Jammu University is one of the few
Universities outside Punjab which has a Post-Graduate
Department in Punjabi. The Department of Punjabi established
in 1972, has been offering Post-Graduate, Masters
of Philosophy and Doctorate of Philosophy in Punjabi
courses since its inception. The curriculum has been
formed in such a manner that a student pursuing the
courses not only learn about Punjabi language, literature
and culture but also understands the concept of Indian
Literature and world classics. Thus the knowledge
acquired by a student/scholar acquaints him/her with
global perspective of literary and cultural traditions.
The main objective of the Department has been quality education and acquaint the students/scholars with the latest techniques of teaching and research with professional competency.