Chandigarh, June 7: Sardar Beant Singh State University in Gurdaspur will roll out five advanced, industry-aligned courses starting in the 2026-27 academic session, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Saturday. The academic expansion forms part of a broader state strategy to upgrade technical and pharmaceutical education, giving local youth access to elite training without needing to leave Punjab.
The new curriculum introduces Bachelor of Technology degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as Robotics and AI. The university will also introduce degrees in Pharmacy, Agriculture, and five-year integrated master’s programs in business administration, computer applications, and sciences. The initiative aligns the state higher education framework directly with emerging job sectors.
To ensure graduates seamlessly transition into the workforce, the state is shifting away from traditional exam-centric models toward experiential learning. The updated academic structure mandates semester-long internships, laboratory immersion, and live projects for all enrolled students.
The state government designed this curriculum overhaul to tackle regional brain drain by offering competitive technical options locally. The Education Minister noted that the administration is dedicated to building highly modern, future-ready institutions so parents do not feel compelled to send their children to other states or abroad for professional studies.
“The old model of theoretical, exam-centric learning is outdated,” Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated. “We are replacing it with hands-on training, lab immersion and real-world problem-solving. Sardar Beant Singh University will now become a launchpad for innovators, not just degree-holders.”
The minister affirmed that these sweeping upgrades represent an economic and educational turning point for the region.
“Every student will undergo mandatory semester-long internships and live projects,” Harjot Singh Bains declared. “The goal is to ensure that when a student graduates, they are already industry-ready. This is not just a curriculum change. It is a revolution in how Punjab learns, earns and grows.”
