Parul University
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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.[4]
Former name | Parul Group Of Institutes |
|---|---|
| Type | Private University |
| Established | 2009 |
Parent institution | Parul Arogya Seva Mandal Trust |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| President | Devanshu Patel[1] |
| Vice-president | Parul Patel[2] |
| Provost | M N Patel[3] |
Academic staff | 2500 |
Administrative staff | 1000 |
| Students | 28000 |
| Location | Vadodara , Gujarat , India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, red, yellow & white |
| Website | www |
Recognition
The 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
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.[6] He was apprehended on 21 June 2016 by Vadodara police and arrested.[7]
As of January 2018, Jayesh Patel was denied bail by the court and remains in judicial custody.[8][needs update]
References
- ↑ "President—Parul University". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "President—Parul University". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "University Team - Parul University".
- ↑ "About Parul University". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Accreditation & Approvals". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Rape at Parul University: Jayesh Patel still absconding, protests across political lines". The Indian Express. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Parul University rape case: Jayesh Patel hospitalised after chest pain". The Indian Express. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- ↑ "Parul univ founder Jayesh Patel denied bail in rape case". The Times of India. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2019.