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House Training for Civil Services, Defence, Management, Banking & PSUs

Chandigarh University's Department of Career Planning & Development (DCPD) is offering preparation for multiple competitive exams including UPSC, SSC, and CAT. During 2024-25, the department conducted 45 Civil Services workshops, and a recent session featured an IRTS officer. The university's initiative reflects a broader shift from traditional placements to exam-focused career readiness.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 24, 2026 Published 1d ago

Chandigarh University Strengthens Competitive Exam Preparation

As the higher education and employment landscape in India becomes more competitive, universities are adapting to a new reality. The traditional equation of a university degree followed by campus placement is gradually giving way to a more diversified approach to career preparation. Competitive examinations and entrance tests have become important avenues to some of the country's most aspirational careers—from the UPSC for Civil Services, SSC and Bank PO for government and public sector jobs, GATE for engineering and PSU opportunities, CAT for management education, CDS for defence services, UGC-NET for teaching and research, to GRE, GMAT, and IELTS for international higher education.

In response to this shift, Chandigarh University (CU) has extended its career-development initiatives beyond regular placements with leading firms. The university's Department of Career Planning & Development (DCPD) offers career-oriented courses, competitive examination preparation, expert guidance, and exposure to diverse professional opportunities spanning Civil Services, government and PSU jobs, management, defence, teaching, research, and international higher education.

DCPD's Programmes and Workshops

According to the department's announcements, DCPD offers 1.5-year and 3-year UPSC programmes, along with tailored preparation for a wide range of exams including SSC-CGL, Bank PO, GATE, CAT, CDS, and others. The department's outreach includes workshops and expert sessions.

During the 2024-25 academic session, DCPD conducted 45 Civil Services workshops. More recently, on April 17, 2026, the university organized a Civil Services preparation workshop featuring Gaurav Krishna, Senior Officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).

The university has described its efforts as "empowering" students to pursue career goals alongside academic journeys and building a "premier platform" for exam preparation. These assertions are based on promotional material released by the university, which was distributed via news agencies.

Sourcing and Distribution

The information about Chandigarh University's DCPD comes from a press release distributed by PRNewswire. The Tribune, which carried the release, stated that it takes no editorial responsibility for the content, which was sourced from a syndicated feed. ANI (Asian News International) also reported on the release, highlighting the range of exams covered.

The promotional tone in both reports reflects standard for university communications, with language such as "aspirational careers," "premier platform," and "empowers." The reports are based solely on information provided by the university and do not include independent commentary or verification from outside parties.

How each outlet told it

ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

Framing: Headline 'House Training for Civil Services, Defence, Management, Banking & Programmes' emphasizes the range of exams covered; not CU-specific. — Promotional, with language like 'empowers' and 'premier platform'.

Facts Included:

Head of Chandigarh University (CU) is the DCPD, offering preparation for exams like UPSC, SSC-CGL, Bank PO, GATE, CAT, CDS, UGC-NET, GRE, GMAT, and IELTS.
During 2024-25, CU-DCPD conducted 45 Civil Services workshops.
CU organised a Civil Services preparation workshop on April 17, 2026, featuring Gaurav Krishna, Senior Officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
DCPD offers 1.5-year and 3-year UPSC programmes.
Other exam-specific programmes are described: SSC-CGL, Bank PO, GATE, CAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, CDS, UGC-NET.

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The Tribune as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

Framing: Headline 'House Training for Civil Services, Defence, Management, Banking & PSUs' emphasizes the range of exam categories covered, without naming Chandigarh University directly in the headline. — Promotional, supported by phrasing like 'empowers them to pursue their career goals' and 'develop a premier platform'.

Facts Included:

Chandigarh University (CU) has a Department of Career Planning & Development (DCPD) that offers career-oriented courses and exam preparation.
During 2024-25, CU-DCPD conducted 45 Civil Services workshops.
CU organized a Civil Services preparation workshop on April 17, 2026, featuring Gaurav Krishna, Senior Officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
DCPD offers 1.5-year and 3-year UPSC programmes.
The press release is distributed by PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility.
The Tribune states it assumes no responsibility for the content, which is sourced from a syndicated feed.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimChandigarh University (CU) has a Department of Career Planning & Development (DCPD) that offers preparation for competitive examinations including UPSC, SSC-CGL, Bank PO, GATE, CAT, CDS, UGC-NET, GRE, GMAT, and IELTS.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Tribune as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimDuring 2024-25, Chandigarh University's Department of Career Planning & Development conducted 45 Civil Services workshops.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Tribune as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimChandigarh University (CU) organized a Civil Services preparation workshop on April 17, 2026, featuring Gaurav Krishna, Senior Officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Tribune as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
ClaimDCPD offers 1.5-year and 3-year UPSC programmes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Tribune as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 24, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: ANI (Asian News International), The Tribune 4 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24