Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University facts for kids
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Former names
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Indraprastha University |
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| Motto |
ज्योतिर्वृणीत तमसो विजानन
(Jyotivṛṇīta Tamaso Vijānan) |
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Motto in English
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Light of intelligence cleaves the darkness |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1998 |
| Chancellor | Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena Lieutenant Governor of Delhi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Mahesh Verma |
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Dwarka
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28°35′42″N 77°01′08″E / 28.595016°N 77.018942°E |
| Campus | Urban(78 acres) |
| Colours | Maroon and Blue |
| Affiliations | ACU, AIU, UGC, NAAC |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, often called IPU, is a public university. It is located in Dwarka, Delhi, India. The university was once known as Indraprastha University.
IPU has many university schools and centers. These places offer different study programs. You can learn about subjects like law, medicine, technology, education, science, and business.
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History of IPU: How It Started
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University began on March 28, 1998. It was first named Indraprastha University (IPU). The Delhi Government created it as a state university.
The university was named after the ancient city of Indraprastha. This city is famous from the old Indian story, the Mahabharata. In 2001, the university changed its name. It became Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). This new name honors Gobind Singh, who was the tenth Sikh Guru.
The University Grants Commission (India) officially recognizes IPU. This means the university meets important education standards.
How the University is Organized
The university has 14 main university schools. These are like different colleges within the university. Twelve of these schools are on the main campus in Dwarka. Two other schools, USAR and USDI, are on a newer campus in East Delhi.
The university also has four special centers. These centers focus on research. They study things like disaster management, medicines, human values, and new technologies.
University Schools: Places to Learn
GGSIPU has 14 university schools. These schools offer many different courses. They are located at both the Dwarka and East Delhi campuses.
Here are some of the university schools:
- University School of Architecture and Planning
- University School of Automation and Robotics
- University School of Basic & Applied Sciences
- University School of Biotechnology
- University School of Chemical Technology
- University School of Design & Innovation
- University School of Environment Management
- University School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- University School of Information and Communication Technology
- University School of Law and Legal Studies
- University School of Management Studies
- University School of Mass Communication
- University School of Medicine and Para-Medical Health Sciences
Affiliated Colleges: More Study Options
Besides its own schools, IPU has over 120 colleges connected to it. These are called "affiliated colleges." They follow the rules and guidelines set by the university.
Academics and Rankings
University Rankings: How IPU Compares
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University rankings help show how good a university is. They compare universities based on different factors. According to Webometrics, IPU has a world ranking of 3374. This means it is ranked among universities globally.
In India, the university was ranked 66th among all Indian universities in 2019. This ranking was done by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The University School of Engineering & Technology was ranked 73rd for engineering. The University School of Management Studies was ranked 62nd for management programs.
Notable Alumni: Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have studied at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Here are a few of them:
- Gaurav Sharma
- Gaurav Gogoi
- Mohamed Irfaan Ali - He studied Human Resource Planning Development. He became the President of Guyana in 2020.
- Guneet Monga
- Taapsee Pannu
- Manish Singh
- Devika Vaid
- Saurabh Bhardwaj
- Prachi Tehlan
- Nalini Negi
- Anupam Amod
- Amish Aggarwala
See also
- Education in Delhi
- University Grants Commission (India)
