Panjab University (PU) in Chandigarh, India, is preparing for its long-awaited Senate elections, with 54,645 fresh voter enrollments recorded ahead of the polls set for September 20. The university is currently engaged in a verification process that includes eligibility checks, data entry, and address corrections, which officials estimate will take at least 45 days to complete. The registration drive, which concluded recently, saw enrollments from February to April, with the deadline extended twice. According to PU registrar YP Verma, the university aims to finalize the list of eligible voters by May 30. Eligibility for registration requires graduates to have a PU degree and a minimum of five years since graduation, although those with master's or doctoral degrees are exempt from this condition. The existing electoral roll, carried over from the 2021 Senate elections, includes around 3.68 lakh registered graduates. However, there are concerns regarding the accuracy of this roll, as many registered graduates may not be active voters. University officials have acknowledged the need for a comprehensive revision of the electoral roll but have indicated that such an effort would require significant resources and is more likely to be considered for future elections rather than the current cycle.