About JGND PSOU
The Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala, was established by the State Legislature Act No. 19 of 2019 as the first Open University in the State of Punjab. The University is recognised by UGC DEB (Distance Education Bureau), approved under section 2(f) of UGC and has been accorded 12B status .
The University provides new opportunities for education and employment seekers, enabling them to acquire both formal qualifications and skills through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). University admits students in two cycles: January and July.
JGND PSOU has seven schools: School of Sciences and Emerging Technologies, School of Business Management and Commerce, School of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, School of Languages, School of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Religious Studies, and School of Education and Vocation.
About the Program
The Department of English and the Centre for Gender and Cultural Studies (CGCS), JGND PSOU, Patiala, in association with and CASH, RGNUL, Punjab invite academicians, professionals and researchers to 5-Day online International Faculty Development Program (IFDP) “Gender, Research Approaches and Social Change”.
Eligibility
- Faculty
- Academicians
- Research Scholars
- Professionals
- Industrialists
Registration Fees
- Faculty: Rs. 1180/-
- Research Scholars: Rs. 590/-
Important Dates
- Last date to register: 22 May 2026
- Program details: 25th-29th May 2026
Perks
E-Certificate of Participation will be sent to attendees.
Registration Process
The registration can be done via the link given at the end of the post.
Contact Details
For query, contact sol@psou.ac.in
Click here to register!
Click here for the official website.

