Education

Introduction

Patiala has been cultural and academic center of northern India. The erstwhile rulers of Patiala state were great patrons of art and culture. Thus under the Maharajas, Patiala had developed into an important educational centre. It was the first city in this part of the country to have a Degree College- the Mohindra College- established in 1870. This city has the credit of setting up the first printing press in Punjab – the famous Printing Press of Munshi Naval Kishore and for manufacturing the first Punjabi Typewriter. 

Today, Patiala is an important seat of learning with a full-fledged University, a Government Medical College, a Dental College, an Ayurvedic College and an Engineering College.

Educational institutes of repute in the city are

Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Punjabi University

The inauguration of this university took place on 24th June, 1962. After the Hebrew University of Israel, this is the only University to be named after a language. Initially, the foremost task assigned to this university was "to promote Punjabi studies, to provide for research in Punjabi literature, to undertake measures for the development of Punjabi language.Regarding its commitment to the cause of Punjabi, the punjabi language department of the university has translated a number of non-Punjabi classics into Punjabi. Punjabi culture has also received a fillip through diligent and scholarly work on projects like Encyclopedia of Sikhism.

The University has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty-five teaching and research departments in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Fine Arts and Space Physics.

The University has three regional centres, namely, The Guru Kashi Regional Centre at Bathinda, The Guru Kashi Campus at Talwandi Sabo and The Nawab Sher Mohammad Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu, Persian and Arabic at Malerkotla.Punjabi University, Patiala, has set up an Extension Centre for computer education at Jaito.

Website:www.universitypunjabi.org

For further details, contact: The Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala

It is a premier engineering institute of Northern India which has been upgraded to a deemed university. It offers engineering courses in various branches to students – Indian and N.R.I’s.

Established in 1956, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) started with the goal of providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Engineering and Technology, a close interaction with industry, and a strong emphasis on research. TIET has since grown steadily in size and activities during the last four decades of its existence. Over 7400 engineers have graduated from TIET. In recognition of its achievements, TIET was granted full autonomy and the status of a Deemed University in 1985 by the University Grants Commission.

The Institute offers a variety of undergraduate programmes leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree and postgraduate programmes leading to Master of Engineering (M.E.),Master of Technology (M.Tech.),Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degrees. In addition, industry-oriented and practice-based Master's Degree programmes in various disciplines are offered in collaboration with TTTI, Chandigarh.

Corporate Research and Development Wing of T.I.E.T. is one of the prominent institutions in the field of Engineering research.

Website:http://tiet.ac.in

Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala

The college was started by the PEPSU Government in October, 1953. It consists of an administrative block and self contained blocks for the basic clinical departments

Rajindra Hospital, Patiala with 900 beds was attached to the college in early 1954. The hospital is equipped with all the latest apparatus and instruments to make it fit for imparting clinical teaching to the students.

A Tuberculosis and chest Diseases hospital with a capacity of 161 beds and a primary health centres at Bhadson, Kauli and Tripuri are attached with the college for teaching purposes.

The college is famous in India as GOMCO is affiliated to Baba Farid University at Health Sciences, Faridkot(Punjab) for MBBS, BDS and various other courses.

There are four hostels, two for girls and two for boys. In addition to this, there is one hostel in the Rajindra Hospital for doctors/interns.house surgeons.

Website:http://gomco.org

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Government Mohindra College, Patiala

This college was established in 1870 by Maharaja Mohindra Singh. Its building is a wonderful peace of architecture. It was the only degree college between Delhi and Lahore and it was affiliated to Calcutta University and It attracted students from all over the country. One of the premier institutes of Patiala in the disciplines of Humanities and Sciences.

Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala

One of the very few colleges exclusively dedicated to imparting education in commerce stream. B.Com. and M.Com. Courses are conducted here.

Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala

This is a premier institute for sports facilities which is under the control of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Players are groomed here for the top sports competitions of the world. World class sports infrastructure is available here for many games.

Website:www.nsnis.org

Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala

This is a Degree College that imparts professional degree courses to the students.

Yadavindra Public School, Patiala

Yadavindra Public School of Patiala is a symbol of Patiala's dignity and heritage. It has completed 50 years of its establishment. The school was founded with inspiration from Lahore's Echison (Chief) College.

It is situated in Yadavindra Sports Stadium, one of the most beautiful buildings on the mall. It is located three km from Patiala Railway Station and Bus Terminus. The school aims at all round development of the boys and girls. 10 years of general education are followed by 2 years of preparation leading to Engineering, Medicine, Commerce and institutes of high learning. It has extensive play grounds, well equipped laboratories and well stocked library

Website:www.ypspatiala.org

Government College OfPhysical Education, Patiala

B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed. Courses are run in the college. The college is exclusively dedicated to develop talent in the trainers of sportspersons

Government College Of Education, Patiala

One of the very few B.Ed /M.Ed. colleges exclusively dedicated to the training and teaching of teachers.

Other Important Colleges

1. Khalsa College, Patiala
2. Govt. College for Women, Patiala
3. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala
4. Govt. College, Dera Bassi
5. Govt. Ripudaman College, Nabha
6. Public College, Samana etc.