Chairperson)
Upneet Kaur Mangat Gender & Human Rights
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
Core Paper-9 Science and Technology, Human Rights and Core Paper-13 Rights of the Displaced People and their
Duties Rehabilitation
Core Paper-10 Human Rights and Duties for the Aged and the Core Paper-14 Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Differently abled System
Core Paper-11 Research Methods Core Paper-15 Fieldwork Based Dissertation
Core Paper-12 opt any ONE of the following options: Core Paper-16 opt any ONE of the following Options:
I(a) Labour Welfare, Human Rights and Duties II(a) Minorities, Human Rights and
I(b) International Humanitarian and Refugee Duties
Laws II(b) Human Rights Advocacy Skills
I(c) Disadvantaged Sections / Groups and II(c) Peoples’ right to Self-
Human Rights & Duties Determination
THRUST AREAS: Rights based approach to development; participative and inclusive democracy; good governance and human rights
cutting across multiple socio cultural and politico economic issues.
PLACEMENTS: The students of the Centre have been placed at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
Institute for Development Communication (IDC), Working Group on Human Rights (WGHR), Haryana Civil Services (HCS), Guru
Gobind Singh Khalsa College-Mahilpur, Punjab Police and S.O.S. Delhi.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The Centre organized Alumni meet on the Foundation Day of Panjab University. In order to strengthen its
alumni base, the Centre is also in touch with its Alumni within and outside India. Apart from the positions mentioned above the
Alumni of the Centre have made an effective entry into the cine world, Civil Society organizations such as Jan jagriti and have also
been associated Jan Vikas Ahmadabad for undertaking activities for Rehnuma Project for vulnerable groups and Centre for Social
Justice Ahmadabad.
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Defence officers at
Higher command
Course, Army War
College, Mhow
5 seats are open for 1 year See M.Phil/Ph.D Prospectus 2020
Defence Studies
students
Ph.D. Subject to availability 3-6 years See M.Phil/Ph.D Prospectus 2020
of seats
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
**Seats reserved for serving Defence persons.
Title of the syllabi: (Detailed course curriculum is available at (http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=1)
M.A.
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
Paper-1 National Security Conceptual Aspect Paper-5 Defence Aspects of International Relations
Paper-2 Concept and Theories of International Relations Paper-6 Strategic Aspects of India’s Security
Paper-3 Art of War Paper-7 Modern Strategic Thought
Paper-4 Armed Forces and Society Paper-8 Research Methodology
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
Paper-1 Science, Technology & National security Paper-1 Regional Security and Cooperation in
(Compulsory) South Asia (Compulsory)
Paper-2 Area Study China ( Compulsory) Paper-2 Defence Economics (Compulsory)
Paper-3 Dissertation ( Compulsory) Paper-3 Area Study Pakistan(Compulsory)
Paper-4 Indian Military History (Optional ) Paper-4 Major Conflicts in Post Cold War Era (Optional)
Paper-5 Indian Ocean and India’s Maritime Security Paper-5 Non-Traditional Dimensions of India’s Security
(Optional) (Optional)
Paper-6 Major Conflicts during Cold War Era(Optional) Paper-6 Internal Security Challenges of India (Optional)
P.G. Diploma in Disaster Management
Semester -I Semester –II
Paper-1 Disaster Management – Conceptual Framework Paper-1 Disaster Management Structure – Coordination
and Response
Paper-2 Disaster Management–Relief and Rehabilitation Paper-2 War and Disaster Management
Paper-3 Project report based on field study +Viva voce Paper-3 Risk Factor, Crisis Management and the Role of
Examination NGOs
P.G. Diploma in Homeland Security
Semester -I Semester –II
Paper-1 Concept of Homeland Security Paper-1 Intelligence and Internal Security Mechanism,
Role of Armed Forces in Homeland Security
Paper-2 Political, Social, Economic & Geographical Aspects Paper-2 State, terrorism and counter terrorism
of Homeland Security
Paper-3 Project Report based on Field Study+ Viva –voce Paper-3 Human Rights, Legal Framework and
examination Psychological aspect of Homeland Security
THRUST AREAS: To create awareness regarding national / international strategic and security, related issues amongst the students
and to carry out research work on various emerging security dimensions.
PLACEMENTS: To facilitate placement of the students the syllabus of the subject is so oriented that it prepares them to sit for
various competitive examination incl. UGC/NET, Civil services besides the subject has a lot of scope for teaching and research in
various Universities /Colleges and think-tanks focusing on various security and strategic dimensions.
The department has placement cell which in its endeavor also keep organizing interaction of students with the experts from various
fields for the benefit of their placement.
It may be further mentioned that the several students of this department have been placed in the Armed Forces, Para-Military Forces
and the various private and public sector undertakings.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The department is in existence for the last eighteen years with rich preserve of the students who have passed
out from this department under various courses. The department is in touch with its alumni which includes even the senior serving
defence personnel. Most of the students had been attending alumni meet organized by the Alumni Association of the University. It is
further intended to hold alumni meet in the department in near future.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
After the partition of the country, the teaching of Economics in this University was centered in Government College, Hoshiarpur
under the guidance of Professor K. K. Dewett. The Department was shifted to the Chandigarh Campus in 1958 and it continues to be a
leading centre of teaching, research and learning of economics in the region and has been awarded UGC Special Assistance
Programme DRS-II. The Department has had the honour of having produced many well-known economists like Dr. Manmohan Singh
(former Prime Minister of India), Late Dr. G.K. Chadha (former President of South Asian University, New Delhi and former Vice-
Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi). Many distinguished economists have served as faculty members in the past.
Chair Professorships are vital for maintaining the highest quality faculty as they enrich the academic environment and create
opportunities for academic collaboration, thereby attracting the brightest scholars from different parts of the country. In view of this,
Panjab University offers following chair to the distinguished Indian Economists:
Prof. Yoginder K. Alagh (noted Economist and the Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat) has been nominated as Chair
Professor of Dr. Manmohan Singh Chair.
A number of international students from Iran, Afghanistan, Thailand, etc. have been studying at both under-graduate and Post-
graduate levels, which reflects student diversity in the Department. The Department is the Nodal Department to co-ordinate Ph.D
research in reputed public Think Tanks like Centre for Research in rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh and
Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), Chandigarh.
FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Prof. Emeritus H.S. Shergill Agricultural Economics, Macro Economics
Professors S. P. Padhi Industrial Economics, Macro Economics, Economic Development
(Chairperson)
Upinder Sawhney Public Policy, Contemporary Issues in Indian Economy
Associate Professor Indu Bala Macro Economic Theory, Money and Banking
Assistant Professors Amrita Shergill Micro Economics, Econometrics, Services Sector
Smita Sharma Public Finance, Development Economics, Human Recourse Development
Harpreet Singh Economics of Discrimination, Socio-Economic Issues of Development,
Economics of Agriculture
Nitin Arora Macro Econometrics, Frontier Techniques and Industrial Economics
Paramjit Singh Development Economics, Macro Economics
Meenu Indian Economy, Quantitative Methods, International Economics
COURSES OFFERED (SEMESTER SYSTEM):
GE1 Generic Elective (GE) Course-I* GE3 Generic Elective (GE) Course-III*
GE2 Generic Elective (GE) Course-II* GE4 Generic Elective (GE) Course-IV*
SEMESTER-III (UNDER CBCS) SEMESTER-IV (UNDER CBCS)
C5 Intermediate Microeconomics-I C8 Intermediate Microeconomics-II
C6 Intermediate Macroeconomics-I C9 Intermediate Macroeconomics-II
C7 Statistical Methods for Economics C10 Introductory Econometrics
SEC1 (SEC)-I: Data Sources-I SEC2 (SEC)-II: Data Sources-II
GE5 Generic Elective (GE) Course-V* GE6 Generic Elective (GE) Course-VI
(Note: # AECC-1&2 are centralized by the University
*GE subjects are to be selected by the students from the pool of GE subjects offered by the various Departments of the University
(www.cbcs.puchd.ac.in).
SEMESTER-V (UNDER CBCS) SEMESTER-VI (UNDER CBCS)
C11 Indian Economy –I C13 Indian Economy –II
C12 Development Economics-I C14 Development Economics-II
DSE1 Economics of Public Finance DSE3 History of Economic Thought
DSE2 International Economics DSE4 Economics of Industry
M.A. Economics
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
All compulsory papers All compulsory papers
101 Micro Economics-I 201 Micro Economics-II
102 Macro Economics-I 202 Macro Economics-II
103 Quantitative Methods-I 203 Quantitative Methods-II
104 International Economics 204 Public Finance
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
There will be two compulsory papers: There will be two compulsory papers :
301 Economics of Growth and Development-I 401 Economics of Growth and Development-II
302 Indian Economic Issues-I 402 Indian Economic Issues-II
303 Any two of the following options for Papers: 403 Any two of the following options for Papers:
& 304 (i) Economics of Agriculture-I & 404 (i) Economics of Agriculture-II
(ii) Economics of Industry-I (ii) Economics of Industry-II
(iii) Environmental Economics (iii) Research Methods
(iv) History of Economic Thought (iv) Public Policy
(v) Econometrics-I (v) Econometrics-II
(vi) Mathematical Economics-I (vi) Mathematical Economics-II
(vii) Economics of Population (vii) Economics of Money and Banking
Note: The students who opt for Economics of Agriculture-I/Economics of Industry-I/Econometrics-I/Mathematical Economics-I
in M.A. Semester- III will have to opt for Economics of Agriculture-II/Economics of Industry-II/Econometrics-II/Mathematical
Economics-II necessary in M.A. Semester-IV. However, no one can opt for Economics of Agriculture-II/Economics of Industry-
II/Mathematical Economics-II in M.A. Semester-IV without having studied Economics of Agriculture-I/Economics of Industry-
I/Econometrics-I/Mathematical Economics-I in M.A. Semester-III.
THRUST AREAS: Public Policy, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, International Economics, Development Economics and
Money and Banking.
PLACEMENTS: The Department has a Placement Cell in place. Our students are placed in consultancies, Think Tanks, Research
Institutes besides Academics and Civil Services.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: Department is running an Alumni Cell.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Established in 1960, the Department has the distinction of running three mutually supportive post-graduate courses in Geography,
Geo-informatics and Disaster Management. It holds eminence as a centre of quality teaching, research and training. Supervision up
to the level of Ph.D. is also offered. In recognition of its regular outstanding accomplishments over the years, the Department was
conferred the status of Centre of Advanced Study by the University Grant Commission in 2009 and is currently under CAS Phase-II
(2015-20). It is also the Headquarter of the Association of Population Geographers of India. It publishes a journal, Population
Geography, the first and only one on the theme in the country. The Department has a well-equipped and updated Library and state-
of-the-art Computer labs supporting GIS software. Simultaneously with fieldwork being its forte students are encouraged to learn in
the field for which regular field trips are organised. Internship at national level institutes provides opportunity to the students to
acquire practical knowledge and hands-on training. The Department has fostered a deep interaction of its faculty and scholars with
organizations like Survey of India, Dehradun NRSC Hyderabad, Census of India, IIRS, Dehradun and ICSSR, New Delhi. It routinely
organises UGC sponsored National Seminars and Refresher Courses in Geography for College/University Teachers and short term
Training Programmes in Geo-informatics for college and school teachers. Professionalism is a part of overall learning here.
FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Prof. Emeritus Gopal Krishan Population Studies, Urban Geography, Administrative Geography
Professors Smita Bhutani Population Geography issues, Climate & Sustainability
Dhian Kaur Agricultural Geography, Environmental Studies
Krishna Mohan Regional Development with Special Focus on Backward Areas, Disaster
Management, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System
Karanjot Kaur Brar Environmental Studies, Natural Disaster Studies, Remote sensing and Geographic
Information System , Climate & Sustainability Issues
Ravinder Kaur Regional Development, Urban-Rural Relations, Policy Studies
Simrit Kahlon Urban Geography, Population Geography, Cultural Geography, Remote Sensing &
(Chairperson) Geographic Information System
Associate Professor Gaurav Kalotra Population Geography, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System
Assistant Professors Navneet Kaur Agriculture Geography & Horticulture
Vishwa Bandhu Singh Disaster Studies, Climate Change, Mountain Environments, Remote Sensing &
Geographic Information System
COURSES OFFERED (SEMESTER SYSTEM):
Course Seats Duration Eligibility* Admission Criteria
M.A. 51+7 NRI+3 2 years Passed one of the following examinations from a Based on PU-CET (PG)
Foreign recognized University: Academic:50%
National Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the PU-CET(PG):50%
aggregate AND PASSED Geography in the B.A./B.Sc.
Examination obtaining at least 45% marks OR Post-
Graduate Diploma in Cartography with at least
second division.
Masters in Geo- 25+3NRI+3 2 years Bachelor’s Degree with Geography / Geology / Based on PU-CET (PG)
informatics (Sponsored by Geophysics/ Mathematics / Physics / Botany / Academic:50%**
Govt./Institute) Environment Science / Computer Science / Urban PU-CET(PG): 50%
+1 Foreign Planning / Regional Planning / B.Tech. / B.C.A OR Sponsored candidates
National Master’s Degree in Geography / Geology / by Govt./Institutes are
Geophysics / Mathematics / Physics / Botany / exempted from
Environment Science/ Computer Science / Computer Entrance Test
Application / Urban Planning / Regional Planning
with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Masters in 25+3NRI+3 2 years Graduation in any discipline with atleast 50% marks Based on PU-CET (PG)
Disaster (Sponsored by in aggregate from Panjab University or from any Academic:50%
Management Govt./Institute) other University recognized by the Panjab University PU-CET(PG):50%
+1 Foreign as equivalent thereto. Sponsored candidates
National by Govt./Institutes are
exempted from
Entrance Test
Ph.D. Subject to 3-6 years See M. Phil/Ph.D. Prospectus 2020
availability
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PWD Candidates.
**BA/BSc./M.A./M.Sc. Geography students will be given additional weightage of 15% of the academic score at Bachelor’s level.
TITLE OF SYLLABI : ( Detailed course Curriculum is available at www.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php)
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M.A. Geography
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
GEOG 101 Geography Thought GEOG 201 Climatology
GEOG 102 Geomorphology GEOG 202 Geography of India (Systematic and Regional)
GEOG 103 Cartography (Theory & Practical) GEOG 203 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (Theory &
Practical)
GEOG 104 Any one of the following optional courses: GEOG 204 Any one of the following optional Courses:
(i) Fundamentals of Population Geography (i) Cultural Geography
(ii) Fundamentals of Agricultural Geography (ii) Population and Development Planning
(iii) Political Geography (iii) Fundamentals of Natural Hazards and
(iv) Geography and Ecosystems Disaster Management
(v) Contemporary Issues in Human Geography (iv) Marketing Geography
(v) Geography of Water Resources
(vi) Administrative Geography
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
GEOG 301 Town and Country Planning GEOG 401 Regional Planning
GEOG 302 Research Methodology in Geography GEOG 402 Field Based Project Report (Practical only)
GEOG 303 Fundamentals of GIS and GPS GEOG 403 Quantitative Methods in Geography
(Theory & Practical) (Theory & Practical)
GEOG 304 Any one of the following optional courses: GEOG 404 Any one of the following optional courses:
(i) Regional Development and Planning in India (i) Urban Geography
(ii) Special Themes in Agricultural Geography (ii) Geography of Food Security
(iii) Bio Geography (iii) Qualitative Research Methods in
(iv) Social Geography Geography
(v) Political Geography of India (iv) Climate Change and Earth System
(vi) Applied Climatology
MASTERS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
DM 101 Foundations of Disaster Management DM 201 Global Initiatives for Disaster Management
DM 102 Natural Hazards and Disasters DM 202 Disaster Management Mechanisms in India
DM 103 Human Made Hazards and Disasters DM 203 Incident Response System and Emergency
Management
DM 104 Fundamentals of Geoinformatics DM 204 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Planning
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
DM 301 Research Methodology and Internship Report DM 401 Project Report
DM 302 Industrial Safety and Risk Management 1. Formulation of Project Proposal
2. Mid Term appraisal
DM 303 Urban Disasters and Risk Management 3. Pre-submission Presentation
4. Report Evaluation
DM 304 Geo-informatics for Disaster Management 5. Presentation
6. Viva-voce
MASTERS IN GEOINFORMATICS
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
GI 101 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing GI 101 Cartography
GI 102 Fundamentals of Photogrammetry GI 102 Spatial Analysis
GI 103 Fundamentals of Geographic Information GI 103 Digital Image Processing
Systems
GI 104 Fundamentals of Computers& Computer GI 104 Fundamentals of Global Positioning System
Programming
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
GI 301 Research Methodology & Internship GI 401 Project Report
1. 1. Formulation of Project Proposal
GI 302 Geo-informatics for Geosciences 2. Mid Term appraisal
GI 303 Geo-informatics for Urban and Regional Planning 3. Pre-submission Presentation
2. 4. Report Evaluation
GI 304 Geo-informatics for Disaster Management 3. 5. Presentation
6. Viva-voce
THRUST AREAS: Major thrust areas for CAS Phase II include: Population Geography, Settlement Geography, Agricultural Geography,
Geography & Ecosystems, Remote Sensing and GIS application, Regional Development and Disaster Management.
PLACEMENTS: The Department runs placement drives for the placement of students in Coordination with the University Placement
Cell.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The Department organises interactive sessions of students with our Alumni.
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THRUST AREAS:
• To conduct, guide and organize study and research of various aspects of life, works and teachings of Guru Nanak, study of all
the Banikars/authors of Guru Granth Sahib.
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• To guide research in the field of Sikh studies and also in Comparative Study of Religion in special context of Philosophy,
Religion, History, Literature Art, Language, Social sciences, Management, Science or in any particular area related to Sikh
Studies.
• Special focus is laid on the study of sikh scriptures, history, literature and art.
• To explore the research of diasporic scope in Sikh studies.
• To produce study and research in the relevant field with multidisciplinary approaches.
• Teaching of major religions of India as well as of world religions.
• Interfaith study of the religions.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department offers M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. Courses. Research opportunities are available in three streams viz. Ancient, Medieval,
Modern and Contemporary History. Special focus is on Punjab History. The Department has organized National Seminars, Symposia,
Conferences, Refresher Courses, Workshops and Special Lectures on important aspects of Indian History from time to time. The Hari
Ram Gupta Memorial Lecture is organized annually with a focus on the North Western region. The faculty has been actively engaged
in Research Projects funded by UGC, ICHR, ICSSR and National Commission for Women, New Delhi and has published over 80 books
and 500 Monographs/Research Papers. The faculty also delivers extension lectures and remains in contact with the affiliated
colleges. Students and Researchers of the Department are actively involved in research activities and have organized
lectures/seminars through student bodies, History Society (M.A) and Itihasarthi (M.Phil/Ph.D).
FACULTY:
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Professor Emeritus Indu Banga Modern and Medieval Indian History with special focus on Punjab
Kamlesh Mohan Modern Indian History including Punjab History
Professors Sukhmani Bal Riar Modern Indian History of India with special reference to the National Movement
and History of Punjab in the Modern period.
Veena Sachdeva Social, Economic and Political History of Medieval India with special focus on
Medieval Punjab Study of Sacred Centres and Medieval Indian Monuments
M. Rajivlochan Modern and Contemporary Indian History
Reeta Grewal Social History of Modern India, Urban History, Medieval and Modern Punjab
Anju Suri Modern Indian History with special focus on political, social, economic history,
(Chairperson) British Paramountey and Princely States and History of Modern Punjab
Associate Professor Priyatosh Sharma Medieval Indian History
Assistant Professors Jasbir Singh Modern Punjab, History, Culture and Literature
Ashish Kumar Political &Religio-Cultural History of Ancient India
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department was established in 1959. The Department provides instructions for M.A. in Philosophy, besides research guidance
for a Doctoral Degree and subsidiary courses in Philosophy to the P.U.ISSER Social Sciences students and Sikh Studies of Comparative
religion. The Department strives to provide the students an extensive exposure to Western and Indian Philosophical Traditions and
an intensive training for analytical skills and reasoning through lectures, tutorials and seminars. An active participation and regular
attendance in all these activities is compulsory. The faculty of the Department takes an active interest in interacting with the faculty
and students of the allied departments of their academic areas of interest particularly in Humanities and Social Sciences in the
Faculties of Arts, Languages, Design & Fine Arts.
FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Professor Asha Maudgil Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of History & Culture,
Logic, Philosophy of Science
Associate Professor Shivani Sharma Indian Philosophy, Aesthetic
(Chairperson)
Assistant Professors Lallan Singh Baghel Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind
Pankaj Srivastava Philosophy of Religion
COURSES OFFERED (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
FACULTY
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The faculty members of the department of psychology have undertaken research in the field of psychology both at the national and
international level. The faculty is actively engaged in research in Clinical Psychology, Mental Training, Organizational Psychology,
Media Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counselling, Sports Psychology, Positive Psychology and Health Psychology. The faculty has
made valuable contributions to the discipline and have actively participated in and conducted youth development programs, police
training, cognitive training, mental training, social welfare and organizational developmental programs. Besides executing its social
responsibilities, the department has been attracting highly meritorious national and international students in its M.A, Post M.A.
Diploma and Ph.D. Courses. The department has a well-equipped departmental library, seminar room, counselling centre, research
scholar room and a psychology laboratory.
FACULTY:
Particulars Name Field of Research Specialization
Prof. Emeritus Jitendra Mohan Applied Psychology: Sports Psychology, Positive Psychology & Health
Psychology
Professors (Re- Anuradha Bhandari Child Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Life Span Developmental
employed) Psychology
Meena Sehgal Health Psychology, Organizational Behaviour, Positive Psychology
Professors Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra Cognition: Experimental Cognitive Psychology, Behavioural Economics,
Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Counselling
Seema Vinayak Applied Psychology: Organizational Psychology, Media Psychology, Social
(Chairperson) Psychology, Cognition, Counselling ,Clinical Psychology,
Assistant Professor Roshan Lal Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology
COURSES OFFERED (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
SEMESTER – I SEMESTER – II
Paper-1 Preparation for Counselling Paper-1 School and Career Counselling
Paper-2 Assessment and Diagnosis Paper-2 Marital and Family Counselling
Paper-3 Patterns of Maladaptive Behaviour Paper-3 Treatment and Interventions
Paper-4 Problems and Issues of Exceptional Children Paper-4 Addictive Disorders
THRUST AREAS: Pure and Applied Psychology: Organizational Psychology, Media Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Health
Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Psychological Testing, Sports Psychology and Positive Psychology.
PLACEMENT: M.A. Psychology students get successful placements with schools, colleges, universities, hospitals and NGOs.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: Department organizes an annual Alumni Meet. Alumni frequently visit the department for academic
interactions with the students. Alumni have been instrumental in upgrading the infrastructure of the department and helping in the
placement of students.
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The Department of Public Administration, set up in 1961, has the distinction of being one of the first Public Administration
Departments in the country. It has been actively engaged in quality teaching, research, training as well as consultancy in the applied
fields of Public Administration.
The Department has excellent infrastructure for academic and research related activities. It has a well- equipped library, seminar
room and computer laboratory with internet. The Department’s Administrative Sciences Society organizes debates, educational
tours and cultural activities.
The Department has produced more than 180 Ph.D.s; majority of the Ph.D. dissertations are survey-based focusing on the analysis
and solutions of practical problems of administration in the Third World. The Department has also undertaken research projects and
consultancies funded by prestigious agencies like UK-India Research Councils, Department for International Development (DFID),
U.K.; Canadian International Development Agency, Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia, Shastri Indo-Canadian Program and
University Grants Commission.
The alumni of the Department are well placed academics and administrators. The Department has successfully conducted training
and Capacity Building Programmes for civil servants, non-teaching employees of the University and other educational/research
institutions of the region, executives of public enterprises and other government officials, besides organizing refresher courses and
seminars on various aspects of Public Administration from time to time.
Website: www.publicadministration.puchd.ac.in
FACULTY
Designations Name Field of Research Specialization
Professors Dean University Instruction
Acting Chairperson
Ramanjit Kaur Johal Public Policy; Comparative Public Administration; Administration of
Administration; Initiatives in Peoples’ Participation; Management
Information Systems and E-governance; Public Enterprise Management;
Food Security
Associate Professor Navreet Social Welfare Administration; Citizen Centric Governance; Financial
Inclusion in India; Renewable Energy Policy Analysis (Bio-Energy & Solar
Energy)
Assistant Professors Bharati Garg Educational Administration; Social Welfare Administration; Emerging Areas
(Academic Incharge) in Public Administration; NGOs; Public Policy; E-Governance; Local
Governance, Health Administration, Food Security; Renewable Energy;
Sustainable Development
Bhawna Gupta Public Enterprise Management; E-Governance; Educational Administration;
Economic Administration, Health Administration, Food Security, Policy
Analysis
sustainable development and renewable energy. The Department is also running training programmes for administrative
effectiveness.
PLACEMENTS: The students are placed in the education, government, banking, insurance and various other sectors after clearing
different competitive examinations like civil services, UGC NET, SSC, Internships etc.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: Panjab University-Public Administration Department Alumni Association (PU-PADAA) has been established as
a chapter of Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA). PU-PADAA seeks to bring former students and faculty of the Department
for exchange of experiences, dissemination of knowledge, furtherance of fellowship and to enrich the teaching and research standards
of the Department.
Among the alumni of this Department who are/were occupying high positions in various walks of life are Dr. M.S. Gill, Former Chief
Election Commissioner, presently Minister of Sports; Dr.Dinesh Chandra, Former Additional Secretary, Government of India;
Dr.G.S.Aujla, Additional Director General Police, Punjab; Sh. Jagjit Puri, IAS (Retd.); Dr. A. Didar Singh, IAS (Retd.), Secretary General,
FICCI, New Delhi; Dr. Tilak Raj Sarangal, IAS (Retd.), Principal Secretary, Govt. of Punjab; Sh. Dinesh Malhotra, IAS, Managing Director,
H.P. Tourism Development Corporation; University Teachers; and central and state government/public enterprise officials. The
alumni of the Department are also well placed in various countries like Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Iran, Kenya, Ethiopia etc.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
FACULTY:
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Professors Archana R. Singh Print Media, New Media, Health Communication, Media Management
SEMESTER–I SEMESTER–II
Paper I Communication Theory Paper I Advertising Campaign Planning
Paper II Advertising Paper II Digital Advertising and Public Relations
Paper III Public Relations Paper III Corporate Communications & Event Management
Paper IV Social Dimensions of Advertising, Public Paper IV Agency Management & Market Research
Relations
Paper V Practical :Communication Theory, Paper V Practical: Advertising Campaign Planning, Digital
Advertising, Public Relations, Social Advertising and Public Relations, Corporate
Dimensions of Advertising & Public Relations Communications & Event Management, Agency
Management & Market Research
Paper VI Project Work Paper VI Internship
Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
SEMESTER–I SEMESTER–II
Paper I Communication: Theories and Models Paper I Media Ethics & Laws
Paper II Growth & Development of Media Industry Paper II Advertising
Paper III Print Journalism Paper III Public Relations
Paper IV Radio & TV Journalism Paper IV Media Management
Paper V Practical: Student Reporter, Tele News Board, Paper V Practical: Media Ethics, Advertising, Public
Broadcast Practical, Communication Theory Relations, Media Managements, Computer
Practical, Computer Applications Applications
Paper VI Project Report Paper VI Internship
Post-graduate Diploma in Radio Production
SEMESTER–I SEMESTER–II
Paper I Communication: Theories and Models Paper I Pre- production
Paper II Radio: Role, Reach & Relevance Paper II Production
Paper III Sound and its Applications Paper III Post-production
Paper IV Grammar & Formats Paper IV Ethics and Laws
Paper V Practical Paper V Practical
Paper VI Project Paper VI Internship
THRUST AREAS: Print Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Media Management, Broadcast Media and Communication Research
Methods.
PLACEMENTS: SCS has a Faculty member who acts as the Placement Coordinator and arranges for organizing the tests and
interviews for the purpose of Placement in SCS.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: SCS holds regular alumni meets and organizes formal and informal interactions with the alumni.
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The Department-cum-Centre for Women's Studies and Development was originally set up as a Centre for Women's Studies and
Development in 1987. It was one of the first Five Centres set up by the University Grants Commission. On the basis of its excellent
performance, it was one of the six Centres placed in Phase III by the UGC. The Department seeks both to interpret women's
experiences as well as to change women's condition, through a transformation of consciousness, social norms and modes of action. It
visualizes itself as a catalyst to transform an unjust, inegalitarian society into one where gender justice and equality would be the
norm.
The aim is to create and maintain a teaching/learning environment for feminist and gender studies, and provide an impetus for
sustaining a research community that contributes to the development of women's and gender scholarship within the two-third
world/Indian context. The prime objectives are to create awareness, to intellectually equip students and to empower all. Teaching,
Research, Training, Extension, Dissemination, Lobbying and Advocacy are the core activities. It serves as a resource and nodal Centre
for the region and true to its mandate, has developed as a strong academic Centre of teaching and learning, generating new thinking
and knowledge on feminist theory and initiating courses in women's studies. The Department has also introduced Master’s in
Governance and Leadership from the year 2017.
FACULTY
Designation Name Field of Research Specialization
Prof. Emeritus Pam Rajput Women & Politics; Women’s Human Rights; Women & Development,
Women & Law
Professor Manvinder Kaur Women and Culture; Feminist Theory; Women and
Development/Human Rights
Assistant Professors Ameer Sultana Women’s Movement; Women and Health; Violence against Women;
Women and Politics
Rajesh Kumar Chander Feminist Research Methodology; Women and Entrepreneurship;
(Chairperson) Marginalized Women, Violence against Women
SEMESTER-I SEMESTER-II
Paper-1 Conceptualizing Governance Paper-1 Public Policy
Paper-2 Leadership Skills Paper-2 Research Methodology
Paper-3 Legislative Structures & Processes Paper-3&4 Political Parties & Electoral Process
Paper-4 Human Resource Management Paper-4 Practical Skills in Governance & Leadership
SEMESTER-III SEMESTER-IV
Paper-1 Ethics in Governance Paper-1 Gender Equality & Human Rights
Paper-2 Financial Management Paper-2 Citizenship
Paper-3 Project Management Paper-3&4 Project or Internship
Paper-4 Opt any one paper:
Campaign Management
Or
Conflict Resolution
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In addition to the Masters Programme in Governance & Leadership, Short term Certificate Course/s have been started.
These Certificate courses are for a duration of 6 months (1 Semester):
Certificate Courses in Governance and Leadership
Certificate in Citizenship
Certificate in Financial Management in Public Affairs
Certificate in Leadership Skills
Certificate in Campaign Management
Certificate in Practical Skills in Areas such as Media Skills, Public Speaking, Campaign Strategies, Handling
Conflicts Ethics in Public Policy
THRUST AREAS: In an era of globalization, interdisciplinary courses are the need of the hour and women’s studies course is trying
to meet the need. Moreover, field based studies enable the students to develop gender responsive approach towards society.
Emerging challenges like gender based violence and commodification of women, portrayal of women in media and literature are also
dealt with.
PLACEMENTS: Our students get jobs in Education and Research sector; Government Agencies such as Department of Women and
Child Development, Social Welfare Department; NGOs; International Bodies working on Gender Issues.
ALUMNI RELATIONS: The Alumni is collaborating with the Department in organizing academic and extension activities for
women’s development and empowerment on a regular basis.
A whatsapp group named “NayiiSoch” has been created as a discussion group to disseminate information, brainstorm on issues
relating to women and gender and it keeps all alumni updated about the activities of the Department.
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FACULTY
Particulars Name Field of Research Specialization
Professor Renu Thakur Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology
(Coordinator)
The Centre also has adjunct faculty for supervising research
COURSES OFFERED
Course Seats Duration Eligibility
Certificate Course In 20* 1Years XII or equivalent
Vivekananda Studies Detailed of the course available at
(CCVS) through USOL, http://usol.puchd.ac.in/vivekanand/
P.U.
Certificate course in 35 6 months XII or equivalent in
Yoga and Meditation Science/Arts/Commerce who can read,
write and understand Hindi or English.
Ph.D Subject to availability of seats 3-6 years All students who have cleared UGC-NET in
any discipline OR Ph.D Entrance
examination in Swami Vivekananda Studies
conducted by Panjab University.
* subject to the approval of the competent authority
TITLE OF SYLLABI:
Certificate course in Yoga and Meditation
PAPERS SUBJECTS Credits Hours Marks
YT101 Introduction to Yoga and its streams 4 60 100
YT102 Life and messages of spiritual masters 4 60 100
YP101 Elementary yogic exercises 4 60 100
YP102 Advance yogic techniques 4 60 100
103Assignment Report writing and Presentation 4 60 100
Total 20 Credits 300 hours 500 marks
THRUST AREAS: To acquaint students with the eternal values of Indian culture as lived and propagated by exemplary personalities
like Swami Vivekananda and some other modern Indian sages such as Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada, Sri Anandamayee Ma, Swami
Rama Tiratha, Shri Aurobindo and Shri Ramana Maharishi. Lectures, seminars and workshops are conducted on various topics based
on Vedanta, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Shiva Sutra, Significance of Yoga and Meditation, Issues related with Education, Health and Women
empowerment.