Overview
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University is a state private university located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India. The university is named after the Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism, and offers programmes across humanities, sciences, engineering, management, and Sikh and religious studies.
Key facts
| Name | Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation theme | Sikh studies and general higher education |
Background
The university was established in Fatehgarh Sahib, a town of historical and religious significance in Punjab associated with the martyrdom of the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh. It functions as a private university recognised by the state of Punjab and is associated with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, which has historically supported Sikh educational initiatives.
Academics
The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Areas of study commonly include:
- Sikh studies, religious studies, and comparative religion
- Arts, languages, and social sciences, including Punjabi
- Sciences and computer applications
- Engineering and technology
- Management and commerce
- Education and physical education
- Music and fine arts
Significance
As an institution named after the Guru Granth Sahib, the university places emphasis on the preservation, study, and dissemination of Sikh scripture, history, philosophy, and Gurmat Sangeet. Its location in Fatehgarh Sahib links it to a long tradition of Sikh heritage sites in the region, including Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib.
Related topics
- Punjabi University
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Akal University
- Education in Punjab, India
- Sikhism
- Fatehgarh Sahib district
References
- Wikidata: Q7585830