Established in 1956, Kurukshetra University, a multi-faculty centre of higher education, has grown up as one of the premier centers for advanced study and research in the region. It is located on the western bank of Brahm Sarovar in the holy city of Kurukshetra, the land of the historical Mahabharata. The university is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Apart from being recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Kurukshetra University has also been graded with 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Educational Streams
The university provides education in regular as well as distance mode. Courses are available in traditional as well as job-oriented professional courses in several domains. The university provides free online course material. The university offers a long listing of courses of undergraduate and postgraduate levels of contemporary and need-based. Admission to B Pharmacy and B Tech courses are made by the Haryana State Counseling Society, Panchkula through online counseling on the basis of merit of AIEEE.
Facilities
The university offers an extensive library of ample books and journals on Science and Technology, Laboratories with latest machinery and tools, Computer center and Health center. NCC/NSS and sports activities are also the part of university curriculum. Campus facilities include hostels for girls and boys with shopping complexes.
History
Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 as a unitary residential University and its foundation stone was laid by late Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. It was starting with only the Department of Sanskrit.
Faculties/Departments:
Arts & Languages
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Punjabi
- Library & Information Sciences
Commerce & Management
- Commerce
- Management
- Tourism & Hotel Mgmt
- Institute of Mass Communication and Media Tech
- Institute of Mgmt Studies
Education
- Education
- Physical Education
Engineering & Technology
- University Institute Engineering & Technology
- Institute of Instrumentation Technology
INDC Studies
- Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies
- Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit
- Philosophy
- Ancient Indian History
- Music
- Fine Arts
Law
- Law
- Institute of Law
Life Sciences
- Institute of Environment Studies
- Bio-Chemistry
- Bio-Technology
- Botany
- Micro-Biology
Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science & Application
- Electronics Science
- Geography
- Geology
- GeoPhysics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics & OR
Social Sciences
- Political Science
- History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Public Administration
University College of Education
University College of Kurukshetra
University Sr Secondary Model School
Kurukshetra University has announced the results of M.Sc Mass Communication fourth semester examination on October 30th, 2013. 
