Historic Move on Punjab Day: Centre Dissolves 59-Year-Old Senate & Syndicate of Panjab University

Babushahi Network

Chandigarh, November 1, 2025:

In a landmark decision coinciding with Punjab Day, the Central Government has dissolved the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University (PU) and approved a complete restructuring of the two highest governing bodies — a reform that ends their elected status and makes the Syndicate a fully nominated entity.

Established in Lahore in 1882 and reconstituted in Chandigarh on November 1, 1966 , the 142-year-old university will now operate under a new governance model that shifts the focus from political representation to academic administration .

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Education, Department of Highe

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