Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU) is a not-for-profit autonomous private university[2] located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. In 2017, the university became the first private university in Rajasthan to be awarded an 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.[3] The university was established through the Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur Act (Act no. 16 of 2008) of the government of Rajasthan. Its predecessor institution, Gyan Vihar College, Jaipur, had been in existence since 1999. Its parent institution, Sahitya Sadawart Samiti, was founded in 1938.
सुरेश ज्ञान विहार विश्वविद्यालय | |
| Motto | Enlightenment Without Shackles |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2008, (parent institution established in 1938) |
| Founders |
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| Endowment | ₹ 1200 Crores |
| Chancellor | Shri Sunil Sharma [1] |
| Students | 7500 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 130 acres (0.53 km2) |
| Affiliations | NAAC 'A' grade, UGC, AICTE, NBA, AIU, PCI, NCTE |
| Website | gyanvihar |
The university has launched tie-ups with various industries in the past few years as an effort to introduce project-based learning. These include IBM, Harvard Business Publishing, Amazon, Google and Bombay Stock Exchange.[4] IBM and Gyan Vihar have combined to start programs in B.Tech. artificial intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics and Internet of Things.[5]
Gyan Vihar is the first private university in Jaipur to receive accreditation from NBA.[6] Suresh Gyan Vihar University ranks highly on the research ranking platform of Transparent Ranking released by Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) every year based on Google Citation Index. Gyan Vihar ranked 25th all over the country and first in the state with 71734 points for citation.[7] Leading ahead of various IITs, NITs and IIMs.[8] The university was ranked 3rd in India by The Financial Express of the Indian Express Group in the "Comprehensive Study of Universities Established after 2000".[9] The Pioneer awarded the university "5 Stars" in ranking the best private universities in the country.[10]
History edit
Sahitya Sadawart Samiti edit
Sahitya Sadawart which literally translates to unfettered and all-pervasive dissemination of knowledge[citation needed] is the umbrella organization under whose aegis multiple schools, colleges, research centers and a university have taken shape. Sahitya Sadawart was established in the year 1938, by Shri Kamlakar ‘Kamal’ and a young Acharya Shri Purushottam ‘Uttam’. Gyanvihar, which commenced its journey as an experiment to redefine school education in Jaipur has now culminated into Gyanvihar Universe, Suresh Gyanvihar University and Gyanvihar School being the more recognized names. Gyan Vihar School came into existence in the year 1994. The foundation stone of Gyan Vihar was laid on 19 February 1994 by Acharya Purushottam and Shri Suresh Sharma. [citation needed]
School of Engineering & Technology edit
In 1999, Gyan Vihar decided to launch a technical education institution, the Gyan Vihar School of Engineering & Technology, which was spread over 32 Acres of land within the municipal limits of Jaipur City.
Establishment of the university edit
The college grew in disciplines and enrollment numbers and in the year 2008 became the constituent college of the newly formed Suresh Gyan Vihar University. In the years since, the university has forayed into numerous other disciplines including Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Hospitality, Interdisciplinary and Liberal Studies, Hospitality, Applied Sciences and Agriculture, Journalism and Arts, etc. The university initiated under the guidance of Chairman Shri Sunil Sharma and Dr. Sudhanshu[11] as its first vice-chancellor. Since 2012, Dr. Sudhanshu has continued administration as the Chief Mentor of the university.
Gyan Vihar University was established by Government of Rajasthan Act No. 16 of 2008, passed in state Assembly of Rajasthan, giving it the status of 'State University'. University Grant Commission released the approval for the establishment of the university and empowered to award degrees as specified by the UGC U/S 22 of UGC Act 1956 through its notification no. F.9-38/2008(CPP-I) dated 1 April 2009. Gyan Vihar is included in the list of private universities maintained by the University Grants Commission under section 2 (f) of UGC Act 1956.[12][13]
Organisation and administration edit
The academic programmes of the university are run under different schools for streamlining the operations. These are
- Gyan Vihar School of Engineering and technology
- Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy
- Gyan Vihar International School of Business management[14]
- Gyan Vihar School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Gyan Vihar School of Education
- Gyan Vihar School of Hotel Management
- Gyan Vihar School of Applied Sciences and Agriculture[15]
- Suresh Gyan Vihar University- Distance Education
Research edit
Gyan Vihar has established 12 research centres to focus research and development in wide range of topics. These research centres run with various industrial collaborations. The university received a total of ₹ 1200 million fund as endowment in the year 2017.
| S.no. | Research Centre | Associate Industry/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CoE Renewable and Sustainable Energy | Welspun Energy, Noida, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,[16] First Green Energy, Gurgaon |
| 2 | Centre for Climate Change and Water (C3W) Research | University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UR Energy, Australia, Navjyoti Foundation, Delhi |
| 3 | Learning Centre of Excellence with Google | |
| 4 | Ecosystem for Innovation and entrepreneurship (EIE) | Start Up Oasis |
| 5 | Centre for Democratic Reforms and Development | United Nations Democracy Fund |
| 6 | CoE in training and research in Automation with Bosch Rexroth | Bosch Rexroth |
| 7 | Centre for Agriculture Research | The university has adopted Village Kacholia to modernise agricultural practices |
| 8 | CoE in Housekeeping and travelling | Kärcher, Germany |
| 9 | Centre for skill development and extramural studies | National Skill Development Agency, GOI |
Convention on climate change and water edit
Convention on Climate Change and Water (C3W) is an annual academic event organised by Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur. Scholars, activists, social workers, innovators, writers and researchers participate in this event and present their insights into issues relating to climate change, water crisis, and alternate energy sources.
Location edit
The main campus of the university is situated in the suburbs of the city of Jaipur. Gyan Vihar University comprises three campuses with over all area of 130 acres including a climate change research centre based near Sambhar Salt Lake.
Accreditation edit
In 2017, the university was awarded an 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[3] The university is also certified by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which is a body that offers Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.[citation needed]
The university was also ranked in the 150-200 for universities band by NIRF in the year 2021 which puts it among the top universities in the country.[17]
References edit
- ^ "SGVU Chancellor". Chancellor's biography.
- ^ "Private University Rajasthan". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ a b "NAAC Accreditation Report". accreditation report.
- ^ "Harvard Business Publishing Tie-up with Gyan Vihar". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "IBM Tie-up with Gyan Vihar". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ a b "First NBA accreditation in Jaipur". World now News portal. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Dainik Bhaskar - Transperant Ranking of 25th in the country". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Transperant Ranking of 25th in the country". CSIC. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Gyan Vihar Ranked Third best in the country". World now News portal. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "University in Jaipur gets 5-stars". Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ UGC inspection report of sgvu, pg.5 claims Dr.Sudhanshu as Vice Chancellor and Founder
- ^ University established by govt of Rajasthan Act no. !6 of 2008
- ^ UGC report about university
- ^ "First Private NAAC A Grade University of Rajasthan | SGVU". NAAC 'A' Grade University | Best University in Jaipur Rajasthan - Suresh Gyan Vihar University. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "First Private NAAC A Grade University of Rajasthan | SGVU". NAAC 'A' Grade University | Best University in Jaipur Rajasthan - Suresh Gyan Vihar University. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Ministry of New and Renewable Energy".
- ^ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". www.nirfindia.org. Retrieved 2 April 2023.