Introduction
Patiala has been cultural and
academic center of northern India. The erstwhile rulers of Patiala state
were great patrons of art and culture. Thus under the Maharajas, Patiala
had developed into an important educational centre. It was the first city
in this part of the country to have a Degree College- the Mohindra
College- established in 1870. This city has the credit of setting up the
first printing press in Punjab – the famous Printing Press of Munshi Naval
Kishore and for manufacturing the first Punjabi Typewriter.
Today, Patiala is an important seat of
learning with a full-fledged University, a Government Medical College, a
Dental College, an Ayurvedic College and an Engineering College.
Educational institutes
of repute in the city are
Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Punjabi
University
The inauguration of this university
took place on 24th June, 1962. After the Hebrew University of Israel, this
is the only University to be named after a language. Initially, the
foremost task assigned to this university was "to promote Punjabi studies,
to provide for research in Punjabi literature, to undertake measures for
the development of Punjabi language.Regarding its commitment to the cause
of Punjabi,
the
punjabi language department of the university has translated a number of
non-Punjabi classics into Punjabi. Punjabi culture has also received a
fillip through diligent and scholarly work on projects like Encyclopedia
of Sikhism.
The University has since evolved into a
multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty-five
teaching and research departments in the fields of Humanities, Sciences,
Fine Arts and Space Physics.
The
University has three regional centres, namely, The Guru Kashi Regional
Centre at Bathinda, The Guru Kashi Campus at Talwandi Sabo and The Nawab
Sher Mohammad Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu, Persian and
Arabic at Malerkotla.Punjabi University, Patiala, has set up an Extension
Centre for computer education at Jaito.
Website:www.universitypunjabi.org
For further details, contact: The
Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Patiala
It is a premier engineering
institute of Northern India which has been upgraded to a deemed
university. It offers engineering courses in various branches to students
– Indian and N.R.I’s.
Established
in 1956, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) started with
the goal of providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in
Engineering and Technology, a close interaction with industry, and a
strong emphasis on research. TIET has since grown steadily in size and
activities during the last four decades of its existence. Over 7400
engineers have graduated from TIET. In recognition of its achievements,
TIET was granted full autonomy and the status of a Deemed University in
1985 by the University Grants Commission.
The Institute offers a variety of
undergraduate programmes leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree
and postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Engineering (M.E.),Master
of Technology (M.Tech.),Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Computer
Applications (M.C.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Science
(D.Sc.) degrees. In addition, industry-oriented and practice-based
Master's Degree programmes in various disciplines are offered in
collaboration with TTTI, Chandigarh.
Corporate Research and Development Wing of
T.I.E.T. is one of the prominent institutions in the field of Engineering
research.
Website:http://tiet.ac.in
Government Medical College and Rajindra
Hospital, Patiala
The college was started by the PEPSU
Government in October, 1953. It consists of an administrative block and
self contained blocks for the basic clinical departments
Rajindra Hospital, Patiala with 900 beds
was attached to the college in early 1954. The hospital is equipped with
all the latest apparatus and instruments to make it fit for imparting
clinical teaching to the students.
A Tuberculosis and chest Diseases hospital
with a capacity of 161 beds and a primary health centres at Bhadson, Kauli
and Tripuri are attached with the college for teaching purposes.
The college is famous in India as GOMCO is
affiliated to Baba Farid University at Health Sciences, Faridkot(Punjab)
for MBBS, BDS and various other courses.
There are four hostels, two for girls and
two for boys. In addition to this, there is one hostel in the Rajindra
Hospital for doctors/interns.house surgeons.
Website:http://gomco.org
.
Government Mohindra College, Patiala
This college was established in 1870
by Maharaja Mohindra Singh. Its building is a wonderful peace of
architecture. It was the only degree college between Delhi and Lahore and
it was affiliated to Calcutta University and It attracted students from
all over the country. One of the premier institutes of Patiala in the
disciplines of Humanities and Sciences.
Government Bikram College of Commerce,
Patiala
One of the very few colleges
exclusively dedicated to imparting education in commerce stream. B.Com.
and M.Com. Courses are conducted here.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of
Sports, Patiala
This
is a premier institute for sports facilities which is under the control of
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Players are
groomed here for the top sports competitions of the world. World class
sports infrastructure is available here for many games.
Website:www.nsnis.org
Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala
This is a Degree College that
imparts professional degree courses to the students.
Yadavindra Public School, Patiala
Yadavindra Public School of Patiala
is a symbol of Patiala's dignity and heritage. It has completed 50 years
of its establishment. The school was founded with inspiration from
Lahore's Echison (Chief) College.
It is situated in Yadavindra Sports
Stadium, one of the most beautiful buildings on the mall. It is located
three km from Patiala Railway Station and Bus Terminus. The school aims at
all round development of the boys and girls. 10 years of general education
are followed by 2 years of preparation leading to Engineering, Medicine,
Commerce and institutes of high learning. It has extensive play grounds,
well equipped laboratories and well stocked library
Website:www.ypspatiala.org
Government College OfPhysical Education,
Patiala
B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed. Courses are run in the
college. The college is exclusively dedicated to develop talent in the
trainers of sportspersons
Government College Of Education, Patiala
One of the very few B.Ed /M.Ed.
colleges exclusively dedicated to the training and teaching of teachers.
Other Important Colleges
- Khalsa College, Patiala
- Govt. College for Women, Patiala
- Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala
- Govt. College, Dera Bassi
- Govt. Ripudaman College, Nabha
- Public College, Samana etc.
