Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University
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| Type | State University (Government) |
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| Established | 1995 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma |
| Location | , , 30°55′N 74°39′E / 30.91°N 74.65°E |
| Campus |
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| Colors | Saffron and Navy Blue |
| Website | www.sbssu.ac.in |
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University (SBS State University), previously known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus and Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Engineering and Technology, is a state university located in Ferozepur, Punjab.[1]
Affiliation
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University (SBSSU) is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and enjoys academic autonomy under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act. Prior to attaining university status in 2021, the institute was affiliated with I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Jalandhar.
The university follows a semester-based academic system, with the academic year divided into two semesters: July/August to December (Odd Semester) and January to June/July (Even Semester). End-semester examinations are conducted at the conclusion of each term, and continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester in accordance with the university’s academic regulations.
SBSSU is also governed by norms and standards laid down by national regulatory bodies such as the UGC, AICTE, and the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab.[2]
Academic departments and faculty
Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University (SBSSU), Ferozepur comprises academic departments in engineering, applied sciences, computer applications, agricultural sciences and polytechnic education. The university offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in multiple disciplines.[3]
Engineering and academic departments
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering and construction technology. The department maintains specialised laboratories in surveying, fluid mechanics, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural analysis and concrete technology.[4]
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dapinder Deep Singh | Head of Department | Ph.D., M.E. Environmental Engineering, B.Tech. | Environmental Engineering |
| Dr. Bohar Singh | Associate Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. Geotechnical Engineering | Geotechnical Engineering |
| Dr. Parampreet Kaur | Assistant Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering |
| Dr. Gurpreet Singh | Assistant Professor | M.E. Highway Engineering | Highway Engineering |
| Er. Siddhant Chopra | Assistant Professor | M.Tech., B.Tech. | Structural Engineering |
| Gurtej Singh Sidhu | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Construction Engineering |
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering was established in 1996 and offers B.Tech., B.Tech. (Data Science), M.Tech., Ph.D. and postgraduate diploma programmes in Cyber Security. Research areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, data science, software engineering and network security.[5]
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Research interests / specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sunny Behal | Associate Professor & Head of Department | Ph.D., M.Tech. (CSE), B.Tech. | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| Dr. Daljeet Kaur | Associate Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. (CSE) | Computer Science Engineering |
| Japinder Singh | Associate Professor | M.S., B.Tech. | Software Systems |
| Dr. Sonika Jindal | Associate Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Data Analytics and Computing |
| Dr. Navtej Singh Ghumman | Associate Professor | Ph.D., M.E. | Cloud Computing and Networks |
| Dr. Vishal Arora | Assistant Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Computer Engineering |
| Pawan Luthra | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. (CSE) | Software Development |
| Gagandeep Luthra | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Computer Networks |
| Ms. Parveen Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Software Engineering |
| Ms. Pallavi Bansal | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. (Computer Networks) | Computer Networks |
| Ms. Dolly | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. (CSE) | Data Science |
| Ms. Gurpreet Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. (CSE) | Computer Science |
| Avtar Singh Kainth | Lab Superintendent | MCA | Laboratory Administration |
| Davinder Monga | Computer Operator | MCA | Computer Operations |
| Naveen Chand | Technical Grade-II | M.Lib. & Information Science | Information Systems |
| Paramjit Singh | Junior Technician | Matriculation | Technical Support |
| Balwinder Singh | Technician Grade-I | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Technical Maintenance |
| Twinkle Mehto | Junior Technician | B.Tech. (CSE) | Technical Assistance |
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering conducts teaching and research in embedded systems, VLSI, signal processing, wireless communication and communication technologies.[6]
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vishal Sharma | Head of Department | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Communication Systems |
| Dr. Sanjeev Dewra | Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech., B.E. | Embedded Systems |
| Dr. Rajni | Associate Professor | Ph.D. | Signal Processing |
| Dr. Jaswinder Kaur | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. | Wireless Communication |
| Mr. Inderjeet Singh Gill | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Electronics Engineering |
| Dr. Vikram Mutneja | Assistant Professor | Ph.D., M.Tech. | VLSI Systems |
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers programmes and research in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, CAD/CAM, thermal engineering and industrial engineering.[7]
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Research area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Manjinder Singh | Head of Department | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Manufacturing Engineering |
| Dr. T. S. Sidhu | Professor | Ph.D. | Thermal Engineering |
| Dr. Neelkanth Grover | Professor | Ph.D. | Production Engineering |
| Dr. Rakesh Sharma | Professor | Ph.D. | CAD/CAM |
| Dr. Arun Asati | Professor | Ph.D. | Industrial Engineering |
| Dr. Tejeet Singh | Professor | Ph.D. | Mechanical Systems |
| Dr. Manoj Kushwaha | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. | Mechanical Design |
| Mr. Jatinder Aggarwal | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Production Engineering |
| Mr. Munish Kumar | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Manufacturing Technology |
Department of Chemical Engineering
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Area of specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajiv Arora | Head of Department | Ph.D., M.Tech. | Chemical Process Engineering |
| Dr. Rajiv Garg | Professor | Ph.D. | Industrial Chemistry |
| Mrs. Balpreet Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Chemical Engineering |
| Mr. Amit Arora | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Process Engineering |
| Mr. Surinder Singh | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | Industrial Processes |
Department of Computer Applications
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Area of expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Anil Bansal | Associate Professor | MCA, M.Tech. | Information Technology |
| Dr. Gulshan Ahuja | Associate Professor & Head | Ph.D., MCA | Data Systems |
| Ms. Bindu Bala | Associate Professor | MCA, M.Tech. | Information Technology |
| Ms. Nisha Gupta | Associate Professor | MCA, MS (BITS Pilani) | Software Engineering |
| Mr. Amardeep Chopra | Assistant Professor | MCA | Computer Applications |
Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kiranjit Kaur | Head of Department & Professor | Ph.D. | Applied Sciences |
| Dr. Lalit Sharma | Professor Emeritus | Ph.D. | Applied Physics |
| Dr. Kul Bhushan Agnihotri | Professor | Ph.D. | Applied Chemistry |
| Dr. Rakesh Kumar | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. | Mathematics |
Department of Agriculture Sciences
| Faculty member | Designation | Qualifications | Area of expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajiv Arora | Head of Department | Ph.D. | Agricultural Sciences |
| Mr. Ranjit Singh | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Crop Science |
| Ms. Amandeep Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Agricultural Research |
| Ms. Navneet Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Soil Science |
| Mr. Arshveer Singh | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Agronomy |
| Mr. Jagjeet Singh | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Crop Production |
| Ms. Lovedeep Kaur | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | Agricultural Extension |
Polytechnic wing
| Faculty member | Department | Designation | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sanjeev Dewra | Polytechnic Wing | Principal | Ph.D., M.Tech., B.E. |
| Dr. Kamal Khanna | Mechanical Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D., M.Tech., B.Tech. |
| Mr. Gobind | Mechanical Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, MBA, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Retaish Uppal | Mechanical Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Rahul Chopra | Mechanical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Tech., B.Tech. |
| Mr. Rahul Sharma | Electrical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Tech., B.Tech. |
| Mr. Rajesh Kumar | Electrical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Tech., B.Tech. |
| Mr. Gurjeevan Singh | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Ajay Kumar | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Manpreet Singh | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Ms. Richa Sawhney | Computer Science and Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Chetan Batra | Computer Science and Engineering | Lecturer | M.Tech., B.Tech. |
| Ms. Anuradha Rani | Computer Science and Engineering | Lecturer | Ph.D. pursuing, M.Tech. |
| Mr. Rajnish Kumar | Mathematics | Lecturer | M.Sc. Mathematics, UGC-NET |
Courses Offered
Source:[8]
B.Tech
All the courses of Engineering are of four years duration (eight semesters).
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 30 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 90 |
| Electrical Engineering | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 |
- 5% additional seats for admission in 1st year for Fee-Waiver Scheme and
- 20% additional seats for direct admission to 2nd year for diploma holder students through lateral entry scheme.
Diploma
All the courses of Diploma are of three years duration (six semesters).
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
M. Tech (Regular)
All the courses of M. Tech (Regular) are of two years duration (four semesters).
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 18 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 18 |
Management
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 60 |
| Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) | 60 |
Computer Applications
All these courses are of three years duration (six semesters).
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications | 60 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | 60 |
PTU Regional Center for Part-Time M.Tech
All the courses of M. Tech (Part-Time) are of three years duration (six semesters).
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 25 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 25 |
| Environment Science & Engineering | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
Vice Chancellor issue
Since 2021 to 2026, the University had no Regular Vice-chancellor.[9][10]
In January 2026, Dr Suresh Kumar Sharma was appointed as the Vice-chancellor since its inception in April 2021.[11][12]
References
- ↑ "The Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Act, 2021" (PDF). PRS Legislative Research. Government of Punjab, India. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Academic Regulations" (PDF). Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University". SBSSU. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Department of Civil Engineering". SBSSU. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Department of Computer Science and Engineering". SBSSU. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering". SBSSU. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Department of Mechanical Engineering". SBSSU. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ Chopra, Himani (28 December 2024). "Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, Ferozepur: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placement, Cut Off". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ Rambani, Vishal (21 August 2024). "Of 14 state-run varsities, 10 without regular V-Cs". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ Agnihotri Chaba, Anju (13 February 2023). "Of 4 technical universities in Punjab, two without permanent V-C". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ferozepurs Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University gets first VC five years after inception". The Tribune. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "PU professor made VC of Ferozepur univ". The Times of India. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.