Dean Academic Affairs's Message
Prof. (Dr.) Palwinder Singh
Dean Academic Affairs
Established in 1969, Guru Nanak Dev University is counted among the premiere institutions of
higher education in India and is widely known for its excellence in teaching, research,
sports as well as cultural activities. It is an honour to serve this institution as Dean,
Academic affairs. In line with the provisions in the Guru Nanak Dev University Act 1969, the
University has created provisions to impart education to promote teaching and research in
all disciplines including Sciences, engineering and technology, life sciences, arts, social
sciences, education, humanities, languages as well as religious studies and sports among
others. The University has gained distinction in catering to the education needs of
underprivileged
society, especially in the rural areas. With 46 different Departments organized in fourteen
different faculties, the University has regional campuses in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur, in
addition to University colleges at Mukandpur, Jalandhar and Niari. Additionally, University
has at least 14 constituent colleges located at different places in Punjab. The University
has over 13489 students and more than 450 faculty members teaching different courses under
the credit based continuous evaluation and grading system.
The faculty of Guru Nanak Dev University have achieved visibility at national as well as
international level, which is attested by the number of awards and distinctions they have
received in their respective disciplines. Some of these awards include fellowships of all
major societies of science, medicine and other disciplines, medals of national societies,
lecture awards and other coveted distinctions in sports. In recognition of this, University
Grants commission recently awarded status of
University with potential for excellence in addition to accreditation by NAAC. Excellent
placement record, availability of state-of-the-art facilities and teaching aids, this
University offers immense opportunities to the perspective students..
I am sure, under the leadership of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, the University is well
poised to make its mark internationally also.
Prof. (Dr.) Palwinder Singh
Dean Academic Affairs