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{{Short description|University in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
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| motto           = (Arabic)
| motto                 = اقرأ باسم ربك الذي خلق (Arabic)
| mottoeng       = Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists) (Qur'an 96:1)
| mottoeng               = Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists) (Qur'an 96:1)
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| endowment       =  
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| chancellor     = [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]
| chancellor             = [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]
| vice_chancellor = Prof. Sultan Mohammad Khan
| vice_chancellor       = Dr. Zaheeruddin
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| students               = 3000+
| head            = [[Tazeen Fatma]]
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'''Muhammad Ali Jauhar University''' is a [[private university, India|private university]] established in 2006 by the Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust in [[Rampur, Uttar Pradesh]], India, recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).<ref name="Raza library">[http://www.ugc.ac.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=472 Jauhar university recognition by UGC], Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref> Its Chancellor is [[Samajwadi Party]] leader [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]. It was granted university status in 2012 by the Uttar Pradesh government.<ref name="TOI - 31Jul2012 - The Uttar Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to begin classes at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/The-Uttar-Pradesh-government-has-given-the-go-ahead-to-begin-classes-at-Maulana-Mohammad-Ali-Jauhar-University-in-Rampur-considered-a-dream-project-of-Cabinet-minister-Azam-Khan-I-am-glad-and-thank-Chief-Minister-Akhilesh-Yadav-for-getting-the-authority-letter-for-starting-academic-session-in-2012-13issued-for-the-University-Khan-said-/articleshow/15294778.cms|title= The Uttar Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to begin classes at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur|last=Tripathi|first=Ashish|date=31 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|access-date=24 January 2013}}</ref> It was granted minority status by National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) on 28 May 2013.<ref name="Minority status">[http://twocircles.net/2013may29/jauhar_university_granted_minority_educational_institution_status.html Jauhar university minority status given], http://twocircles.net/  Retrieved 2013-05-30</ref>
'''Mohammad Ali Jauhar University''' is a [[List of private universities in India|private university]] established in 2006 by the [[Mohammad Ali Jauhar]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohammad Ali Jauhar University {{!}} Rampur |url=https://www.jauharuniversity.edu.in/ |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=www.jauharuniversity.edu.in}}</ref> Trust in [[Rampur, Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics|University Grants Commission (UGC)]].<ref name="Raza library">[http://www.ugc.ac.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=472 Jauhar university recognition by UGC], Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref> In 2012, it was granted university status.<ref name="TOI - 31Jul2012 - The Uttar Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to begin classes at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/The-Uttar-Pradesh-government-has-given-the-go-ahead-to-begin-classes-at-Maulana-Mohammad-Ali-Jauhar-University-in-Rampur-considered-a-dream-project-of-Cabinet-minister-Azam-Khan-I-am-glad-and-thank-Chief-Minister-Akhilesh-Yadav-for-getting-the-authority-letter-for-starting-academic-session-in-2012-13issued-for-the-University-Khan-said-/articleshow/15294778.cms|title= The Uttar Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to begin classes at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur|last=Tripathi|first=Ashish|date=31 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|access-date=24 January 2013}}</ref> It was also granted minority status by the [[National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions]] (NCMEI) on 28 May 2013.<ref name="Minority status">[http://twocircles.net/2013may29/jauhar_university_granted_minority_educational_institution_status.html Jauhar university minority status given], http://twocircles.net/  Retrieved 2013-05-30</ref> The university’s land acquisition has been the subject of controversy. In October 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld a ruling from the Allahabad High Court allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to terminate the university's land lease.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Sarda |first=Kanu |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Supreme Court rejects plea challenging cancellation of Jauhar University's lease |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/law-news/story/azam-khan-maulana-mohammad-ali-jauhar-university-supreme-court-plea-up-government-action-2616642-2024-10-14 |access-date=October 2, 2025 |work=India Today}}</ref>
 
==Location==
The [[university]] campus is located at a distance of approximately 6.0&nbsp;km. from the city of Rampur. It is situated along the [[Kosi River]], which forms its natural boundary. Kosi River flows all along the university for distance of two and a half miles.
 
==History==
===Proposal as the first state owned Urdu university===
 
In 2004 it was proposed as a [[State university (India)|state owned]] [[Urdu]] university to be set up in [[Rampur, Uttar Pradesh|Rampur]], Uttar Pradesh and was named after [[Mohammad Ali Jouhar]] an Indian Muslim leader and who was among the leading figures of the Khilafat Movement. The main originator of the idea of a Urdu university was [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]. It would have been the first state owned Urdu university in whole of Uttar Pradesh. At that time, proposal of making Azam Khan as lifelong chancellor of the university was not approved by the then Governor TV Rajeshwar. The Center Government then controlled by the Congress also opposed the bill for an Urdu university stating that it would have approved of the bill if Azam Khan then MLA of Samajwadi Party would stop wanting to be the lifelong chancellor of the university. Azam Khan was unmovable on his conditions to become the lifelong chancellor of the university. Hence the first state owned Urdu university was further put on hold.<ref name="set back maju">[http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/01-15Sep04-Print-Edition/011509200409.htm Setbacks faced by jauhar university], http://www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref><ref name="set back maju2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311001954/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/10/stories/2006041012520300.htm Setbacks faced by jauhar university 2], http://www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26</ref>
 
===Samajwadi Party loses power===
For the next five years it was locked in political warfare. In 2006 in midst of all the opposition from the political parties the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] laid the foundation stone of university.<ref name="foundation stone laid">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140427020220/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091918671100.htm Jauhar university foundation stone laid], http://www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref> In 2007 Samajwadi party lost the [[2007 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly election|2007 Vidhan Sabha elections]] and [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] won with a majority in the house. This further worsened conditions for [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]] who was part of the [[Samajwadi Party]] and was the main projector of the university. Finally in 2009 [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]] decided to instead set up an engineering college in the university premises. The idea for a state owned Urdu university started by [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]] was beginning to pave way for a full-fledged privately owned university by now. For the next three years the engineering college by the name [[Jauhar College of Engineering and Technology]] kept running from the university premises being affiliated to [[Mahamaya Technical University]].
 
===Samajwadi Party comes to power===
Major uplift to the university was seen in 2012 when the Samajwadi Party came to power. It was then the university was highlighted and in month of July, finally the authorisation letter for the university to start admissions as a full-fledged private university was given by Uttar Pradesh [[Chief Minister]] [[Akhilesh Yadav]].<ref name="authorisation letter">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/The-Uttar-Pradesh-government-has-given-the-go-ahead-to-begin-classes-at-Maulana-Mohammad-Ali-Jauhar-University-in-Rampur-considered-a-dream-project-of-Cabinet-minister-Azam-Khan-I-am-glad-and-thank-Chief-Minister-Akhilesh-Yadav-for-getting-the-authority-letter-for-starting-academic-session-in-2012-13issued-for-the-University-Khan-said-/articleshow/15294778.cms Establishment of Jauhar University Authority Letter], http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref>
 
===Inauguration of the university===
 
After eight years of struggle the university was finally inaugurated in a grand style on 18 September 2012 by [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] the founder of [[Samajwadi Party]]. The inauguration was attended by most of the VIPs of the [[Samajwadi party]]. The presence of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav was well accepted and lauded by the big audience that had gathered to witness the inauguration.<ref name="Jauhar university inaugurated">[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article3913149.ece Jauhar university inaugurated], www.thehindu.com Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref>
 
The former Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said Azam Khan had rendered "an unmatched service for the upliftment of the community and society." Calling it a historical moment, he said that the role of Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Shaukat Ali was very significant in the freedom struggle, Yadav said that the way to development was education. He also called for more educational institutes for minorities. He also requested the Chief Minister to consider opening up of a medical college in the university. He further said that after the [[Aligarh Muslim University]], Rampur will now be remembered for the Mohammad Ali Jauhar university.<ref name="Jauhar university inaugurated1">[http://www.theindianawaaz.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9276&catid=12 Jauhar university inaugurated1], http://www.theindianawaaz.com Retrieved 2013-01-26</ref>
 
==Infrastructure==
[[File:Mumtaz Library 2.jpg|thumb|The Mumtaz Central Library is one of the landmarks of the university.]]
 
The university buildings are still under construction and most of the work will be completed soon.{{when|date=April 2019}}
 
The envisioned university comprises a school of humanities, a school of law, a school of education, a school of engineering and technology, a school of nursing and a medical college. The total required land is 300 acres, two-thirds of which has already been acquired. The fully developed campus would cover an area of 300 acres.
[[File:Audimaju.jpg|thumb|Auditorium in Mohammad Ali Jauhar University]]
 
Attention has been given to the development of sporting facilities also. Playfields for football, hockey, and cricket have been proposed. A mini stadium with athletic tracks, gymnasium, and horse riding club has also been designed.
 
A 478-seat auditorium building has a main hall and green rooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jauharuniversity.edu.in/auditorium.html|title = Mohammad Ali Jauhar University &#124; Rampur}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
{{unsourced section|date=October 2025}}
===Jauhar Institute of Medical Sciences===
===Jauhar Institute of Medical Sciences===
* MBBS (proposed)
* MBBS (proposed)
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*Department of Management
*Department of Management


'''Bachelor's degree course(s)'''
'''Bachelor's degree programs'''
*B.Com. (Hons)
*B.Commerce. (Hons)
*B.B.A.
*B.B.A.
*B.A. (Hons) English
*B.A. (Hons) English
*B.A. (Hons) Psychology
*B.A. (Hons) Psychology


'''Master's degree course(s)'''
'''Master's degree programs'''
*M.A.
*M.A.
*M.B.A.
*M.B.A.
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===Sir Syed Faculty of Science===
===Sir Syed Faculty of Science===


'''Bachelor's degree course(s)'''
'''Bachelor's degree programs'''
*B.Sc in Physics
*B.Sc in Physics
*B.Sc in Chemistry
*B.Sc in Chemistry
*B.Sc in Mathematics
*B.Sc in Mathematics
*B.Sc in Computer
*B.Sc in Computer Science
*B.Sc in Electronics
*B.Sc in Electronics
*B.Sc in Zoology or Botany
*B.Sc in Zoology or Botany
*B.Sc in Biochemistry
*B.Sc in Biochemistry


'''Master's degree course(s)'''
'''Master's degree programs'''
*M.Sc in Biochemistry
*M.Sc in Biochemistry
*M.Sc in Statistics
*M.Sc in Statistics
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*M.Sc in Physics
*M.Sc in Physics


'''PhD (s) course(s)'''
'''PhD programs'''
* PhD in Biochemistry
* PhD in Biochemistry
* PhD in Chemistry
* PhD in Chemistry
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===Department of Agriculture Science===
===Department of Agriculture Science===
'''Bachelor's degree course(s)'''
'''Bachelor's degree programs'''
*B.Sc (Agriculture)
*B.Sc (Agriculture)
*M.Sc (Agriculture) Agronomy & Horticulture
[[File:Faculty of Law.jpg|thumb|239x239px|'''Jauhar: Faculty of Law''']]
[[File:Faculty of Law.jpg|thumb|239x239px|'''Jauhar: Faculty of Law''']]


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*L.L.M.
*L.L.M.
*Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
*Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
==History==
===Proposal as the First State-owned Urdu University===
In 2004, it was proposed that a [[State university (India)|state-owned]] [[Urdu]] university be set up in [[Rampur, Uttar Pradesh|Rampur]], Uttar Pradesh. It was named after [[Mohammad Ali Jouhar]], an [[Islam in India|Indian Muslim]] activist, who was one of the leading figures of the [[Khilafat Movement]]. The main originator of the idea of an Urdu university was [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]. It would have been the first state-owned [[Urdu]] university in the region of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. At the time, the proposal to make Azam Khan the lifelong chancellor of the university was not approved by the then-governor, T.V. Rajeshwar. The central government, then controlled by the [[Indian National Congress]], also opposed the bill for an Urdu university. It stated that it would approve the bill if Azam Khan, then MLA of the [[Samajwadi Party]], would cease seeking to be the lifelong chancellor of the University. Since Azam Khan insisted on being appointed lifelong chancellor, the proposal was eventually shelved indefinitely.<ref name="set back maju">[http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/01-15Sep04-Print-Edition/011509200409.htm Setbacks faced by jauhar university], http://www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref><ref name="set back maju2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311001954/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/10/stories/2006041012520300.htm Setbacks faced by jauhar university 2], http://www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26</ref>
===Samajwadi Party loses power===
The university faced political challenges for the next five years. In 2006, amidst opposition from political parties, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]], laid the foundation stone of the University.<ref name="foundation stone laid">{{cite news |last=Parsai |first=Gargi |date= 19 September 2006|title= Mulayam kicks off campaign |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091918671100.htm |work=The Hindu |publisher= The Hindu Group|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427020220/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091918671100.htm |archive-date=27 April 2014|url-status=dead|access-date= 3 October 2025}}</ref> In 2007, the Samajwadi Party lost the [[2007 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2007 Vidhan Sabha election]], and the [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] won a majority in the house. This further worsened conditions for [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]], who was part of the [[Samajwadi Party]] and was the main proponent of the university. Finally, in 2009, [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]] decided to set up an engineering college on the university premises instead. [[Azam Khan (politician)|Azam Khan]]'s idea of a state-owned Urdu university was beginning to pave the way for a full-fledged, privately owned university. For the next three years, the engineering college by the name [[Jauhar College of Engineering and Technology]] operated on university premises affiliated with the [[Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow|Mahamaya Technical University]].
===Samajwadi Party comes to power===
A major uplift to the university was seen in 2012 when the Samajwadi Party came to power. The issue was promoted, and in July, Uttar Pradesh [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister]] [[Akhilesh Yadav]] finally authorized the university to start admissions as a full-fledged private university.<ref name="authorisation letter">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/The-Uttar-Pradesh-government-has-given-the-go-ahead-to-begin-classes-at-Maulana-Mohammad-Ali-Jauhar-University-in-Rampur-considered-a-dream-project-of-Cabinet-minister-Azam-Khan-I-am-glad-and-thank-Chief-Minister-Akhilesh-Yadav-for-getting-the-authority-letter-for-starting-academic-session-in-2012-13issued-for-the-University-Khan-said-/articleshow/15294778.cms Establishment of Jauhar University Authority Letter], http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref>
===Inauguration of the university===
After eight years of struggle, the university was finally inaugurated on September 18th, 2012, by [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]], the founder of the [[Samajwadi Party]]. The inauguration was attended by many members of the [[Samajwadi Party]], as well as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.
Mulayam Singh Yadav said that Azam Khan had rendered "an unmatched service for the upliftment of the community and society." {{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} Calling it a historical moment, he said that the roles of Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Shaukat Ali were very significant in the freedom struggle. Yadav said that the way to development was education. He also called for more educational institutions for minorities. He requested the Chief Minister to consider opening a medical college at the university. He further said that after the [[Aligarh Muslim University]], Rampur will now be remembered as the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.<ref name="Jauhar university inaugurated1">[http://www.theindianawaaz.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9276&catid=12 Jauhar university inaugurated1], http://www.theindianawaaz.com Retrieved 2013-01-26</ref>
=== Termination of the University's Land Lease ===
In 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government cancelled the university's land lease, citing a violation of the lease's conditions.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lalchandani |first=Neha |date=November 1, 2023 |title=UP govt takes back 41,000 sq ft from Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/up-govt-takes-back-41000-sq-ft-land-from-azam-khans-jauhar-trust/articleshow/104871016.cms |access-date=October 2, 2025 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The government claimed that the lease was granted for the establishment of a research institute, but a university had been established on the land instead.
The Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust sued, requesting the Allahabad High Court to reverse the termination of the lease. In March of 2024, the High Court denied the request, allowing for the termination of the lease.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=March 18, 2024 |title=Allahabad HC dismisses petition challenging cancellation of land lease of Jauhar University |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad-hc-dismisses-petition-challenging-cancellation-of-land-lease-of-jauhar-university-2941817 |access-date=October 2, 2025 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> The trust's attorney appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of India, which sided with the Allahabad High Court in October of the same year, refusing to consider the appeal.<ref name=":0" />
==Infrastructure==
[[File:Mumtaz Library 2.jpg|thumb|The Mumtaz Central Library is one of the University's landmarks.]]
The university buildings are still under construction, and most of the work is set to be completed in the near future.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}}
The envisioned university consists of a school of humanities, a school of law, a school of education, a school of engineering and technology, a school of nursing, as well as a medical college. Two-thirds of the 300-acre plan for a fully developed campus has already been acquired.
[[File:Audimaju.jpg|thumb|Auditorium in Mohammad Ali Jauhar University]]
Attention has also been given to the development of sporting facilities. Sports fields for football, hockey, and cricket have been proposed. A mini-stadium with athletic tracks, a gymnasium, and a horse riding club has also been designed.
Moreover, a 478-seat auditorium building will contain a main hall and green rooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jauharuniversity.edu.in/auditorium.html|title = Mohammad Ali Jauhar University &#124; Rampur}}</ref>
==Location==
The [[university ]][[campus]] is approximately 6 km from the city of Rampur. It is situated along the [[Kosi River]], which forms its natural boundary. The Kosi River flows alongside<ref>{{Cite web |last=wpadmin |date=2022-03-16 |title=Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi |url=https://asiafoundation.org/living-with-the-river-going-with-the-flow-of-the-kosi/#:~:text=The%20Kosi%20is%20a%20transboundary,in%20the%20Bay%20of%20Bengal. |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=The Asia Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> the university for a distance of two and a half miles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=mohammad ali jauhar university: Latest News & Videos, Photos about mohammad ali jauhar university {{!}} The Economic Times - Page 1 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/mohammad-ali-jauhar-university |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}}</ref>


==Photo gallery==
==Photo gallery==
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Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
Other name
MAJ University Rampur
Mottoاقرأ باسم ربك الذي خلق (Arabic)
Motto in English
Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists) (Qur'an 96:1)
TypePrivate
Established2006
FounderAzam Khan
ChancellorAzam Khan
Vice-ChancellorDr. Zaheeruddin
Students3000+
Location
Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
,
India

28°52′36″N 79°01′22″E / 28.87667°N 79.02278°E / 28.87667; 79.02278
CampusRural, 121 hectares (300 acres)
Websitejauharuniversity.edu.in

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University is a private university established in 2006 by the Mohammad Ali Jauhar[1] Trust in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[2] In 2012, it was granted university status.[3] It was also granted minority status by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) on 28 May 2013.[4] The university’s land acquisition has been the subject of controversy. In October 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld a ruling from the Allahabad High Court allowing the Uttar Pradesh government to terminate the university's land lease.[5]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Jauhar Institute of Medical Sciences[edit | edit source]

  • MBBS (proposed)

Jauhar Institute of Engineering and Technology[edit | edit source]

Departments

  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mother Teresa Institute of Paramedical Science[edit | edit source]

  • Diploma in Optometry
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy

Mulayam Singh Yadav Faculty of Humanities[edit | edit source]

Departments

  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of English
  • Department of Urdu
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of Management

Bachelor's degree programs

  • B.Commerce. (Hons)
  • B.B.A.
  • B.A. (Hons) English
  • B.A. (Hons) Psychology

Master's degree programs

  • M.A.
  • M.B.A.

Sir Syed Faculty of Science[edit | edit source]

Bachelor's degree programs

  • B.Sc in Physics
  • B.Sc in Chemistry
  • B.Sc in Mathematics
  • B.Sc in Computer Science
  • B.Sc in Electronics
  • B.Sc in Zoology or Botany
  • B.Sc in Biochemistry

Master's degree programs

  • M.Sc in Biochemistry
  • M.Sc in Statistics
  • M.Sc in Mathematics
  • M.Sc in Physics

PhD programs

  • PhD in Biochemistry
  • PhD in Chemistry
  • PhD in Zoology

Department of Agriculture Science[edit | edit source]

Bachelor's degree programs

  • B.Sc (Agriculture)
  • M.Sc (Agriculture) Agronomy & Horticulture
Jauhar: Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law[edit | edit source]

  • B.A. L.L.B.
  • L.L.M.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights

History[edit | edit source]

Proposal as the First State-owned Urdu University[edit | edit source]

In 2004, it was proposed that a state-owned Urdu university be set up in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. It was named after Mohammad Ali Jouhar, an Indian Muslim activist, who was one of the leading figures of the Khilafat Movement. The main originator of the idea of an Urdu university was Azam Khan. It would have been the first state-owned Urdu university in the region of Uttar Pradesh. At the time, the proposal to make Azam Khan the lifelong chancellor of the university was not approved by the then-governor, T.V. Rajeshwar. The central government, then controlled by the Indian National Congress, also opposed the bill for an Urdu university. It stated that it would approve the bill if Azam Khan, then MLA of the Samajwadi Party, would cease seeking to be the lifelong chancellor of the University. Since Azam Khan insisted on being appointed lifelong chancellor, the proposal was eventually shelved indefinitely.[6][7]

Samajwadi Party loses power[edit | edit source]

The university faced political challenges for the next five years. In 2006, amidst opposition from political parties, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav, laid the foundation stone of the University.[8] In 2007, the Samajwadi Party lost the 2007 Vidhan Sabha election, and the Bahujan Samaj Party won a majority in the house. This further worsened conditions for Azam Khan, who was part of the Samajwadi Party and was the main proponent of the university. Finally, in 2009, Azam Khan decided to set up an engineering college on the university premises instead. Azam Khan's idea of a state-owned Urdu university was beginning to pave the way for a full-fledged, privately owned university. For the next three years, the engineering college by the name Jauhar College of Engineering and Technology operated on university premises affiliated with the Mahamaya Technical University.

Samajwadi Party comes to power[edit | edit source]

A major uplift to the university was seen in 2012 when the Samajwadi Party came to power. The issue was promoted, and in July, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav finally authorized the university to start admissions as a full-fledged private university.[9]

Inauguration of the university[edit | edit source]

After eight years of struggle, the university was finally inaugurated on September 18th, 2012, by Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of the Samajwadi Party. The inauguration was attended by many members of the Samajwadi Party, as well as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.

Mulayam Singh Yadav said that Azam Khan had rendered "an unmatched service for the upliftment of the community and society." [citation needed] Calling it a historical moment, he said that the roles of Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar and his brother Shaukat Ali were very significant in the freedom struggle. Yadav said that the way to development was education. He also called for more educational institutions for minorities. He requested the Chief Minister to consider opening a medical college at the university. He further said that after the Aligarh Muslim University, Rampur will now be remembered as the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.[10]

Termination of the University's Land Lease[edit | edit source]

In 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government cancelled the university's land lease, citing a violation of the lease's conditions.[11] The government claimed that the lease was granted for the establishment of a research institute, but a university had been established on the land instead.

The Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust sued, requesting the Allahabad High Court to reverse the termination of the lease. In March of 2024, the High Court denied the request, allowing for the termination of the lease.[12] The trust's attorney appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of India, which sided with the Allahabad High Court in October of the same year, refusing to consider the appeal.[5]

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

The Mumtaz Central Library is one of the University's landmarks.

The university buildings are still under construction, and most of the work is set to be completed in the near future.[citation needed]

The envisioned university consists of a school of humanities, a school of law, a school of education, a school of engineering and technology, a school of nursing, as well as a medical college. Two-thirds of the 300-acre plan for a fully developed campus has already been acquired.

Auditorium in Mohammad Ali Jauhar University

Attention has also been given to the development of sporting facilities. Sports fields for football, hockey, and cricket have been proposed. A mini-stadium with athletic tracks, a gymnasium, and a horse riding club has also been designed.

Moreover, a 478-seat auditorium building will contain a main hall and green rooms.[13]

Location[edit | edit source]

The university campus is approximately 6 km from the city of Rampur. It is situated along the Kosi River, which forms its natural boundary. The Kosi River flows alongside[14] the university for a distance of two and a half miles.[15]

Photo gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Mulayam Singh Yadav Faculty of Humanities
    Mulayam Singh Yadav Faculty of Humanities

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Mohammad Ali Jauhar University | Rampur". www.jauharuniversity.edu.in. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Jauhar university recognition by UGC, Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 2013-01-24
  3. ↑ Tripathi, Ashish (31 July 2012). "The Uttar Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to begin classes at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  4. ↑ Jauhar university minority status given, http://twocircles.net/ Retrieved 2013-05-30
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sarda, Kanu (14 October 2024). "Supreme Court rejects plea challenging cancellation of Jauhar University's lease". India Today. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Setbacks faced by jauhar university, http://www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24
  7. ↑ Setbacks faced by jauhar university 2, http://www.hindu.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26
  8. ↑ Parsai, Gargi (19 September 2006). "Mulayam kicks off campaign". The Hindu. The Hindu Group. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Establishment of Jauhar University Authority Letter, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24
  10. ↑ Jauhar university inaugurated1, http://www.theindianawaaz.com Retrieved 2013-01-26
  11. ↑ Lalchandani, Neha (1 November 2023). "UP govt takes back 41,000 sq ft from Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  12. ↑ PTI (18 March 2024). "Allahabad HC dismisses petition challenging cancellation of land lease of Jauhar University". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Mohammad Ali Jauhar University | Rampur".
  14. ↑ wpadmin (16 March 2022). "Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi". The Asia Foundation. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "mohammad ali jauhar university: Latest News & Videos, Photos about mohammad ali jauhar university | The Economic Times - Page 1". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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