Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences History The name, Nagarjuna University is quite significant in that the great Buddhist preceptor and Philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna founded a University on the banks of river Krishna some centuries ago and made it a great centre of learning, attracting a large number of teachers and students form distant parts of the world. The University was established by Act 43 of 1976 of A.P. State Legislature and Governed by Act 4 of 1991 covering 6 Universities of the State. The present Acharya Nagarjuna University is not very far from the haloed spot, as it derives its moral and intellectual sustenance from Acharya Nagarjuna in which context the University has been renamed Acharya Nagarjuna University through the A.P. Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2004, promulgated by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. The aspirations of the southern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh to pursue Post-Graduate education nearer their homes resulted in the establishment of Acharya Nagarjuna University. In 1976, Andhra University started a Post-Graduate Centre in Nallapadu, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh, as an Extension Center to cater to the needs of higher education of the people of this region. It is in the fitness of things that a University should grow from this Center to fulfill the desire of the people of this belt. Accordingly, Nagarjuna University came into being in August 1976. INTRODUCTION Acharya Nagarjuna University has completed three decades of its existence. It was inaugurated on 11th September, 1976 by the former President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed. There have been many problems, difficulties and teething problems in its onward march. In the course of the last 30 years, the University has successfully overcome most of the initial problems and is moving forward with determination, enthusiasm and hope. From the corridors of a local polytechnic college in Nallapadu to the imposing buildings in Nagarjuna nagar, the road was very long. Sacrifice, service and commitment marked the growth of Acharya Nagarjuna University. ACADEMIC PROGRESS Acharya Nagarjuna University, an affiliating University established in 1976, started with only 10 post-graduate courses in the University College. Since then, it has achieved tremendous progress through quantitative expansion and qualitative improvements on various academic fronts. This has been possible by the efforts of its dedicated faculty, an efficient team of supporting staff and high quality student input. The Acharya Nagarjuna University at present offers post-graduate education in 47 courses (39 on the University campus, 4 at University PG Campus at Nuzvid and 5 at University PG Campus at Ongole) besides Post-graduate courses in affiliated colleges. DEVELOPMENT OF POST-GRADUATE CENTRES The University has two post-graduate centers one at Nuzvid, Krishna District and the other at Ongole, Prakasam District. For the Post-Graduate Centre at Nuzvid. Affiliated Colleges University has got over 450 affiliated colleges in Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam Districts. Details of the colleges Acharya Nagajuna University since then has grown into a large University with 39 Academic Departments, including several self-financed courses, which started operating since 1992. Its jurisdiction was extended to three districts now having over 450 affiliated colleges offering Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate, Engineering, Education, Law, Pharmacy and Oriental Languages courses. Now it has 39 Post-graduate teaching-cum-research courses on the campus, while 71 affiliated colleges offered P.G. courses. The University runs two P.G. centers-one at Ongole (a fully self-financed center) and another at Nuzvid (aided). The University has been continuously achieving progress during these 30 years, in terms of introducing new subjects in the University College. For instance, two new P.G. courses, in Hindi, and Tourism & Travel management were introduced last year. New courses were started from the academic year: B.P. Ed. and M.P. Ed in the department of Physical Education, while M.B.A. in Health Administration, M. Ed in the department of Education and M.Sc. in Medical Technology are jointly awarded by A.N.U. and N.T.R. University of Health Sciences. Five year Integrated M.B.A., Programme in International Finance is started. This University has also pioneered the introduction of self-financed courses in the country, which is in conformity with the thinking of the national education policy makers such as the University Grants Commission. The University is making concerted efforts towards resource mobilization on different fronts. The policy of the University is to encourage the University College and the affiliated colleges to introduce job-oriented courses at the Degree and Post-Graduate levels. Academic autonomy was extended to four of the colleges as per the directions of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The University has ensured that, while there is a need for quantitative improvement with the increasing demand for higher education, from the community at large, the quality of education offered at various levels is also maintained at a high level. The University has been striving to maintain high academic standards in consonance with quantitative increase in the number of students being enrolled every year. Teaching and Research are the two eyes and twin goals of the faculty in the University College. The research programmes carried out in the various Departments cover both fundamental and applied areas. The academic Departments seek to find a reasonable and useful balance between the world of knowledge and its use and application in a more concrete and realizable form. The research programmes and course content focus on these issues and attempt to find solutions, so that feedback obtained by such an interaction could be used to bridge the gap between learning and its utility value. The Humanities and Social Sciences Departments in the Campus have been engaged in the task of studying the many socio-economic problems. Besides general areas, the research projects also cover a study of the problems of women, the oppressed classes of the society (both social and economic) and the problems of governance. The interaction between the funding agencies and their beneficiaries and the managerial problems in industries form other research pre-occupations of the University. The need for providing legal advice to the needy is winning the attention of the researchers. The Science Departments are engaged in carrying out work related to the growing scientific knowledge in solving the problems of society, like the study of pollution hazards and their prevention during development by isolating and characterizing the active principles from both floral and microbial sources; finding alternative energy sources, development of new varieties and hybrids in chilies, computer applications and software development augmenting and preserving fuel supplies and other bio-mass sources, defense research, exploring non-conventional energy sources, aquaculture development, liquid crystals preparation and study of their physical properties, microbiology and psychopathology, etc., all of which have a bearing on the day-to-day problems of society. Knowledge is thus not merely an end in itself but also a means to serve the society which funds the educational institutions and this practical side has not been ignored by the University. Emphasis on research, especially with a strong socio-economic bias has also made the University initiate schemes and projects of practical utility.  

CT University (CTU), Ludhiana PUNJAB

G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College is situated in New Delhi in Delhi state of India. Established in 2007, GBPEC is a private college. The college is accredited by AICTE. G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College offers 8 courses across 1 stream namely Engineering. Popular degrees offered at G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College include B.Tech, MTech. Besides a robust teaching pedagogy, G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College is also a leader in research and innovation. Focus is given to activities beyond academics at G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College, which is evident from its infrastructure, extracurricular activities and national & international collaborations. The placement at G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College is varied, with recruitment options both incorporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.

The Oxford College of Engineering Overview

  The Oxford College of Engineering is situated in Bengaluru in Karnataka state of India. Established in 2000, is a Private college. The college is accredited by AICTE. The Oxford College of Engineering offers 35 courses across 5 streams namely Engineering, Management, IT, Science, Vocational. . Popular degrees offered at The Oxford College of Engineering include B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MCA, MBA. Besides a robust teaching pedagogy, The Oxford College of Engineering is also a leader in research and innovation. Focus is given to activities beyond academics at The Oxford College of Engineering, which is evident from its infrastructure, extracurricular activities and national & international collaborations. The placement at The Oxford College of Engineering is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.  

IEC University(IEC) Solan(Himachal Pradesh)

The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad was established in 2008. MRIIRS Faridabad has been recognised by the UGC. It is one of the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions. The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad is a privately owned co-ed institute. MRIIRS Faridabad has a campus size of 60 acres. The total number of faculty members is more than 400 and the total student enrollment is more than 4,000. The institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad provides many facilities to the students like hostel accommodation, gymnasium, sports facilities, cafeteria and many other facilities.

The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad was established in 2008. MRIIRS Faridabad has been recognised by the UGC. It is one of the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions. The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad is a privately owned co-ed institute. MRIIRS Faridabad has a campus size of 60 acres. The total number of faculty members is more than 400 and the total student enrollment is more than 4,000. The institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. The Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad provides many facilities to the students like hostel accommodation, gymnasium, sports facilities, cafeteria and many other facilities.

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad admission is offered to 41 courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. The institute offers admission to courses belonging to various streams like sciences, commerce, humanities, etc. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad admission is done on the basis of either common entrance examinations or the MRNAT entrance examination. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Faridabad also trains and guides the students to get successfully placed. This is the responsibility of the Corporate Resource Centre (CRC). The students of the institute can also avail themselves of the numerous MRIIRS Faridabad scholarships.

Parul University is a private university established by the state government of Gujarat in 2015 under Gujarat Private Universities Act. The University offers 160 different undergraduates, postgraduate and doctoral degree programmes through 34 institutions across 21 wide streams. The various faculties include medicine, engineering, pharmacy, homoeopathy, ayurvedic, management, law, fine arts, design, arts, and commerce etc. The University is spread over 150 acres and has 100 academic blocks. Presently, more than 28,000 students are studying at the university. The University also accommodates international students and presently accommodate 1200 students.

Parul University is recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), National Board of Accreditation, Central Council of Homeopathy, Bar Council of India, All India Council for Technical Education, Pharmacy Council of India, Medical Council of India, Central Council of Indian Medicine and Indian Nursing Council.