The Punjabi University was founded by the former President of India Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in the year 1962. Around 274 colleges are affiliated with Punjabi University. The institute has a total of 6 regional centres with 12 constituent colleges along with 9 campuses and 65 teaching or research departments. The University offers courses in the fields of Pharmacy, Library sciences, Management, Commerce, Languages, Computer Applications, etc. <a href=https://collegetour.in/punjabi-university-distance-education-patial><b>Distance Education Punjabi University Patiala</b></a> is known for the language courses.