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”’Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC)”’ is a regional center of [[Panjab University]], located in [[Bajwara]] village, [[Hoshiarpur]] district, [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]. It is situated 7 km from the main city of Hoshiarpur.

”’Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC)”’ is a regional center of [[Panjab University]], located in [[Bajwara]] village, [[Hoshiarpur]] district, [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]. It is situated 7 km from the main city of Hoshiarpur.

Panjab University was established in 1882 at Lahore (now in Pakistani Punjab). In 1956 the university was relocated to [[Chandigarh]]. The university has 74 teaching and research departments and 15 centres/chairs for teaching and research at the main campus located at Chandigarh. It has 202 affiliated colleges spread over districts of [[Punjab]] state and union-territory of [[Chandigarh]], with Regional Centres at [[Sri Muktsar Sahib]], [[Ludhiana]] and [[Hoshiarpur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Website – Panjab University |publisher=Panjab University |url=https://puchd.ac.in/ |access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref>

The campus offers engineering, IT and law programs under the university’s affiliation. The campus has classrooms, laboratories and workshops for teaching students. It is furnished with a library, dispensary, canteen and hostel facility for over 520 students, 170

boys and 350 girls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hostel Handbook 2023 |url=https://hostels.puchd.ac.in/hoshiarpur-hostel-handbook-2023.pdf |publisher=Panjab University |date=2023 |format=PDF}}</ref>

Panjab University was established in 1882 at [[Lahore]] (now in [[Pakistani Punjab]]). It has 188 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, [[Chandigarh]] and regional centers at Muktsar, Ludhiana and [[Hoshiarpur]]. The University has 75 teaching and research departments and 15 centers/chairs. The campus has classrooms, [[laboratories]] and [[workshops]] for teaching students. It is furnished with a library, dispensary, canteen and hostel facility for over 600 students.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}

== History ==

== History ==

The institution began as the ”’Swami Sarvanand Gir Institute of Information Technology (SSGIIT)”’, a private engineering and IT college built in Bajwara by [[Lajpat Rai Munger]] around 1999–2001. Munger constructed the campus—including classrooms, laboratories, and hostels—as a goodwill gesture toward his native Punjab.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI gifts college to Punjab village |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-gifts-college-to-punjab-village/story-wx0VlaxTS1zhhivXEiccgI.html}}</ref> The institute had an academic tie-up with [[California State University, Fresno, USA]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rags to riches: story of a man from Shaheedan |newspaper=The Tribune |date=September 19, 2003 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030919/edit.htm}}</ref> Despite its modern infrastructure, Munger faced severe bureaucratic hurdles in India; local officials demanded bribes to approve courses.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI tired of greasing palms in Punjab |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-tired-of-greasing-palms-in-punjab/story-qQB1cFUnslNdXsZNuHwjmI.html}}</ref>

Dr Lajpat Rai Munger, a US citizen and the owner of the world’s largest blueberry farms{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}, who originally belonged to the village of Nangal Shahidan Hoshiarpur, adopted Swami Sarvanand Giri Maharaj as his guru. He bought 20 acres of property in the name of his guruji in Bajwara village and constructed a campus. Later{{when|date=August 2013}}, he donated it to Panjab University. In February 2006, the campus became the Regional Centre of Panjab University.

Frustrated by corruption, Munger decided to donate the college to the public sector. In early 2006, he formally offered the campus to Panjab University. On February 3, 2006, Munger “gave away” the Rs. 21 Crores or 200 million (≈$4.5 million) campus spread over 11 acres to Panjab University.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI gifts college to Punjab village |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-gifts-college-to-punjab-village/story-wx0VlaxTS1zhhivXEiccgI.html}}</ref> The handover came after Munger approached university vice chancellor [[K N Pathak| K. N. Pathak]] and decided to gift the college.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI tired of greasing palms in Punjab |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-tired-of-greasing-palms-in-punjab/story-qQB1cFUnslNdXsZNuHwjmI.html}}</ref> Panjab University took over the facilities and began running its own engineering and computer science courses there from the next academic session.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI gifts college to Punjab village |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-gifts-college-to-punjab-village/story-wx0VlaxTS1zhhivXEiccgI.html}}</ref>

After the donation, the campus was incorporated as a regional centre of Panjab University. It was initially named ”’Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur”’. In 2011, the institute was officially renamed ”’Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur”’ to reflect its affiliation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Panjab University Regional Centres |publisher=Panjab University |url=https://puchd.ac.in/regional-centres/}}</ref> Under Panjab University, the centre expanded its programs: today it includes the ”’University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET)”’ offering B.E. degrees in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, and Mechanical, as well as a ”’University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS)”’ for law degrees like BALLB, LLB, LLM and ”’Department of Computer Science & Applications (DCSA)”’ for MCA.<ref>{{cite web |title=University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Hoshiarpur |publisher=Panjab University |url=https://uietssgrc.puchd.ac.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Hoshiarpur |publisher=Panjab University |url=https://uilssgrc.puchd.ac.in}}</ref>

== Founder – Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger ==

”’Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger”’ (1917–2016) was an Indian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur from Hoshiarpur district. Born in Nangal Shahidan, Punjab, he joined the Punjab Police at age 16 and served as a constable in Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana. In 1966 he emigrated to the United States and trained as a medical doctor. Over the next decades, he became a successful farmer and businessman in California—at one point owning among the world’s largest blueberry and pistachio farms with an annual turnover around $30 million.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI tired of greasing palms in Punjab |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-tired-of-greasing-palms-in-punjab/story-qQB1cFUnslNdXsZNuHwjmI.html}}</ref>

After retiring from farming in 1988, Munger returned to India to pursue social causes. He built and funded numerous institutions in Punjab, often invoking the name of his mentor Swami Sarvanand Giri. He established a charitable hospital and a temple in Hoshiarpur and a fully equipped school in Bajwara. Munger was known locally for a free village dispensary he set up in Mal Majara, where patients were treated for just one rupee.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rags to riches: story of a man from Shaheedan |newspaper=The Tribune |date=September 19, 2003 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030919/edit.htm}}</ref> He also sponsored K–12 education by upgrading classrooms with modern technology and funded scholarships for Punjabi students. For his contributions to education, [[California State University, Fresno]] awarded him an honorary ”’Doctor of Humane Letters”’ on May 17, 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=California State University, Fresno – Honorary Degrees |publisher=California State University |url=https://www.calstate.edu/}}</ref>

Munger’s most prominent project was the engineering college in Bajwara. He donated the Swami Sarvanand Gir Institute of Information Technology to Panjab University in 2006 after repeatedly running into corruption in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI gifts college to Punjab village |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-gifts-college-to-punjab-village/story-wx0VlaxTS1zhhivXEiccgI.html}}</ref> In addition to the college campus, Munger donated 22 acres near Hoshiarpur and funds to establish a new law and nursing college (though the university later decided not to run all of them, as unable to do so).<ref>{{cite news |title=NRI tired of greasing palms in Punjab |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=January 8, 2006 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nri-tired-of-greasing-palms-in-punjab/story-qQB1cFUnslNdXsZNuHwjmI.html}}</ref> Throughout his life he remained deeply influenced by his guru’s teachings of service and honesty. Munger passed away in August 2016, leaving behind a legacy of educational philanthropy in Punjab.<ref>{{cite news |title=Obituary: Lajpat Rai Munger |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=August 22, 2016 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/}}</ref>

[[File:Entrance of the SSGPURC college.jpg|thumb|Entrance of the PUSSGRC]]

[[File:Entrance of the SSGPURC college.jpg|thumb|Entrance of the PUSSGRC]]

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=== University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET Hoshiarpur) ===

=== University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET Hoshiarpur) ===

The [[Engineering]] department of PUSSGRC combines several technical streams, enrolling more than 1000 students. It encompasses a Computer Science and Engineering department, an Electronics and Communication department, a Mechanical Engineering department and an Information Technology department. Degrees include:<ref name=”UIET, Hsp”>{{cite web|title=U.I.E.T., Hoshiarpur|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/engineering.html|work=Engineering Department of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622141144/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/engineering.html|archive-date=22 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The [[Engineering]] department of PUSSGRC combines several technical streams, enrolling more than 1000 students. It encompasses a Computer Science and Engineering department, an Electronics and Communication department, a Mechanical Engineering department and an Information Technology department. Degrees include:<ref name=”UIET, Hsp”>{{cite web|title=U.I.E.T., Hoshiarpur|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/engineering.html|work=Engineering Department of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622141144/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/engineering.html|archive-date=22 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

* B.E. [[Computer Science and Engineering]]

* B.E. [[Computer Science and Engineering]]

* B.E. [[Mechanical Engineering]]

* B.E. [[ Engineering]]

* B.E. [[Information technology]] (started w.e.f. session 2011–12)

* B.E. [[Information technology]] (started w.e.f. session 2011–12)

==== Department of Computer Science & Applications (DCSA) ====

==== Department of Computer Science & Applications (DCSA) ====

PUSSGRC offers a three year, full-time [[Master of Computer Applications]] degree.<ref name=DCSA>{{cite web|title=DCSA, Hoshiarpur|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/mca.html|work=MCA department of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614233051/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/mca.html|archive-date=14 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The course covers various aspects of [[computational theory]], [[Computer programming|programming]], algorithm design and optimization, work and data-base management, mobile technologies, [[mathematics]], probability, statistics, [[accounting]], finance etc.

PUSSGRC offers a year, full-time [[Master of Computer Applications]] degree.<ref name=DCSA>{{cite web|title=DCSA, Hoshiarpur|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/mca.html|work=MCA department of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614233051/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/mca.html|archive-date=14 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The course covers various aspects of [[computational theory]], [[Computer programming|programming]], algorithm design and optimization, work and data-base management, mobile technologies, [[mathematics]], probability, statistics, [[accounting]], finance etc.

DCSA Deptt. also offers 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).

DCSA Deptt. also offers 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).

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== Training and Placement Cell ==

== Training and Placement Cell ==

PUSSGRC has a training and placement program headed by Rajeev Dang (ME, LLB, MBA).<ref>{{cite web|title=T&P Cell|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/placements.html|work=Training & Placement Cell of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014171917/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/placements.html|archive-date=14 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The program operates training and placement activities that are undertaken by teacher and student coordinators under the guidance of Dr. Satish Kumar. Students from all departments are selected through personal interviews conducted by the [[faculty (academic staff)|faculty]] members of the cell. Besides opening job avenues for the students, the cell ensures that students are well equipped to meet the requirements of the industry. Students have found posts in firms such as Birlasoft, Infosys, Accenture, Igate Patni, Quark, Dell, Infogain, Nucleus Software, Wipro, Ambuja Cement, IBM, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sml Isuzu, Sonalika International Tractors etc.

PUSSGRC has a training and placement program headed by .<ref>{{cite web|title=T&P Cell|url=http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/placements.html|work=Training & Placement Cell of PUSSGRC|publisher=pussgrc|access-date=19 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014171917/http://ssgpurch.puchd.ac.in/placements.html|archive-date=14 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The program operates training and placement activities that are undertaken by teacher and student coordinators. Students from all departments are selected through personal interviews conducted by the [[faculty (academic staff)|faculty]] members of the cell. Besides opening job avenues for the students, the cell ensures that students are well equipped to meet the requirements of the industry. Students have found posts in firms such as Birlasoft, Infosys, Accenture, Igate Patni, Dell, Infogain, Nucleus Software, Wipro, Ambuja Cement, IBM, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sml Isuzu, Sonalika International Tractors

Limited (L&T), Penthara Technologies, Intellipaat, Cognizant, HashedIn, Unthinkable Solutions,

Alert En-terprises, Quark, TT Consultants, Auxilobits, Growth Natives, McKinley Rice and many more.

=== Aequitas 2024 ===

Aequitas 2024 was a national law and cultural fest organized from 15 to 17 February 2024. The event aimed to promote legal awareness, cultural expression, and practical skills among students. It featured multiple competitions including Moot Court, Client Counseling, Judgment Writing, Debate, Quiz, Theatre, Fashion Show, Group Dance, and Talent Hunt. The fest also hosted a cultural night headlined by Punjabi singer Khan Bhaini.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aequitas 2024: Law and Cultural Fest at Punjab University SSG Regional Centre |url=https://www.lawctopus.com/aequitas-2024-law-and-cultural-fest-at-punjab-university-ssg-regional-centre/ |website=Lawctopus |date=2024-01-20 |access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref>

=== MANTHAN-2013 ===

=== MANTHAN-2013 ===

Regional center of Panjab University in India

Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC) is a regional center of Panjab University, located in Bajwara village, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India. It is situated 7 km from the main city of Hoshiarpur. It is the largest multi faculty off-campus establishment of PU.

Panjab University was established in 1882 at Lahore (now in Pakistani Punjab). In 1956 the university was relocated to Chandigarh. The university has 74 teaching and research departments and 15 centres/chairs for teaching and research at the main campus located at Chandigarh. It has 202 affiliated colleges spread over districts of Punjab state and union-territory of Chandigarh, with Regional Centres at Sri Muktsar Sahib, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur.[1]

The campus offers engineering, IT and law programs under the university’s affiliation. The campus has classrooms, laboratories and workshops for teaching students. It is furnished with a library, dispensary, canteen and hostel facility for over 520 students, 170
boys and 350 girls.[2]

The institution began as the Swami Sarvanand Gir Institute of Information Technology (SSGIIT), a private engineering and IT college built in Bajwara by Lajpat Rai Munger around 1999–2001. Munger constructed the campus—including classrooms, laboratories, and hostels—as a goodwill gesture toward his native Punjab.[3] The institute had an academic tie-up with California State University, Fresno, USA.[4] Despite its modern infrastructure, Munger faced severe bureaucratic hurdles in India; local officials demanded bribes to approve courses.[5]

Frustrated by corruption, Munger decided to donate the college to the public sector. In early 2006, he formally offered the campus to Panjab University. On February 3, 2006, Munger “gave away” the Rs. 21 Crores or 200 million (≈$4.5 million) campus spread over 11 acres to Panjab University.[6] The handover came after Munger approached university vice chancellor K. N. Pathak and decided to gift the college.[7] Panjab University took over the facilities and began running its own engineering and computer science courses there from the next academic session.[8]

After the donation, the campus was incorporated as a regional centre of Panjab University. It was initially named Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur. In 2011, the institute was officially renamed Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur to reflect its affiliation.[9] Under Panjab University, the centre expanded its programs: today it includes the University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET) offering B.E. degrees in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, and Mechanical, as well as a University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) for law degrees like BALLB, LLB, LLM and Department of Computer Science & Applications (DCSA) for MCA.[10][11]

Founder – Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger

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Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger (1917–2016) was an Indian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur from Hoshiarpur district. Born in Nangal Shahidan, Punjab, he joined the Punjab Police at age 16 and served as a constable in Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana. In 1966 he emigrated to the United States and trained as a medical doctor. Over the next decades, he became a successful farmer and businessman in California—at one point owning among the world’s largest blueberry and pistachio farms with an annual turnover around $30 million.[12]

After retiring from farming in 1988, Munger returned to India to pursue social causes. He built and funded numerous institutions in Punjab, often invoking the name of his mentor Swami Sarvanand Giri. He established a charitable hospital and a temple in Hoshiarpur and a fully equipped school in Bajwara. Munger was known locally for a free village dispensary he set up in Mal Majara, where patients were treated for just one rupee.[13] He also sponsored K–12 education by upgrading classrooms with modern technology and funded scholarships for Punjabi students. For his contributions to education, California State University, Fresno awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on May 17, 2003.[14]

Munger’s most prominent project was the engineering college in Bajwara. He donated the Swami Sarvanand Gir Institute of Information Technology to Panjab University in 2006 after repeatedly running into corruption in India.[15] In addition to the college campus, Munger donated 22 acres near Hoshiarpur and funds to establish a new law and nursing college (though the university later decided not to run all of them, as unable to do so).[16] Throughout his life he remained deeply influenced by his guru’s teachings of service and honesty. Munger passed away in August 2016, leaving behind a legacy of educational philanthropy in Punjab.[17]

Entrance of the PUSSGRC

University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET Hoshiarpur)

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The Engineering department of PUSSGRC combines several technical streams, enrolling more than 1000 students. It encompasses a Computer Science and Engineering department, an Electronics and Communication department, a Mechanical Engineering department and an Information Technology department. Degrees include:[18]

Department of Computer Science & Applications (DCSA)

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PUSSGRC offers a two year, full-time Master of Computer Applications degree.[19] The course covers various aspects of computational theory, programming, algorithm design and optimization, work and data-base management, mobile technologies, mathematics, probability, statistics, accounting, finance etc.

DCSA Deptt. also offers 1 year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).

PUSSGRC

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PUSSGRC provides education in Indian law. UILS Department offers 3 years LLB & 5 years integrated BA-LLB programme.

It also offers 1 year LLM program. (started w.e.f. session 2020-2021)

Admission is on the basis of JEE-Mains[20] (formerly AIEEE). Candidates apply for JAC, Chandigarh.[21] The candidates having compartment in 10+2 examination held in the current year are not eligible for admission. MCA and LLB/B.A.LL.B admissions are through the PU CET test merits.

Training and Placement Cell

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PUSSGRC has a training and placement program headed by Dr. Vrajesh Sharma.[22] The program operates training and placement activities that are undertaken by teacher and student coordinators. Students from all departments are selected through personal interviews conducted by the faculty members of the cell. Besides opening job avenues for the students, the cell ensures that students are well equipped to meet the requirements of the industry. Students have found posts in firms such as Birlasoft, Infosys, Accenture, Igate Patni, Dell, Infogain, Nucleus Software, Wipro, Ambuja Cement, IBM, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sml Isuzu, Sonalika International Tractors, Josh Technologies Group (JTG), Larsen & Toubro
Limited (L&T), Penthara Technologies, Intellipaat, Cognizant, HashedIn, Unthinkable Solutions,
Alert En-terprises, Quark, TT Consultants, Auxilobits, Growth Natives, McKinley Rice and many more.

Aequitas 2024 was a national law and cultural fest organized from 15 to 17 February 2024. The event aimed to promote legal awareness, cultural expression, and practical skills among students. It featured multiple competitions including Moot Court, Client Counseling, Judgment Writing, Debate, Quiz, Theatre, Fashion Show, Group Dance, and Talent Hunt. The fest also hosted a cultural night headlined by Punjabi singer Khan Bhaini.[23]

The first annual HR meet of was organized by the Training and placement cell on 13 April 2013. Prof. Naval Kishore (Dean, College Development Council, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Mr. R. L. Kapoor (Advisor & Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Prof. S. K. Chadha (Director, Central Placement Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Mr. Amandeep Singh Marwaha (Training & Placement Officer, UIAMS, Panjab University, Chandigarh) all attended. Two interactive panel discussions took place, titled “Meeting Industry Deficit with Empowered Youth” and “Understanding Upcoming Industry Trends”.[24]

Student Welfare Society

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The Students Welfare Society (SWS)[25] is headed by Dr. Virender Negi (Student Welfare Incharge) who holds responsibility for various extra-curricular and cultural activities in the campus. SWS organized events such as guest lectures, sports meets, annual festival, etc. Successful events included AAROHAN 2009, AAROHAN 2010, ANANT 2011, ANANT 2012 and ANANT 2K13.

Chief Justice visit

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir visited the school to talk about illegal immigration and fraudulent marriages involving NRIs. Supreme Court Judge and Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority Justice D K Jain presided and Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice A K Sikri, the patron-in-chief of the PLSA, participated.

ANANT is the annual techno-cultural fest. The 2K13 edition was held on 4–6 April 2013 on the theme “Green Earth”. The working body planned to highlight technical research and development, cultural awakening and spread the word of a clean and green environment. MP Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna and Prof Renu Vig (Director, UIET Chandigarh) on Digital Image Processing presented. The 3-day experience included technical events such as Robo Soccer, Mud Rally, Line Sychophant, Circuit King, Robo Wars, Electrical Junkyard, Code Caffeine etc., literary events such as Braniac, Symposium-the group discussion, Promethean fantasy-the picture declamation, Spur of the moment. All these events were aimed at strengthening the cultural and literary aspects and giving the students a platform to explore the horizons of these fields.

Cultural events included Cotillion – a dance competition and A-la-mode – a fashion show. The last day was marked by a lecture on “Right to information” by Prof GK Chattrath. It drew students from other colleges as well. Star night featured Punjabi singer Geeta Zaildar.

Clubs and societies

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  • VARTA- The official Literary Club of pussgrc
  • Zamaana- Photography Club[26]
  • TECHNNOVATION Techfest 2019[27]
  • SHOR- The official theater group of PUSSGRC
  • D Cult[28] (dance club)
  • Symphonic Vibrations[29] (official musical group)
  • Yantrix[30] (technical club)
  • Literati- The Literary Club
  • National Cadet Corps “Army Wing”(Under 12 PB BN NCC, Hoshiarpur)
  • Sports & Cultural Club
  • Friends Welfare Society (registered NGO of PUSSGRC)
  • PUSSGRC-SAE India Collegiate Club
  • Hoshiarpur Mozilla Campus Club
  • Ecell UIETH (Entrepreneurship Cell)
  • Platform Tech Group (Techno-managerial society)

PRATIBIMB (Reflection) is the first official magazine of PUSSGRC, Hoshiarpur. The magazine is meant to reflect the achievements and talents of PUSSGRC. It is an initiative to highlight the creativity and the potential of students, showing students’ creative side. It is a medium to unite the students of the departments (Engineering, Law, and MCA) to work as a team.

ALUMNI

• Flight Lieutenant Hina Jaiswal (First Indian Woman Flight Engineer) | Commissioned into Indian Air Force (IAF) Engineering Wing in 2015.

• Er. Priyanka Srivastava {EC Batch of 2014} (Space Systems Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California)

• Gulshan Sharma {Mech. Engg. Batch of 2013} (Founder & MD of Falahari- A Fruitful Habit) | Featured in FORBES – 30 Under 30 – Asia – The Arts 2020

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