"Historic Overhaul: 59-Year-Old PU Governing Bodies Replaced"
Chandigarh:In a historic move coinciding with Punjab Day, the Central Government has dissolved the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, paving the way for a complete overhaul of the university’s top governing bodies.
The reform — approved by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education — marks the end of their elected status, with the Syndicate now becoming a fully nominated body.
Founded in Lahore in 1882 and re-established in Chandigarh on November 1, 1966, the 142-year-old Panjab University will now function under a new governance model focused on academic administration over political representation.
Under the amended Panjab University Act, 1947, the Senate’s strength has been cut from 90 to 31 members, including 18 elected, 6 nominated, and 7 ex-officio members.
For the first time, the Chandigarh MP, UT Chief Secretary, and Education Secretary will serve as ex-officio members, along with senior Punjab officials.
The Ordinary Fellows will now include:
• Two eminent PU alumni nominated by the Chancellor
• Two professors (Arts & Science) elected by university faculty
• Two associate/assistant professors elected by peers
• Four principals of affiliated colleges
• Six teachers from affiliated institutions
• Two Punjab MLAs nominated by the Speaker (with university degrees)
This sweeping restructuring is being hailed as one of the biggest administrative reforms in Panjab University’s history.
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