Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University

Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University
TypePrivate
Established2012
ChancellorEr Suman Vikrant [1]
Vice-ChancellorProf.(Dr.) Rajinder Singh Chauhan[2]
Location
Shimla
,
Himachal Pradesh
,
India

31°04′N 77°10′E / 31.06°N 77.16°E / 31.06; 77.16
AffiliationsUGC, COA, BCI, AIU
Websiteagu.edu.in

Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University (AGU) is a private university[3] located near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India on the Mehli Shoghi bypass road.[4] The university was established in 2012 by the A.P. Goyal Charitable Trust through the APG (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University Establishment and Regulation Act, 2012.[5]

Schools

The university has the following eight schools:[6]

  • School of Advance Computing
  • School of Engineering and Technology
  • School of Legal Studies and Research
  • School of Sciences
  • School of Design
  • School of Management
  • School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • School of Architecture and Planning
  • School of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • School of Art and Humanities
  • School of Para Medical Sciences

Approval

Like all universities in India, Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (India) (UGC), which has also sent an expert committee[7] and accepted compliance of observations and deficiencies.[8] The School of Architecture's 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programme is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA).[9] The programmes by the School of Legal Studies and Research are approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).[10] The university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).[11]

References

  1. ^ "Chancellor's Message of Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University". Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Message - Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University". Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  3. ^ "State-wise List of Private Universities as on 6.10.2017" (PDF). www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Contact Us – agu.edu.in". Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. ^ "APG (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University Establishment and Regulation Act, 2012" (PDF). Himachal Pradesh Gazette. Government of Himachal Pradesh. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Home Page". agu.edu.in. Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University. Retrieved 9 November 2017. Click on "Academics & Faculty".
  7. ^ "Report of the UGC Expert Committee for APG (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Private Universities in Himachal Pradesh". www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  9. ^ "COA approval" (PDF). Council of Architecture. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  10. ^ "BCI approval" (PDF). Bar Council of India. 24 June 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  11. ^ "AIU membership letter" (PDF). Association of Indian Universities. 1 August 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.

12. HP Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission Course approval letter HP Private Education Institutions Regulatory Commission


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