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 learns 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 acquaints
the students/scholars with the latest techniques of
teaching and research with professional competency.