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|title=Chaudhary Charan Singh University – Meerut
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{{Infobox university
| name              = Chaudhary Charan Singh University
| image             = CCSU_logo.png
| image_alt         = CCSU logo
| motto             = "Where Learning Begins"
| type              = Public University
| established       = 1965
| founder           = [[Chaudhary Charan Singh]]
| chancellor        = Governor of Uttar Pradesh
| vice_chancellor   = Prof. Sangeeta Shukla
| city              = [[Meerut]]
| state             = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| country           = [[India]]
| campus            = Urban
| affiliations      = [[UGC]], [[NAAC]], [[AIU]]
| website           = https://ccsuniversity.ac.in
}}

'''Chaudhary Charan Singh University''' ('''CCSU'''), formerly known as '''Meerut University''', is a prominent public state university located in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]].  
The university was established in 1965 with the aim of providing higher education to the students of Western Uttar Pradesh.<ref> https://ccsuniversity.ac.in/ccsum/history.htm</ref> It was renamed in 1991 in honor of former Prime Minister [[Chaudhary Charan Singh]] on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.

== History ==
* '''1965''': Established as '''Meerut University'''.
* '''1969''': Introduction of research programmes like M.Phil and Ph.D.<ref>https://www.ccsuniversity.ac.in/ccsum/history.htm</ref>
* '''1973''': Commencement of postgraduate teaching departments.
* '''1980s–1990s''': Growth of affiliated colleges in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law streams.
* '''1991''': Renamed to Chaudhary Charan Singh University to honor the legacy of a peasant leader and India’s former Prime Minister.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renaming News|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaudhary_Charan_Singh_University}}</ref>
* '''2000s–Present''': Major focus on self-financed courses, digitization, smart classes, and NAAC accreditation.

== Campus ==
The university campus is spread across 222 acres in an urban setting in Meerut. It is well-equipped with:
* Administrative buildings and academic blocks  
* Central [[Library]] with 1.5 lakh+ books, journals, and e-resources  
* A [[Botanical Garden]] and [[Rose Garden]] with a statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh  
* Indoor stadium, gymnasium, hostels (boys and girls), guest house, health centre  
* Facilities like [[Post Office]], [[Bank]], cafeteria, and open-air theater  
* [[SCRIET]] – School of Chemical, Rural, Industrial Engineering & Technology as a constituent college<ref>{{cite web|title=SCRIET Details|url=https://scriet.ccsuniversity.ac.in}}</ref>

== Academics ==
The university offers academic programs in faculties of:
* [[Arts]], [[Science]], [[Commerce]], [[Education]], [[Agriculture]], [[Law]], [[Engineering]], [[Management Studies]], and [[Medicine]]  
It follows a semester system with Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and Internal Assessment. Courses include:
* Undergraduate (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, LLB, B.Ed)  
* Postgraduate (M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, LL.M)  
* Research: M.Phil and Ph.D across disciplines  
* Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate Courses<ref>{{cite web|title=Academics|url=https://www.ccsuniversity.ac.in/ccsum/academic.htm}}</ref>

== Accreditation and Rankings ==
* Accredited with ''NAAC A++'' in 2023 (CGPA 3.66/4), making it one of only three universities in UP with the highest grade.<ref>{{cite web|title=NAAC Accreditation 2023|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/ccsu-gets-naac-a-grade-2023}}</ref>
* Approved by [[UGC]], [[AICTE]], [[BCI]] for professional programs.
* Ranked among top public universities in North India for student strength and affiliated colleges.

== Research and Innovation ==
* Active research departments with UGC and DST-funded projects  
* Regular seminars, national/international conferences  
* [[Incubation Centre]] and industry collaborations in engineering and IT  
* MoUs with international institutions for faculty/student exchange<ref>{{cite web|title=MoUs|url=https://ccsuniversity.ac.in}}</ref>

== Governance ==
* '''Chancellor''': Governor of Uttar Pradesh  
* '''Vice-Chancellor''': Prof. Sangeeta Shukla  
* Administrative structure includes Deans, Heads of Departments (HoDs), Registrar, Controller of Examination, Finance Officer, and Academic Council

== Notable Alumni ==
* [[Mayawati]] – Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh  
* [[Murli Manohar Joshi]] – Former HRD Minister, Senior BJP leader  
* [[Rakesh Tikait]] – Bharatiya Kisan Union leader  
* [[Sushil Kumar (wrestler)]] – Olympic medalist  
* [[Alka Tomar]] – International wrestler  
* Numerous bureaucrats, professors, judges, and public intellectuals<ref>{{cite web|title=Famous Alumni|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaudhary_Charan_Singh_University}}</ref>

== Affiliations ==
As of 2024, CCSU affiliates:
* 252+ Professional Colleges  
* 109 General Degree Colleges  
* 1 Constituent College  
Covering [[Meerut]], [[Baghpat]], [[Bulandshahr]], [[Ghaziabad]], [[Hapur]], [[Muzaffarnagar]], [[Saharanpur]], [[Shamli]] and parts of [[Noida]] and [[Gautam Buddh Nagar]] districts.<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Affiliated Colleges|url=https://www.ccsuniversity.ac.in/affiliated_colleges.htm}}</ref>

== Student Life ==
* Annual cultural fest "Spandan"  
* Inter-university youth festivals  
* NSS, NCC, Scouts & Guides units  
* Sports meets and coaching camps  
* University Magazine and e-Journals  

== See also ==
* [[Meerut College]]  
* [[SCRIET Meerut]]  
* [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University]]  
* [[Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University]]  
* [[Aligarh Muslim University]]

== References ==
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