Novel is very important and prominent literary genre of Punjabi literature after poetry. it came into existence with the very first effort made by Bhai Veer Singh, who gives a master piece of his time 'SUNDRI' to the Punjabi Literature. Till now the number of famous Punjabi Novelist has given very famous and numerous creations to the lovers and readers of Punjabi literature. In master degree program of Punjabi a specific  course of Punjabi Novel is designed which aims to expose to the students the history, theory and various trends of modern Punjabi fiction