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{{Short description|Institution of higher education in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
{{Short description|University in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name           = K L University
| name                   = KL  University
| image_name      = KL University logo.svg
| image                  = KL University logo.svg
| established     = 1980
| established           = 1980
| type           = [[Deemed to be University]]
| type                   = [[Deemed to be University]]
| endowment       =  
| endowment             =  
| chancellor      = [[Shankar Subbanarasayya Mantha]]<ref name=leadership/>
| president              = Koneru Satyanarayana<ref name=leadership/>
| vice_chancellor = S.S. Reddy<ref name=leadership>{{cite web |title=Leadership |url=http://klef.edu.in/leadership.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref>
| chancellor            = Koneru Satyanarayana
| dean           =  
| vice_chancellor       = G. Pardha Saradhi Varma<ref name=leadership>{{cite web |title=Leadership |url=http://klef.edu.in/leadership.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019 |archive-date=15 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215172955/http://klef.edu.in/leadership.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| students       =  
| dean                   =  
| undergrad       =  
| students               =  
| postgrad       =  
| undergrad             =  
| doctoral       =  
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| city           = [[Vaddeswaram]]
| doctoral               =
| state          = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| address                = Green Fields
| country         = India
| city                   = [[Vaddeswaram]], [[Guntur district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| campus         = Suburban
| postcode              = 522502
| former_names   = K L University, K L College of Engineering
| country               = India
| other_names     = K L Deemed to be University
| campus                = KLEF [[Vijayawada]]: {{convert|0.404686|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}<br />KLEF [[Hyderabad]] (temporary campus): {{convert|0.09290304|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}
| language       = English
| former_names           = Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
| free_label     =  
| other_names           = K L Deemed to be University
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| language               = English
| colours         = Red
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| colours               = {{color box|darkred}} Red
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| website         = {{URL|http://klef.edu.in}}
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| website               = {{URL|http://kluniversity.in}}
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'''K L University''', officially '''K L Deemed to be University''', formerly '''K L College of Engineering'''('''KLCE''') and '''Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation''' ('''KLEF'''), is a higher educational institution [[Deemed to be University]], located in [[Vaddeswaram]] near [[Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh]], India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KL Deemed to be University Hyderabad – KLH Main Website|url=https://klh.edu.in/|access-date=2021-01-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''K L University''', formerly '''Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering''' ('''KLCE''') and '''Koneru Lakshmaiah University''', is a higher educational institution [[Deemed to be University]], located in [[Vaddeswaram]], near [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to KLEF Deemed to be University |url=https://www.kluniversity.in/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=www.kluniversity.in}}</ref>
 
As of 2025, the university has been barred from [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] accreditation for 5 years after reports of [[NAAC rating bribery case|bribing the assessor team]] to receive favourable ranking.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-08 |title=Week after CBI arrested 10 in NAAC 'bribery scam', Andhra university at centre of row barred from accreditation for 5 years |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbi-naac-bribery-scam-andhra-university-centre-accreditation-9824953/lite/ |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
KLEF was established in 1980 at [[Vaddeswaram]] as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as [[deemed to be university]] in 2009, known as K L University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inception & History |url=http://klef.edu.in/inception-history.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref> Following the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]'s request from 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Neelam |title=UGC warning to institutes: Drop ‘university’ from name or lose ‘deemed’ status |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/ugc-warning-to-educational-institutes-drop-university-from-name-or-lose-deemed-status/story-sp7sIXxOL4pPjWnIZvTi7H.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=29 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref> it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation. In 2019 it was renamed KL Deemed to be University.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ugc-issued-warning-against-127-deemed-universities-use-of-word-university-prohibited-check-list-1590581518-1|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Jagranjosh.com}}</ref> The University has recently expanded with a new campus in Bachupally, Hyderabad that has been operational since 2019.
KLEF was established in 1980 at [[Vaddeswaram]] as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as [[deemed to be university]] in 2009, known as K L University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inception & History |url=http://klef.edu.in/inception-history.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019 |archive-date=15 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215173434/http://klef.edu.in/inception-history.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Following the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]'s warning to 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Neelam |title=UGC warning to institutes: Drop 'university' from name or lose 'deemed' status |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/ugc-warning-to-educational-institutes-drop-university-from-name-or-lose-deemed-status/story-sp7sIXxOL4pPjWnIZvTi7H.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=29 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref> it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF). In 2019, it was renamed K L Deemed to be University.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ugc-issued-warning-against-127-deemed-universities-use-of-word-university-prohibited-check-list-1590581518-1|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Jagranjosh.com}}.</ref>


== Location ==
== Location ==
Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=on}} site adjacent to [[Buckingham Canal]], and is about {{convert|8|km|mi}} from [[Vijayawada]] in [[Krishna district]] and {{convert|33|km|mi}} from [[Guntur]]. The University is situated in [[Guntur District]].
Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=on}} site adjacent to [[Buckingham Canal]], and is about {{convert|8|km|mi}} from [[Vijayawada]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India |url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/K+L+UNIVERSITY,+Vaddeswaram,+Andhra+Pradesh+522303/@16.4418519,80.620358,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3a35f0a2a073957d:0xe79d66babc83e470!8m2!3d16.4415213!4d80.6222849!16s/g/1hjh4_l12?entry=ttu |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India |language=en}}</ref> in [[Krishna district]] and {{convert|33|km|mi}} from [[Guntur]]. The university is in [[Guntur district]].


==Schools==
==Schools==
KLEF includes the following schools:<ref>{{cite web |title=Schools A-Z |url=http://klef.edu.in/schools-az.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref>
KLEF includes the following schools:<ref>{{cite web |title=Schools A-Z |url=http://klef.edu.in/schools-az.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019 |archive-date=15 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215173059/http://klef.edu.in/schools-az.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* K L College of Engineering
* K L School of Science & Humanities
* K L School of Architecture
* K L School of Architecture
* K L School of Design
* K L School of Management
* K L School of Engineering
* K L School of Fine Arts
* K L School of Fine Arts
* K L School of Commerce
* K L School of Pharmacy
* K L School of Law
* K L School of Law
* K L School of Management
* K L School of Agriculture
* K L School of Pharmacy
* Center for Distance and Online Education
* K L School of Science & Humanities
 
== Rankings ==
 
In the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) 2024, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation has been ranked 40th overall in India,<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF INDIA 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/OverallRanking.html}}</ref> 22nd among universities,<ref>{{Cite web |title=university ranking 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/UniversityRanking.html}}</ref> 79th in the management category,<ref>{{Cite web |title=management rankings 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/ManagementRanking.html}}</ref> and 35th in engineering.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF India Rankings 2024: Engineering |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/EngineeringRanking.html}}</ref>{{Infobox India university ranking|NIRF_E_2024=35|type=University}}
 
== Controversies ==


==Rankings==
=== NAAC rating bribery case ===
{{Infobox India university ranking
KL University became the center of a [[NAAC rating bribery case|bribery investigation]] after the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] arrested the chairman and six members of a [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] Inspection Committee on 1 February 2025. The arrests were made over allegations that bribes were paid to secure a favorable NAAC accreditation rating. The CBI conducted raids across 20 locations in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, and New Delhi, recovering {{INRConvert|3700|k}} in cash, gold, mobile phones, and laptops.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivas |first=Rajulapudi |date=2025-02-02 |title=KLEF management charged with colluding with NAAC team to get good ranking |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/klef-management-charged-with-colluding-with-naac-team-to-get-good-ranking/article69172877.ece |access-date=2025-02-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
| NIRF_U_2020 = 41
| NIRF_O_2020 = 70
| NIRF_B_2020 = 70
| NIRF_E_2020 = 58
}}


The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation 70th overall in India in 2020,<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2020/> 41st among universities,<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2020/> 70th in the management ranking<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_B_2020 /> and 58th in the engineering ranking.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_E_2020/>
The alleged bribery was traced back to office bearers of KL University, leading to the arrest of several key individuals linked to the institution, including:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2025-02-02 |title=KLEF top brass arrested in NAAC bribery case |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2025/Feb/02/klef-top-brass-arrested-in-naac-bribery-case |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


KL University Receives [https://news.aglasem.com/kl-university-receives-one-district-one-green-champion-swachhta-award-2021/ One District One Green Champion] Swachhta Award 2021 From GOI
* G P Saradhi Varma – Vice-Chancellor, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Guntur
* Koneru Raja Hareen – Vice-President, KLEF
* A Ramakrishna – Director, KL University, Hyderabad campus


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://www.kluniversity.in/ Official website]


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KL University
Other names
K L Deemed to be University
Former names
Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
TypeDeemed to be University
Established1980
ChancellorKoneru Satyanarayana
PresidentKoneru Satyanarayana[1]
Vice-ChancellorG. Pardha Saradhi Varma[1]
Address
Green Fields
,
Vaddeswaram, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
,
522502
,
India

16°26′32″N 80°37′21″E / 16.44222°N 80.62250°E / 16.44222; 80.62250
CampusKLEF Vijayawada: 0.404686 km2 (100 acres)
KLEF Hyderabad (temporary campus): 0.09290304 km2 (23 acres)
LanguageEnglish
Colours  Red
Websitekluniversity.in

K L University, formerly Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering (KLCE) and Koneru Lakshmaiah University, is a higher educational institution Deemed to be University, located in Vaddeswaram, near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.[2]

As of 2025, the university has been barred from NAAC accreditation for 5 years after reports of bribing the assessor team to receive favourable ranking.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

KLEF was established in 1980 at Vaddeswaram as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as deemed to be university in 2009, known as K L University.[4] Following the University Grants Commission's warning to 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name[5] it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF). In 2019, it was renamed K L Deemed to be University.[6]

Location[edit | edit source]

Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a 100-acre (40 ha) site adjacent to Buckingham Canal, and is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Vijayawada[7] in Krishna district and 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Guntur. The university is in Guntur district.

Schools[edit | edit source]

KLEF includes the following schools:[8]

  • K L College of Engineering
  • K L School of Science & Humanities
  • K L School of Architecture
  • K L School of Management
  • K L School of Fine Arts
  • K L School of Commerce
  • K L School of Pharmacy
  • K L School of Law
  • K L School of Agriculture
  • Center for Distance and Online Education

Rankings[edit | edit source]

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation has been ranked 40th overall in India,[9] 22nd among universities,[10] 79th in the management category,[11] and 35th in engineering.[12]

University rankings

Controversies[edit | edit source]

NAAC rating bribery case[edit | edit source]

KL University became the center of a bribery investigation after the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council Inspection Committee on 1 February 2025. The arrests were made over allegations that bribes were paid to secure a favorable NAAC accreditation rating. The CBI conducted raids across 20 locations in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, and New Delhi, recovering ₹3,700,000 (US$38,000) in cash, gold, mobile phones, and laptops.[13]

The alleged bribery was traced back to office bearers of KL University, leading to the arrest of several key individuals linked to the institution, including:[14]

  • G P Saradhi Varma – Vice-Chancellor, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Guntur
  • Koneru Raja Hareen – Vice-President, KLEF
  • A Ramakrishna – Director, KL University, Hyderabad campus

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Leadership". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to KLEF Deemed to be University". www.kluniversity.in. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Week after CBI arrested 10 in NAAC 'bribery scam', Andhra university at centre of row barred from accreditation for 5 years". The Indian Express. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Inception & History". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. ↑ Pandey, Neelam (29 November 2017). "UGC warning to institutes: Drop 'university' from name or lose 'deemed' status". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. ↑ "UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC". Jagranjosh.com. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021..
  7. ↑ "K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India". K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Schools A-Z". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  9. ↑ "NIRF INDIA 2024".
  10. ↑ "university ranking 2024".
  11. ↑ "management rankings 2024".
  12. ↑ "NIRF India Rankings 2024: Engineering".
  13. ↑ Srinivas, Rajulapudi (2 February 2025). "KLEF management charged with colluding with NAAC team to get good ranking". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  14. ↑ Service, Express News (2 February 2025). "KLEF top brass arrested in NAAC bribery case". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 July 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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