Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, formerly Brij University, Bharatpur, is a state university[2] located at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. The main University campus is located outside of the main city in the Kumher region of the district housing academic block, administrative block, examination section building and residential buildings.
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Former name | Brij University, Bharatpur |
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Motto in English | Knowledge is the greatest eye |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2012 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Ramesh Chandra, PhD, FRSC[1] |
| Location | Chak Sakeetra, Kumher , , |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | msbrijuniversity |
History
editBrij University, Bharatpur was established in 2012 by the Government of Rajasthan through Brij University, Bharatpur Act, 2012[3] and K. D. Swami was appointed as the founder Vice Chancellor (VC).[4] The Chancellor of the institute is the Governor of Rajasthan.[5] In 2014, in commemoration of Maharaja Surajmal, it was renamed Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur through Brij University, Bharatpur (Change of Name) Act, 2014.[6] In April 2016 Swami quit his position, citing harassment by Vijay Bansal as the cause, while Bansal accused Swami of "administrative and financial irregularities".[4] Ashwani Kumar Bansal was appointed VC in February 2017[7] and R.K.S. Dhakarey replaced him in February 2020.[8] The university’s current Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Ramesh Chandra, PhD, FRSC (London) from University of Delhi.[9]
Affiliated colleges
editThe university affiliates colleges from two districts of Rajasthan, Deeg, Bharatpur and Dholpur. As of 2019[update], the university has three affiliated law colleges, 23 B.Ed/M.Ed. colleges, 16 U.G./P.G. colleges and 19 B.Ed. & integrated colleges.[10] Notable affiliated colleges include Maharani Shri Jaya College.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/education/rajasthan-governor-notifies-appointments-of-vice-chancellors-for-two-varsities/98509949
- ^ "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Brij University, Bharatpur Act, 2012". Rajasthan Gazette. Government of Rajasthan. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ a b Khan, Hamza (12 April 2016). "Rajasthan: Citing harassment by BJP MLA, Brij University V-C quits". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ "Chancellor". msbrijuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ "Genesis & Evolution". brijuniversity.ac.in. Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh appoints vice chancellors for 3 universities". The Financial Express. Press Trust of India. 1 February 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "prof rajesh dhakrey became vc of maharaja surajmal brij university". Patrika (in Hindi). Press Trust of India. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ https://news.careers360.com/rajasthan-governor-issues-orders-for-vice-chancellors-appointment-in-two-universities
- ^ "Affiliated colleges". msbrijuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
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