Guru Jambheshwar University, Moradabad
| Motto | By knowledge, one attains immortality |
|---|---|
| Type | State |
| Established | 2025 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Uttar Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Sachin Maheshwari |
| Location | , , India |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | gjum |
Guru Jambheshwar University is a State university located in the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, India.
History
[edit]In February 2023, the Government of Uttar Pradesh allocated ₹150 crore in its budget to establish three new universities in the state. These institutions were planned for the Vindhyachal, Devipatan, and Moradabad divisions.[1] On 1 November 2023, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave formal approval for the establishment of a state university in Moradabad.[2][3]
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, laid the foundation stone for the Moradabad state university on 16 March 2024.[4] During the ceremony, he also announced that the university would be named after Guru Jambheshwar, the founder of the Bishnoi community.[4] According to local tradition, Guru Jambheshwar had arrived in Lodhipur Vishanpur town of Moradabad from Rajasthan 493 years ago, in 1587 AD (Vikram Samvat 1587).[5] On 11 June 2024, the state government formally approved the university’s official name as Guru Jambheshwar University.[6][7]
On 3 December 2024, Prof. Sachin Maheshwari was appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the university.[8] The University Grants Commission (UGC) granted recognition to the university on 27 March 2025, with the university’s establishment being retroactively acknowledged from 8 November 2023.[9] The university’s official website and logo were unveiled on 14 July 2025.[10]
The Guru Jambheshwar University now oversees all the colleges within the Moradabad division that were previously affiliated with MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.[11] A total of 372 colleges across the division are affiliated with the university, including 87 in Moradabad, 122 in Bijnor, 82 in Amroha, 37 in Rampur, and 44 in the Sambhal district.[9]
The university commenced teaching from the academic session 2025-26.
Campus
[edit]The university is presently functioning from a temporary campus at Govt Polytechnic, Kanth Road, Moradabad.[9] Construction of the permanent campus of the university at Hardaspur, Moradabad began in June 2024.[12] A Budget of Rs 299 Crore was allotted for construction of the permanent campus of the University.[13]
Faculties
[edit]The University offers academic courses through 74 schools, organized into 12 faculties[14] :-
| Faculty | No of Schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences[15] | 09 |
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| Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts[16] | 04 |
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| Faculty of Indian Knowledge Systems and Social Innovation[17] | 10 |
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| Faculty of Engineering Design and Technology[18] | 07 |
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| Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology[19] | 11 |
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| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science & Pharmacy[20] | 02 |
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| Faculty of Commerce Economics and Business Studies[21] | 03 |
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| Faculty of Management and Sustainable Development[22] | 07 |
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| Faculty of Education & Pedagogical Sciences[23] | 05 |
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| Faculty of Pure Sciences[24] | 06 |
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| Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences[25] | 08 |
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| Faculty of Legal Studies[26] | 02 |
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References
[edit]- ^ "UP Budget 2023 : यूपी को तीन नए राज्य विश्वविद्यालयों की सौगात". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "UP Government approves the proposal to amend UP State University Act, find details here - EducationTimes.com". www.educationtimes.com. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (1 November 2023). "UP Cabinet Approves Three State Universities In Gonda, Mirzapur And Moradabad". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi lays foundation stone of state universities in Moradabad and Mirzapur". ANI News. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "UP: गुरु जम्भेश्वर विवि कहलाएगी मुरादाबाद यूनिवर्सिटी, जिले में है 493 साल पुराना मंदिर, यह है इसकी मान्यता". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "UP Cabinet Meeting: यूपी में बदल दिया गया इस यूनिवर्सिटी का नाम, योगी कैबिनेट में लगी मुहर - UP cabinet meeting Moradabad state university will be known as Guru Jambheshwar". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "New varsities to drop 'state' from names; 2 private univs to come up". The Times of India. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "UP: प्रो. सचिन माहेश्वरी बने गुरु जम्भेश्वर विश्वविद्यालय मुरादाबाद के पहले कुलपति". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Moradabad News: गुरु जंभेश्वर विश्वविद्यालय को यूजीसी से मिली मान्यता". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "3 new universities in UP to deliver quality education: CM Yogi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "अमरोहा समेत मंडल के महाविद्यालय गुरु जंभेश्वर विश्वविद्यालय से हुए संबद्ध". Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Moradabad: इंतजार हुआ खत्म...राज्य विश्वविद्यालय का निर्माण शुरू, सीएम योगी ने किया था चुनाव से पहले शिलान्यास". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Rs 299 Crore Budget Allotted For University In UP's Moradabad". News18. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Our Faculty | Detail Page". gjum.ac.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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