Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University facts for kids
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Other name
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GGSIPU |
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Former names
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Indraprastha University |
| Motto |
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 | Lieutenant Governor of Delhi |
| Vice-Chancellor | 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 |
The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, also known as GGSIPU or IPU, is a large public university. It is located in Dwarka, Delhi, India. This university offers many different study programs.
Students at GGSIPU can learn about law, medicine, technology, and education. They can also study entrepreneurship, science, and business. The university has many special schools and centers for these subjects.
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History of GGSIPU
The university started on March 28, 1998. Its first name was Indraprastha University (IPU). The government of Delhi created it as a state university.
The university was named after Indraprastha. This was an ancient city mentioned in the famous Indian story Mahabharata. In 2001, the university's name changed. It became Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. This new name honored Guru Gobind Singh, a very important leader.
The University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) recognizes GGSIPU. The UGC is a group that checks if universities are good.
How GGSIPU is Organized
GGSIPU has 14 special schools, which are like colleges within the university. Most of these schools are on the main campus in Dwarka. Two schools, USAR and USDI, are on a newer campus in East Delhi.
The university also has four centers for research. These centers study things like disaster management and new medicines. One center helps new businesses grow using technology.
University Schools at GGSIPU
Here are some of the university's 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
Other Colleges Connected to GGSIPU
More than 120 other colleges are connected to GGSIPU. These colleges follow the rules and guidelines set by the university.
What Students Learn and Rankings
University Rankings
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Universities are often ranked to show how good they are. These rankings help students choose where to study.
In 2019, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked GGSIPU. It was ranked 66th among all Indian universities. Its engineering school was ranked 73rd, and its management school was 62nd.
The QS World University Rankings also ranked GGSIPU. In 2025, it was ranked between 1001-1200 globally. It was ranked 320th in Asia for 2025.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have studied at GGSIPU. Here are a few:
- Gaurav Gogoi
- Mohamed Irfaan Ali
- Guneet Monga
- Taapsee Pannu
- Manish Singh
- Devika Vaid
See also
- Education in Delhi
- University Grants Commission (India)
