Chandigarh: Office of the Dean, International Students (DIS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized 'Meet and Greet' event (followed by Dinner) for International Students of PU on the eve of Baisakhi Festival. More than 50 students belonging to various countries suchas Mauritius, Nepal, Afghanistan and African countries attended the event.
Prof.Kewal Krishan, Dean International Students, welcomed the students and shared to facilitate admission of international students to PU.The students were apprised of modified admission guidelines for international students. As per the revised guidelines, the requirement of appearing in the Entrance Test is withdrawn from the academic session 2024-25 to facilitate admission in various Undergraduate/Postgraduate courses offered by the Panjab University. He also shared that the present fee structure is also revised for foreign national students of SAARC countries and underdeveloped countries for direct admission to PU. The proposal of offering hostel accommodation at reduced rate to such students is also in process.
Suggestions were sought from the students that how DIS office can help them to resolve their issues and problems in future. The students also appreciated the gesture of organizing such an event for the very first time for Foreign National students and listening to their problems.
Prof.Latika Sharma, Dean, Alumni Relations also interacted with the students and advised them to register as PU Alumnus after completion of their studies. Dr. Surinder Singh Bhinder, Professor Ajay Mittal and Dr. Vishal Sharma also attended the event.