The 4th meeting of Board of Governors of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Bathinda (MRSPTU) was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal in which several decision were taken.
The Vice Chancellor made a presentation regarding the latest activities in the University and Board appreciated the efforts made by the University officials for the smooth running of the University.
It was decided that every member of the Board of Governors of the University will sign the Conflict of Interest Resolution. The university will also have its own face book and twitter account to update the public about its activities on the campus and its constituent and affiliated colleges.
The Board also decided to follow the choice based credit system in line with UGC guidelines to facilitate the transfer of credits and enable the students to have wider choice of courses across different disciplines.
The Board approved the starting of one year skill based NSQF (National Skill Quality Framework)compliant certificate course where the students shall have an option of graduating to Diploma Course or getting job based on their skills.These students can in turn opt for lateral entry into degree programs or can opt for the job after completing diploma courses.
The Board also approved anti- plagiarism policy to be adopted by the university to be followed by its faculty members and students for any kind of thesis writing or Research publications. The Board approved Insignia of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University and incorporating the change of the name of University from Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University to Maharaja Ranjt Singh Punjab Technical University as notified by the Govt. of Punjab.
To give impetus to Research and Development activities in the University main Campus and its Constituents and Affiliated colleges, the Board approved the requirements needed for a department or college to become approved University Research Centres.