Overview

The department of Dayanand Chair for Vedic Studies was established in 1975. The aims and objects of the Chair include the research work and study of the life, works and ideas of special reference to his interpretation of the Vedas and his other works. Research leading to Ph.D degree is conducted. Published research work by the faculty in the journals of Vedic Studies contributes to the academic growth of the knowledge concerning various Vedic Texts. There are three permanent positions on the faculty, one of a Professor and the other of a lecturer. There is one tenure post of Research Fellow. At present Prof. Virendra Kumar Alankar is the Chairman of the department and Dr.(Mrs.) Vasundhra Rehani is as Reader.

The Department of Chinese and Tibetan Languages was established in 1964 under the name Central Asian Studies. It was renamed as Department of Chinese and Tibetan Languages in 2003. At present department runs Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Chinese and Tibetan. Beside these, department provides research guidance in Chinese Language / Studies and Tibetan Language/ Studies.

The Department of English was established in 1956 and is one of the premier centres of English in the country. It offers subjects ranging from Contemporary British Literature to Indian Writing in English, from World Literatures to Contemporary Critical Approaches. It has a well-equipped Language Lab with multi-media audio-visual systems and computers. In addition there is a library which stocks relevant books on literature and language. Apart from imparting instruction at the Masters and Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science (Honours)) level, research work on a large scale in new and challenging areas is being conducted by the faculty as well as the students.

The Department of French came into existence way back in 1957. Though it started with elementary courses, it has come a long way. The Department now offers six different courses to strength of around 200 students and is the most sought after French Department in Northern India after Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The Department of German was established in 1960. Starting with the elementary courses in the evening, the Department today offers M.A, and Ph.D. courses as well. It is the biggest and the only Department in the universities of Panjab, Haryana, Himachal, J&K and Uttaranchal having the facility of conducting M.A, and Ph.D. programes in German.

The Department of Hindi was established in 1938. It is one of the oldest Hindi Department in the Country. During early late sixties, the Legendary Scholar, Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, joined the Department as the Head. Since then, the Department has undoubtedly been major centres of Hindi Studies in the country. The Department provides good infrastructure, including computerization and Departmental Library for Students and Researchers.

The Punjabi Department was established in 1948-49 at Amritsar and later on in 1958 at Chandigarh. Initially, M.A. Courses in Punjabi were started in the department and with the passage of time, other courses were also started to cater of the needs of the students. Keeping in view the need of the students M.Phil course in Punjabi was also started to fulfill the condition laid down by the UGC for the eligibility of Lectureship.

Facilities

Location

Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Sector-14, Chandigarh, Chandigarh - 160014