Punjab Technical University (PTU): Courses, Fees, Admission, Placement, Scholarship, Reviews

Punjab Technical University Scholarship

• Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students at National Scholarship Portal
• Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls Students (Technical Degree) at National Scholarship Portal
• Merit cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS at National Scholarship Portal
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities at National Scholarship Portal
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Uttar Pradesh Students.

Punjab Technical University Freeship Schemes

 The freeship scheme is implemented for the students of IKGPTU Main Campus and Constituent Campuses for the session 2024-25.

•  For the benefit of Parent Less student (PLS), Father Less Student (FLS), Special Abled Student (SAS) and Low Income Group Students (UGS).
•  A sum of rupees one crore shall be kept reserved for this scheme. The students of Punjab shall be given preference under this scheme. 

• The preference for giving benefits shall be in the following order: 
  • Parent Less Student (PLS),
  • Father Less student (FLS), 
  • Special Abled student (SAS), 
  • Low-Income GrouP Students (LIGS)

Note: The annual income of the family of a student applying for the scholarship should be less than INR 2.5 lakh. 

Required documents for Freeship Scheme (Proof of Annual Income):

1. In case of land, owner certificate from Tehsildar 
2. In case of employee, certificate from employer, ITR or Form-16 
3. In case of running own business, ITR or Form-16 
4. For non-land owner, self-declaration can be accepted

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Punjab Technical University Facilities

The University offers the following facilities to cater to the needs of the students as well as faculty members:

Central Library: The three floored library is inter connected, centrally air conditioned, with a seating capacity of more than 500 readers at a time and is well connected and easily approachable from all the departments of the university. The library’s independent building is also near completion and by the year 2017 the library would shift into its independent building.

Computer Centre: The University has a well-equipped, fully air-conditioned Computer Laboratory with leased line Internet facility, Wi-Fi campus, and convenient printing and scanning resources.

Auditorium: The University has two well equipped air-conditioned seminar halls fitted with multimedia projectors and audio-visual systems, having a seating capacity of 150 and 100. A University auditorium with seating capacity of 800 is under construction.

Hostel Accommodation: The University provides accommodation to students studying in different departments at the university campus. Residences (Boys’ Hostel, Girls’ Hostel 01 & Girls’ Hostel 02) located at its main campus are within walking distance from the academic wing. There are 76 rooms in each Girl’s hostel having intake capacity of 94 students and there are 144 rooms in Boy’s hostel having intake capacity of 288 students. Check more: PTU Hostels

Transportation Facility: A fleet of buses is available for the convenience of students. University bus routes for students are from Beas, Jalandhar Cantt., Kartarpur, Kishanpura Chowk, and more.

Sports Facilities: The Sports Department organises the annual activities under the guidance of the sports council of the University. In an academic session, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University organizes various sports activities on the campus. The University also participates in different Inter-Varsity games. Sports facilities available are Basketball Court, Indoor Games, Volleyball Court.

Cafeteria: In order to provide healthy and affordable food to the students, University has a hygienic cafeteria on the campus, serving a broad selection of items of varied taste and dietary restriction.

Publication Bureau: The Publication Bureau was established to make available quality books for higher education at a low cost and to inculcate a habit of reading among the students. The Publication Bureau is engaged in publication of translated books in Science and Engineering. It was established primarily for the development and enrichment of Punjabi language. However, over a period of time, the University started contributing significantly in other disciplines also.

Corporate Relations & Alumni Office: It is the nodal point of contact for companies seeking students from IKG PTU campuses and its affiliated colleges for training and placement. CR&A office organises Joint Campus Placement Drive(s) of various MNCs at University Campus and its affiliated colleges.

Anti-Ragging: The University Grants Commission vide its letter no F.1-16/2007 (CPP-II) dated June 17, 2009 has reiterated the ban on ragging of students in Institutions of Higher Learning. The students are therefore directed to strictly desist from any kind of ragging.

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