Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal

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{{Short description|University in India}}
{{about|a university in Madhya Pradesh|the sister university in Jharkhand|AISECT University, Jharkhand}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox University
|name = Rabindranath Tagore University
|image = Rabindranath Tagore University logo.png
|other_name = '''RNTU'''
|nickname = '''Tagore University'''
|motto = Building new India through Skill Education and Research
|established = 2010
|type = [[Private University|Private]]
|chancellor = [[Santosh Choubey]]
|vice_chancellor = Ashok Kumar Gwal
|students = 5000+
|undergrad = 4000+
|postgrad = 1000+
|doctoral = 30+
|city = [[Raisen District|Raisen]],
[[Bhopal]]
|state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|country = [[India]]
{{flagicon|IND}}
|colors =
{{color box|#F68B1F}}Orange
{{color box|#0021A5}}Blue
{{color box|#FF0000}}Red
|affiliations =
[[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]], [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]], [[Bar Council of India|BCI]], [[Distance Education Bureau|DEB]], [[Indian Nursing Council|INC]], [[Medical Council of India|MCI]], [[National Council for Teacher Education|NCTE]], [[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]]
|academic_affiliation = [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]], [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
|website = {{url|http://rntu.ac.in/}}
|coordinates = {{coord|23.134273|77.564305|display=inlin ne,title}}}}

'''Rabindranath Tagore University''' (formerly known as '''AISECT University''')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=yhT8u6WZBVlVGevGhL2waw== | title=Private University Madhya Pradesh | publisher=UGC | accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> is a premier [[private university]] established by '''All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology ([[AISECT]])'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rntu.ac.in/about/aisect-foundation | title=AISECT Foundation}}</ref> in Mendua Village, [[Raisen District]], [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. Rabindranath Tagore University is recognised by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grant Commission]] and [[Government of Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Private-varsities-demand-parity-with-govt-universities/articleshow/30152638.cms | title=Private varsities demand parity with govt universities | newspaper=The Times of India | date=10 February 2014 | accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> It provides academic programmes in graduate, post graduate and research levels in Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Law, Science, Arts, Commerce, Education, Paramedical etc. AISECT Academy for Fire Safety and Security was launched with the support of NAFS– National Academy of Fire and Safety Engineering.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/rabindranath-tagore-university-awarded-the-most-promising-university-of-central-india.| title=India Education Dairy}}</ref>

India's first skill-based private university, Rabindranath Tagore University strives to impart skill-based quality education and promote research driven advancement of knowledge for creating successful professionals. Established by Rabindranath Tagore University group in 2010, It has carved a niche for itself in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. With strong industry linkages, Rabindranath Tagore University focus lies in the holistic learning and development of a student in order to ensure the effective application of knowledge for a secure future.<ref name=":0"/>
[[File:AISECT.jpg|thumb|Administrative Block, Rabindranath Tagore University]]

'''It is named after [[Rabindranath Tagore]].'''

== Academics ==
Rabindranath Tagore University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in academic disciplines classified under different faculties including Engineering & Technology, Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Law, Education and Paramedical.

== Campus ==
[[File:AISECT2.jpg|thumb|Rabindranath Tagore University campus]]
Rabindranath Tagore University is located in the outskirts of Bhopal – the city of Lakes and the Capital of Madhya Pradesh, the central state of India. The university is about 15 km away from town, in a hilly terrain with a rural back drop, built in 50 acres of lush green self contained campus, operating from wide spread 15 independent building blocks. It has all the convenience & comfort of a cosmopolitan city and also eco friendly & serene environment of rural area. Rabindranath Tagore University is well connected by rail, road and air: 40 km from Airport and 16 km from Railway Station.

== Recognition and Awards ==
Rabindranath Tagore University is recognised by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grant Commission]] (UGC), [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE), [[National Council for Teacher Education]] (NCTE), [[Bar Council of India]] (BCI), [https://paramedical.mponline.gov.in/Portal/services/Paramedical/home.aspx/ Madhya Pradesh Paramedical Council] and [[Indian Nursing Council]] (INC). Rabindranath Tagore University is a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] (AIU).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rabindranath Tagore Foundation - Bhopal |url=https://rntu.ac.in/about/rabindranath-tagore-foundation |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=rntu.ac.in}}</ref> Rabindranath Tagore University had received the special mention award in the "Vocational Education and Training" category at the World Education Summit Awards 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/campus-capsule/article4665014.ece|title=Campus Capsule|date=2013-04-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-01|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Rabindranath Tagore University was listed in the rank band of 101 - 150 in the ranking of [[institutions of higher education]] in 2019, 2020 and 2021 published by [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)]] of the [[Ministry of Education (India)|Ministry of Education]], [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=National Institutional Ranking Framework |access-date=9 March 2022 |title=India Rankings 2021: University (Rank-band: 101-150) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/UniversityRanking150.html |url-status=live |website=Ministry of Education}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|http://rntu.ac.in/}}

{{Universities in Madhya Pradesh}}

[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Universities in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Universities in Bhopal]]
[[Category:Raisen district]]

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