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Aryabhatta Knowledge University


Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU Patna) is a collegiate public state university[1] located in Mithapur, Patna, Bihar, India. It was named after the Indian astronomer Aryabhatta.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University Patna
File:AKU Bihar logo.png
TypePublic
Established2010 (15 years ago) (2010)
ChancellorGovernor of Bihar
Vice-ChancellorProf. Surendra Pratap Singh
Administrative staff
Registrar - Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Verma
Location
Patna
,
Bihar
,
India

Coordinates: 25°35′33″N 85°08′06″E / 25.592457°N 85.134972°E / 25.592457; 85.134972
CampusUrban
NicknameAKU Patna
AffiliationsUGC, AICTE
Websiteakubihar.ac.in
Aryabhatta Knowledge University is located in Patna
Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Location in Patna, India

Apart from a few notable exceptions, AKU has authority over technical education all over the state of Bihar, and it functions as the state technological university of Bihar. It is recognised and approved by AICTE. It is a statutory requirement for colleges offering any program in engineering, medical or technology in the state to be affiliated with the university. It also has four schools:

  • Centre for Geographical studies.
  • Centre for River studies.
  • Centre for Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Patliputra School of Economics.

CampusEdit

The university operates from its own office in Mithapur, Patna.

HistoryEdit

The university was established in 2010 by the Government of Bihar through the Aryabhatta Knowledge University Act, 2008.[2][3] It was established for the development and management of educational infrastructure related to technical education, medical, management and allied professional education in Bihar.

Affiliated collegesEdit

Error: at least one parameter required (Template:Category see also) In the session 2020–21, university has 56 Engineering and pharmacy colleges, 15 medical colleges, 33 educational colleges, 8 community colleges, 36 nursing colleges and 11 vocational colleges.[4]

Engineering and Pharmacy CollegesEdit

The Engineering and Pharmacy colleges under Aryabhatta Knowledge University include.[5]

Medical CollegesEdit

The Medical colleges under Aryabhatta Knowledge University include.[6]

Pharmacy CollegesEdit

The Pharmacy colleges under Aryabhatta Knowledge University include.[6]

Educational CollegesEdit

  • St. Xavier's College of Education, Patna
  • Amaltas College of Education, Rohtas
  • Trident BEd College, Giddha
  • Hari Narain Singh Institute of Teacher's Education, Sasaram
  • Kingway Technical Institute, Kaimur
  • Radhakrishnan College of Education, Patna
  • Maitreya College of Education & Management, Vaishali
  • Harakhdeo Singh College of Education Ramanuj Bag, Nalanda
  • Maa Aranya Devi BEd College, Bhojpur
  • R.L. Mahto Institute of Education, Samastipur
  • Mundeshwari College for Teacher Education, Patna
  • Raj Mata Madhuri Devi Teacher’s Training College, Khagaria
  • Ganga Global Institute of Teacher Education, Begusarai
  • S. S. College of Teacher Education, Patna
  • Surendra BEd Teacher Training College
  • Himalaya Teacher’s Training College, Patna
  • Veerayatan BEd College, Nalanda
  • Acharya Sudarshan BEd College, Sitamarhi
  • KGI School of Education, Patna
  • Janardan Prasad Singh Teachers Training College, Saran
  • Kamla Bhubneshwer BEd College, Begusarai
  • Deshratna Rajendra Prasad Shikshak Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya, Patna
  • Bhagawati Singh Memorial BEd Mahavidyalaya, Bhabhua
  • R.S. Sharda Devi Education College, Vaishali
  • Government Women's College, Gardanibagh
  • Tarkeshwar Narayan Agrawal Teacher's Training College, Harigaon
  • Chanakya Foundation, Patna
  • Tapeshwar Singh Teacher's Training College, Bhojpur
  • Maryada Purushotam College of Education, Buxar
  • Bhuwan Malti Teachers Training College, Motihari
  • Gyan Prakash Swami Vivekanand Teacher's Training College, Khushrupur
  • Gautam College of Education, Chapra
  • Indrakali Ramjee Singh BEd College, Gopalganj

Vocational & Professional CollegeEdit

The Vocational and Professional colleges under Aryabhatta Knowledge University include.[7]

  • Vidya Vihar Institute of Technology, Purnia
  • Sityog Institute of Technology, Aurangabad
  • Azmet Institute of Technology, Kishanganj
  • Adwaita Mission Institute of Technology, Banka
  • Moti Babu Institute of Technology, Forebesganj
  • Siwan Engineering & Technology, Siwan
  • R.P. Sharma Institute of Technology, Patna
  • St. Xavier's College of Management & Technology, Patna
  • Cimage Professional College, Patna
  • IMPACT, Patna
  • International School of Management, Patna
  • Indian Institute of Business Management, Patna
  • Ganga Global Institute of Management Studies, Begusarai
  • Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute of Economic Development & Social Change, Patna

See alsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Aryabhatta Knowledge University Act, 2008" (PDF). Government of Bihar. 2008. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "Tech cradles fail to shift to permanent campus". The Times of India. Times News Network. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  4. ↑ ".:Official Website : Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna:". akubihar.ac.in. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "List of Engineering Colleges under AKU". akubihar.ac.in. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "List of Govt. Medical Colleges under AKU". akubihar.ac.in. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  7. ↑ "List of Educational Colleges under AKU". akubihar.ac.in. Retrieved 26 February 2020.

https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/talk-of-new-courses-at-aku-anniversary/cid/1438485

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