Punjab University College of Information Technology

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Punjab University College of Information Technology
Former names
Department of Computer Science
Type Public
Established2000
Parent institution
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar (SI)
Principal Prof. Dr. Shahzad Sarwar
Dean Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sharif
Academic staff
100
Administrative staff
150
Students3,000
Undergraduates 2,800
Location, ,
Campus Urban
Colors Sky blue and white   
Nickname PUCIT
Website www.pucit.edu.pk

Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT) is a college of computer science and information technology at the University of the Punjab located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is highly regarded as one of the leading IT institutions in Pakistan and has a large alumni network both in Pakistan and abroad. The college is located on the university's Allama Iqbal Campus (Old Campus) in Bahawalpur Block near old Anarkali and PUCIT Quaid-i-Azam Campus (New Campus) is located on Syed Kabeer Ali Shah road, Canal Bank, Lahore. PUCIT is one of the top institutes of computer learning with its degree being awarded 'w' category (Highest) by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan .

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History

The college was established with the name Center for Computer Science in 1988. It was situated in the Center for Solid State Physics on the University of the Punjab's new campus. The first program offered was a year-long, two-semester postgraduate diploma for which 24 students were registered. This program was offered until 2000.

In 1991 the Center for Computer Science was upgraded to the Department of Computer Science and for the first time a full-fledged two-year MSc program (annual system) in computer science was offered. The first ever intake for the program was 15 students, which eventually increased to 30.

In December 2000, the department was upgraded to a full-fledged college under the new name of the Punjab University College of Information Technology.

Punjab University College of Information Technology (since 2001)
Campuses2
Degree Programs10
PhD Faculty37
Regular Faculty65+
Total Faculty (including visiting)150+
Non-teaching Staff150+
Research Labs9
Student Societies7
Number of Applicants (FALL 2023)30,000+
Number of Applicants (FALL 2022)30,000+
Pass out Students (Alumni)12,000+
On-Campus Students3,000+
Number of Computers1000+

Administration

The Principal is Dr. Shahzad Sarwar.[ citation needed ]

Academic programs

The following degree programs are offered by the College:

Student societies

Library

The college has a library consisting of books from Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, and Physics. Novels and poetry books are kept in the library for recreation. The library keeps copies of final projects and theses written by graduating students. The Higher Education Commission provides digital access to digital books to students of the college.

Laboratories

The college has four computer laboratories providing students access to the internet. A total of 800 plus computers along with internet facilities are available for the students. For postgraduate students, a separate laboratory is present while an electronics laboratory is made for electronics and physics purposes.

Research labs

The college has four computer laboratories providing students access to the internet. A total of 800 plus computers along with internet facilities are available for the students. For postgraduate students, a separate laboratory is present while an electronics laboratory is made for electronics and physics purposes.

National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), University of the Punjab

The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), University of the Punjab is funded by Higher Education Commission of Government of Pakistan with a capital cost of PKRS 97.705 million. The NCAI is the latest technological initiative of Government of Pakistan under the government's Vision 2025. The center is designed to become the leading hub of innovation, scientific research, knowledge transfer to the local economy, and training in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its closely affiliated fields. The central aim is to facilitate the researchers in the field of AI; help them establish and grow AI industry following international trends and seek solutions to the indigenous problems through AI.

For first three years NCAI, University of the Punjab is focused on technologies at the intersection of AI and ICT (AICT) to better understand the transportation phenomena and foster to realize intelligent transportation system (ITS) in Pakistan. Based on the research findings state-of-the-art computational artifacts are being developed to reduce overall life loses on road and the cost of transportation management and planning. The center provides a unique opportunity to determine how existing AICT-based techniques can be utilized to enable these technologies to change society for the better.

Artificial Intelligence and Multidisciplinary (AIM) Research Lab

Artificial Intelligence and Multidisciplinary (AIM) research laboratory is established in May 2012 to design and utilize cross-disciplinary research tools and techniques for human understanding of such hidden mysteries and craft new artifacts based on research findings for the well-being of humanity. The Lab has secured research funding from various sources including National Information and Communication Technology Research and Development (ICT RnD) fund, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan etc.

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