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}}
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|name = Rabindranath Tagore University
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|motto = "Building new India through Skill Education & Research"
|established = 2010
|type =[[Private University|Private]]
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|chancellor = [[Santosh Choubey]]
|vice_chancellor = Ashok Kumar Gwal
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|students = 5000+
|undergrad = 4000+
|postgrad = 1000+
|doctoral = 30+
|city = [[Bhopal]]
|state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|country = [[India]]
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|colors = Orange, Blue, Red.
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|nickname = RNTU, Bhopal
|affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
|website ={{url|http://rntu.ac.in/}}
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'''Rabindranath Tagore University''', formerly '''AISECT University''', is a premier [[private university]] established by All India Society for Electronics & Computer Technology in Mendua Village in [[Raisen District]], [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=20&Unitype=3 | title=Private University Madhya Pradesh | publisher=UGC | accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref><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> and has a Branch in [[Bhopal]]. Rabindranath Tagore University is recognised by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grant Commission]] and the [[Madhya Pradesh]] State Government. 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 & Security was launched with the support of NAFS– National Academy of Fire & Safety Engineering.

[[File:AISECT.jpg|thumb|Administrative Block, Rabindranath Tagore University]]

== 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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