Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) was established on 24th June 1962 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. The Punjabi University is located in Patiala, Punjab, India. Now, 43 colleges from 9 districts of Punjab are affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP). PUP is the second university in the world named after a language.
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Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) Distance Education Department was established in 1968. PUP Distance Education Department offers many courses for admission. A person who is unable to join regular education program can take admission into the distance learning program to continue his/her higher studies. Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) offers admission to Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, Post-Graduate in Diploma, Diploma, Certificate courses.
| Program Name | Course Name |
| Master Degree | M.A. in Punjabi |
| M.A. in English | |
| M.A. in Hindi | |
| M.A. in History | |
| M.A. in Economics | |
| M.A. in Political Science | |
| M.A. in Religious Studies | |
| M.A. in Sikh Studies | |
| M.A. in Women Studies | |
| M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication | |
| Master of Science (Information Technology) | |
| Master of Science (Information Technology) Lateral Entry | |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | |
| Master of Library and Information Science | |
| Bachelor Degrees | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Science(B.LI.Sc.) | |
| Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | |
| Post Graduate Diplomas | PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication |
| PG Diploma in Computer Application | |
| PG Diploma in Translation | |
| PG Diploma in HIV/AIDS Counselling | |
| Diplomas and Other Courses | Diploma in Library Science |
| Diploma in Gurmat Sangeet | |
| Diploma in Divinity (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies) | |
| Gurmat Sangeet Praveshika | |
| Punjabi Praveshika | |
| Gyani | |
| Certificate Courses | Certificate course in French |
| Certificate course in German | |
| Certificate course in Spoken English (6 months) | |
| Certificate course in Computer Application (6 months) |
Important Dates for PUP Admission 2019
The candidates will have to keep themselves updated with the latest release of the official schedule which will be available on the website. It is important that the applicant must keep visiting the website on a regular basis. Once the schedule is released, the applicant must go through it carefully for the dates of the admission procedure. It is advised that the applicant must save and download the officially released schedule so as not to miss any of the important dates and events.
The tentative schedule of PUP Admission 2019 from the tabular format below. Once the official dates are available it will be available in the table below.
| Particulars | Date |
| For M.A., M.Com., B.A., B.Com., B.Ed., BBA, PGDJM | |
| Last date to submit an application form | Last week of July 2019 |
| Last date to submit an application form with late fee of Rs. 1500/- | 2nd week of August 2019 |
| For M.Sc.(IT/Lateral Entry), BCA, Diploma & Other Courses, Certificate Courses (German, French) | |
| Last date to submit the application form | 2nd week of August 2019 |
| Last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 2000/- | 2nd week of September 2019 |
| Last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 5000/- (with the permission of the Head) | 2nd week of October 2019 |
| Last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 10000/- (with the permission of the Vice-Chancellor) | 2nd week of November 2019 |
| For Certificate courses (Spoken English, Computer Application) | |
| Last date to submit the application form | 2nd week of October 2019 |
| Last date to submit the application form with late fee of Rs. 1500/- | Last week of October 2019 |
| For M.Lib.Sc., B.Lib.Sc., Diploma in Library Science | |
| Last date to submit the application form | 3rd week of August 2019 |
Eligibility Criteria for PUP Admission 2019
The different courses offered by PUP has different eligibility criteria. The candidates interested in admission to any of the courses can check the eligibility criteria from the table given below.
| Name of the Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Master Degree Programs | |
| M.A. in Punjabi | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University in India or Abroad irrespective of marks scored in examination or A candidate who have passed Modern Office Practice and B.A.(Punjabi as a compulsory subject in Part I, II, III) is eligible for admission in M.A. A candidate who will pass B.A. in September 2018 will not be eligible for admission in the session 2018-2019. |
| M.A. in English | |
| M.A. in Hindi | |
| M.A. in History | |
| M.A. in Economics | |
| M.A. in Political Science | |
| M.A. in Religious Studies | |
| M.A. in Sikh Studies | |
| M.A. in Women Studies | |
| M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University. A candidate who will pass Bachelor’s Degree in September 2018 will not be eligible for admission in the session 2018-2019. |
| Master of Science (Information Technology) | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University. A candidate who will pass Bachelor’s Degree in September 2018 will not be eligible for admission in the session 2018-2019. |
| Master of Science (Information Technology) Lateral Entry | A candidate should have passed PGDCA examination from any recognised University. |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | A candidate should have passed B.Com. Or BBA or BMIT (Bachelor of Management & Information Technology) examination from recognised University. |
| Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) | A candidate should have passed B.Lib.Sc. With atleast 50% marks from any recognised University. |
| Bachelor Degrees Programs | |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | A candidate who has passed 10+2 examination from Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent Board. A candidate who has passed Pre-Engineering/PreMedical/B.A. Part-I/B.Sc. Part-I/ B.Com. Part-I (old scheme) examination from Punjabi University or any other recognised University. A candidate who has passed 3 years Diploma in Engineering from any recognised Board/University. |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | A candidate who has passed 10+2 examination from Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent Board with atleast 40% marks in case candidate passed from Commerce stream. 45% marks in case candidate passed in Accounts, Humanities Group with atleast two papers out of Commerce/Mathematics/ Economics/Management. 50% marks in case candidate passed in stream other than mentioned in (i) &(ii). |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | A candidate who has passed 10+2 examination from Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent Board. |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | A candidate who has passed 10+2 examination from Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent Board or A candidate has completed 2 years certificate course from SLIET/3 years diploma from a government/recognised board. |
| Bachelor of Library & Information Science(B.LI.Sc.) | A candidate has passed Bachelor Degree examination in any stream with atleast 35% from any recognised University. If the result is declared after re-evaluation, then the candidate will not be considered for admission. |
| Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | A candidate must have passed Graduation/Post Graduation in any stream with atleast 50% marks. The candidates who are working as a school teacher in Government or Government recognised school within the territorial jurisdiction of the state of Punjab only are eligible for admission. |
| Post Graduate Diplomas | |
| PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | (i) A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University.
(ii) A candidate who will pass Bachelor’s Degree in September 2018 will not be eligible for admission in the session 2018-2019. |
| PG Diploma in Computer Application | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University. |
| PG Diploma in Translation | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University with minimum 40% marks. |
| PG Diploma in HIV/AIDS Counselling | A candidate should have passed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from Punjabi University or any other recognised University. |
| Diplomas and Other Courses | |
| Diploma in Library Science | A candidate should have passed 10th /12th or any other equivalent examination from any recognised Board. |
| Diploma in Gurmat Sangeet | A candidate should have passed 12th with Gurmat Sangeet as a subject or certificate course in Gurmat Sangeet from a recognised Board/University or A candidate should have passed 10th from any recognised Board with Gurmat Sangeet Praveshika alongwith two years experience of Kirtan or A candidate should have passed 10th from any recognised Board alongwith Certificate Course in Gurmat Sangeet and one year of experience in Kirtan or A candidate who has the high academic qualification in the field of music from any recognised university for atleast 2 years. |
| Diploma in Divinity (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies) | A student should have passed Gyani (Honours in Punjabi) or A student should have passed 10th from any recognised Board. |
| Punjabi Praveshika | A candidate should be able to read and write Hindi, Punjabi & English. |
| Gyani | A candidate who has passed A candidate who has passed 10th / 12th exam with Punjabi as an optional subject from a recognised Board. A candidate who has passed the Pre-University exam with Punjabi as the elective subject from a recognised Board/University. A candidate who has passed Pre-Engineering exam with Punjabi as an optional subject from a recognised Board/University. A candidate who has passed the Pre-Medical exam with Punjabi as an optional subject from a recognised Board/University. A candidate who has passed 12th /B.A./B.Sc. exam with Punjabi as a subject from a recognised Board/University. A candidate who has passed any of the exam mentioned above without Punjabi but has passed Punjabi Praveshika. A candidate who has failed in the examination but passed in Punjabi subject in B.A./B.Sc. |
| Certificate Courses | |
| Certificate course in French | A candidate who has passed 10th/12th or any equivalent examination from any recognised Board/University. |
| Certificate course in German | |
| Certificate course in Spoken English (6 months) | A candidate who has passed the 12th examination with English as a compulsory subject. |
| Certificate course in Computer Application (6 months) | A candidate who has passed 12th examination from any recognised Board. |
Application Form of PUP Admission 2019
The candidates seeking admission may download the Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) Admission Prospectus 2019 along with the PUP Application Form from the university website http://www.pupdepartments.ac.in/de. The cost of the Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) Admission Prospectus 2018 and Application Form is Rs. 500/- which is to be paid along with the admission fee.
The candidates who will choose B.A. (Computer Application), D.Lib., B.Lib., M.Lib., and B.Ed. have to fill an additional form available at the departmental website www.dccpbi.com along with the PUP Application form 2018.
Instructions to fill the PUP 2019 Application Form
The candidates who will fill Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) Application Form 2018 may go through the guidelines given below:
- Fill the Name of the course and Subject for which seeking admission.
- Fill the Centre of the Examination.
- Fill the details of Demand Draft.
- Affix your recent passport size photograph and it should be self-attested.
- Mention your category.
- Fill your name in BLOCK letters as specified in 10th marksheet/certificate.
- Fill your Father’s name in BLOCK letters as specified in 10th marksheet/certificate.
- Fill your Mother’s name in BLOCK letters as specified in 10th marksheet/certificate.
- Fill your Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format as recorded in 10th marksheet/certificate.
- Fill other details like Gender, Marital Status, Nationality, Religion etc.
- Fill the details of Parents’/Guardian’s/Self Annual Income.
- Fill your educational details like the Last exam passed, Board/University Name, Year of Passing, Divison secured etc.
- A candidate applying for B.Ed. should provide details of Designation of the post held, Name of the School/Institute where employed, Whether the School/Institute is a Government/Recognised, Board to which affiliated, Total Experience.
- Fill details of your Permanent Address and Correspondence Address along with PIN code.
- Provide your contact number and valid email id.
- Provide your signature in the given box and fill the date.
- Fill the details of the documents attached.
Documents required to submit with the PUP Application Form 2019
The candidates need to submit the following documents along with the PUP Application Form 2019:
- Provisional Degree and Marksheet of last qualifying examination in the original.
- Self-attested copy of class 10th marksheet/certificate.
- Character Certificate issued by the last attended School/College. Candidates residing abroad may obtain it from a Gazetted Officer of the Indian Embassy.
- Migration Certificate in original (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Date of Birth certificate.
- A candidate is required to write his/her name, father’s name, form number on the backside of the Demand draft of the requisite fee.
- A candidate’s recent passport size photograph and one self-attested photograph to be affixed on the Admission Form.
- Identity card along with the photograph and signature.
- The filled in PUP Application Form 2019 along with required documents should reach to The Head, Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002. It can also be delivered to the Enquiry and Information Centre located at the University Main Gate and a receipt may be obtained for the same.
Admission Process of PUP 2019
The candidates desiring to take admission in Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) for distance courses can fill the PUP Application Form 2019 which shall be available on the university website. The candidates have to submit the PUP Application form 2019 before the last date otherwise, the late fee will be charged for the submission of PUP Application Form 2019. The candidates are required to send the PUP Application form 2019 along with the required enclosures to The Head, Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002.
Rejection of PUP Admission Form 2019
The candidates Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP) Application Form 2019 for admission shall be rejected in the case:
- If the PUP Application Form 2019 is not filled completely in all aspects.
- If the requisite documents are not enclosed along with the PUP Application Form 2019.
- If the candidate does not fulfil eligibility criteria.
- If the last qualified examination of the candidate is not recognised by the Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP).
- If the photograph of the Applicant is not affixed properly.
- If the requisite fee and other charges are not paid in full.
- If the PUP Application form 2019 is not signed by the applicant.
- If the required original documents are not produced at the time of verification.
