Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University: 86 students clear PSTET, 14 qualify CTET, 9 clear UGC-NET/JRF, 2 clear GATE
Babushahi Bureau
Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab), April 8, 2026 – Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and professional preparedness, as 86 of its students successfully qualified the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET), marking a significant milestone in the institution’s pursuit of excellence in teacher education.
The successful candidates come from both the Department of Education and the Department of Physical Education and Sports Technology, reflecting the University’s interdisciplinary approach to producing competent, future-ready educators. Notably, four of the qualifiers are in their first and second year of study, underscoring the effectiveness of early academic orientation, rigorous curriculum delivery, and sustained mentoring practices.
In addition to the PSTET results, the University recorded impressive outcomes across national-level competitive examinations. Fourteen students qualified the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026, while nine cleared the UGC-NET/JRF, demonstrating scholarly excellence and research aptitude. In applied sciences, two students from the Department of Food Processing successfully qualified GATE, highlighting the University’s strength in technical and scientific education.
Dr. Harneet Billing, Head of the Department of Education, attributed these achievements to the Department’s integrated pedagogical approach, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on training. She emphasized the role of continuous formative assessment, structured mentoring, and targeted preparatory interventions, including mock tests, in enabling student success.
Congratulating the students, Vice Chancellor Prof. Prit Pal Singh commended their dedication and perseverance, noting that these accomplishments reflect the University’s unwavering commitment to nurturing competent, reflective, and socially responsible professionals equipped to meet contemporary educational demands.
Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean of Academic Affairs, highlighted that consistent success in PSTET, CTET, UGC-NET/JRF, and GATE underscores the University’s robust academic ecosystem, outcome-based learning practices, and strategic preparation frameworks.
Dr. Virinder Singh Bhullar, Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Technology, praised students’ discipline and resilience, noting that the Department’s focus on holistic development and experiential learning continues to yield commendable results.
Students expressed gratitude for the University’s learner-centric pedagogy, enriching academic environment, and continuous academic support, identifying these as key contributors to their success.