The name ‘Pragjyotishpur’ connotes rays of primordial light and, in ancient times, signified the geographic area that spans much of what is Northeast Bharat today. This name has been mentioned even in texts as old as the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata.
Honouring the rich and vibrant legacy associated with this name, Pragjyotishpur University came into being on Monday, the 17th of October 2022, with the enactment of the Pragjyotishpur University Act No. XLVI of 2022 by the Government of Assam.
Pragjyotishpur University was founded with a resolve to nurture a center of world-class education and research driven by a cross-cutting approach for overcoming barriers to knowledge creation, sustenance, and dissemination. Each and every corner of this university rings with the rhythm of the true essence of Jñāna (knowledge), Prajñā (wisdom), and Satya (truth), three principles explicitly incorporated in the mandate of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Pragjyotishpur University can accordingly be seen as a seat of learning out of the NEP 2020.
The NEP 2020 informs the direction of academic activities in the University, which formally began conducting classes at the Undergraduate level on Friday, the 1st of September 2023, for its maiden Academic Session of 2023-24. Heading into the Academic Session 2024-25, the University shall introduce undergraduate programmes with Honours and integrated Masters under five Schools of Academic Excellence, and, with due approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), courses in the Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Our Vision
To create Global Knowledge Leaders for the holistic development of humanity.
Our Mission
To develop individuals with capabilities to be true world leaders: through advanced scholarship, research, and innovation, facilitating a transdisciplinary approach to provide solutions for achieving sustainable goals of advancement.
In line with this mission, Pragjyotishpur University aims to build a State-of-the-Art knowledge repository and create digital infrastructure for expanding the horizons of thought among all stakeholders. The University seeks to achieve these goals by generating an innovative and creative educational ecosystem to foster engagement with Business, Government, and Communities (BGC) for an overall constructive development.
Upholding its mission, the university aims, too, at reinvigorating and nurturing institutional and social relationships across various levels of exchange between Bharat, Southeast Asia, and the world on the basis of implemented policies as envisaged in the NEP 2020 for the promotion of cultural pride and entrepreneurial spirit.
Sports
The University has sports facilities for all students.
Library
The University's well-designed University Library, with more than 1,78960 books, Journals (345), and monographs and caters to the needs of the students, research community, and the public.
Gym
The university gymnasium is well-equipped. For the benefit of students and staff, many medical camps are conducted.
Boys Hostel
The University has a boys’ hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Girls Hostel
The University has a girls' hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Auditorium
The University has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Laboratories
The University has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.
Medical/Hospital
The University has a health center is functioning in the Karikalan Arangam. They include a blood donation camp, an eye camp, and an AIDS awareness program.
I.T Infrastructure
The University has excellent IT Infrastructure facilities for the students.
Alumni Associations
The University has good networking for the alumni association.
Guest Room/Waiting Room
The University has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.
Wifi
The University has Wi-Fi facilities for the students and staff.
Cafeteria
The University has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Institute Type | Private University |
Name of the Institute | Pragjyotishpur University - PU |
Affiliated | Govt of Assam |
Approved By | UGC,PCI |
Established | 2022 |
Address | Hajongbari, Chandrapur, Guwahati, Kamrup (M), Assam 781150 |
City | Kamrup |
State | Assam |
Pincode | 781150 |
Landline | 7086764540 |
info@pju.edu.in | |
Website | https://pju.edu.in/ |