Patliputra University Explained

Patliputra University
Motto:योग: कर्मसु कौशलम्
Motto Lang:Sanskrit
Mottoeng:Excellence in the Action
Vice Chancellor:R. K. Singh
Country:India
Coordinates:25.6025°N 85.1591°W
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Patna, India

Patliputra University (PPU) is a collegiate public state university located in Patna, Bihar, India. It was established by an act of the state legislature in 2018. As a collegiate university, its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and affiliated colleges.

History

In 2015, Bihar's education minister hinted that Magadh University (MU) may be split into two or three universities due to the difficulties faced in managing the colleges of oversized MU. In the month of July of the same year, then vice-chancellor of MU, Mohammad Ishtiyaque decided to strengthen the university's Patna branch office to reduce the student's necessity to visit the university headquarters situated at Bodh Gaya. As a part of the strengthening process, a committee was set up to monitor the expansion and growth of the Patna branch office.[1]

On 30 July 2016, Bihar cabinet approved Bihar State Universities (Amendment) Bill 2016 and made way for the creation of Patliputra University by bifurcating the Magadh University.[2] [3] A notice was issued in October 2017 inviting application from candidates for the posts of vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellor.[4] More than 150 professors applied for the jobs of vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellor.[5] On 19 March 2018, Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik appointed Girish Kumar Choudhary and Gulab Chand Ram Jaiswal as the pro-vice-chancellor and vice-chancellor of the Patliputra University, respectively, under the Bihar State University (Amendment) Act, 1976.[6]

Academics

Admitted students of Magadh University (MU) will be awarded degrees by the MU. The university started operating academically from the 2018–19 academic year.[7] The programmes being offered at the university be the same as the ones being offered at Magadh University.[8]

The university plans to launch postgraduate departments in science, commerce and arts stream at university level after many of the postgraduate departments went to MU after the bifurcation.[9] Some of Patna's better institutions come under Patliputra University after its creation.[10]

Administration

Rakesh Kumar Singh is the vice-chancellor of the university whereas Prof. Ganesh mahto is the pro-vice-chancellor.[10] Bihar's governor serves as the chancellor of Patliputra University.[11] Jitendra Kumar is the registrar and Manoj Kumar is the proctor.[12] [13]

Campus

The university is headquartered in Patna and administratively operate from Magadh University branch office on Kankarbagh old bypass in the Rajendra Nagar neighbourhood of Patna,[14] whilst, its permanent campus will be located at Bakhtiyarpur.[15] Patliputra University's PG campus will be built in BS College, Danapur. Vice Chancellor Prof. RK Singh inspected the BS College regarding the construction of PG campus.[16]

Colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over two districts, Nalanda and Patna.

Affiliated Colleges

Constituent Colleges

Controversies

Notes and References

  1. News: MU's Patna office to cater to needs of 1.5L students . B K Mishra . . . 22 July 2015 . 20 June 2018 .
  2. News: Govt circulates new varsity bill in House . Roshan Kumar . . 2 August 2016 . 21 June 2018 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180621090723/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1160802/jsp/bihar/story_100010.jsp . 21 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  3. News: hi:राज्य में दो नए विश्वविद्यालय पटना और पूर्णिया में खुलेंगे . https://m.bhaskar.com/bihar/patna/news/BIH-PAT-HMU-MAT-latest-patna-news-025502-668095-NOR.html . . Hindi . 31 July 2016 . 21 June 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180621090723/https://m.bhaskar.com/bihar/patna/news/BIH-PAT-HMU-MAT-latest-patna-news-025502-668095-NOR.html . 21 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  4. News: Chancellor picks VCs for new varsities . Roshan Kumar . . . 20 March 2018 . 21 March 2018 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180320091524/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/chancellor-picks-vcs-for-new-varsities-216925 . 20 March 2018 . dmy-all .
  5. News: 171 apply for Pataliputra varsity VC, pro-VC posts . . Abdul Qadir . 31 December 2017 . Gaya. 7 July 2018 .
  6. News: Governor appoints VCs & Pro VCs in 3 new univs of Bihar . . . . 19 March 2018 . 21 June 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180621090723/https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/governor-appoints-vcs-andamp-pro-vcs-in-3-new-univs-of-bihar-1192885-2018-03-19 . 21 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  7. Web site: Clarification on the issues related to the pending ... – Governor of Bihar . 2018-06-14 . governor.bih.nic.in . 2018-06-18 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620094151/http://governor.bih.nic.in/ORDER/BSU-1590-14062018.pdf . 20 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  8. Web site: Parent universities to hold exams of pupils shifted to new varsities – Times of India . The Times of India . 2018-06-16 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620094136/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/parent-universities-to-hold-exams-of-pupils-shifted-to-new-varsities/articleshow/64606643.cms . 20 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  9. News: Postgrad classes at Patliputra University . . . 4 June 2018 . 21 June 2018 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180621090723/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/postgrad-classes-at-patliputra-university-235148 . 21 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  10. Web site: New 'top' varsity . Roshan Kumar . 2018-04-03 . The Telegraph . en . 2018-06-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620094132/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/new-atopa-varsity-220356 . 20 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  11. Web site: Jackboots on university campuses in Bihar, protests against government move . The New Indian Express . 2018-06-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180616204031/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/apr/08/jackboots-on-university-campuses-in-bihar-protests-against-government-move-1798611.html . 16 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  12. Web site:

    PATLIPUTRA UNIVERSITY, PATNA :::

    . ppup.ac.in. en. 2018-07-30.
  13. News: Armymen as registrars. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408080431/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/armymen-as-registrars-220642. dead. 8 April 2018. The Telegraph. 2018-06-23. en.
  14. Web site: New varsities give impetus to higher education in state – Times of India . 2018-04-29 . The Times of India . 2018-06-18 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620094132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/new-varsities-give-impetus-to-higher-education-in-state/articleshow/58247467.cms . 20 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  15. Web site: Stage set for Magadh University bifurcation – Times of India . The Times of India . 2018-06-16 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620094136/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/stage-set-for-mu-bifurcation/articleshow/62299950.cms . 20 June 2018 . dmy-all .
  16. News: January 15, 2024 . Patliputra University's PG campus will be built in BS College, Danapur . Prabhat Khabar.
  17. Web site: TNN. Aug 13, 2018. Panel to probe into charges against registrar: PPU VC Patna News - Times of India. 2020-09-24. The Times of India. en.