Chaudhary Devi Lal University-Center for Distance Education - Sirsa, Chaudhary Devi Lal University-Center for Distance Education - Sirsa, 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. This University has a sprawling campus of 213 Acre 4 Kanal 12 Marlas at the 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 36 courses in the University. The University has very wellequipped 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. Haryana Govt. vide Notification No. 38/23/07-2TE dated 28.06.2007 attached Chaudhry Devi Lal Memorial Engineering College, Panniwala Mota (Sirsa) to the University as its constituent College. This college sprawling over an area of about 45 acres offers graduation programmes in 6 branches of Engineering. Admissions in this college are made on the basis of the result of A.I.E.E.E.
The University has one Teaching Block comprising 100 class rooms, tutorial rooms and rooms for teaching and supporting staff, VIP 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 Teaching Block will be ready for occupation in June, 2009. It will house Science Departments such as Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology, Energy & Environmental Sciences and Mathematics. The university has developed its own Media Centre equipped with hi-tech gadgets.
Programs Offered:
Ph.D. PROGRAMMES:
1. Biotechnology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Mathematics
5. Environmental Science
6. Computer Science & Engineering
7. Business Administration
8. Commerce
9. Economics
10. Public Administration
11. English
12. Education
13. Physical Education
14. Law
REGULAR PROGRAMMES:
1. M.Sc (Biotechnology)
2. M.Sc. (Environmental Science)
3. M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology)
4. M.Sc. (Mathematics)
5. M.Sc. (Physics)
6. M.Sc. (Chemistry)
7. MBA (General)
8. M.B.A. (Business Economics)
9. M.Com
10. Master of Computer Application (MCA)
11. M.Tech (CSE) Full Time
12. M.A. (Economics)
13. M.A (Public Administration)
14. M.A. (English)
15. M.A. (Mass Communication)
16. M.P.Ed.
17. C.P.Ed.
18. B.Ed
19. LL.B. 3 year