Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences explained

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Motto:	Right for Rightful Health Science Education
Type:	Government
Chancellor:	Governor of Karnataka
Vice Chancellor:	Dr. M. K. Ramesh^[1]
City:	Jayanagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Country:	India
Campus:	Urban
Coor:	12.9261°N 77.5925°W
Affiliations:	UGC

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), located in Bengaluru, India, is a public, affiliating university set up in 1996 by the government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka. RGUHS is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.^[2]

It is the largest health sciences university in India.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notable alumni

• Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2004–2009)
• M. K. Muneer, Cabinet Minister, Government of Kerala (2001–2006, 2011–2016)
• Edmond Fernandes, consultant (empaneled) for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
• C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• Bharat Shetty, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
• H. C. Mahadevappa, Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
• Suraj Revanna, Member of Karnataka Legislative Council

Controversy

Irregularities in admissions and affiliations in paramedical and nursing courses at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) was cited which led to a nursing scam being exposed.^[6]

In March 2023, Government of Karnataka led by the then Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, wanted to rename the university to Kengal Hanumanthaiah, which was met with resistance and eventually the prospect was scrapped.^[7]

See also

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
• Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
• Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University
• Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
• Kerala University of Health Sciences
• Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Odisha University of Health Sciences
• Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences
• Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
• Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
• West Bengal University of Health Sciences

Notes and References

1. News: Chattopadhyay . Sanchari . Dr M K Ramesh appointed new VC of RGUHS . 12 December 2022 . medicaldialogues.in . 5 December 2021 . en.
2. Web site: ACU Members - Asia - Central and South. Acu.ac.uk. 5 August 2018.
3. News: 2020-06-01 . Silver jubilee halo for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences’ stellar work . The Times of India . 2023-05-10 . 0971-8257.
4. News: June 11, 2021 . Bengaluru Medical students gear up to face questions on Covid-19 in this year’s exam . The Deccan Herald .
5. Web site: 2021-06-14 . Won't let appointment of any undeserving as RGUHS VC: Dr Sudhakar . 2023-05-10 . Mysooru News . en-India.
6. Web site: Nursing Scam Brewing at Rajiv Gandhi Health Varsity . 2023-07-10 . The New Indian Express.
7. Web site: 2023-03-28 . Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to be renamed after Kengal Hanumanthaiah: CM Bommai . 2023-08-12 . The Indian Express . en.