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{{Infobox University | {{Infobox University | ||
| image = Bengaluru | | image = Bengaluru City University logo.png | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| name = Bengaluru City University | | name = Bengaluru City University | ||
| former_name = Bengaluru Central University | |||
| motto = Be Boundless | | motto = Be Boundless | ||
| established = 2017 | | established = 2017 | ||
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| chancellor = | | chancellor = | ||
| Pro-chancellor = | | Pro-chancellor = | ||
| vice_chancellor = | | vice_chancellor = Lingaraja Gandhi | ||
| president = | | president = | ||
| city = [[ | | city = [[Bangalore]] | ||
| state = [[Karnataka]] | | state = [[Karnataka]] | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| postalcode = | | postalcode = | ||
| coor = | | coor = | ||
| publictransit = | | publictransit = | ||
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'''Bengaluru City University ''' is a [[State university (India)|state university]] | '''Bengaluru City University ''' ('''BCU'''), formerly '''Bengaluru Central University''', is a [[State university (India)|state university]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=12&Unitype=2 | title=State Universities Karnataka | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] | access-date=19 February 2019}}</ref> located in [[Bangalore]] , [[Karnataka]]. It was formed in 2017 and renamed in 2020. | ||
== History == | |||
The university was formed in 2017 following the trifurcation of [[Bangalore University]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/620207/govt-issues-order-trifurcation-bangalore.html | title=Govt issues order on trifurcation of Bangalore University | publisher=[[Deccan Herald]] | date=1 July 2017 | access-date=19 February 2019}}</ref> and renamed in 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jun/14/no-more-central-its-bengaluru-city-university-from-the-upcoming-academic-year-2156350.html | title=No more Central, it's Bengaluru City University from the upcoming academic year | publisher=The New Indian Express | date=14 June 2020 | access-date=7 December 2020}}</ref> The first [[vice chancellor]] (VC) of the university was S. Japhet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Change in Bengaluru university name signals sharper city focus |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/change-in-bengaluru-university-name-signals-sharper-city-focus-919623.html |access-date=31 May 2021 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=2020-11-25 |language=en}}</ref> Narasimha Murthy replaced him as an interim VC in November 2020<ref>{{cite news |title=Prof Narasimha Murthy interim V-C of BCU |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/prof-narasimha-murthy-interim-v-c-of-bcu-917676.html |access-date=31 May 2021 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=2020-11-20 |language=en}}</ref> until the appointment of Lingaraja Gandhi in April 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi is Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore City University |url=https://starofmysore.com/prof-lingaraja-gandhi-is-vice-chancellor-of-bangalore-city-university/ |access-date=31 May 2021 |work=[[Star of Mysore]] |date=2021-04-14}}</ref> | |||
== Affiliation == | |||
For the academic year 2019-20 the university had 204 [[affiliated college]]s, 24 education colleges, and 9 autonomous colleges.<ref>{{cite web |title={{sic|Aff|liated|nolink=y}} Colleges |url=https://bcu.ac.in/Affliated_colleges.php |website=bcu.ac.in |publisher=Bengaluru City University |access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref> Notable affiliated colleges include: | |||
* [[College of Fine Arts, Bangalore]] | |||
* [[Government Science College, Bangalore]] | |||
* [[Jyoti Nivas College]] | |||
* [[Maharani Lakshmi Ammani Women's College]] | |||
* [[Mount Carmel College, Bangalore]] | |||
* [[St. Joseph's College, Bangalore]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Universities in Karnataka}} | {{Universities in Karnataka}} | ||
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[[Category:2017 establishments in Karnataka]] | [[Category:2017 establishments in Karnataka]] | ||
Revision as of 12:43, 19 September 2021
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Former name | Bengaluru Central University |
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| Motto | Be Boundless |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 2017 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Lingaraja Gandhi |
| Location | , , |
| Website | bcu |
Bengaluru City University (BCU), formerly Bengaluru Central University, is a state university[1] located in Bangalore , Karnataka. It was formed in 2017 and renamed in 2020.
History
The university was formed in 2017 following the trifurcation of Bangalore University,[2] and renamed in 2020.[3] The first vice chancellor (VC) of the university was S. Japhet.[4] Narasimha Murthy replaced him as an interim VC in November 2020[5] until the appointment of Lingaraja Gandhi in April 2021.[6]
Affiliation
For the academic year 2019-20 the university had 204 affiliated colleges, 24 education colleges, and 9 autonomous colleges.[7] Notable affiliated colleges include:
- College of Fine Arts, Bangalore
- Government Science College, Bangalore
- Jyoti Nivas College
- Maharani Lakshmi Ammani Women's College
- Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
References
- ↑ "State Universities Karnataka". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ↑ "Govt issues order on trifurcation of Bangalore University". Deccan Herald. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ↑ "No more Central, it's Bengaluru City University from the upcoming academic year". The New Indian Express. 14 June 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ "Change in Bengaluru university name signals sharper city focus". Deccan Herald. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Prof Narasimha Murthy interim V-C of BCU". Deccan Herald. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi is Vice-Chancellor of Bangalore City University". Star of Mysore. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Affliated [sic] Colleges". bcu.ac.in. Bengaluru City University. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
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