PROSPECTUS - Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

3) CH. DEVI LAL UNIVERSITY, SIRSA
Brief profile of the University
Established on 2nd April, 2003, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa is named after Jan Nayak
Chaudhary Devi Lal, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India and the former Chief Minister of
Haryana.
This University was set up by the Government of Haryana under an Act passed by the State
Legislature. The University has a sprawling campus of 213 Acres 4 Kanal 12 Marlas at Barnala
Road, Sirsa. The main objective of the University is to facilitate, promote and excel in Higher
Education, Research and Consultancy in the contemporary as well as emerging areas of knowledge.
The emphasis is to impart quality education by providing congenial and liberal atmosphere in the
campus. The inception of high-tech culture involving computer-based facilities, internet connectivity
and modern administrative techniques have been integral characteristics of this University from
the very beginning. There is a good stock of books and study material of high standard in the
University library. Research journals of National and International repute are being subscribed.
There are 16 Teaching Departments with 54 programmes/courses in the University. The University
has well-equipped library, laboratories and hostels for boys and girls. Well-known, reputed and
experienced academicians and professionals have been associated in preparing the academic
curriculum of different courses. It is important to mention here that special attention has been
given to follow the guidelines of the UGC and other regulatory bodies in preparing the course
curriculum.
The University has two Teaching Blocks, Guest House, Vice Chancellor’s residence and 87
houses for the teaching and non-teaching staff and four well-furnished hostels for boys and girls.
Majestic building of another Science Block has been completed for Physics, Chemistry,
Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology, Energy & Environmental Sciences and Mathematics.
The University has developed its own Media Centre equipped with hi-tech gadgets. The
construction of an impressive Main Gate and Vivekanand Library has already been completed
while the construction of Administrative Block is in the full swing. Proposals for the construction
of more residential quarters for Faculty and Staff, Children Park, Health Centre, Teaching Block
No. 3 and the building for University Centre for Distance Learning are in pipeline.
The University has ATM facility of State Bank of India. The facility of Bank and Post Office will
be provided to the students and staff. Medical facilities have been made available to the students
through a regular appointed Medical Officer and technical staff.
The University has adopted innovative methods in the conduct of University examinations. The
University has also made a distinction in timely declaration of results. The students of this university
have shown commendable results in academics as well as co-curricular activities.
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