Yet another milestone achieved by Baru Sahib. The inauguration of the Eternal University at Baru Sahib (H.P) is another step forward towards the vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji. His vision was to create a centre of world-class learning and scholarship both for intellectual and spiritual knowledge. Ardas ceremony took place for the establishment of Eternal University on July 3, 2006 as a dedication to 100 years of Sant Attar Singh Ji’s vision. Baba Iqbal Singh Ji performed the Ardas, along with the ‘panj pyaras’; Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Dr. Manmohan Singh Atwal, Dr. Balwant Singh Sekhon, Bhai Gyan Singh and Dr. Davinder Singh.

Initially, Sant Attar Singh Ji set up a school for girls in 1906, followed by a boys' school and later the Akal Degree College at Mastauna in Punjab. The process of fulfilling this dream was initiated in 1965 when his Harvard educated disciple ‘Sant Teja Singh’ sent up a spiritual centre in the remote village of Baru. He thanked Almighty that Sant Attar Singh Ji’s vision is fulfilling, as children from all over the globe are coming to Baru Sahib to study, he further continued that Almighty should bless the children, and keep them on the path preached by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Eternal University is the 1st ever private university of the Khalsa Panth in its history of 500 years. It will focus on higher academic standards via collaborating with the universities of leading nations. It is a University for the upliftment of rural population. All the proceedings of Eternal University will be run only by the support of Sikh Sangat all over the world. We humbly request the whole Sikh Sangat to donate its Dasvandh so that future leaders can be created which will take the Panth to new heights and will be role models for others. One can imagine the impression of Gursikhs being in high positions and their impact on others for the betterment of humanity as a whole as per the tenets of Sikhism of universal brotherhood and 'Welfare unto all'.

In the first phase, it is proposed to start with the following eight colleges:

• Akal College of Engineering and Technology

• Akal College of Commerce and Management

• Akal College of Basic Sciences

• Akal College of Divine music and Spiritual Sciences

• Akal College of Naturopathy (Alternative medicine)

• Akal College of Nursing

• Akal College of Public Health

• Akal College of Teacher Training

 

Akal College of Engineering and Technology (A.C.E.T)

This is the first among the new educational ventures of The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib. The All India Council of Technical Education (A.I.C.T.E), New Delhi and the government of Himachal Pradesh have approved the proposal and the detailed report. The letter of intent has been given. The college (ACET) would be affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and would start functioning in early 2007. The required building is complete and recruitment of the faculty and other staff is going on. All infrastructure facilities are available. ACET would offer Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree level courses of studies in four disciplines:

• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Information Technology (IT)

Admissions will be based on All-India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by the Government of India. Seats would also be available in the Management Category, as per Rules & Regulations in force, based on merit. It will be a four year course. Hostel facilities are also available. ACET has collaboration with the WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit USA. After completing 2 years in ACET, students can take a test for WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, and if they pass that test, they can join that University and get a degree from USA. More and more colleges will be opening in Baru Sahib, the upcoming project after ACET is Akal College of Nursing, in august 2007. There will be a B.Sc degree course and authorities are looking forward to get a tie up with the WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY. It will be a four year course.