Kurukshetra University
(Haryana)
Introduction
Kurukshetra University is a premier
institution of higher learning in India. Established in 1956 as a Sanskrit
University, presently it offers education and research programmes in diverse
areas of science, business studies, social sciences, performing arts and
sports. Located on the southern bank of famed Brahma Sarovar, the University
has a sprawling campus spread over 473 acres. By virtue of its commitment to
excellence in teaching and research, the University has been awarded ‘A+ ’
Grade by NAAC. Retaining its position among the top ranking institutions of the
country, the University has been placed at 8th position among the State
Universities in the Category-I by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
and has been awarded academic autonomy. To give boost to the development of
academic infrastructure, the University has been awarded a special grant of
Rs.100 crores by MHRD. These developments will surely pave the way for garnering
the academic and research output and upgrading infrastructure. Kurukshetra
University imparts the values of Yogastha Kuru Karmani, enshrined in
Bhagwadgita, which embodies performing activities while steadfasting in Yoga.
Those passing out of the precincts of the University imbibe the social, moral
and ethical values. The University equips its students with skills, insights,
attitudes and practical experiences make them discerning citizens. The
University’s programs combine the enduring value of a liberal arts education
with the skills and experience offered by professional departments. The
University offers about 170 courses on the campus in 49 Departments/Institutes
through a highly qualified faculty. The University also has 278 affiliated
colleges and institutes. The campus of the University has often been rated as
one of the most beautiful campuses in India. It resembles a large,
self-contained village with lecture theatres, smart class rooms, Wi-Fi campus,
libraries, laboratories, on campus hostels, accommodation, cafeterias,
canteens, markets, swimming pool, gymnasia, banks, ATMs, post office and
world-class sports facilities. The campus provides complete tranquility desired
by a learner. In its commitment to facilitating the experiences of the student,
the University has opened online platforms for payment of fees. The University
has taken a huge leap in digitalizing various processes relating to admissions
and governance to maintain transparency.
Striving for Excellence
The Kurukshetra University is widely
recognized for its commitment towards imparting quality education and excellent
research. The University has also proved its excellence in sports at National
level and presence at International level. The University has been accredited
with A+ grade by NAAC after assessing its progress towards academic excellence
in the form of Curricular Aspects; Teaching-Learning and Evaluation; Research,
Consultancy and Extension; Infrastructure and Learning Resources; Students’
Support and Progression; Governance, Leadership and Management; Innovations and
Best Practices. The University is one of the 25 Universities of the country
graded as Category-I University by UGC and one of the 10 State Universities of
India selected by MHRD for funding under RUSA worth Rs.100 crore. Under this
scheme 5 Research Centres i.e., (i) Centre for Advance Material Research
(CAMR); (ii) Centre for IT and Automation; (iii) Centre for Applied Biology in
Environment Sciences (CABES); (iv) Centre for Advance Research in Earthquake
Studies (CARES) and (v) Centre of Excellence for Research on the Saraswati
River (CERSR) and six Training Centre i.e., (i) Incubation Centre; (ii) Centre
for Skill Development (iii) Centre for Entrepreneurship; (iv) Corporate
Resource Centre; (v) Centre for Continuing Education and (vi) Centre for Sports
have been created with a vision to promote Research, Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and Employability.
Internal
Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of
the University works towards the realisation of the goals of quality
enhancement and maintenance. It continuously strives to develop a system for
conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and
administrative performance of the Institution. The aim is to channelize all
efforts and measures of the University towards promoting ‘Quality Culture’
leading to holistic academic excellence. This is achieved through involvement
of students, parents, teachers, administrative staff and other stakeholders.
Students and their parents are encouraged to send in their suggestions/
feedback to the Coordinator, IQAC on any quality related issues.
University Library
The
JLN Library established on 11th January, 1957, is located at a central place in
the middle of various Departments and Institutes of the Kurukshetra University.
The Library has a total plinth area of 1,14,205 sq. feet besides beautiful well
maintained lush green parks and vehicles parking. The JLN Library comprises of
three blocks i.e. Ranganathan Block, Ram Prasad Bismil Golden Jubilee Reading
Hall and Savitri Bai Phule Block having seating capacity of 1750. Presently,
the library has well maintained a rich collection of 3,95,682 Books (including
Bound volumes and Ph.D. thesis), 15,324 Manuscripts and 196 Print Journals
covering all the subjects of different disciplines. Presently the library is
receiving 13 full text E-Resources under E-shodh Sindhu consortium of
INFLIBNET. The JLN Library has subscribed other E-Resources like Manupatra,
Cambridage University Press, SciFinder and Emerald. The JLN Library is regarded
as one of the prestigious libraries of the country. The JLN Library comprises
of various sections such as Registration, Periodical, Internet Services Centre,
Technical, Reference and provides open access to its books and periodicals’
collection. The buildings are centrally air conditioned and with all modern
amenities for the reading of the students which remain open 9.00 a.m. to 12.00
midnight on all the days throughout the year (except on 26th January, 15 August
and 2nd October, 1st November and Holi). The Circulation (books issue and
return) and Internet facility is available from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. from
Monday to Saturday. One Reading Hall in Savitri Bai Phule Block with a seating
capacity of 120 users remains open round the clock. The JLN Library provides a
congenial atmosphere to the enrolled students for reading and preparation of
their university examinations and competitive examinations. The library is
equipped with modern infrastructure, generator facility, internet and provides
disturbance free atmosphere to the students with adequate security
arrangements. The library has earmarked a reading room for Research Scholars
with adequate facilities. Around 100 Research Scholars have been allotted seats
in this section. Internet Services Centre of the library was established in
1996 to keep abreast with the latest information technology and new trends in
information management and services. The link of Library on University website
www.kuk.ac.in acts as a single window information provider for the access of
all its resources and services. The JLN library offers various
automated/computerized activities and services including access to E-Resources,
CD-RoMs, circulation services and OPAC.
Students’
Support Services
Office
of the Dean Students’ Welfare
A
number of facilities and opportunities are provided to the students of the
University by the office of the Dean Students’ Welfare. The office governs all
Cultural, Sports, NSS and Youth Red Cross activities of the University Teaching
Departments and Institutes on the Campus. The office maintains liaison with
students regarding their demands and other welfare activities. Bus and train
passes are issued through this office. Educational/study tours are also
organized through this office. The office provides generous supports for
extension lectures and other students’ programmes of importance. The office
provides financial help to the differently abled students for transportation
facilities on Campus and provides Jackets/Jerseys to the SC/ST students. The
office also supports the needy students through the Earn While You Learn Scheme
which enables students to do some work in their Departments/Institutes on a
token payment basis. Insurance of all the students of the University Teaching
Departments on the Campus in the form of Group Insurance Scheme is managed by
the Dean Students’ Welfare office. The office provides support to the students
of University Teaching Departments for participating in cultural and literary
events like Zonal Youth Festival, Inter-Zonal Youth Festival, Haryana Day
Festival (Ratnawali), Annual Public Speaking Competition (ROSTRUM) and other
Quiz, Declamation, Paperreading, Poster Making, Music and Dramatic
Competitions: Slogan Writing Competition, Essay Writing Competitions etc.
ROSTRUM is a programme initiated by the Dean Students’ Welfare office to
develop communication abilities among students. The competition (ROSTRUM) is
very popular and attracts thousands of students every year for participation.
Sports material is provided to the students for sports activities on the Campus
and the office provides support to students of University Teaching Departments
for participating in sports tournaments held at Zonal and Inter-Zonal level of
the University. 4 Dean Students’ Welfare convenes the meeting of the Students’
Grievances Redressal Cell which looks after the grievances or the students
which can be submitted to the Dean Students’ Welfare either through an email
(dsw@kuk.ac.in) or in writing. The office of the Dean Students’ Welfare
organizes students’ programme for making the students aware regarding their
role in the society. The office also takes measures from time to time to
inculcate leadership qualities amongst students. The programmes for development
of communication skills, soft skills, personality development and enhancement
of placement activities on campus are also managed through the office of the
Dean Students’ Welfare.
Supporting
International Students
In the
age of globalization, Kurukshetra University has set out to make its presence
felt globally through internationalization of its programmes and opening new
avenues of association for global student community. In order to assist
international students the University has an International Students’ Advisor
who helps the International Students to understand the admission procedures of
various university programmes, getting visa for admissions and also to help
them to integrate with and live comfortably in the new environment. The
University also has arrangements to assist international students with regard
to language issues. Every year the University admits international students
sponsored by ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) and directly. The
details of admission can be downloaded from the University website.
Dr. Radhakrishnan Foundation Fund
Dr.
Radhakrishnan Foundation Fund was established in the year 1994 for raising
donations/mobilization of resources etc. for the overall development of the
University under Financial Resources Mobilization (FRM) Scheme of the
University Grants Commission (UGC). The annual interest accrued to the fund is
utilized for award of scholarship etc. to the students.
On-Campus Hostel Facilities
The
University at present has 25 Hostels (11 for Boys, 1 for Foreign male students
and 13 for Girls) on the campus. These hostels have a capacity to accommodate
2700 boys and 3200 girls. Providing a comfortable and safe atmosphere to the
students, the hostel facilities on the campus make it easy for the students to
find a home like accommodation away from their families. The girls’ hostels
provide all important facilities within the girls’ hostels complex. These
include common Gym., Common Reading Hall, ATM, Photocopy facilities, Computer Lab.
etc. Out of 25 hostels, 15 hostels operate their own mess and in rest of the
hostels there are contractual messes where hygienic and nutritious meals with a
varied menu is provided. In view of the large number of applicants seeking
hostel accommodation, the University allots hostels to the students on the
basis of their merit in the admission list. Most of the hostels have Reading
Rooms, Computer Lab., Common Rooms and Indoor & Outdoor Games facilities.
The University has also made available the facility to male hostlers for
parking their vehicles in the Central Parking near their hostels. The girls’
hostels are also provided with round the clock ambulance services and a
dispensary. The hostel accommodation is subject to availability of seats.
Health
Care
The
University Health Centre looks after the medical needs of the students, staff
and their families, facilities for protective inoculation exist in Health
Centre. Complete Physiotherapy Unit, Computerized ECG, X-Ray, Round the Clock
Ambulance facilities, adequate Laboratory facilities, Auto Analyzer facilities,
are available in the Health Centre. A Dentist is also available in the Health
Centre. The University has more than 65 private Doctors with different
specializations on its panel for consultation free of cost. The facilities
include a modern ambulance service.
Career and Counseling Cell
The University has established a Career and
Counseling Cell with an objective to address the diverse socio-economic
handicaps and geographic backgrounds of the heterogeneous population of
students coming to the University. The Cell supports the students in the
development of soft skills and communication ability to challenge the rigors of
competitive tests and on-job-training in add-on or vocational courses, besides
inculcating social values and ability to think independently for carrying out
social responsibilities. The Career and Counseling Cell is a Resource Centre of
information, guidance and counseling with free accessibility and internet based
global connectivity and exchange of information on professional placements.
Placement Cell
The
Placement Cell of the University provides career guidance and facilitates
corporate interaction to the University students. It organizes and coordinates
campus placement activities. The Cell also organizes the employability skills
enhancement programmes for the University students. The Cell is headed by
Placement Officer and there are teacher(s) coordinators at departmental level.
It coordinates and organizes campus interviews/placement drives/summer
internship/industrial visit etc. The Cell also organizes and coordinates
personality development, soft skills development, entrepreneurship development
programmes, executive meets, motivational talks and other activities related to
the employability career guidance and personal development of the University
students.
Addressing
Women and Societal Concerns
Women’s Studies Research Centre
The
Centre reflects the University’s commitment to society and its policy of
inclusive growth. The Centre is fulfilling its objectives of women empowerment
through research, curriculum development, documentation, networking, providing
counseling services and launching awareness programmes. The Centre offers two
full time courses in Women’s Studies - M.A. (Women Studies) two years (semester
system) and PG Diploma in Women’s Studies one year (annual examination). Gender
Sensitization workshops are organized for various sectors of society including
the development functionaries of the State. The Centre has also been working as
a Nodal Agency to guide and monitor the functions of Women Cells in the
colleges of Haryana. The Centre is a Phase-III Centre of the University Grants
Commission making it one of the top few in the Country. The Centre’s library and
research documentation are rated as one of the best in the country. As part of
the Extension Work, the Centre regularly organizes Gender Sensitization
Programmes cum Awareness Campaigns in the different Departments and Colleges on
the Campus as well as in villages surrounding Kurukshetra.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) against
Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal)
Kurukshetra
University is committed to provide to all women a place of work and study free
of sexual harassment, intimidation and exploitation. It is expected that all
students, faculty, staff, karamcharis and officials treat one another and
visitors to the University with respect. Reports of sexual harassment are taken
seriously and dealt with promptly. Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra has zero
tolerance policy towards sexual harassment of women. Strict action will be
taken against anyone found guilty of such behavior. Sexual harassment can take
place in various forms; some subtle and indirect, some blatant and overt. For
instance anyone or more of the following acts of unwelcome behaviour (directly
or by implication); physical contact and advances, a demand or request for
sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, any
other unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct of sexual nature.
Kurukshetra University policy against Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) 2015 is available on its website :
www.kuk.ac.in. This policy is a compliance with (SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORK PLACE PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL ACT 2013). As per policy
Kurukshetra University constitutes ICC every year representing different
stakeholders and this list remains available on University website. The list of
ICC members and their contact numbers are circulated to teaching
departments/institutes and non-teaching offices. Moreover, posters containing
information about KUK policy against sexual harassment and contact information
of ICC office are displayed throughout the campus. If any, female
student/employee is beeing sexual harassed, she should not hesitate but report
the matter immediately. Complaints can be made directly to Chairperson or any
member of ICC (icc@kuk.ac.in) or through existing channels of lodging
grievances, such as University Authorities, Wardens, Teachers, Students,
Union/Association Representatives, and Administrative Superiors etc. Third
Party (any individual who is not a party to the incidents) can also register
complaints. Privacy and confidentiality of complainant will be maintained.
SPEAK UP. SPEAKING UP MAY PREVENT YOU AND OTHERS FROM BEING SEXUALLY HARASSED.
Co-curricular Activities
Sports
The
Ranking of Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra in Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA)
Trophy remains in top four from the session 2006-07 to 2018-19 . The Trophy is
symbol of supremacy and excellence in sports among about 900 Indian
Universities, affiliated to Association of Indian Universities (A.I.U.). On the
basis of overall performances of the Universities in sports, the Ministry of
Sports, Govt. of India & Association of Indian Universities (Sports
Division), New Delhi declares best four Universities, every year. About five
players of the University have represented India in different International
tournaments & secured positions. The University teams which secured
positions at All India Inter University as well as Zonal level in the session
2019-20, so far are ; Volleyball (Men) team secured 1st position, Volleyball (Women),
Wrestling Free Style (Men) and Boxing (Women) teams secured 2nd position,
Kabaddi (Men) and Wrestling free style (Women) teams secured 3rd position at
All India Inter University championships and 6 teams of University have secured
the different positions in North Zone Inter University Championships 2019-20.
The University provides maximum sports facilities, programmes and activities to
enable the students to achieve and maintain a fit, healthy and enjoyable
lifestyle. The University has two Multipurpose Halls (New & Old). The New
Hall equipped with workout machines, Gymnastic equipments and mats of Judo,
Taekwondo, Kabaddi, Wrestling, Wushu etc. and all these activities are being
organized in this Hall. There is a Boxing Ring, Weight Lifting Station &
Badminton Courts in Old Gymnasium Hall. The University has a Standard Swimming
Pool also. In addition to these, the University has Hockey, Football, Kabaddi,
Kho-Kho, Hand Ball, Tennis, Volley Ball & Basket Ball Courts/Grounds, Table
Tennis Room and a Standard 400 mts. Grassy Athletic Track and a Climbing Wall
for Adventure Sports. The University has constructed a double storey Shooting
Range of 80 targets and provided PVC Vinyl Synthetic Sports Flooring of
International Standards in the Gymnasium Hall and Multipurpose Hall. The
Directorate of Sports Organized about 72 Inter-Collegiate Championships in men
& women sections in different sports disciplines in the year 2019-20. The
Directorate of Sports conducts coaching camps for the University teams prior to
their participation in the Inter-University Tournaments and also organized
two/three North Zone/All India Inter University Championships every year. Other
than the Inter Collegiate & Inter University tournaments, the tournaments
of Central/State Government departments and Federations/Associations are also
being organized at University Sports Complex. The University gives Awards and
Sports Stipend to the outstanding sports persons.
Department
of Youth and Cultural Affairs
Besides
attaining academic excellence, the students of Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra are provided ample of opportunities to hone up their skills. Over
the decades, K.U. has emerged as an apex platform for the artists and is looked
upon as the cultural capital of Haryana. Department of Youth & Cultural
Affairs is working for the promotion, preservation and documentation of rich
cultural heritage since last four decades. It provides opportunities,
incentives and channels to the students for making healthy educative and
constructive use of their leisure for fulfillment and excellence. The budding
artists of affiliated Colleges and from K.U. Campus participate in different
events like Dance, Theatre, Music, Literary, Fine Arts and canalize their
hidden talent. Our students have been furling the flag at National Level and
get 1st two positions in Music, Dance and Theater. For the students of the
University Teaching Departments and affiliated Colleges, the Department also
organizes various activities i.e. Independence day, Talent Show Competition at
all the affiliated Colleges, Celebration of Sanskrit Week, Celebration of Hindi
Diwas, Inter Zonal Youth Festival, Literary Workshop-cum-Competition, , Fine
Arts Competition-cum-workshop, Quiz competition, Kamlesh Memo. Poetical
Symposium, Participation in North Zone Inter University Youth Festival
organized by the A.I.U., New Delhi. Celebration of Republic Day, Participation
in All India Inter University National, Youth Festival organized by the A.I.U.,
Participation in SAUFEST (South Asian Universities Festival, International
Youth Festival) organized by the A.I.U. Ratnawali Yuva Saang Mahtosav at Four
zones, Adventurous Programme/Youth Leadership Camp, Two Trekking Camps (UG),
Two Trekking Camps (PG), Two Advance Youth Leadership Camps (Boys & Girls) (UG
& PG), Two Basis Youth Leadership Camps (Boys & Girls) (UG&PG),
Aapni Baat and Voice of KUK in memory of late Sh. Jagjit Singh Ex student of
KUK and renowned Gazal Singer.
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The
University has a well-equipped contingent of NCC Battalion under the charge of
experienced and trained officers of 10 Haryana Bn. NCC, Kurukshetra. Separate
arrangements have been made for boys and girls to facilitate them to join NCC.
Apart from regular training parades, the Cadets attend NCC Camps for
centralized training with their counterparts from other institutions. The Units
prepare them for taking up the higher NCC Certificate Examinations. NCC Cadets
are also groomed for assisting the administration in the proper and orderly
conduct of special events and in relief work in civic emergencies. The Unit
also presents brief programmes during the Republic and Independence Day
Celebrations, and on special occasions such as the NCC Day. The University lays
special emphasis on training students for the armed forces by arranging
lectures and guidance programmes. A special facility is provided in the sports
complex to help students prepare for entry into the forces.
National
Service Scheme (NSS)
Kurukshetra
University is a founder member of NSS Programme, since 1969. At present there
are 15,852 volunteers enrolled with 158 units in 101 affiliated colleges. The
volunteers take keen interest in various activities and last year 71 special 7
day NSS Camps were organized. The Volunteers donated 3,028 units of blood.
Several awareness programmes such as Swachhta Mission : Ek Bharat, Saresth
Bharat, Jal Sarankshan, Samajik Samrasta, Vittia Saksharta Abhiyan/Digital
India, Swachh Bharat Summer Internship, Swachhta Pakwhwara, AIDS, Yoga
Programme for Society, Fit India Movement, Vigilance Awareness Week, Crop
Residue Management Scheme, Run For Unity, Constitution Day Celebration, Anti
Tobacco Day, Poshan Maah, Road Safety Week, Flag Day 25th November, 2019, Voter
Awareness and various social issues including Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,
Environmental Pollution, Awareness for the Health & Hygiene etc. are
regularly undertaken by the NSS volunteers. University Teaching Departments has
four units of NSS, where students can work for community and participate in
various activities.
Inclusive
Growth
Mahatma
Gandhi All India Service Coaching Institute
The Mahatma Gandhi All India Services Coaching
Institute was established in the year 1982. The prime purpose of the Institute
is to encourage the students coming from the downtrodden and backward sections
of the society including SC/ST students by way of providing them coaching and
counseling for the UGC NET Examinations and other competition examinations
including the Civil Services Examinations. The Institute also undertakes the
Coaching Programmes for the Haryana Civil Services (Executive) Examinations,
Haryana Judicial Services Examinations and Remedial Coaching. During the
Calendar Year 2019, the Institute has organized one Coaching-cum- Counseling
Programmes for the UGC NET Paper-I Examination for the SC/BC and Minority
categories students of Haryana. The students are advised to look for the
notices issues by the Institute from time to time.
SC/ST Cell
The
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Cell was established in the year 1984 with
the financial assistance of the University Grants Commission. The main
objectives of the Cell are to look after the work of Co-ordination, Evaluation
and Monitoring of the implementation of programme/work relating to the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes students/employees of this University. It
is the duty of the Cell to see that the guidelines issued by the Govt. of
India/University Grants Commission/State Govt. in favour of the Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates are implemented effectively. The Cell has
been working as a Nodal Agency for supplying of various types of statistical
information in respect of the students, teachers and other employees of the
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes categories in the University for onward
transmission to the Govt. of India/University Grants Commission/State Govt.
from time to time after collecting the same from various University Teaching
Departments/Institutes/Colleges/ Branches of the University. The Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes Cell remains in constant touch with various agencies of
the Govt. in order to apprise the various welfare schemes to the Scheduled
Castes/Scheduled Tribes students of the University. 8 Keeping in view the above
objectives the University has been carrying out welfare activities for
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes students studying in the University Teaching
Departments/Institutes of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra during the period
under report. The Cell provides winter clothing to extremely needy and poor
students and financial assistance.
Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar Study Centre
The
Centre for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Studies was set up in Kurukshetra University in
June, 1992 to mark the centenary celebration of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao
Ambedkar who played important role in the constitutional development and
emancipation of the Scheduled Castes and weaker sections of the society. The
objectives of the centre are : to study the work of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
scientifically and objectively; to understand Dr. Ambedkar’s relevance today; to
study problems such as untouchability, social injustice etc. in the light of
his ideas and vision; to collect and publish writings and speeches on Dr.
Ambedkar; to bring out publications and journal devoted to his life and the
subjects in which he contributed and to propagate the philosophy of Dr.
Ambedkar among the downtrodden and other weaker sections of the society; to
encourage students of M.Phil and Ph.D. courses and other scholars to work on
Dr. Ambedkar and Dalit Literature; to hold seminars, symposia, lectures and
competitions on Dr. Ambedkar’s life, work and ideology and to provide a common
platform to the scholars working on Dr. Ambedkar in India and abroad to share
their views and experiences.
Taking
Education to the Door Steps Distance Education Programme
Kurukshetra
University started Distance Education Programmes of 1976 through Directorate of
Correspondence Courses with a vision of providing higher education
opportunities to the large number of aspiring persons who could not be part of
regular education. Since then the Directorate has been attempting to provide
access to quality education at affordable fees. The Directorate was re-casted
as Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) to keep pace with the advancements
in Distance Education Modes. It has consistently evolved and reinvented with
times and in the recent years around 20,000 students enrolled in about 40
undergraduate and postgraduate conventional and job-oriented professional
courses in the areas of Law, Commerce, Library & Information Science,
Computer Science, Management, Journalism and many more. Its courses meet
students’ demand and social needs. The curricula are updated alongwith regular
courses to offer education at par to the students of distance education. The
important programmes offered by the Directorate are two year LL.M. and two year
B.Ed. Its LL.M. course is preferred choice of working law professionals and
NCTE approved B.Ed. benefit working teachers in schools and education
institutions across the country. DDE is making persistent efforts to provide
more opportunities for distance education and has started 6 new programmes as
Category-I University in the areas of Business Analytics, Cyber Law, Taxation,
Human Rights, Gita and Yoga in 2018-19 and plans to offer more courses in the
new and emerging areas in the coming years. All courses of the Directorate are
recognized by regulatory bodies; Distance Education Bureau (DEB), UGC, NCTE.
The learning mode adopted by the Directorate involves use of study material for
self learning and annual Personal Contact Programme (PCP) for teacher assisted
learning. DDE teachers provide round the year personal counseling to its
students and the schedule for the same is displayed on the website for the
information of students. The study material of DDE in SIM format is made
available in both print and soft forms. The soft version can be downloaded from
the DDE Website using a unique ID allotted to each student. DDE aim is to
provide all study material in the form of ISBN numbered books. The Directorate
provides many facilities to its students such as centrally air-conditioned
library, well equipped computer labs. with internet facility, teaching-block
exclusively for the classes of distance education students, canteen and other
amenities. The Directorate has kept pace with times and uses its own website
www.ddekuk.ac.in for online admission and other information. It uses a mobile
app ‘DDEKUK’ for better and effective communication with the students that is
available free on the Google Play Store. It uses SMS service to provide the
information to the students, quickly and efficiently. An important feature of
DDE evaluation system is its comprehensiveness using 20% Internal Assessment in
all UG/PG (except LL.M. & B.Ed.) classes and 80% external evaluation. The
internal assessment is added to external exam marks for deciding result of
students. DDE has been offering incentive for girls’ education beginning
2017-18 in phased manner for B.A. courses through its scheme ‘Shikshit Beti” 9
which provides 25% concession in tuition fee to the girl students having more
than 70% marks at 10+2 level. Hostel facilities are made available to girls
during PCP to ensure equity. The reach of the Directorate and its ability to
support education in the country is its biggest achievement. The Directorate
has been acknowledged for its efforts on many occasions namely; Ranked No.1 by
Career 360 Magzine in the year 2012, awarded with “Dnyandeep Award” by
Yashwantrao Chavan, Maharashtra Open University, Nasik, Maharashtra in 2015,
conferred with the “CSR Top Distance Learning Institutes of India Award” for
the year 2016 by the Competition Success Review, New Delhi. It again got the
same recognition from CSR in 2018. In 2020, Directorate of Distance Education
started two academic session i.e. January and July session. These recognitions
have strengthened the commitment of Directorate towards quality education and
empowerment of the society, DDE plans to build more students friendly systems
with the use of technology and wishes that learners from all sections of the
society get opportunities for higher education. Recently, Rashtriya Uchchatar
Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) has entered in MOU with Schoolguru, KUK to start new
Diploma courses in the University under which Schoolguru will facilitate the
students to study for these courses. Initially, Directorate of Distance
Education will facilitate these students for the following courses on behalf of
RUSA from the session January, 2020 :
1.
Diploma in IT/Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES).
2.
Diploma in Manufacturing.
3.
Diploma in Banking, Financial Service and Insurance (BFS).
4.
Diploma in Micro Finance.
5.
Diploma in E-Commerce.
Connecting
with the Roots
‘Dharohar’
– Museum of Haryana Heritage
The
Kurukshetra University established Dharohar a museum dedicated to Haryana
heritage and culture on April 28, 2006. Its huge popularity since 2006 is
reflected in the number of visitors who have visited the museum. The Dharohar
is dedicated to Haryanas’ heritage and a scale that would attract national and
international popularities in it. Upto January, 2020 the Museum was visited by
about 25,49,747 visitors. Delegates from 110 different countries visited
Dharohar Haryana Museum during these years. The Dharohar Haryana Museum also a
house of literary and research centre devoted to promotion of quality research
in various disciplines of study in Haryana. About 8,512 Research Scholars for
doing the work on heritage and culture of Haryana has so far visited. Displays
have been presented in a thematic concept spread over different sections. The
Museum is divided in two parts – the 1st Phase and the 2nd Phase. The 1st Phase
displays the sections like War Heroes, Domestic Articles, Arts & Craft
Sections. Haryanavi Ornaments and Folk Customes, Folk Theater and Library,
Profession Tools and Rasoi, Freedom Fighter Section, Construction and
Architecture, Folk Musical Instruments, Wall Paintings, Archeological Heritage,
Manuscripts Sections. Folk Festivals, Gher/Cattles Section, Charpai & Hukka
Sections, Water Heritage, Transportation Means. The Museum is poised a major
expansion by 2nd Phase in Dharohar having different sections. Displayed in
distinct sections devoted to Khera the Village Deity, Thathera the Tinker,
Sunar the Gold Smith, Maniyar the Bangle Seller, Tokre Wala the Basket Maker,
Kumhar the Potter, Pathera the Weaver, Yagya the Sacrificial Offering, Ahirwal,
Pathar Shilpkar Stones Mason, Baniya the Village Shopkeeper, Badhai the
Carpenter, Leelgar the Dyer, Darji the Tailor, Charmakar, Shoe Maker, Brij,
Mewat, Bharkash ke Deshaj Sadhan Modes of Travel & Transport, Bohia,
Hara-Kala Papier Mache and Clay Work, Tantiya, Telli Cotton Threshing and Oil
Extraction, Luhar the Blacksmith, Sikligar the Locksmith and Tools-Sharpner,
Muddha the Indigenous Arm-Chair, the Barber, Kohlu Making of Jaggery in Kohlu,
the Oil Extractor (Teli), Panghat the Village Well.
Institute
of Sanskrit and Indological Studies
The
Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies was established in 1963 in order
to pursue Indological Research. Initially it started the publication of
Praci-Jyoti-Digest of Indological Studies (published annually), which is
continuously serving the needs of scholars throughout the world. 44 volumes 10
have since been published. The Institute has undertaken a Major Research
Project, “A Word-Concordance of Mahabharata,” which is to be published in
Fifteen Volumes. So far eleven volumes have been published.
Corporate
Resource Centre
The
University established a Corporate Resource Centre for a larger industry-academia
interface in higher education in 2007. It is a Nodal Centre for ongoing
interaction between academics and industry for furthering the horizon of
education and research. The Centre is aimed at seeking wider industry
participation in the academic research, course designing, and curricula
delivery. The centre helps and encourages research faculty to seek corporate
industry assignments and acquaint the students with latest and updated
knowledge and practices. Students are the end beneficiary of this endeavour as
their skills and competencies are honed up through innovative curricula and its
enriched delivery to magnify their employability at higher end and inculcate
entrepreneurial pursuits. This has also opened up possibilities of bringing real
life corporate experience and interactive teaching-learning for the benefit of
students.
Committee for Environment Friendly Alternative
Committee for Environment Friendly Alternative
constituted to facilitate environment protection in the campus, organizes
activities to increase awareness about pertinent environmental issues among
employees and residents of the campus and to maintain a sustainable, clean and
green campus through conservation of resources.
source: KUK Prospectus
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