Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University Of Science and Technology
Other name
 DCRUST; DCR University; Murthal University
Former name
 Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal (1987-2006)
Type Public university
Established 1987 (1987)
Founder Government of Haryana
Affiliation Association of Commonwealth Universities
Religious affiliation
 Secular
Academic affiliation
 National Board of Accreditation; National Assessment and Accreditation Council; All India Council for Technical Education
Chancellor Governor of Haryana
Vice-Chancellor Rajendra Kumar Anayath
Address Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana, 131027, India
Coordinates: 29°1′38″N 77°3′44″E / 29.02722°N 77.06222°E / 29.02722; 77.06222
Campus Area 273 acres (1.10 km2)
Language English, Hindi
Website www.dcrustm.org
Panormic view of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) at Murthal.

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), formerly Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal (CRSCE), is a state university located in Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana, India. It was established in 2006 by an Act of the Government of Haryana, upgrading a 1986 established college.

History

It was founded in 1986 by the Government of Haryana in memory of Sir Chhotu Ram (1881–1945). It was then known as the Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering, Murthal until the government of Haryana upgraded it to University on 6 November 2006 through an Act 29 of 2006 of the Legislature of the state of Haryana. The University has been considered eligible for grants under Section 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956 in March, 2009[1].[2]

Location

The university is located in Murthal on National Highway No. 44 at a distance of 50 km from Inter State Bus Terminal, Delhi and at a distance of 8 km from Sonipat railway station. The campus of the college has been developed on 273 acres (1.10 km2) of land which falls within the industrial and commercial belt extending from Kundli to Panipat.

Departments

The university has the following departments:[3]

Engineering

  • Architecture
  • Bio-Medical
  • Bio-Technology
  • Center of Excellence for Energy and Environment Studies (CEEES)
  • Chemical
  • Civil
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical
  • Electronics and communication
  • Materials Science & NanoTechnology (MSN)
  • Mechanical

Management and Humanities

  • Humanities
  • Management

Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Hostels

Men's hostel in Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University Of Science and Technology

The university campus has a total of 7 hostels, three for women and 4 for men. The capacity of the women's hostels is 450; the men's hostels, 966..[4]

S.No.Men's hostelWomen's hostel
1K.S. Krishnan Hall (BH-1)Gargi Hall (GH)
2Chandrashekhar Hall (BH-2)Kalpana Chawla Hall (KCH)
3Hargobind Khurana Hall (BH-3)Mother Teresa Hall (MTH)
4Aryabhat Hall (BH-4)

Foreign collaborations

To promote research in specific domains the university has the following collaborations with foreign institutions:

The University is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "List of Universities oh Haryana recognised by UGC". Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  2. ↑ "About University". dcrustm.org. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Departments of DCRUST, Murthal". dcrustm.ac.in. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  4. ↑ "Hostel Facilities". dcrustm.ac.in. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Deenbandhu University collaborates with German University". indiancolleges.com. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  6. ↑ "Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University in student exchange collaboration with Germany's HOL varsity". The Times Of India. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  7. ↑ www.acu.ac.uk

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