B.E.S.T Innovation University Explained

B.E.S.T Innovation University
Other Name:	Bhartiya Engineering Science & Technology innovation university (BESTIU)
Established:	2019
Chairman:	Bharat Lal Meena
Chancellor:	Rupa Vasudevan
Founder:	Bharat Lal Meena
City:	Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh
Campus:	Rural,
Country:	India
Coordinates:	14.766°N 77.601°W
Accreditation:	UGC, NAAC
Academic Affiliation:	AIU

B.E.S.T Innovation University (BESTIU), or by its full name Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, is a private university located in Gownivaripaill, Gorantla in Andhra Pradesh, India.

It is recognized by University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.^[1] It was established in 2019 by former IAS officer,^[2] Bharat Lal Meena, who assumed the role as Founder and Chairman^[3] of the University.

History

BESTIU was established in 2019 under the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019^[4] which was passed in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in February 2019^[5] and notified later that month.

Vice Chancellors

Source:^[6]

Dr. S S Biligi - Until 14th June 2024.

P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya - From 15th June, 2024^[7] - Currently

Notes and References

1. Web site: Total No. of Universities in the Country as on 05.07.2019 . . 15 September 2019.
2. Web site: Who is Bharat Lal Meena? . 2024-07-17 . DNA India . en.
3. Web site: Chairman's Message . 2024-07-17 . bestiu.edu.in.
4. Web site: Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019 . 4 January 2020. 17 February 2019. Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
5. News: Centre urged to extend benefitsto SCs converted to Christianity . 4 January 2020 . . 7 February 2019 . en-IN.
6. Web site: Leadership Team . 2024-06-18 . bestiu.edu.in.
7. Web site: Vice Chancellor's Message . 2024-07-17 . bestiu.edu.in.