About Panjab University, Chandigarh
One of the oldest universities in India, Panjab University (PU) established in Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, and sports. The glorious traditions of the University established during more than 138 years of its service to the nation are a source of inspiration for the present generation of faculty members and students. Panjab University has ranked 2nd in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) amongst Indian Universities declared by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India in 2020. It has ranked 4th amongst Indian institutes/ universities by International Ranking Agency, the Times Higher Education (WUR) in 2019-2020. It has won the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for best all-round performance in sports among Indian Universities for continuous two years in succession 2018-19 and 2019-2020. The University campus is spread over an area of 550 acres (2.2 km2) in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh. University has 78 teaching and research departments and 15 Centers/Chairs for teaching and research at the main campus located at Chandigarh.
About University Institute Of Legal Studies
University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) was established as the constituent department of Panjab University, in the academic session 2004-05. During a short period, it has emerged as one of the premier legal Institutes in the country with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Students are trained in the essence of the substantive laws, techniques of procedural laws, methods of client counseling, and skills in legal and social sciences research, etc. The Moot Court Competitions, Client Counselling Sessions, Quiz Contests, Seminars, Group Discussions, and Extension Lectures, etc. are regular features of the academic calendar of the Institute. The Institute’s Legal Aid Clinic, which provides free legal services to the economically weaker sections of the society as a part of the community outreach program of the Institute, also offers opportunities to the students to work in coordination with practicing lawyers.
About Society For Quiz
The Society for Quiz is a constituent society of the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Society owes its existence to the vital role played by the quizzes in the learning process. Considering how promising the quizzes are in terms of expanding the horizons of one’s knowledge and improving the efficiency of mind, the Society is completely devoted to organizing various types of quizzes throughout the year, both online and offline. Also, to keep the spirit of competition alive, the Society aims not to limit itself to its home institution but also to reach out to the students throughout the nation. Furthermore, believing in the potential of a quiz as an activity to raise general awareness, the Society is also unrestricted in its choice of topics for the quizzes and is not limited merely to the topics of the law.
National Level Online Quiz Competition To Celebrate 75th Independence Day (August 15- August 20, 2021)
University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh has organized a National Level 3 Level Online Quiz Competition to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of India under the aegis of Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder Kaur, Director of UILS, PU, and Dr. Pushpinder Kaur, Associate Professor (Law), UILS, PU, Chandigarh. The Round 1 of the quiz was held on August 15, 2021, Round 2 on August 17, 2021, and Round 3 on August 19, 2021. The topics of the competition included Constitutional History of India, Freedom Fighters of India in the Pre-Independence Era, Freedom Struggle of India, and any related to Independence Day. Total prize money was worth Rs. 2450. Students from all over India had participated in the event including entries from JNU, DU, LPU, AMU, BHU, KU, CU, HU, AU, NLU-D, NLU-P, NLU-TN, GU, Amity, Symbiosis, etc. A Total of 13000+ participants registered for the quiz event. Vibhuti Lamba from MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh secured the 1st position, Yogesh Agrawal from Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad secured 2nd position, and Arshdeep Singh from RGNUL, Punjab secured 3rd position in the event. The Top 25 from Round 1 received a Certificate of Commendation and the Top 10 from Round 2 received a Certificate of Recognition. The event was headed by Vaibhav Goyal (President, SFQ, UILS) along with student convenors Rabia Mittal (Secretary), Pranjali (Treasurer), and Ashmin (Co-Convenor).
Convenor
Dr. (Prof.) Rajinder Kaur, Chairman, SFQ, UILS, PU – cum- Director, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Dr. Pushpinder Kaur, Faculty Co-ordinator, SFQ, UILS, PU – cum – Associate Professor (Law), University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Student Convenors
Vaibhav Goyal (President, SFQ, UILS, PU): 9781520216
Rabia Mittal (Secretary, SFQ, UILS, PU): 9780212040
Pranjali Aggarwal (Treasurer, SFQ, UILS, PU): 7858820006
Ashmin Goel (Event Coordinator): 8684872768
Social Media Handle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfq_uilspu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Society-For-QUIZ-UILS-127642536156077/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/society-for-quiz-uils-555480219
Thanking You
Ujjawal Agarwal
Social Media Head- SFQ, UILS
Panjab University, Chandigarh
