<p>Lecture on Stress to Success: Everyday guide to time, productivity and stress management was taken by Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, IAS (Retd.) for our students. The students took away the experince &amp; knowledge shared by this vetran civil servant. The students asked various questions related to their day to day issues. Overall it was an interactive and fruitful session for the students.</p>

Lecture on Stress to Success

<p>International Conference on Restructuring, Revamping and Rebuilding Independent India: Reforms in Agriculture, Administrative, Economic and Entrepreneurial Sectors organised by School of Liberal Studies, PDEU on 16th -17th August, 2023. Former President of India Shri Ramnath Kovindji will be the Cheif Guest of the Conference.</p>

International Conference on Restructuring, Revamping and Rebuilding India

<p>To celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, an exhibition was organized by Team Aakruti on 21st August, 2023. From intricate artworks to handcrafted articles, this exhibition was a celebration of their journey and achievements, exquisite art, captivating crafts and other unique creations that reflect the creativity and passion of these remarkable entrepreneurs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This exhibition was set up to give a platform and empower and support micro-level women entrepreneurs.</p>

Exhibition: Aakruti: Art, Craft and more

<p>Dr. Mukesh Ambani, President &amp; Chairman of the Board of Governers at PDEU, graced the campus with his presence. His interaction with faculties, staff and students orovided a unique opportunity for valuable insights and inspiration, enriching the academic environment and fostering a sense of connection between the university and its distinguished leader</p>

Visit of PDEU President, Dr. Mukesh Ambani

<p>The orientation program for School of Liberal Studies UG was conducted from July 15th -18th. The new students were welcomed and got introduced to the SLS community, and provided them with important information about academic life at the university with various expert lectures, events and alumni discussions.</p>

SLS UG Orientation 2024

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<p>PDEU will be organizing its Youth Parliament from 17th January - 19th January 2025. There will be a prize pool of Rs. 70,000. Registrations are open.</p>
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PDEU Youth Parliament 2025

<p>Pandit Deendayal Energy University is proud to announce the organization of its 12th Convocation Ceremony, a momentous occasion to celebrate the achievements of the graduating students. We are honored to have Shri Uday Kotak, Founder and Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank, as the chief guest for this prestigious event. Dr. Mukesh Ambani, President Founder of the University will also be presiding over the event. Their esteemed presence will make this day truly unforgettable.</p>
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12th Convocation - PDEU

Rashtriya Ekta International Seminar 2025

<p><img id="newsImage" class="tinymce-format float-left" src="https://api.pdeu.ac.in/pdpu/images/61fbc6e1b686e.png" alt="News image" />In the Inaugural Ceremony of International Conference of Academic Institutions (ICAI) 202,2 Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Director General received the Certificate of Centre of Excellence status awarded to PDEU by Shri Bupendra Patel, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat.</p>
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PDEU awarded with Centre of Excellence Status by Government of Gujarat

<p>Sami Koreishi, Team Gujarat won silver medal in the 85th National Shooting Championship</p>

Sami Koreishi, won Silver Medal

<p>According to the latest media update by India TV, "Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, who is also the President of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), addressed the students at the 11th convocation ceremony of the institute and said that energy transition has become the most critical factor in ensuring India&rsquo;s transformation into a global leader in green, sustainable and inclusive development adding PDEU is at the forefront of education and research in this area. Welcoming the chief guest, ISRO Director S Somanath, Mukesh Ambani said, "You are truly an inspiration not just to the students of PDEU, but also to millions of bright young minds across India. ISRO&rsquo;s success with Chandrayan 3 has made every Indian&rsquo;s heart swell with pride. And it has made the world see India as a space superpower. Therefore, there couldn&rsquo;t have been a better person than you to guide and motivate our graduating students as they step into their professional lives."</p>

PDEU 11th Convocation

<p>The University is happy to host its Alumni for the Alumni Meet to be held on 29th December, 2023. The students can register through the website.</p>

PDEU Alumni Meet

<p>On a recent event of Gandhinagar Metro Rail innauguration,PM Modi interacted with a few PDEU students regarding PDEU's contribution to the renewable energy sector. Mr. Dhruv Rawal(SLS Final Year Student) had the great opportunity to discuss the same with PM Modi</p>

PDEU Student Interaction with PM Modi

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<p>The rankings for 2023-24 under the Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework (GSIRF) were announced on 5th Dec, 2024. The top 16 institutes were felicitated by state higher and technical education minister Rushikesh Patel along with senior education department officials. Four universities &mdash; Gujarat University, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Nirma University, and CEPT University &mdash; received a five-star plus rating, whereas 13 universities received a five-star rating in the exercise by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) and the Indian Centre for Academic Rankings &amp; Excellence (ICARE).</p>
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PDEU graded 5 Star Plus by GSIRF 2024

<p>The three day PDEU Youth Parliament 2025, held from Jan 17 - 19, witnessed solid exchange of ideas as young delegates deliberated on national and global issues. The closing ceremony attended by Dr. Ajay Umat, Group Editor, Ahmedabad Mirror and NavGujarat Samay, marked the successful conclusion of the parliament. Earlier, Jamnagar (North) MLA Rivaba Jadeja and Gandhinagar (North) MLA Rita Patel had inspired delegates by their presence.</p>

Youth Parliament PDEU

SLS offers unique Four Years Honours Programs at Undergraduate level that gives freedom to choose Major and Minor subjects of an individuals choice.

SLS offers Four Years Honours Degree program at Undergraduate Level.

<p align="left">The aim is to provide the students seamless and wholesome acquisition of knowledge and skills. The School of Liberal Studies offers four-year undergraduate programs in B.A. (Hons.), B.B.A. (Hons.), and B.Com. (Hons.) with its initial two years of common academic education enables students to make an informed choice about their specializations for the following two years.</p>
<p align="left">SLS also offers Master's programs in Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, English, Psychology, Economics, and Mass Communication. The school also offers Ph.D. programs in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business Administration, and Commerce.</p>

<p align="left">The School of Liberal Studies, established in 2009, is committed to taking radical initiatives to integrate traditional areas of learning and make higher education more learner-centric through choice-based learning. The school has a transdisciplinary academic program and a four-year undergraduate structure, which aligns with India's New National Education Policy (NEP).</p>
<p align="left">The aim is to provide the students seamless and wholesome acquisition of knowledge and skills. The School of Liberal Studies offers four-year undergraduate programs in B.A. (Hons.), B.B.A. (Hons.), and B.Com. (Hons.) with its initial two years of common academic education enables students to make an informed choice about their specializations for the following two years.</p>
<p align="left">SLS also offers Master's programs in Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, English, Psychology, Economics, and Mass Communication. The school also offers Ph.D. programs in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business Administration, and Commerce.</p>

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<p>SLS provides education with an overview of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, International Relations, History, Economics, Management, Marketing, Accountancy and Commerce. For Undergraduate Courses the initial two years of common academic education enables students to make an informed choice about their specializations for the following two years.</p>
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<p>SLS intends to transform these individuals into life-long, self-motivated learners by giving them an opportunity to explore a palatte of academic disciplines rather than following a specific rubric of courses that train them for a defined career path.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The school has a transdisciplinary academic program and a four-year undergraduate structure, which aligns with India's New National Education Policy (NEP). The four-year structure in BA, BBA and B.Com. allows the students to explore their strengths and be problem solvers with an array of solutions countering critical aspects. The courses are clustered in Social Sciences, Administration, Marketing, Communications and Literature. The Audit Courses are envisioned to impart value based education and develop a skill set amongst its students to broaden their vision.</p>
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<p>SLS also offers Master's programs in Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, English,&nbsp; Economics, Mass Communication, Psychology and Master of Commerce. The school also offers Ph.D. programs in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Business Administration, and Commerce.</p>

<p align="left">Welcome to the world of creativity and original thinking. By deciding to join the talented pool of &lsquo;generation next&rsquo;, you have already expressed your desire to do things &lsquo;differently&rsquo;. The quest for knowledge and wisdom is always challenging. It requires aptitude and determination to reach the destination.</p>
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<p>Research is the lifeblood of modern universities and a defining element of the University&rsquo;s character. New and exciting research opportunities occur across campus every day. PDEU&rsquo;s research environment is one of the most distinctive advantages. The University supports intensive research projects yet small enough that our scholars remain visible members of a community.</p>

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