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| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
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| affiliations = | | affiliations = UGC, NAAC, AIU | ||
| website = https://ccsuniversity.ac.in | | 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. It was renamed in 1991 in honor of former Prime Minister [[Chaudhary Charan Singh]] on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee. | |||
'''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. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
* '''1965''': Established as '''Meerut University'''. | * '''1965''': Established as '''Meerut University'''. | ||
* '''1969''': Introduction of research programmes like M.Phil and Ph.D. | * '''1969''': Introduction of research programmes like M.Phil and Ph.D. | ||
* '''1973''': Commencement of postgraduate teaching departments. | * '''1973''': Commencement of postgraduate teaching departments. | ||
* '''1980s–1990s''': Growth of affiliated colleges in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Law streams. | * '''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. | * '''1991''': Renamed to Chaudhary Charan Singh University to honor the legacy of a peasant leader and India’s former Prime Minister. | ||
* '''2000s–Present''': Major focus on self-financed courses, digitization, smart classes, and NAAC accreditation. | * '''2000s–Present''': Major focus on self-financed courses, digitization, smart classes, and NAAC accreditation. | ||
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The university campus is spread across 222 acres in an urban setting in Meerut. It is well-equipped with: | The university campus is spread across 222 acres in an urban setting in Meerut. It is well-equipped with: | ||
* Administrative buildings and academic blocks | * Administrative buildings and academic blocks | ||
* Central | * Central Library with 1.5 lakh+ books, journals, and e-resources | ||
* A | * A Botanical Garden and Rose Garden with a statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh | ||
* Indoor stadium, gymnasium, hostels (boys and girls), guest house, health centre | * Indoor stadium, gymnasium, hostels (boys and girls), guest house, health centre | ||
* Facilities like | * Facilities like Post Office, Bank, cafeteria, and open-air theater | ||
* | * SCRIET – School of Chemical, Rural, Industrial Engineering & Technology as a constituent college | ||
== Academics == | == Academics == | ||
The university offers academic programs in faculties of: | 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: | 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) | * 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) | * Postgraduate (M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, LL.M) | ||
* Research: M.Phil and Ph.D across disciplines | * Research: M.Phil and Ph.D across disciplines | ||
* Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate Courses | * Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate Courses | ||
== Accreditation and Rankings == | == 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. | * Accredited with ''NAAC A++'' in 2023 (CGPA 3.66/4), making it one of only three universities in UP with the highest grade. | ||
* Approved by | * Approved by UGC, AICTE, BCI for professional programs. | ||
* Ranked among top public universities in North India for student strength and affiliated colleges. | * Ranked among top public universities in North India for student strength and affiliated colleges. | ||
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* Active research departments with UGC and DST-funded projects | * Active research departments with UGC and DST-funded projects | ||
* Regular seminars, national/international conferences | * Regular seminars, national/international conferences | ||
* | * Incubation Centre and industry collaborations in engineering and IT | ||
* MoUs with international institutions for faculty/student exchange | * MoUs with international institutions for faculty/student exchange | ||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
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== Notable Alumni == | == 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 | * Numerous bureaucrats, professors, judges, and public intellectuals | ||
== Affiliations == | == Affiliations == | ||
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* 109 General Degree Colleges | * 109 General Degree Colleges | ||
* 1 Constituent College | * 1 Constituent College | ||
Covering | Covering Meerut, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli and parts of Noida and Gautam Buddh Nagar districts. | ||
== Student Life == | == Student Life == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* | * Meerut College | ||
* | * SCRIET Meerut | ||
* | * Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University | ||
* | * Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | ||
* | * Aligarh Muslim University | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Universities in Uttar Pradesh]] | |||
[[Category:Universities in India]] | |||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1965]] | |||
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| Type | Public University |
| Motto | "Where Learning Begins" |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founder | Chaudhary Charan Singh |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Sangeeta Shukla |
| Location | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AIU |
| Website | Official Website |
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. 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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.
- 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
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
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.
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