Panjab University runs an exclusive Centre for IAS and Other Competitive Examinations to help aspirants compete in various national and state level examinations. The Centre has been approved by the Chandigarh Social Welfare Department for providing assistance to economically weaker sections/ reserved sections of the society. Over the years, the Centre has expanded its coverage in terms of providing coaching by including Competitive Examinations like IAS (Preliminary), State Judicial Services, etc. The Centre is also examining the feasibility of starting coaching for some more Competitive Examinations like UGC (NET)/CSIR, Banking & Insurance, IES & ISS, Indian Forest Service, and Combined Defence Services, etc.

A team of committed teachers and specialists of proven merit lend a professional edge to the Centre. Over the years, the Centre has catered to the need of students with fair degree of success.

To enhance their competitive skills, the Centre regularly organizes tests, debates, discussion, presentations, quizzes and interaction of aspirants. Electronic equipment like LCD Projector is being used during the classes. Internet facility too is available in the Centre's library.