Patna: Patna University (PU) colleges on Tuesday began first-semester classes of the four-year undergraduate programme for the 2026-27 academic session.For many students, it was a lifetime experience as they arrived at their respective colleges for their first classes with excitement and enthusiasm.Mayank, a first semester student at Patna Science College, was barely able to contain…
Patna: Patna University (PU) colleges on Monday organised induction meet on their respective campuses for their newly admitted undergraduate students in the current academic session (2026-27). The main purpose of organising this meet was to help newcomers acclimatise to the new academic environment and develop a bond with fellow students and teachers. The classes of…
B K Mishra/ TNNPatna: The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the educational institutions of the city on Sunday. Lok Bhawan officials, ministers, vice-chancellors, teachers and students participated in yoga sessions organised by different institutions. The theme of celebrations this year was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” highlighting its role in promoting…
Patna: Patna University (PU) will release the second merit list of selected candidates on Sunday for admission to its four-year undergraduate programmes in arts, science and commerce against vacant seats.PU dean of students’ welfare Kameshwar Pandit said candidates shortlisted in the list can take admission to their allotted colleges and preferred courses from Monday to…
Patna: Religious institutions across the state have stepped in to assist aspirants and their guardians amid the ongoing heatwave during the NEET re-exam. The Bihar State Religious Trust Board has directed temples, maths and dharamshalas near examination centres to provide free drinking water, roasted gram (chana) and jaggery.Board chairman Ranbir Nandan said the initiative aims…
Patna: A high-level meeting at Lok Bhawan on Wednesday finalised plans to roll out the apprenticeship embedded degree programme (AEDP) across 13 colleges under five universities in Bihar from the 2026–27 academic session. The four-year undergraduate course is designed to be job-oriented, combining academic learning with industry exposure to improve students’ employability after graduation.The meeting,…
Patna: Patna University (PU) on Wednesday began receiving online applications for admission to its postgraduate courses for the 2026–27 session. Candidates can apply through the Samarth admission portal till July 15, while the last date for submission for self-financed PG courses is July 10.Giving details of postgraduate admissions in the faculties of arts, science and…
Patna: In a move to enable students of Patna University (PU) job-ready, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will soon provide 104 hours of free training to them under various modules.According to a decision taken at a meeting between PU and TCS officials, held here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of vice-chancellor Ajay Kumar Singh, the training…
Patna: Patna University (PU) on Tuesday released the first merit list for admission to its four-year undergraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session.A total of 3,123 candidates have been allotted honours subjects and constituent colleges, while 428 seats remain vacant after the first round. Selected candidates can complete admission from June 10 to 12.Students’ welfare…
Patna University A view of Patna University in Patna on Tuesday.Pic by-Pramod Sharma Patna: Even as interest among young people in learning foreign languages has grown significantly in recent years, native language courses offered by colleges under Patna University (PU) continue to attract very few applicants.Data from the PU admission section shows that enrolment interest…
