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📚 Knowledge Connect (28): Two-Week Online Refresher Course on “Smart Information Systems: AI in Action” scheduled from 8th to 20th December 2025

 Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from the University Library, Central University of Punjab!

The Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Central University of Punjab, is pleased to invite applications for the Two-Week Online Refresher Course on “Smart Information Systems: AI in Action”, scheduled from 8th to 20th December 2025 under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This programme is being organized in collaboration with the University Library, Central University of Punjab.

This course aims to enhance the professional competency of library and information science faculty by focusing on Artificial Intelligence integration, digital library tools, and emerging information systems. The programme will contribute toward fulfilling the requirements laid down in the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).

Who Can Apply:
Library Professionals and  Faculty members  (Permanent, Contractual, or Ad-hoc) working in universities and colleges recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. Teachers from affiliated colleges in existence for at least three years are also eligible.

Important Dates:

  • Course Dates: 8th – 20th December 2025
  • Last Date for Registration: 20th November 2025
  • Confirmation Email: 25th November 2025
  • Mode: Online (Google Meet Platform)

Registration Details:

  1. There is no registration fee for participation.
  2. Register yourself at 
  3. https://mmc.ugc.ac.in
  4. On the MMTTP dashboard, apply for the Refresher Course and select Centre Name: Central University of Punjab.
  5. Upload the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your parent institution.

In case you are unable to obtain the NOC immediately, you may submit a self-declaration at the time of registration and forward the NOC before the programme starts. 

You may visit https://mmc.ugc.ac.in to register. After registration, kindly update your profile with your photograph and ID card. Once your profile is updated, go to Programme → Refresher Course → Month: December → Date: 8th, and from the list of events, select Central University of Punjab, then click Apply Now.

As the number of seats is limited, selection will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

For any queries, please contact:


Dr. Bhupinder Singh Brar
Assistant Librarian & Course Coordinator
Central University of Punjab
Email:  bhupinder.brar@cup.edu.in

Phone: +91-98886-31058

https://cup.edu.in/mmttc/activities.php 

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