B.E.S.T Innovation University

B.E.S.T Innovation University
Other name
Bhartiya Engineering Science & Technology innovation university (BESTIU)
TypeState private university
Established2019
FounderBharat Lal Meena
AccreditationUGC, NAAC
Academic affiliation
AIU
ChairmanBharat Lal Meena
ChancellorRupa Vasudevan
Location
Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh
,
India

14°45′58″N 77°36′04″E / 14.766°N 77.601°E / 14.766; 77.601
CampusRural, 134 acres (54 ha)
Websitebestiu.edu.in

B.E.S.T Innovation University (BESTIU), or by its full name Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, is a private university located in Gownivaripaill, Gorantla in Andhra Pradesh, India.

It is recognized by University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.[1] It was established in 2019 by former IAS officer,[2] Bharat Lal Meena, who assumed the role as Founder and Chairman[3] of the University. The University recently concluded their 2nd Convocation Ceremony were about 242 students graduated.[4]

History

BESTIU was established in 2019 under the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019[5] which was passed in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in February 2019[6] and notified later that month.

Vice Chancellors

Source:[7]

Dr. S S Biligi - Until 14 June 2024.

P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya - From 15 June 2024[8] - September 2024

References

  1. ^ "Total No. of Universities in the Country as on 05.07.2019" (PDF). University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Who is Bharat Lal Meena?". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. ^ "Chairman's Message". bestiu.edu.in. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  4. ^ India, The Hans (2024-08-14). "252 graduates receive degrees at BESTIU convocation". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  5. ^ "Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Gazette. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Centre urged to extend benefitsto SCs converted to Christianity". The Hindu. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Leadership Team". bestiu.edu.in. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  8. ^ "Vice Chancellor's Message". bestiu.edu.in. Retrieved 2024-07-17.