Panjab University

Panjab University since its inception in 1882 at Lahore (now in Pakistan), has had a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. Good infrastructure, adequate research facilities and outstanding faculty , account for its popularity.

It started the Directorate of Correspondence Courses till in 1971 with the objective to democratize higher education and make it available to large sections of the society, including those who stay in remote areas.

The Course of study, the syllabi, duration and mode of examinations are the same as prescribed for regular students of university teaching Departments/Colleges affiliated to the Panjab University. The correspondence programme constitutes printed lecture scripts, personal contact programmes (wherein presence is not compulsory), radio talks, audio and audio-visual lessons.

It also has a well stocked library which can be availed by local students for reading and borrowing. For those residing outside Chandigarh, the library maintains postal service.