Thursday, 29 September 2011

UNIVERSITIES IN UTTARAKHAND

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University alias Garhwal University or HNBGU is headquartered at Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal. The University was established in 1973 under the UP State Act.The university was rechristened as Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in 1989 in commemoration of the memory of a leading statesman of the country and the son of the soil, Shri Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna.The University is residential cum affiliating in nature, with jurisdiction over seven districts of the region.
Garhwal University Salient Features:
Faculties: Arts, Science & Pharmacy, Agriculture, Commerce (including Management), Law, Education, Engineering.
Academic Courses: Besides a whole range of conventional Arts and Science courses, it offers specialized courses such as - Tourism, Military Science, History and Archeology, Pharmacy, Management.
Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PG Diploma and PhD in most subjects.


Kumaun University
Kumaun University is headquartered in Nainital. The University was established in 1973 under the UP State Act. The University has two campuses one each in Nainital and Almora.
Kumaun University Salient Features:
Kumaun University has two campuses, namely D.S.B. Campus, Nainital and S.S.Jeena Campus, Almora. The academic programme of Kumaun University is divided in six faculties namely - Arts, Commerce, Science, law, Education, and Engineering & Technical studies. Academic programmes have been divided in Campuses to ensure equal regional representation and development.
Faculties: Art, Commerce, Education, Law, Science (including Biotechnology and Pharmacy), Engineering and Technology.
Academic Courses: A range of conventional courses, Biotechnology, Pharmacy and Tourism.
Degrees: Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma, and PhD in most subjects.


ICFAI University, Dehradun
ICFAI refers to the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India and a number of Universities, Engineering Colleges, Business Schools and other educational institutes sponsored by it.ICFAI Uttarakhand is recognised by the University Grants Commission, India as self-financed, private universities. Icfai offers management, science and technology,law, and education related programmes like B.Ed and M.Ed. from ICFAI Dehradun Uttaranchal.
ICFAI Law School, a constituent of The ICFAI University, Dehradun was established by The ICFAI University Act, 2003. It offers an integrated 5 years course on BBA, LLB (Hons) and is recognised by the Bar Council of India.
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
ICFAI School of Financial Studies (ISFS)


IIT Roorkee
The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854. It was given the status of University by Act No. IX of 1948 of the United Province (Uttar Pradesh) in recognition of its performance and its potential and keeping in view the needs of post-independent India. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, presented the Charter in November 1949 elevating the erstwhile college to the First Engineering University of Independent India.
Since its establishment, the University of Roorkee has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The University ranked amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering. The University entered 150th year of its existence in one or other form in October 1996.
On the 21st September 2001, the University was declared an institute of national importance, by passing a bill in the parliament, changing its status from University of Roorkee to Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Thus another jewel was added into the already glittering crown in the History of this Institute.
Bachelor's Degree courses are offered in 10 disciplines in Engineering and Architecture; 55 Postgraduate Degree courses are offered in Engineering, Applied Science and Architecture and planning. The Institute has facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centers.


GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar
GB Pant University Setup in 1960 under UP State Act on 15,000 acre campus, the University has six outstation research centers at Ranichari, Daurala, Nagina, Majhera, Bullandshehar, and Pauri.
Salient features are:
College: Nine constituent colleges.
Faculties: Agriculture, Agri-Business Management, Basic Sciences and Humanities, Fishery Sciences, Home Science, Veterinary Science, Forestry and Hill Agriculture, Post-Graduate Studies and Technology correspond to nine respective faculties.
Academic Courses: Besides a whole range of courses at UG, PG and PhD levels related to Agriculture, the University also runs postgraduate and PhD programmes in engineering, basic sciences and humanities in such areas as: Agri Communication & Extension, Biotech, Computer Sc., Food & Nutrition, Food Tech, Maths, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Physiology and Pathology, Veg Sc., Environmental Sc., Agri Statistics, Agri Chemicals, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Child Development.
Degrees: Bachelor in Science, Technology and Management, postgraduate and PhD degrees in most disciplines pursued in the University.


Doon University Dehradun
The first campus of the Doon University which will function as its Headquarters is being established at Kedarpur (Dehradun) on an area of 55 acres. The construction work at this Campus is in progress.The second campus of Doon University is proposed to be established on 100 acres of land at Sahaspur (Dehradun). It is proposed to establish science and technology related schools at this campus. Besides an Incubation Center, Science Park and Herbal Center would also be established at this site.


Uttarakhand Technical University
Uttarakhand Technical University is a state technical university situated at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA. This was established on 27th January 2005 by Uttarakhand Technical University act 2005.
It run AICTE approved courses through affiliating institution which are 91 in number.
The courses run by the university are M.Tech(2years),MBA (2years), MCA (3 years), B.Tech (4 years), B.Arch(4 years), BHMCT(4years).PhD regular and external (for scientist, industrial scientist and executives and technical teachers).
The first batch began in year 2006.There are 35000 students in the university. University constituent institution and campus for academics are established in 2009 for M.Tech, M.Pharm and Ph.D and B.Tech at Tehri(2011),Women Institute of Technology (2011).


University of Petroleum and Energy
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) is India's first Energy University and Asia's first and only Energy & Core Sector University. UGC and NAAC recognised, UPES offers over 42 graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs to more than 4200 students in the high growth sectors of Oil & Gas, Power, Aviation, Shipping, Automobile, Infrastructure, Electronics, IT and Logistics & Supply Chain. The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and Centre for Aviation Studies (CAS), UPES offer Executive programs through distance learning mode for the working professionals.


Graphic Era University
Graphic Era University, formerly known as Graphic Era Institute of Technology is reckoned for its academic excellence in engineering sciences & management studies. The institution has delivered world class engineers, managers, and is a centre for research and specialized studies. It offer academic and professional programs at Undergraduate and Post-graduate level in Engineering, Management, Computer Application and Hotel Management.

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