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{{Infobox university
| name = Sir Padampat Singhania University
| image_size = 135px
| caption = Logo
| motto = ''Wisdom''<ref name="motto">{{cite web|title=SPSU - Wisdom|url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/university-logo|access-date = 2012-03-12}}</ref>
| established = 2007<ref name="univStatus">{{cite web | url=http://www.iimtgroupofcollege.com| title=SPSU - University Status | access-date = 2012-03-12}}</ref>
| type = [[private university|Private]]
| president = Nidhipati Singhania, Chancellor
| vice_chancellor = Prof. Dr. Shrihari Honwad
| city = [[Udaipur]]
| state = [[Rajasthan]]
| country = [[India]]
| campus = [[Suburb]]an, {{convert|101.6|acre|km2}}
| website = [http://www.spsu.ac.in www.spsu.ac.in]
| image_name = spsu_logo.jpg
| faculty = 63
| colors = White and gold {{Color box|#FFFFFF}}{{Color box|#F9BB00}}
}}

'''Sir Padampat Singhania University''' ('''SPSU''') is a private, residential [[university]] located in [[Udaipur]], [[India]]. The university was established by the J K Cement group of companies. The university is named after the founder of the J K Organisation.

The University came into existence through an Ordinance passed by the Government of Rajasthan in 2007 and which was subsequently made into the Sir Padampat Singhania University Act 2008. It was conceived as a boutique university that will not have more than a total of 1500 students but currently has around a total of 400 students enrolled.

SPSU, Udaipur has two constituent schools, namely the School of Engineering and the School of Management with both the schools offering Bachelors's, Masters and Doctoral programs.

==History==
In 2005, the JK Cement Nimbahera Foundation envisaged the creation of a university in Rajasthan.<ref name="aboutUs">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/getting-started-2/209-about-us | title=SPSU - About Us. | access-date = 2012-03-12}}</ref>

'''Sir Padampat Singhania School of Engineering''' was established in 2007 when the first group of engineering students were admitted into the BTech programme. In 2007, the school was established as a recognized University, with the passing of the Sir Padampat Singhania University Ordinance 2007. This Ordinance was subsequently ratified as Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur Act, 2008 (Act No. 4 of 2008) by the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of the State of Rajasthan]].<ref name="univStatus" /> SPSU is approved by UGC vide Notification No: F.9-8/2009(CPP-1) dated 13 April 2009 and is empowered to award degree as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956<ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref>".<ref name="univStatusAct">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/university_status/ugc.pdf | title=Letter from UGC for Inclusion of University name in the List of Universities. | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

==Campus==

The university is located on a {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=on}} campus {{convert|30|km|mi}} east of [[Udaipur]] along [[National Highway 76 (India)|National Highway 76]].<ref name="contact">{{cite web |url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/spsu-contact1|title=SPSU - Contacts |access-date=2012-03-12}}</ref> The campus is recognizable by its distinctive white buildings, topped with yellow accents, reflecting the university's colours.

==Organization==
The University is governed by a privately appointed 19-member Board of Management.<ref name="board">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/2011-11-09-10-44-44/board-of-management| title=SPSU - Board. | access-date = 2012-03-12}}</ref> The board includes representatives from international universities, multinational organizations and JK Cement. The university has two schools - the School of Engineering and the School of Management.

==Academics==
Following are details of Academic programs offered by SPSU:<ref>{{cite web|title=Academics - Sir Padampat Singhania University|url=http://spsu.ac.in/academics/|website=Spsu.ac.in|publisher=Sir Padampat Singhania University|access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>

===Admissions===
Sir Padampat Singhania University admits students into its engineering and management programs via the SPSAT (Sir Padampat Singhania Admission Test).
===Degrees===
The university awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering, and master's degrees in business administration.

====Degrees awarded by the School of Engineering====

* [[Bachelor of Technology|Bachelor of Technology (BTech)]] in the following streams of engineering:<ref name="BTech">{{cite web|url=https://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php#|title=Sir Padampat Singhania University}}</ref>
** Biotechnology
** Computer Science and Engineering
*** CSE - Internet of Things
*** CSE - Cloud Technology and Information Security
** Civil Engineering
** Electrical Engineering
** Electronics and Communications Engineering
** Mechanical Engineering
*** Railway Transportation Engineering
** Mining Engineering
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]] in the following technical fields:<ref name="EnggPhD">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/academics/school-of-engineering/doctoral-degree-programme| title=School of Engineering - PhD Programmes | access-date = 2012-03-12}}</ref>
** Biotechnology
** Computer Science and Engineering
** Physics
** Mathematics
** Mechanical Engineering
The School of Engineering offers an International master's degree Programme.<ref name="imp">{{cite web |url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/imp/default.htm |title=SPSU - International Masters Programme |access-date=2011-07-15}}</ref> This is a five-year program conducted by SPSU and the [[Asian Institute of Technology|Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)]], Thailand. Under this program, students spend first four years at SPSU and the fifth year at AIT. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a master's degree in engineering.

====Degrees awarded by the School of Management====

* [[Master of Business Administration|Master of Business Administration (MBA)]]<ref name="MBA">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/mba/default.htm| title=School of Management - MBA Programme | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]] in the following specializations:<ref name="MgmtPhD">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/PhD_Management/default.htm| title=School of Management - PhD Programmes | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
** Marketing
** Finance
** Human Resources
** Information Technology
** Digital Marketing & e-Commerce
* Bachelor in Hotel Management
* B.Com
* BBA
* BBA - Financial Services

===Academic collaborations===
The university has established academic collaborations and partnerships with the following institutions:<ref name="acadCollaborations">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/collabrations/default.htm| title=SPSU - Academic Collaborations. | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Asian Institute of Technology]], Thailand
* [[Association of International Accountants]], UK
* [[Chiba University of Commerce]] Japan
* [[University of Gothenburg]], Sweden
* [[University of Nebraska at Omaha]], USA
* [[Mendel University]] Czech Republic
SPSU conducts student and faculty exchanges, guest lectures and student enrichment programs with these institutions.

===Corporate collaborations===
The university has established partnerships with the following organizations to provide additional training and workshops for SPSU students and faculty:
* [[IBM]]<ref name="IBM">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Training%20Centre/IBM.htm| title=IBM's Center of Excellence at SPSU | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]]<ref name="Oracle">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Training%20Centre/Oracle.htm| title=Oracle signs MOU with SPSU | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Parametric Technology Corporation]]<ref name="PTCSPSU">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Training%20Centre/PTC.htm| title=PTC Authorized Training Centre (Centre of Excellence) | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref><ref name="PTCSulekha">{{cite news | url=http://automotivehorizon.sulekha.com/ptc-centre-of-excellence-at-sir-padampat-singhania_06_2010_postedby_jayashankar-menon| title=PTC Centre of Excellence at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur | work=[[Sulekha]]|author=Jayashankar Menon|date=2010-06-17 | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Sun Microsystems]]<ref name="Sun">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Training%20Centre/Sun.htm| title=Academic Initiative by Sun Microsystems at SPSU | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* [[Cisco Networking Academy by CISCO Systems Inc.]]<ref name="Cisco">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/index.php/corporate-collaborations/cisco-network-academy| title=Academic Initiative by CISCO Networking Academy at SPSU | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===Scholarships===
SPSU awards full one-year tuition waiver scholarships to the best-performing undergraduate student of each academic year. Additionally, the top students from each branch of study are granted partial one-year tuition waiver scholarships.<ref name="scholarships">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Scholarship/default.htm| title=SPSU - Scholarships | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter===
The University has an active SWAYAM (Indian MOOC) NPTEL Local Chapter, which is managed by the SPOC of the University. Students are motivated for choice-based online learning along with University's syllabus. <ref>https://nptel.ac.in/LocalChapter/statistics/451/</ref>

===Consultancy===
The University is also involved in providing consultancy to the industry. All the departments have expert faculties which benefit the nearby industry by their knowledge.

==Student life==

===Clubs and activities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spsu.ac.in/club.php|title=SPSU Clubs|website=www.spsu.ac.in|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>===
Student-run clubs include:
* Cyborg: Technical
* Electronics: Electronics club
* Concept: organizer's club which coordinates on-campus events and other activities.
* Arena: LAN gaming club.
* Atom: Table Tennis club.
* ASME: ASME, SPSU Student Section.
* Blast: Music club.
* Cluster: Volleyball club.
* Command: Programming club.
* EDC: Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
* Electronics: Electronics club<ref name="electronics">{{cite web|url=http://electronicsspsu.weebly.com/|title=SPSU - Electronics|access-date=2011-12-24}}</ref>
* Elements: Writers' club.<ref name="elements">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/elements/default.htm| title=SPSU - Elements | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>
* Endurance: Competitive/ recruitment exams training club
* Energy: Football club.
* Grand Master: Chess club.
* Gyrate: Dance club.
* Hackerz: Computer security club. Coordinated by Mr. Prashant Rai.
* Magnitude: Theater club.
* Motion: Cricket club.
* Power: [[Kabaddi]] club.
* Snatchers: Basketball club.
* SAE India: Automotive and aerospace club; chapter of [[SAE International]].
* Target: Badminton club.
* Track n Field: Track and field club.
*Bracing Club:Kho kho club

The clubs are on paper in reality activities in these clubs is not existent.
The university also participates in the [[National Service Scheme|National Service Scheme (NSS)]] and maintains its own NSS cell.

=== Electronics club SPSU ===
Electronics club was established on 24 August 2011 with aim to students feels electronics and they have proved it, their project was published in Times of India, Ahmedabad edition on 19 March 2012.
Members of electronics club have visited Pyrotech Electronics pvt Ltd to get the experience of how an enterprise works.

===Cyborg - The Technical Cell===
Cyborg is a student-run and IIT Bombay collaborated Technical cell started in September 2011 to help students learn new technologies inside college campus and become industry ready. Cyborg has provided the following services to its student members:<ref name="Cyborg">{{cite web | url=http://www.cyborg-india.com | title=SPSU - CYBORG| access-date = 2011-09-27}}</ref>
* Linux workshops conducted by Aman Jain (erstwhile student at SPSU) and certified by IIT Bombay
* Robotics classes, regulated by EI Systems, Noida
* Training and mentorship by faculties regarding technical projects
* Other activities including Quiz, Website designing/hosting, Technical Extempore etc.

===Concern - The Mentorship Cell===
Concern is a student-run mentoring cell designed to help students adjust to college and derive maximum benefit from their time at SPSU. Since start Concern is provided with the following services:<ref name="concern">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/Concern.html| title=SPSU - Concern| access-date = 2011-12-24}}</ref>
* Admissions counseling for prospective students
* Mentoring and counseling services for admitted students
* [[Ragging|Anti-ragging]] activities to maintain a ragging-free environment on campus
* Mess activities, including menu selection, off-hour snack services, etc.

==Events==

===Panache===
Panache is an annual event organized by SPSU students. It includes academic conferences and cultural events and is attended by academics, corporate leaders and university students from across the country.<ref name="panache">{{cite web | url=http://www.panache.spsu.ac.in/| title=Panache | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===TEDxSPSU===
The university hosts its own [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] events, which are organized by the student-run Entrepreneurship Development Cell. TEDxSPSU events were held in 2011 and 2012 with the themes Order from Chaos and The Times, they are changing respectively.<ref name="SPSUtedx">{{cite web | url=http://www.spsu.ac.in/tedxspsu.html| title=TEDxSPSU | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref><ref name="tedxspsu">{{cite web | url=http://www.tedxspsu.org/| title=TEDxSPSU official page | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===FPGA World 2011===
The university hosted the 8th Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) World Conference in January 2011.<ref name="fpgaworld">{{cite web | url=http://fpgaworld.com/| title=FPGA World | access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===Diligent Design Content 2011===
The university hosted the India chapter of the Diligent Design Contest in 2011.<ref name="ddc2011">{{cite web | url=http://www.digilentinc.com/events/ddc2011/| title=DDC 2011| access-date = 2011-07-15}}</ref>

===DST Inspire===
The university conducts "Inspire" the science camp for school students in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.spsu.ac.in/ Official website]
* [http://www.panache.spsu.ac.in/ Panache]

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