Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences explained

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Motto:Vaidyo nārāyaṇo hariḥ
Motto Lang:"san"
Mottoeng:"The physician is a manifestation of Lord Narayana."
Established:1st November 1986
Vice Chancellor:DSVLNarasimham(FAC)[1]

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences is a public university in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

History

The university was established as "University of Health Sciences" by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and was inaugurated on 9 April by N. T. Rama Rao, the then-Chief Minister of the state. It started functioning on 1 November 1986[2] with Rama Rao as the university's first chancellor. Following the death of Rama Rao, a directive was issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to rename the university "NTR University of Health Sciences", carried out on 2 February 1998., later in 2006 Government of Andhra Pradesh issued a directive to rename the university as "Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences"[3] The university celebrated its silver jubilee from 1–3 November 2011.In 2022 due to vengeance then CM of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy has changed the university name to "DR.YSR University of Health Sciences". Several protests were done by people of the state against this name change. This revolt thus led to rename the university in 2024 as "Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences"

Facilities

There is a library and computer center where the library network is operated from. A guest house is available with different categories of accommodation. The examinations section is housed in a separate area where special security electronically controls access, which can only be gained by authorised staff and security officers. A biometric-based electronic attendance system has also been institutionally implemented.

Admission and courses

The admission for the convener quota is based on applicant's EAMCET rank for other allied paramedics and pharma courses and NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) rank for admission into MBBS and BDS Courses.

The university has graduate and postgraduate degrees, diploma and super-specialty courses in modern medicine; graduate and postgraduate degree courses in dental surgery, nursing, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and Unani; graduate degree courses in naturopathy, physiotherapy and medical laboratory technology, as well as a postgraduate course (M.Sc.) in applied nutrition.

The number of colleges affiliated to the university since its establishment has risen from twenty-seven to 184. The degrees awarded by the university are recognized by professional statutory bodies, including the Medical Council of India, the Dental Council of India, the Central Council of Indian Medicine, the Central Council of Homoeopathy and the Indian Nursing Council.

Affiliated colleges and Institutes

Government colleges

Private colleges

Government Dental Colleges

Source:[4]

Private Dental Colleges

Publications

The university publishes the quarterly multi-disciplinary Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, available both as a free, open-access journal online as well as in print. The first issue was published on 21 March 2012.[5]

Vice-chancellors

  1. K. N. Rao (1986–1988)
  2. L. Suryanarayana (1988–1994)
  3. C. S. Bhaskaran (1994–1997)
  4. G. Shamsunder (1997–2004)
  5. R. Sambasiva Rao (2004–2007)
  6. P. V. Ramesh (2007–2007)
  7. A. V. Krishnam Raju (2007–2010)
  8. I. V. Rao (2010–2014)
  9. T. Ravi Raju (2014–2017)
  10. C. V. Rao (2017–2019)
  11. Pigilam Syama Prasad (2020–2023)
  12. korukonda babji (2023-2024)
  13. DSVL Narasimham (FAC)(2024-)

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biodata of Vice Chancellor. 9 December 2017.
  2. J. Venkatesan . NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Supreme Court issues notice to State government on medical admissions . The Hindu . 2007-04-30 . 2012-08-22.
  3. Cities / Vijayawada : Active lifestyle keeps diabetes at bay, says health varsity V-C . The Hindu . 2012-07-29 . 2012-08-22.
  4. Web site: Academic . 2023-07-07 . drysr.uhsap.in.
  5. Web site: Editorial first issue: New journal Seetharam KA, Devi CP, Ramana Reddy BV - J Dr NTR Univ Health Sci . jdrntruhs.org . 7 May 2012.

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