Keeping with its long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research, Panjab University, Chandigarh established a Regional Centre in district Hoshiarpur the Kandi area of Punjab to cater to the academic needs of the rural students of the region. Earlier known as Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, this campus was renamed as Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre in the year 2011. Spread in picturesque environment near Shivalik foothills, the centre is a landmark donation of infrastructure spread in 10.86 acres of lush green area in the land of saints (Hoshiarpur) by Late Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger. The Centre was started with an aim to provide innovation and pre-eminence in the fields of Engineering and Research, conforming to the standards of Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Centre has been reinstated with several Departments like University Institute of Engineering and technology (UIET), Department of Computer Science and Applications (DCSA) and University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS).
UIET, Hoshiarpur offers Graduate Engineering programs in four branches i.e. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Information Technology (IT), and Mechanical Engineering (ME). The institute has well qualified faculty committed to both academics and research. Some of the faculty members have DST/CSIR funded/sponsored research projects. The centre has well equipped infrastructure, self-sufficient state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops. The secured campus offers hostel accommodation for both boys and girls with Wi-Fi facility, Health Centre, Cafeteria, 500 Mbps leased line Internet Connectivity, buses for transportation, 24 hours uninterrupted power supply through hotline etc. Apart from academics, UIET PUSSGRC also promotes interaction of students and faculty with the experts from industries and other organizations through National level conferences, symposiums, seminars, short term courses and workshops on regular basis. The department also has a rich collection of library books with latest edition.
The institute takes pride in its stellar achievements in shaping successful careers, with students placed in top organizations like Josh Technologies Group (JTG), Infosys, Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Penthara Technologies, Intellipaat, Cognizant, HashedIn, Unthinkable Solutions, Alert Enterprises, Quark, TT Consultants, GreyB, Auxilobits, Growth Natives, McKinley Rice, XenonStack, and many more. The highest on-campus package of ₹13.23 LPA was offered by JTG, while the highest off-campus package of ₹25 LPA was secured at Cisco, with the average package standing at an impressive ₹7 LPA. This year was remarkable for placements, with many students receiving double offers, including 13 placements at Infosys, through over 50 placement drives. Notably, 12 on-campus drives were conducted, with 6 companies physically visiting the campus. The institute actively supports students’ growth through workshops, seminars, expert talks, and industrial visits, enhancing employability and industry readiness. UIET’s alumni excel globally in leading organizations, public sector roles, armed forces, and entrepreneurial ventures like Coding Bits, which have created substantial employment opportunities. In addition, the Central Placement Cell, Panjab University, provides active support to UIET, PUSSGRC for campus placements.
For channelizing the energy of the students, the campus also offers NSS, NCC, Gymnasium and all other necessary sports amenities. It also houses an air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of more than 300 persons for academic and cultural activities.