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{{Short description|University in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India}} | {{Short description|University in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India}} | ||
{{redirect|Purvanchal University|the university established in Nepal|Purbanchal University}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}} | ||
{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
|name | | name = Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University | ||
|native_name | | native_name = | ||
|image | | image = Purvanchallogo.png | ||
|motto | | motto = ''tejasvi nāvadhītamastu''<br />(from the ''[[Aranyaka#Taittiriya Aranyaka|Taittiriya āraṇyaka]]'' of the [[Yajurveda]], 8.0.0) | ||
|mottoeng | | mottoeng = "May our knowledge become brilliant." | ||
|established | | established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|2 October 1987}} | ||
|former_names | | former_names = Purvanchal University | ||
|chancellor | | chancellor = [[Governor of Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
|vice_chancellor = | | vice_chancellor = Vandana Singh<ref>{{cite web |title=AU faculty to head Purvanchal University|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/au-faculty-to-head-purvanchal-university/articleshow/103042378.cms?from=mdr|access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> | ||
| faculty | | faculty = 150+<ref name="VBSPU"/> | ||
|students | | students = 1,421<ref name="VBSPU">{{cite web |title=University Student Enrollment Details |url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/stateuniversitylist.aspx?id=487Tb5QSmXkTnnzf/c9U+g==&Unitype=iA7z/ds2To+MdcuCvitOpQ== |website=www.ugc.ac.in |access-date= 29 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
|undergrad | | undergrad = 864<ref name="VBSPU"/> | ||
|postgrad | | postgrad = 535<ref name="VBSPU"/> | ||
|doctoral | | doctoral = 22<ref name="VBSPU"/> | ||
| administrative_staff | | administrative_staff = {{unbulleted list|412 campus employees}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Campus Employees List|url=http://www.vbspu.ac.in/employee-association/|access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
| colours | | colours = {{color box|FDEE00}} Yellow<br />{{color box|DA1884}} Barbie Pink | ||
|city | | city = [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
|type | | type = [[State university (India)|State university (Government)]] | ||
| | | academic_affiliations = {{hlist|[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[Bar Council of India|BCI]]|[[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]]}} | ||
|campus | | accreditation = {{hlist|[[AICTE]]|[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]}} | ||
| mascot | | campus = Semi-urban, {{cvt|171.5|acre}} | ||
|website | | mascot = [[Lotus flower]] | ||
| website = {{URL|http://www.vbspu.ac.in}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University''' (''' | '''Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University''' ('''VBSPU'''), formerly '''Purvanchal University''', is a [[State university (India)|public state university]] based in [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]], India. It was established in 1987 as a residential-cum-affiliating university. It is named after Shri [[Vir Bahadur Singh|Veer Bahadur Singh]], the former chief minister of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | ||
[[File:purvanchalmain.jpg|thumb|right|Main | [[File:purvanchalmain.jpg|thumb|right|Main entrance gate of the university]] | ||
The university is engaged in research through MoU with foreign and local universities, organizations and institutions. Many of its departments are identified by UGC as Centres of Excellence.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | The university is engaged in research through MoU with foreign and local universities, organizations and institutions. Many of its departments are identified by UGC as Centres of Excellence Aditya Banerjee student.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Purvanchal University, Jaunpur renamed as Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in the honour of late Shri [[Vir Bahadur Singh]], former [[Chief Minister]] of the state, was established on 2 October 1987 as an affiliating university under U.P. state university act 1973. Started with the 68 affiliated colleges, the university now has widened its spectrum of activities with 367 affiliated graduate and post-graduate colleges and student enrollment of nearly three [[lakh]] and eighty thousand ({{Lakh|3.8}}) in five districts of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="About University">{{cite web |title=About University |url=https://www.vbspu.ac.in/about-university/|website=www.vbspu.ac.in|access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> | Purvanchal University, Jaunpur renamed as Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in the honour of late Shri [[Vir Bahadur Singh]], former [[Chief Minister]] of the state, was established on 2 October 1987 as an affiliating university under U.P. state university act 1973. Started with the 68 affiliated colleges, the university now has widened its spectrum of activities with 367 affiliated graduate and post-graduate colleges and student enrollment of nearly three [[lakh]] and eighty thousand ({{Lakh|3.8}}) in five districts of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="About University">{{cite web |title=About University |url=https://www.vbspu.ac.in/about-university/|website=www.vbspu.ac.in|access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
In 2024, Two professors were suspended for allegedly extorting money from students in exchange of marks on answer sheets written with songs, music, names of cricketers and the slogan [[Jai Shri Ram|''Jai Shree Ram'']]. They purposefully increased the marked from Zero to close to Sixty percent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UP Students Clear Exam With 'Jai Shri Ram' Answers, Professors Suspended |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/up-students-clear-exam-with-jai-shri-ram-answers-professors-suspended-5531490 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | |||
== Campus == | == Campus == | ||
[[File:Aerial View of Main Campus.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial View of Main Campus]] | [[File:Aerial View of Main Campus.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial View of Main Campus]] | ||
[[File:Inside View VBSPU.jpg|thumb|right|Inside | [[File:Inside View VBSPU.jpg|thumb|right|Inside of the university]] | ||
The university is about 11 km from the historic city of Jaunpur on Jaunpur-Shahganj road which divides its 171.5-acre (0.694 | The university is about 11 km from the historic city of Jaunpur on Jaunpur-Shahganj road which divides its 171.5-acre (0.694 km<sup>2</sup>) campus into two parts: one with the campus and another with a hostel, teacher's colony, transit hostel, guest house, chancellor suite and vice chancellor residence.<ref name="About University"/> | ||
===Auditorium=== | ===Auditorium=== | ||
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** Electrical Engineering (EE) | ** Electrical Engineering (EE) | ||
** Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ** Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ||
** Artificial Intelligence (AI) | |||
** Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ** Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ||
** Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) | ** Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) | ||
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'''Faculty of Medicine''' | '''Faculty of Medicine''' | ||
* Departments | * Departments | ||
** Pharmacy (D.Pharm and [[B.Pharm]]) | ** Pharmacy (D.Pharm. and [[B.Pharm]]) | ||
'''Faculty of Commerce''' | '''Faculty of Commerce''' | ||
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==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
===Admission=== | ===Admission=== | ||
Students are admitted to various courses based on the merit of a qualifying degree. To pursue post-graduation courses at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, the candidate must have passed graduation with at least 45% marks from a reputable university in the relevant specialisation. Selection of candidates to MCA, MBA, B.Pharma and B.Tech. is done on the basis of marks obtained in | Students are admitted to various courses based on the merit of a qualifying degree. To pursue post-graduation courses at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, the candidate must have passed graduation with at least 45% marks from a reputable university in the relevant specialisation. Selection of candidates to MCA, MBA, B.Pharma and B.Tech. is done on the basis of marks obtained in JEE MAINS Following the publication of the [[SEE-UPTU]] merit list, candidates need to appear for the counselling on the specified date and time at the allotted venue. The final list of candidates selected for admission is published on the university website thereafter. | ||
===Placement=== | ===Placement=== | ||
The university has been in ties with the top companies offering various job roles and opportunities to the students at lucrative pay packages, ranging from [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1.8 lakh ({{Lakh|1.8}}) to INR | The university has been in ties with the top companies offering various job roles and opportunities to the students at lucrative pay packages, ranging from [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1.8 lakh ({{Lakh|1.8}}) to INR 15 lakh ({{Lakh|15}}). Some of the key employers include [[Infosys]], [[Paytm]], [[Swiggy]], [[Max Life Insurance]], [[Zomato]], [[LG Electronics]], [[ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund|ICICI Prudential]], [[Tech Mahindra]], [[Kotak Mahindra Bank]], [[Genpact]] and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vbspu.ac.in/training-placement/|title=Placement and Training Cell News}}</ref>{{better source needed|reason=self-sourced claim of superior accomplishement|date=May 2020}} | ||
==Research== | ==Research== | ||
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A committee is assigned to monitor research activity in the university. Over 60% of the faculty members have doctoral degrees and they are engaged in guiding research scholars. Faculty members are eligible to guide students after five years of teaching and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Department of Biotechnology is one of the leading departments of the university. It was established in 1999. The department has good research facilities and the research groups, mainly the Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Biology Group, are involved in basic research.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} | A committee is assigned to monitor research activity in the university. Over 60% of the faculty members have doctoral degrees and they are engaged in guiding research scholars. Faculty members are eligible to guide students after five years of teaching and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Department of Biotechnology is one of the leading departments of the university. It was established in 1999. The department has good research facilities and the research groups, mainly the Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Biology Group, are involved in basic research.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
A large open stadium of ground and sitting capacity of 5000 has been witnessing several sports finale of zonal, state and national level | A large open stadium of ground and sitting capacity of 5000 has been witnessing several sports finale of zonal, state and national level. The lounge of the stadium includes rooms in first and second floor and other basic facilities useful for conducting sports, NSS, Rovers and Rangers programmes. In the recent years the university has conducted several sports events like All India [[Kabaddi]], [[basketball]], [[handball]], Inter-University [[Cricket]] tournament etc. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Universities in Uttar Pradesh}} | {{Universities in Uttar Pradesh}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:Universities in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:Universities in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:Universities and colleges in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1987]] | ||
[[Category:1987 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:1987 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
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Former names | Purvanchal University |
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| Motto | tejasvi nāvadhītamastu (from the Taittiriya āraṇyaka of the Yajurveda, 8.0.0) |
Motto in English | "May our knowledge become brilliant." |
| Type | State university (Government) |
| Established | 2 October 1987 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Vandana Singh[1] |
Academic staff | 150+[2] |
Administrative staff |
|
| Students | 1,421[2] |
| Undergraduates | 864[2] |
| Postgraduates | 535[2] |
| 22[2] | |
| Location | Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Semi-urban, 171.5 acres (69.4 ha) |
| Colours | Yellow Barbie Pink |
| Mascot | Lotus flower |
| Website | www |
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU), formerly Purvanchal University, is a public state university based in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1987 as a residential-cum-affiliating university. It is named after Shri Veer Bahadur Singh, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
The university is engaged in research through MoU with foreign and local universities, organizations and institutions. Many of its departments are identified by UGC as Centres of Excellence Aditya Banerjee student.[citation needed]
History[edit | edit source]
Purvanchal University, Jaunpur renamed as Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in the honour of late Shri Vir Bahadur Singh, former Chief Minister of the state, was established on 2 October 1987 as an affiliating university under U.P. state university act 1973. Started with the 68 affiliated colleges, the university now has widened its spectrum of activities with 367 affiliated graduate and post-graduate colleges and student enrollment of nearly three lakh and eighty thousand (380,000) in five districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.[4]
In 2024, Two professors were suspended for allegedly extorting money from students in exchange of marks on answer sheets written with songs, music, names of cricketers and the slogan Jai Shree Ram. They purposefully increased the marked from Zero to close to Sixty percent.[5]
Campus[edit | edit source]
The university is about 11 km from the historic city of Jaunpur on Jaunpur-Shahganj road which divides its 171.5-acre (0.694 km2) campus into two parts: one with the campus and another with a hostel, teacher's colony, transit hostel, guest house, chancellor suite and vice chancellor residence.[4]
Auditorium[edit | edit source]
The university auditorium has a capacity of 1000 students. It is fully air conditioned with wooden work on the stage lot of space in front. The auditorium has separate rooms and other basic facilities for conducting special programmes like convocation, national and international level conferences, and many other academic and cultural events. [6]
Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]
Faculties[edit | edit source]
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Departments
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)
Faculty of Management Studies
- Departments
- Business Management (includes MBA, Agri Business and e-Commerce)
- Finance and Control
- Business Economics
- Human Resource Development (HRD)
Faculty of Computer Applications
Faculty of Medicine
- Departments
- Pharmacy (D.Pharm. and B.Pharm)
Faculty of Commerce
- Department
- Bachelor of Commerce (Hon.)
Faculty of Science
- Departments
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
- Departments
Faculty of Law
- Departments
- Integrated B.A. L.L.B.
Institutes[edit | edit source]
Prof. Rajendra Singh Institute of Physical Science for Study & Research
- Department
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Nanoscience and Technology
- Renewable Energy[7]
Academics[edit | edit source]
Admission[edit | edit source]
Students are admitted to various courses based on the merit of a qualifying degree. To pursue post-graduation courses at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, the candidate must have passed graduation with at least 45% marks from a reputable university in the relevant specialisation. Selection of candidates to MCA, MBA, B.Pharma and B.Tech. is done on the basis of marks obtained in JEE MAINS Following the publication of the SEE-UPTU merit list, candidates need to appear for the counselling on the specified date and time at the allotted venue. The final list of candidates selected for admission is published on the university website thereafter.
Placement[edit | edit source]
The university has been in ties with the top companies offering various job roles and opportunities to the students at lucrative pay packages, ranging from INR 1.8 lakh (180,000) to INR 15 lakh (1,500,000). Some of the key employers include Infosys, Paytm, Swiggy, Max Life Insurance, Zomato, LG Electronics, ICICI Prudential, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Genpact and others.[8][better source needed]
Research[edit | edit source]
A committee is assigned to monitor research activity in the university. Over 60% of the faculty members have doctoral degrees and they are engaged in guiding research scholars. Faculty members are eligible to guide students after five years of teaching and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Department of Biotechnology is one of the leading departments of the university. It was established in 1999. The department has good research facilities and the research groups, mainly the Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Biology Group, are involved in basic research.[citation needed]
Sports[edit | edit source]
A large open stadium of ground and sitting capacity of 5000 has been witnessing several sports finale of zonal, state and national level. The lounge of the stadium includes rooms in first and second floor and other basic facilities useful for conducting sports, NSS, Rovers and Rangers programmes. In the recent years the university has conducted several sports events like All India Kabaddi, basketball, handball, Inter-University Cricket tournament etc.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "AU faculty to head Purvanchal University". Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "University Student Enrollment Details". www.ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ↑ "Campus Employees List". Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About University". www.vbspu.ac.in. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ↑ "UP Students Clear Exam With 'Jai Shri Ram' Answers, Professors Suspended". NDTV.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ↑ "Auditorium VBSPU". Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ↑ "site".
- ↑ "Placement and Training Cell News".