Parul University
Parul University is a private university in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It was established in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, and was given university status in 2015.[1]
| Parul University | |
Former name | Parul Group Of Institutes |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Be Here Be Vibrant" |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | 2009 |
| President | Devanshu Patel[2] |
| Provost | Ketan Kotecha[3] |
Academic staff | 2000 |
Administrative staff | 1500 |
| Students | 25000 |
| Location | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| Campus | 150 acres |
| Language | English |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | Yes |
| Website |
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Recognition
The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and the National Board of Accreditation, an autonomous body of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[4]
Institutes
| Institute | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Parul Institute Of Engineering & Technology | Degree course | |
| Parul Institute Of Technology | Degree course | |
| Parul Institute Of Engineering & Technology | Diploma programmes | |
| Parul Polytechnic Institute | Co-educational | |
| Parul Institute Of Engineering & Technology | MCA programme | |
| Parul Institute Of Engineering & Technology | MBA programme | |
| Parul Institute of Management & Research | MBA Programme | Formerly known as Dr. J. K. Patel Institute of Management |
| Parul Institute of Management | MBA programme, PGDM programmes | |
| Parul Institute of Business Administration | BBA programme | |
| Parul Institute of Ayurveda | ||
| Jawaharlal Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College | ||
| Parul Institute of Pharmacy | ||
| Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research | Formerly known as Baroda College of Pharmacy | |
| Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College | ||
| Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College | ||
| Parul Institute of Physiotherapy | ||
| Parul Institute of Computer Application | ||
| Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College | ||
| Parul Institute of Architecture & Research | ||
| Parul Institute of Nursing | ||
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | Ahmedabad campus | |
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | Vadodara campus | |
| Faculty of Fine Arts | ||
| Faculty of Social Work | ||
| Faculty of Vocational Education |
Controversy
Jayesh Patel, the founder and the then Managing Director of the University was accused of raping a 22-year-old nursing student at the University on 18 June 2016. The female rector of the girls hostel, Bhavana Patel, was arrested and charged with helping to facilitate the crime. Following the accusations, Jayesh Patel absconded.[5] He was apprehended on 21 June by Vadodara police and arrested.[6]
References
- ↑ "About Parul University". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "President—Parul University". Retrieved 2016-10-14.
- ↑ "Provost—Parul University". Retrieved 2016-10-14.
- ↑ "Accreditation & Approvals". Parul University. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Rape at Parul University: Jayesh Patel still absconding, protests across political lines". The Indian Express. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ↑ "Rape of Parul University student: Suspended Gujarat BJP leader Jayesh Patel arrested". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
Coordinates: 22°18′18″N 73°23′42″E / 22.3050°N 73.3950°E