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Panjab University Opens IAS 2026 Crash Course Admissions

Rajesh — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:16:46 +0000

Panjab University, Chandigarh, has opened admissions for its IAS 2026 crash course, offering focused preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The programme is run by the university’s Centre for IAS and Other Competitive Examinations and targets aspirants aiming to strengthen their prelims strategy in a short time.

According to Honorary Director Prof. Jyoti Rattan, admissions to the IAS Preliminary Batch 2026 will be based on an entrance test scheduled for December 19. Candidates can submit applications until December 15, up to 5 pm. Classes will begin on January 5, 2026, and the crash course will run for nearly four months.

The course fee is set at ₹26,000 plus 18 percent GST for general category candidates, while SC and ST candidates will pay ₹13,000 plus GST. The programme covers the entire UPSC preliminary syllabus and features experienced faculty members from Panjab University and other reputed institutions.

A major attraction is the series of special lectures by serving and former civil servants, senior bureaucrats, and state service officers. Regular tests, group discussions, and performance reviews will help aspirants track progress and improve weak areas. The Centre also offers a well-stocked library for dedicated study support.

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Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Joins IIM Rohtak for PG Diploma in Sports Management

Rajesh — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:45:15 +0000

Rohtak: Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has enrolled at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak for the PG Diploma in Sports Management for Executives. According to IIM Rohtak Director Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, it is a proud moment for the institute, and Bhaker’s presence on campus will inspire other students.

Manu applied for admission on November 2. Her test-cum-interview was conducted on November 16, where she was evaluated on sports aptitude, verbal and quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning. She completed the admission process on December 1.

Along with her academic pursuits, Manu Bhaker is actively preparing for the upcoming Shooting World Cup. India is set to host the ISSF World Cup and the Junior Shooting World Championship in 2027–28, events in which she is expected to play a key role.Manu Bhaker IIM Rohtak

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PU Students Boycott All Upcoming Exams as Tensions Rise Over Delayed Senate Elections

Rajesh — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:32:40 +0000

Tensions at Panjab University, Chandigarh, have escalated sharply as student organisations declared a complete boycott of all upcoming examinations, intensifying their protest over delays in announcing the Senate election schedule. The agitation gained momentum amid rising frustration over the university’s prolonged silence on the matter, with student leaders set to address the media later in the day to reveal their next steps.

Student groups have categorically stated that no academic or administrative activity will resume until the university formally releases the Senate election timetable. Their rigid stand persisted even after the Punjab and Haryana High Court urged students to return to classes for at least seven days before the court could intervene further.

According to the university’s academic calendar, departmental exams are scheduled to begin around November 18, 2025, with several date sheets already published. However, campus tensions intensified as discussions on Senate elections resurfaced, prompting mass mobilisation by student unions. A joint meeting of various student organisations has been scheduled for November 20 to chart a unified course of action.

The conflict traces back to the Central Government’s October 28 notification dissolving the University Senate and Syndicate—a move that triggered widespread outrage before being withdrawn. Despite verbal assurances from the administration, student bodies continue to demand a written, time-bound commitment to conducting Senate elections, keeping the standoff unresolved.

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