About PUCA Punjab
Empowering Private Education Institutions in Punjab
Established in 2010, PUCA (Punjab Unaided Colleges Association) is the collective voice of Punjab’s unaided higher education institutions. Representing over 400+ private colleges, PUCA promotes academic excellence, policy reforms, and institutional growth across the state.
Timeline & Milestones
- 2010: PUCA Established to unite unaided colleges
- 2012: First statewide seminar on higher education policy
- 2015: Collaborations with AICTE & PCI
- 2018: 300+ colleges actively joined PUCA
- 2022: NEP 2020 dialogue with Punjab Govt.
- 2024: Mega education summit with 2000+ participants
- To support unaided colleges in achieving academic and operational excellence.
- We promote affordable, skill-based education aligned with industry needs.
- PUCA bridges colleges with government bodies, policies, and reforms.
- Student success, institutional growth, and innovation are our key missions.
- PUCA Punjab advocates for the interests of unaided colleges at the state and national levels.
- We organize seminars, workshops, and education fairs to enhance academic visibility and collaboration.
- PUCA supports policy reforms that strengthen the private education sector in Punjab.
- To unify all unaided colleges of Punjab under one powerful voice.
- We envision a future where private institutions lead in quality and innovation.
- PUCA aims to be the backbone of academic growth and empowerment.
- Our vision is driven by collaboration, excellence, and purpose.
- We strive to build strong networks between colleges for mutual growth and shared resources.
- PUCA envisions transforming Punjab into a hub of cutting-edge, student-centric education.
- Through unity and advocacy, we empower institutions to overcome challenges and reach new heights.
Policy Advocacy: Engaging with the government to address the concerns of private colleges.
Institutional Networking: Building collaboration among colleges.
Support for Quality Education: Encouraging innovation and academic excellence.
Representation: Presenting college issues at national and state forums.
Capacity Building: Organizing seminars, workshops, and education fairs.
History & Formation
A Journey from Shared Challenges to Collective Empowerment
Established in 2010, the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) serves as the collective voice of Punjab’s unaided higher education institutions.
Initially formed by a group of like-minded private colleges facing common challenges like policy uncertainty, delayed scholarships, and declining admissions, PUCA was envisioned as a platform for collaboration, advocacy, and empowerment.
Today, PUCA represents over 200+ private colleges across disciplines such as engineering, pharmacy, management, nursing, law, education, and more.
The association actively works to promote academic excellence, drive policy reforms, and support institutional growth across the state — ensuring that private education plays a leading role in shaping Punjab’s future.
Leadership Team PUCA
Guiding Punjab’s Private Education with Vision, Integrity, and Experience
Sh. Dr. Anshu Kataria
Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura President PUCA
Sh. Adv. Amit Sharma
AGC Amritsar Senior Vice President PUCA
Sh. Rashpal S, Dhaliwal
Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjheri Executive Member PUCA
Sh. Gurvindar S. Bahra
Bahra University Kharar Executive Member PUCA
Sh. Gurkirat Singh
Guljar Group Ludhiana Joint Secretary PUCA
Sh. Gurdeep Singh
GNA Group Phagwara Executive Member PUCA
Glimpses of PUCA in Action
From empowering events to collaborative meetings — experience PUCA’s journey through vibrant visuals.
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