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Chaudhary Charan Singh University
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.[2] It was renamed in 1991 in honor of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee.
| Type | Public State University |
|---|---|
| Motto | विज्ञानं विधा साधनम् (Knowledge is the means of enlightenment) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Founder | |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Sangeeta Shukla[1] |
| Location | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AIU |
| Website | [www.ccsuniversity.ac.in Official Website] |
History
- 1965: Established as Meerut University.
- 1969: Introduction of research programmes like M.Phil and Ph.D.[3]
- 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.[4]
- 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[5]
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[6]
Accreditation and Rankings
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[8]
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[9]
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.[10]
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