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PANJAB UNIVERSITY

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PANJAB UNIVERSITY Panjab University was established in 1882 is a Central and State Governments funded institution, which is located in Chandigarh. This is one of the oldest universities in India, which was initiated at Lahore in 1882 has 202 affiliated and 6 constituent colleges in Punjab state and Chandigarh Union Territory. The circular seal of the university pedestal inscribed with its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ supporting flowing waters and a rising sun and supported by agricultural fields on its sides. These motifs are ensconced with a circular border which bears the name of the university in Punjabi, Devanagari and English along with its year of establishment.