SERB-DST grants International Travel support to PU Scientist to Present Research Papers at American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference in Seattle, WA (USA)

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Chandigarh February 19, 2022

Dr. J.S. Sehrawat, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been awarded International Travel Grant by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi, to attend and present his research papers in-person at 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) at Seattle, WA (USA).  The conference will be held at Washington State Convention Center, Seattle (WA) from 21st to 25th February, 2022. It is a great achievement to secure funding for attending and presenting research papers during current challenging times of COVID-19 when almost whole of the world is closed due to COVID restrictions. The continuous financial support for his international travels by one or the other central funding agency every year reflects his research acumen and dedication to the discipline of forensic science in India; he has represented India in a number of international conferences in the recent past. Considering his experiences and contributions in diverse fields of forensic sciences, he is credited with the Membership of American Academy of Forensic Sciences in the Anthropology section.

Dr. Sehrawat claimed a significant achievement to his credit that his research papers have been accepted for in-person scientific presentations at AAFS Annual Scientific Meeting where thousands of delegates from across the world participate every year. He expects some excellent scientific collaborations and networkings with the researchers from global universities and research institutions to boost up his future academic and research accomplishments. Participation in AAFS 2022 conference will provide me a great opportunity for interacting and having professional networkings, not only with my collaborators (who will be there in AAFS 2022 meeting at Seattle) but also with other global scientists and experts to seek their expert guidance for identification of such a huge and only skeletal collection from India, Dr. Sehrawat said. AAFS 2022 will offer him ample opportunities for complementary dialogues, scientific networkings, and plausible research collaborations. Expansion of professional networkings and scientific cooperation are expected from different deliberations and presentations at such a bigger common platform related to diverse sub-disciplines of forensic sciences. Various sub-themes of the conference will help to have a deeper insight into global scenario and different perspectives about current research endeavours in the field of forensic anthropology, odontology, osteology and other allied disciplines. The shared opinions and experiences with global scientific community will help me better understand and bridge knowledge void in my research area which will further improve upon my research strategies in the discipline. Excellent scientific collaborations and networkings with researchers from prestigious universities and research institutions are expected to boost up my future academic and research accomplishments too. It will help me in better understanding of scientific consolidations and standardization of biological anthropological techniques developed worldwide to help me towards the most accurate and reliable identification of thousands of unknown human skeletal and dental remains excavated from an abandoned well at Ajnala- the only skeletal collection reported from India. I wish to expand my scientific domain in collaboration with international researchers in the field. Forensic experts of diverse sub-disciplines from all across the world will exchange their research findings and practical forensic experiences at this international conference of very high repute.

Dr. Sehrawat is working towards forensic identification of thousands of unknown human skeletal remains excavated from an abandoned well at Ajnala (Amritsar, India) and SERB, Department of Science and Technology has funded this project of national importance. The human remains reportedly belong to 282 Indian sepoys killed by the British forces in August 1857, during India’s first freedom struggle against the colonial rulers. Thousands of unknown human skeletal remains along with contextual items of identity unearthed from the said well situated underneath a religious structure were handed over to Dr. Sehrawat for establishing their biological identity. Dr. Sehrawat has research agreements and collaborations with University of Oklahoma (USA), Cranfield Forensic University, Swindon (UK), St. John’s Memorial University, Canada, Max Planck Institute of Human History, Germany, BSIP, Lucknow, WIHG, Dehradun, IIT Roorkee for the identification pursuits of these skeletal remains of its kind firstly reported from India. Recent stable isotope, carbon dating and mitochondrial DNA results have verified that Ajnala remains belong to the individuals of reported regiment of British Indian army. “It’s my pledge as well as scientific obligation to extend the deepest respects to the martyred brave Indian soldiers killed during British rule in India by learning and applying advanced scientific techniques available to the global scientific community” said Dr. Sehrawat. Retrieval of such human remains from the cemeteries, war-time mass graves and other clandestine burials is a common affair in the western world like USA, UK, Canada and some other European and American countries, including some war-affected Asian countries of the world. I expect numerous distinguished forensic anthropologists from these continents to participate and share their research experiences and observation at this international platform.

Earlier, Dr. Sehrawat has presented his research papers in England, New Orleans, Seattle, Baltimore, Toronto, Portugal, Anaheim etc. The International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) had financed his entire trip for his research presentations in Toronto (Canada) in August 2017. Dr. Sehrawat has published quality research papers in various international and national journals and was awarded with ‘Young Progressing Career Achievement’ award by University of Delhi in 2018, for his research contributions to the discipline of Forensic Anthropology. Previously, he has served Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, GMCH-32, Chandigarh, for more than eight years.

Dr. Sehrawat will present a research paper entitled “Multi-isotopic analysis of Ajnala skeletal remains for provenance of their local or non-local origin, geographic affinity and mobility patterns” in which he will elaborate how isotopic analysis of δ13C, δ14N, δ18O and 87Sr/86Sr helped him in narrowing down the potential geographic affiliation and mobility history of Ajnala victims. He will also emphasize the role of dental pathologies, anomalies and restorations in forensic identifications of Ajnala dental remains in his second presentation.

Web based Faculty Training Program concluded at UIPS

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Chandigarh February 19, 2022

The one-week long virtual Faculty Training Program under UGC Networking Resource Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences on the theme “Emerging Trends and Alternatives in Pharmacological Research” conducted by University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, from February 14 – 19, 2022 successfully concluded today.

A total of 146 participants selected for training, hailing from various Colleges/Universities, representing 20 different states of India and 2 from abroad were trained on emerging tools, techniques and various alternatives to animals in pharmacological research. As many as 40 eminent speakers’ ‎from academic institutions, industrial houses and research organizations across India, USA and Canada deliberated on the emerging tools, techniques and alternatives to animals in the field of Pharmacological research

Professor S K Kulkarni, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology & Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, delivered the VALEDICTORY KEYNOTE LECTURE on “IMPACT OF COVID19-PANDEMIC ON LAB-BASED RESEARCH”. In his talk, Professor Kulkarni shared the data indicating COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on mental health especially anxiety disorders and depressive disorders with an associated rise in prescriptions of psychotropic medicines. He discussed about the impact of COVID pandemic on bench based research, in terms of publications, new grant application fund, new collaboration and conference. Publications in the area of COVID have dramatically increased with most of them not contributing to any significant outcomes in future.

Professor Anil Kumar, Program Course Coordinator briefed about the deliberations of the week-long course and appreciated the interactions between the resource persons and the participants. Professor Kanwaljit Chopra, Head Pharmacology and Former Chairperson UIPS welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest and Guest of the Honor of valedictory session.

The Chief Guest, Dr Sujit K Dutta, Joint Commissioner (Animal Welfare); Member, Secretary Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) & Secretary & Appellate Authority, Animal Welfare Board of India; Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; Government of India, New Delhi admired the efforts made by UIPS in training young researchers in Pharmaceutical research. He apprised about the mission, objectives and activities of CPCSEA and the new reforms and guidelines made to enhance its functioning.

Professor R C Sobti, Former Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh & Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Guest of the Honor reiterated about the convergence of technologies like artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, omics etc and their role in dissolving the boundaries across various fields.

Dr Anurag Kuhad, Joint Course Coordinator, presented the Vote of Thanks.

Around 300 students and selected faculty participants enthusiastically attended the weeklong events.

Sensitization session on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) to Hostel staff.

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Chandigarh February 19, 2022

“Dialogue around menstruation is still buried under all different notions, religious and cultural taboos that connect a normal bodily function like menstruation to evil spirits, shame, impurity and embarrassment”. All these notions and stigmas around an issue that need to be talked about keeps girls and women away from right knowledge, awareness and understanding which in turn  adversely affects their health and make them suffer in silence said .said Smita Sharma, Warden, Girls hostel no.1. “Not only there is lack of information and honest conversations around menstruation, the disposal of menstrual waste is also a challenge” said Harjit Kaur, Warden, Girls hostel no. 2.

To understand the grass root perspective in this direction, a  workshop on ‘Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management for the hostel cleaners was jointly organized by Mata Gujri Hall Girls Hostel 1and LuxmiBai Hall, Girls Hostel 2 in collaboration with Centre of Social Work, Panjab University.

The workshop was conducted by Ishita Choudhary, alumna of Centre for Social Work, a certified trainer in menstrual hygiene management. She stressed that menstrual and reproductive health issues are interconnected and it is extremely important to provide information on various menstrual products available in the market and their sustainable disposal. “Ice breaking and patiently building a rapport with the cleaners was a must for the success of the session, so that they could share their experience and give honest inputs.” she added. The cleaners were also made aware about the working of the sanitary pad incinerators installed in the hostels.

The event was received very well by the cleaners. One of the cleaners aged 45 stated that despite of being married and being mother of teenage daughters, this session was an eye opener for her.

The event was hosted by Dr Smita Sharma and Dr. Harjit Kaur, Wardens, Girls Hostel 1 and 2 respectively with Centre for Social Work is planning to organise such workshops in all girls hostels in a sequential manner.

ACADEMIC WRITING WORKSHOP BY UIFT& VD AND DLLL & E CONCLUDES

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Chandigarh February 17, 2022

University Institute of Fashion Technology and Vocational Development. Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Life Long learning & Extension organized an online Academic Writing Workshop from 10 February to 17 February, 2022, for Research scholars and Post Graduate students with an objective to guide them and direct them towards producing a better quality of thesis and dissertation work. Around 50 Research scholars, Masters’ students and faculty from UIFT & VD and various colleges and Universities like IIS University, Jaipur, Amity University , Noida etc. attended this workshop. The workshop aimed at highlighting the helpful approaches of academic writing, essential for communicating a research idea in a comprehensive and engaging manner. Five experts:Prof. Sharda Kaushik, Prof. Pushpinder Syal, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dr. Apara Sharma and Ms. Jashanpreet Kaur were invited to share their expertise and enlighten the learners about the pertinent approaches and myriad aspects of academic writing.

Prof. Sharda Kaushik, former Professor and Head, Centre of Management and Humanities, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh discussed the importance of publishing quality research work in valuable journals. She emphasised the importance of writers, reviewers, editors, and readers in helping to publish excellent academic works on a global platform. The interactive workshop provided research researchers with theoretical as well as practical exposure. In another session, Dr. Kaushik conducted a practical task, in which audience was asked to sum up each paragraph of a research paper in a single phrase. The task helped the audience to learn the importance of effective communication which is achieved with each paragraph forming a building block.

Prof. Pushpinder Syal, Department of English and Cultural Studies, Panjab University  provided an in-depth insight into the style, language, and structure of an article, journal, or any other piece of academic writing. From conceiving a concept to giving it a formal academic shape, the session delves into the process of research analysis. Prof.  Syal further emphasised the importance of decision-making at both the macro and micro levels. The students were inspired to participate in active research projects in order to add something unique and noteworthy to their respective fields.

Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean International Students and Professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Panjab University spoke about ‘Plagiarism in Academic Writing’. She used appropriate examples to explain the meaning and types of plagiarism. She emphasised the need of following the research ethics religiously while explaining the challenges with thesis writing and what researchers should bear in mind while writing theses. Participants were demonstrated how to paraphrase a sentence by changing active to passive, negative to positive or vice versa and they were involved with exercises on paraphrasing. The resource person emphasised that language is a tool and participants can use this tool to their advantage, and encouraged them to become friends with the language.

Another session focused on the role of language in academic writing was led by Dr. Apara Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. She compared language to a dress. Academic writing is incomplete without language, just as a clothing is incomplete without adornment. She clarified several grammar topics, including basic punctuation rules, choosing proper words, constructing a logical structure, and using the appropriate tone in academic writing. She discussed proper citation practises as well as the ethics of using citations.

Ms. Jashanpreet Kaur from the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Panjab University, spoke in detail about the features of Academic Writing, difference between Academic Writing and Non-Academic Writing, Types of Writing etc., the structure of Academic Text, that include Introduction, Body and Conclusion.

Participants in the sessions were invited to speak about the difficulties they faced when writing their theses, research papers, and synopses. A thought-provoking discussion between the experts and the participants completed the sessions. After each session, students were invited to submit their inquiries and questions, and they were given the opportunity to engage in a productive discourse with the resource person. Hands-on exercises were also undertaken during the workshop to promote student participation. Students appreciated the programme because it proved to be highly useful for their future research endeavours. Ms. Nidhi, a student from M.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology said that

“Thanks for organizing this workshop. I feel learning about the details of academic writing at Masters level is going to help us a lot in reducing the chances of errors and repetitions in our research work.” 

The workshop was well received by students as it proved to be very helpful for their future research projects. The success of the workshop was evident with the enthusiastic participation of the students. Dr. Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson, UIFT & VD lauded the commendable sessions delivered by all the experts and encouraged the participants to improve their writing skills by attending such insightful workshops and continuously working on their writing pursuits. Such initiatives and workshops, according to Dr. Paramjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, DLLL&E, assist researchers enhance their creative skills and constitute a lifelong learning process.

PU Results

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Chandigarh February 17, 2022

  This is to inform that the result of examination May, July, August & September 2021 (Golden Chance ) of the following courses have been declared/made public today.

·               Master of Commerce 1st Semester Examination – May,2021

·               Bachelor of Arts (General) 3rd Semester , August 2021 (Golden Chance – Semester System)

·               BCA 3rd Year (Compartment) August, 2021

·               Bachelor of Science 5th Semester , August 2021 (Golden Chance – Semester System)

·               Bachelor of Science Third Semester , August 2021 (Golden Chance Semester System)

·               Bachelor of Arts (General) 5th Semester , August 2021 (Golden Chance – Semester System)

·               Bachelor of Science (Home Science) 5th Semester (Golden Chance) Examination September, 2021

·               Master of Business Administration (Executive) 4th Semester (Golden Chance) Examination August, 2021

·               Master of Business Administration (Off Campus) 4th Semester (Golden Chance) Examination August, 2021

·               M.Sc. (Hons. School) in Zoology 2nd Semester Examination July, 2021

The same can be seen at the respective Department/Colleges or Panjab University website.

Celebration of Guru Ravidas Jayanti

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Chandigarh February 17, 2022

On the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Department of Education in collaboration with Guru Ravidas Chair of Sant Sahitya Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh organized a webinar on the topic contribution of Guru Ravidas to Indian Society.

The guests including Hob’ble Vice Chancellor, Professor Raj Kumar, Padam Shri Professor H.S. Bedi, Chancellor, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Resources Persons, Faculty Members, Research Scholars and Students were welcomed by Dr. Kirandeep Singh, Chairperson Department of Education.

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, who was also the Guest of Honour discussed the significance of the philosophy of Guru Ravidas in contemporary times. Then he along with the Chairperson, Department of Education welcomed the esteemed speaker Padam Shri Prof. Harminder Singh Bedi. Prof. Bedi drew a comprehensive life sketch of Guru Ravidas and provided an insightful talk about his writings. He provided anecdotes from his life  and further discussed how his writings happened to have a great impact on the Punjabi culture and literature.

Dr. Manjinder from School of Punjabi Studies, GNDU, Amritsar, the next panelist while discussing the contributions of Guru Ravidas mentioned that he propounded the philosophy of ‘Sanjhivalta'(cooperation). He mentioned that Guru Ji invoked the concept of  ‘begumpura’: a place of no sorrow (be-gum). He said his writings depict a society where there is “cosmological unity in anthropological diversity”.

Dr. Gurpal Singh, Chair Professor, Guru Ravidas Chair of Sant Sahitya Studies mentioned that teachings of Guru Ravidas universalized the idea of social justice. His work propagated the space for the ignored voices and the marginalised. The last speaker Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Department of Punjabi, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra extended the thoughts of the previous speakers, quoted the hymns of Guru Ravidas with their meanings. He said “knowledge should be for wisdom and power should be for humankind”. He left the audience with a thought that one must listen to the voice of Guru Ravidas and help save the society from deepening fault lines of differences and narrowness of thought.

In the end, Dr. Gurpal Singh extended the formal vote of thanks to the Guest of Honour, speakers and the audience of Faculty members, Research Scholars and Students.

MANAGEMENT ENTRANCE TEST 2022

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Chandigarh February 17, 2022

Panjab University has launched MET website:http://met.puchd.ac.in for admission to (i) MBA (Retail Management)(ii) MBA(Banking & Insurance Management.) (iii) MBA(Capital Markets) (iv) MBA(IT & Telecommunication Mgt) (v) MBA(Infrastructural Management) (vi) MBA(Pharmaceutical Management.) (vii) MBA(Hospital Management.) at UIAMS for the session 2022-23.The last date for submission of information on the website to generate Bank Challan is April 5, 2022.The MET Test will be held on April 23, 2022. The detailed  information available on MET website: http://met.puchd.ac.in.

The candidate can make queries at UIAMS South Campus Sector-25, Behind Alumni House, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014(India)Phone 2534362,2534499, 2701403

PU VC visited Library, UIPS Garden & Botanical Garden

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Chandigarh February 15, 2022

            Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh has made a visit at A.C. Joshi Library, UIPS Garden & Botanical Garden today. He was accompanied by Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, fellow, Sh. Vikram Singh, Chief of University Security and team of XEN Office. PU VC interacted with students in the Library. During the visit to Botanical Garden, Prof. Daizy from Department of Botany briefed about the issues and concerns of the same.

National Pharmacy Training Program Begins at PU

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Chandigarh February 14, 2022

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University inaugurated a one-week long (February 14 to 19) web faculty training school under the initiative of UGC Networking Resource Centre (UGC-NRC), on “Emerging Trends and Alternatives in Pharmacological Research” for pharma faculty and researchers across the country.

A total of 147 participants were selected among over 172 applicants for training, hailing from various Colleges/Universities, representing 20 different states of India and 2 from abroad. The course intends to apprise and train young researchers about emerging tools, techniques and various alternatives to animals in pharmacological research.

Professor Raj Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh presided over the function and addressed the audience. He urged pharma researchers and professionals to revisit the adopted methodologies and mindset in a better way, to serve the society. The abstract booklets of the current and previous training course were also released by worthy Vice Chancellor.

Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS and Program Coordinator extended a cordial welcome to the audience and apprised them about the UGC Networking Resource Centre Program.

Professor Anil Kumar, Course Coordinator, 31st UGC-NRC summarized about the course content to the participants.

Professor Kanwaljit Chopra, Former Chairperson, UIPS introduced the Chief Guest.

Chief Guest of the occasion, Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India gave a very lucid account of Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and its role in successfully running the Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI), thus ensuring patient care and safety. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission is a separate, dedicated, autonomous institution created by the Govt. of India to deal with matters relating to timely publication of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, official book of standards for drug. Dr Raghuvanshi urged the audience to actively participate in the adverse event reporting of drugs and medical devices, as lack of reporting is one of the major challenges in Pharmacovigilance Program.

Dr Raghuvanshi is a highly accomplished persona with 14 granted US patents; >250 published PCTs and Indian patents; >25 publications in peer reviewed journals and has co-authored 6 chapters in books. He has >200 products developed by him and his teams which are currently being sold in India, US Europe and emerging markets. Leadership development has been his passion and many of his team members mentored by him are holding leadership roles in Indian and global pharmaceutical companies.

The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Anurag Kuhad, Joint Course Coordinator.

More than 330 members joined the Inauguration including distinguished guests, eminent speakers, PU & UIPS faculty and participants joined the inauguration.

Earlier, the day started with an ice breaking session by the Course Coordinators followed by a lecture on “Ocular Delivery: Opportunities and Scope” by Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Program Coordinator, UGC-NRC; Chairperson & Professor of Pharmaceutics, UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The post-tea session covered an informative recorded talk by Dr Vijay Pal Singh, Assistant Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) & Veterinarian (STO), CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhion “Design of Animal Experiment: Welfare as a top priority”. The post lunch sessions were by Mr Muktesh Sharma, Assistant Manager, AD Instruments South Asia (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi on “Online demonstration of the Powerlab System and techniques”; DrNeeraj Kumar Singh, Deputy Librarian, Readers’ Services, A C Joshi Library, Panjab University, Chandigarh on “Research visibility and measuring Impact of Scientific research // Research Support Tools for faculty” and Professor Kanwaljit Chopra, Professor & Head, Pharmacology & Former Chairperson, UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh on “Preclinical Evaluation of Nutraceuticals in Diverse Pathologies: A Pharmacologist’s Narrative”

UIPS is the first and the only Pharmacy Institute in the country selected by MHRD for creating UGC Networking Resource Centre to promote and foster research and academics in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences by training young pharma professionals, across the nation.

All India Inter University Kayaking & Canoeing  (Men & Women) championship for the session 2021-2022

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Chandigarh February 14, 2022

Panjab University, Chandigarh has been given the responsibility to conduct the Kayaking & Canoeing (Men & Women) All India Inter University competition for the session 2021-2022 by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi which will be conducted as per detail given below :-

Sr. No.Name of the tournamentScheduled dates of tournamentsVenueLast Date of Detailed Entry
1.Kayaking & Canoeing (Men & Women)14.03.2022 to 18.3.2022Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.04.03.2022

General Instructions

  1. Teams are requested to report at the venue 30 minutes before the start of the event in proper sports kit.
  2. Accommodation will be available only 24 hours before the competition and will have to be vacated within 12 hours after the match.
  3. A meeting of the Managers/Coaches of the teams will be held one day prior to the commencement of the championship at 4.00 p.m. at the Panjab University Gymnasium Hall.
  4. The match will be conducted as per latest rules of the concerned Federation of India as adopted by AIU.
  5. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the venue, date, time and order of the events etc, to be played as per situation, if and when necessary. The decision of the Organizing Committee shall be final & binding.
  6. The team Managers is required to submit Four copies of the eligibility proforma duly typed and signed by the competent authority of the University as per AIU Rules.  Incomplete proforma will not be entertained.  No over-writing is permitted on the proforma unless attested by the competent authority of their University.
  7. Players must bring with them their Identity Cards of the current session duly signed by the Director Sports/Sports Officer/Registrar of the concerned University.
  8. All participants/Coaches./Managers shall be vaccinated and carry certificate of double dose vaccination and to be produced to avail Lodging and boarding facilities.
  9. All participants/Coaches./Managers not having complete double dose vaccination certificate must possess 72 hrs COVID-19 (RT-PCR) negative report to be produced to avail Lodging and boarding facilities.
  1. All participants/Coaches/Managers are instructed to wear mask during the stay and cooperate with the security staff deputed for ensuring safety and security of each individual and must obey the covid protocol as per the directions of Chandigarh Administration.
  2. Team managers will be fully responsible for their players to maintain discipline at the venue of the tournament and also at the place of their stay.
  3. Participating teams are requested to bring with them their own locks etc.  Carpets (Durries) will be provided at the place of lodging.  Managers will have to deposit Rs.3000/- as security, which will be refunded after the return of material issued by this office.
  4. Officiating/Umpiring Charges shall be charged as per latest rules of AIU.
  5. Teams will bring with them their University Flag for the March Past.  Participation of the teams in the March Past is essential.
  6. Weather at Chandigarh in the month of March is very pleasant. 

     ELIGIBILITY INSTRUCTIONS

·         The revised Eligibility rules will be followed in this tournament (also available on AIU Website).

·         The participating university should submit attested photocopies of DOB proof, DMC of 10+2 class in case of the player is studying in Under Graduate course and that of 10+2 and graduation if the player is studying in post graduate course without this the players will not be allowed to participate in the competition.