Bahra University is a private university[3] located in Waknaghat, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2011 by the Rayat-Bahra Group (registered as Bahra Educational and Charitable Society) through the Bahra University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2010.[4] The Rayat-Bahra Group also established Rayat Bahra University and other education institutes including Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology.

Bahra University
MottoLearn. Lead. Accomplish.
TypePrivate
Established2011; 13 years ago (2011)
FounderBahra Educational and Charitable Society
ChancellorGurvinder Singh Bahra[1]
Vice-ChancellorB. S. Nagendra Prashar[2]
Location, ,
31°00′14″N 77°05′24″E / 31.004°N 77.090°E / 31.004; 77.090
AffiliationsUGC, BCI, PCI
Websitewww.bahrauniversity.edu.in

Campus

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The university is set up on a 25 acres (0.10 km2) residential campus.[5] Apart from teaching facilities the campus holds a hostel, a medical centre, a gym, a bank and a mess.[6]

Schools

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The university has the following seven schools:[5]

  • School of Engineering
  • School of Management
  • School of Law
  • School of Pharmaceutical Science
  • School of Physiotherapy
  • School of Hospitality and Tourism
  • School of Basic Sciences

Approval

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Like all universities in India, Bahra University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which has also sent an expert committee.[7] The programmes by the School of Law are approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).[8] The School of Pharmaceutical Science is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Chancellor's Message". www.bahrauniversity.edu.in. Archived from the original on 30 November 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Academic Council". Bahra University. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  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. ^ "Bahra University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2010" (PDF). Himachal Pradesh Gazette. Government of Himachal Pradesh. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Bahra University". www.bahrauniversity.edu.in. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Infrastructure @ Bahra University". www.bahrauniversity.edu.in. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Report of the UGC Expert Committee for Bahra University" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  8. ^ "BCI approval" (PDF). Bar Council of India. 4 September 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  9. ^ "PCI Approval Letter" (PDF). Pharmacy Council of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
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