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'''Kaziranga University''' ('''KU'''), officially established as '''The Assam Kaziranga University''', is a [[private university]]<ref name=Private>{{cite web|title=State -wise List of Private Universities as on 29.06.2017|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/Private%20University/Consolidated%20List%20Private%20Universities%20as%20on%2029.06.2017.pdf|website=www.ugc.ac.in|publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]|access-date=1 September 2017|date=29 June 2017}}</ref> located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of city [[Jorhat]] in [[Assam]], India. It was established in 2012 through ''The Assam Kaziranga University Act, 2012'' created under ''Assam Private Universities Act 2007''.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/guwahati/31206931_1_first-academic-session-assam-assembly-diplomas |title=Kaziranga University to start session in July |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216070017/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/guwahati/31206931_1_first-academic-session-assam-assembly-diplomas |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times Of India]] |date=18 March 2012 |location=Jorhat}}</ref>
'''Kaziranga University''' ('''KU'''), officially established as '''The Assam Kaziranga University''', is a state private university<ref name=Private>{{cite web|title=State -wise List of Private Universities as on 29.06.2017|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/Private%20University/Consolidated%20List%20Private%20Universities%20as%20on%2029.06.2017.pdf|website=www.ugc.ac.in|publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]|access-date=1 September 2017|date=29 June 2017}}</ref> located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of city [[Jorhat]] in [[Assam]], India.  
 
It was established in 2012 through ''The Assam Kaziranga University Act, 2012'' created under ''Assam Private Universities Act 2007''.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Kaziranga-University-to-start-session-in-July/articleshow/12320146.cms |title=Kaziranga University to start session in July |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216070017/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/guwahati/31206931_1_first-academic-session-assam-assembly-diplomas |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times Of India]] |date=18 March 2012 | url-status=live |location=Jorhat}}</ref>


==About==
==About==
{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2025}}
Founded in 2012, The Assam Kaziranga University well known as KU is one of the largest private universities in North-East India. The Assam Kaziranga University has been established under the Assam Private University Act No. XII of 2007, offering state-of-the-art education and research relevant to market needs. The University has been promoted by the Trust under the banner of The North Eastern Knowledge Foundation (NEKF) and founded in the year 2012 by the Khetan Industrial Group.
Founded in 2012, The Assam Kaziranga University well known as KU is one of the largest private universities in North-East India. The Assam Kaziranga University has been established under the Assam Private University Act No. XII of 2007, offering state-of-the-art education and research relevant to market needs. The University has been promoted by the Trust under the banner of The North Eastern Knowledge Foundation (NEKF) and founded in the year 2012 by the Khetan Industrial Group.
The social sensitivity and responsible entrepreneurship of both the groups have helped them to imbibe a culture of proedification in their endeavour and give back the knowledge and experience to the society that they have gathered over years of service to the nation.
The social sensitivity and responsible entrepreneurship of both the groups have helped them to imbibe a culture of proedification in their endeavour and give back the knowledge and experience to the society that they have gathered over years of service to the nation.


The TAKU insignia attempts to visualize the guiding mission and driving spirit of the University. The one-horned rhino, available nowhere else in the world but the Kaziranga belt, symbolizes uniqueness. It also stands for steadfast concentration in one's pursuit, overcoming obstacles of all kind coming in the way.
The TAKU insignia attempts to visualize the guiding mission of the University. The one-horned rhino, available nowhere else in the world but the Kaziranga belt, symbolizes uniqueness. It also stands for steadfast concentration in one's pursuit, overcoming obstacles of all kind.


The one-horned rhino in the logo represents a confident and disciplined lifestyle that is not drifting aimlessly, but is respectfully connected to its roots. The sun on the top right corner, the timeless star of life, symbolizes knowledge as the eternal source of enlightenment. Overall, the shield is supposed to protect us from the invasion of ignorance in our lifelong pursuit of true knowledge and its humanist applications beyond.
The one-horned rhino in the logo represents a confident and disciplined lifestyle that is not drifting aimlessly, but is respectfully connected to its roots. The sun on the top right corner, the timeless star of life, symbolizes knowledge as the eternal source of enlightenment. Overall, the shield is supposed to protect us from the invasion of ignorance in our lifelong pursuit of true knowledge and its humanist applications beyond.
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==Campus==
==Campus==
The KU campus is located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of Jorhat city near NH 37. The campus is very conveniently connected with air, rail and road transport.
The KU campus is located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of [[Jorhat]] city near NH 37. The campus is very conveniently connected with air, rail and road transport.


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
The University provides courses in [[Engineering]], [[Management]], [[Computing Sciences]], [[Social Sciences]], [[Health Sciences]], Pharmacy and [[Basic sciences]]. It has seven constituent schools:  
The University provides courses in [[Engineering]], [[Management]], [[Computing Sciences]], [[Social Sciences]], [[Health Sciences]], Pharmacy and [[Basic sciences]]. It has seven constituent schools:  
* Ku school of [[Basic research | Basic Sciences]]
* Ku school of [[Basic research|Basic Sciences]]
* KU School of [[Business]]
* KU School of [[Business]]
* KU school of [[Computing Sciences]]
* KU school of [[Computing Sciences]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
{{Universities in Assam}}
{{Universities in Assam}}
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[[Category:Universities in Assam]]
[[Category:Universities in Assam]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2012]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 2012]]
[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Education in Jorhat district]]
[[Category:Education in Jorhat district]]
[[Category:Jorhat district]]
[[Category:Jorhat district]]
[[Category:2012 establishments in Assam]]
[[Category:2012 establishments in Assam]]

Latest revision as of 05:32, 29 September 2025


The Assam Kaziranga University
কাজিৰঙা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Kaziranga University
MottoKnowledge & Beyond
TypeState Private University
Established2012 (14 years ago) (2012)
ChancellorM. D. Khetan
Vice-ChancellorP. K. Mishra
DirectorRainy Khetan
Location
Koraikhowa, Jorhat, Assam
,
India

26°43′26″N 94°04′33″E / 26.723997°N 94.075784°E / 26.723997; 94.075784
CampusRural
ColoursMaroon and Yellow
   
Affiliations
MascotThe Indian One Horned Rhino
Websitekzu.ac.in

Kaziranga University (KU), officially established as The Assam Kaziranga University, is a state private university[1] located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of city Jorhat in Assam, India.

It was established in 2012 through The Assam Kaziranga University Act, 2012 created under Assam Private Universities Act 2007.[2]

About[edit | edit source]

Founded in 2012, The Assam Kaziranga University well known as KU is one of the largest private universities in North-East India. The Assam Kaziranga University has been established under the Assam Private University Act No. XII of 2007, offering state-of-the-art education and research relevant to market needs. The University has been promoted by the Trust under the banner of The North Eastern Knowledge Foundation (NEKF) and founded in the year 2012 by the Khetan Industrial Group. The social sensitivity and responsible entrepreneurship of both the groups have helped them to imbibe a culture of proedification in their endeavour and give back the knowledge and experience to the society that they have gathered over years of service to the nation.

The TAKU insignia attempts to visualize the guiding mission of the University. The one-horned rhino, available nowhere else in the world but the Kaziranga belt, symbolizes uniqueness. It also stands for steadfast concentration in one's pursuit, overcoming obstacles of all kind.

The one-horned rhino in the logo represents a confident and disciplined lifestyle that is not drifting aimlessly, but is respectfully connected to its roots. The sun on the top right corner, the timeless star of life, symbolizes knowledge as the eternal source of enlightenment. Overall, the shield is supposed to protect us from the invasion of ignorance in our lifelong pursuit of true knowledge and its humanist applications beyond. The golden border hints at the shining glory that rewards every stellar performance upon completion.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The KU campus is located at Koraikhowa, on the outskirts of Jorhat city near NH 37. The campus is very conveniently connected with air, rail and road transport.

Organisation[edit | edit source]

The University provides courses in Engineering, Management, Computing Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy and Basic sciences. It has seven constituent schools:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "State -wise List of Private Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  2. "Kaziranga University to start session in July". The Times Of India. Jorhat. 18 March 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)