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'''Parul University''' is a [[private university]] in [[Vadodara, Gujarat]], India. It was established in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, and was given university status in 2015.<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://paruluniversity.ac.in/about-us/parul-university/about-the-university/ |title=About Parul University |publisher=Parul University |access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
'''Parul University''' is a [[private university]] in [[Vadodara, Gujarat]], India. It was established in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, and was given university status in 2015.<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://paruluniversity.ac.in/about-us/parul-university/about-the-university/ |title=About Parul University |publisher=Parul University |access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
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==Recognition==
==Recognition==


The university is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] and the [[National Board of Accreditation]], an autonomous body of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).<ref name=recognition>{{cite web|url=http://paruluniversity.ac.in/about-us/accreditation-tie-ups/recognitions-approvals/ |title=Accreditation & Approvals |publisher=Parul University |access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
Parul University is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] and the [[National Board of Accreditation]], an autonomous body of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).<ref name=recognition>{{cite web|url=http://paruluniversity.ac.in/about-us/accreditation-tie-ups/recognitions-approvals/ |title=Accreditation & Approvals |publisher=Parul University |access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
 


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
Jayesh Patel, the founder and managing director of the university, was accused of raping a student. The female rector of the girls' hostel, Bhavana Patel, was arrested and charged with helping to facilitate the crime. Following the accusations, Jayesh Patel absconded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rape-at-parul-university-vadodara-jayesh-patel-missing-arrest-protest-2865598/|title=Rape at Parul University: Jayesh Patel still absconding, protests across political lines |date=2016-06-21|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=2016-06-22}}</ref> He was apprehended on 21 June 2016 by Vadodara police and arrested.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/parul-university-rape-case-jayesh-patel-hospitalised-after-chest-pain-2902375/ |title=Parul University rape case: Jayesh Patel hospitalised after chest pain |website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=2016-07-09|access-date=2017-03-07}}</ref>
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Jayesh, founder President of the University, was accused of harassing a student. The female rector of the girls' hostel, was arrested and charged with helping to facilitate the crime <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/rape-at-parul-university-vadodara-jayesh-patel-missing-arrest-protest-2865598/|title=Rape at Parul University: Jayesh Patel still absconding, protests across political lines |date=2016-06-21|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=2016-06-22}}</ref> He was apprehended on 21 June 2016 by Vadodara police and arrested.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/parul-university-rape-case-jayesh-patel-hospitalised-after-chest-pain-2902375/ |title=Parul University rape case: Jayesh Patel hospitalised after chest pain |website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=2016-07-09|access-date=2017-03-07}}</ref>
As of January 2018, Jayesh Patel was denied bail by the court and remains in judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/parul-univ-founder-jayesh-patel-denied-bail-in-rape-case/articleshow/62715869.cms|title=Parul univ founder Jayesh Patel denied bail in rape case |date=January 31, 2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-17|last3=Ist|first3=4:11}}</ref>{{update needed|date=June 2021}}


As of January 2018, Jayesh was denied bail by the court and remains in judicial custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/parul-univ-founder-jayesh-patel-denied-bail-in-rape-case/articleshow/62715869.cms|title=Parul univ founder Jayesh Patel denied bail in rape case |date=January 31, 2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-17|last3=Ist|first3=4:11}}</ref>{{update needed|date=June 2021}}


==References==
==References==

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Parul University
Former name
Parul Group Of Institutes
TypePrivate University
Established2009 (2009)
Parent institution
Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust
AffiliationUGC
PresidentDevanshu Patel[1]
Vice-presidentParul Patel[2]
ProvostM N Patel[3]
Academic staff
2500
Administrative staff
1000
Students28000
Location
Vadodara
,
Gujarat
,
India
CampusUrban
Colors       
Blue, red, yellow & white
Websitewww.paruluniversity.ac.in

Parul University is a private university in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It was established in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, and was given university status in 2015.[4]

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Parul University is recognized by University Grants Commission, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and the National Board of Accreditation, an autonomous body of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[5]


Controversy[edit | edit source]

Template:Importance section Jayesh, founder President of the University, was accused of harassing a student. The female rector of the girls' hostel, was arrested and charged with helping to facilitate the crime [6] He was apprehended on 21 June 2016 by Vadodara police and arrested.[7]

As of January 2018, Jayesh was denied bail by the court and remains in judicial custody.[8][needs update]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "President—Parul University". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. "President—Parul University". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  3. "University Team - Parul University".
  4. "About Parul University". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  5. "Accreditation & Approvals". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  6. "Rape at Parul University: Jayesh Patel still absconding, protests across political lines". The Indian Express. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  7. "Parul University rape case: Jayesh Patel hospitalised after chest pain". The Indian Express. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  8. "Parul univ founder Jayesh Patel denied bail in rape case". The Times of India. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2019.

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