Gautam Buddha University

Gautam Buddha University
गौतम बुद्ध विश्वविद्यालय
Motto in English
 Character, Creativity, Competence
Type State University
Established 2002
Endowment Uttar Pradesh Government, NOIDA and GNIDA authorities, Government of India
Chancellor Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Prabhat Kumar (IAS)[1]
Academic staff
 250+
Students 3200
Undergraduates 1200
Postgraduates 1800
Location Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 28°25′6.92″N 77°31′24.41″E / 28.4185889°N 77.5234472°E / 28.4185889; 77.5234472
Campus Urban 511 acres (2.07 km2)
Colors Dark blue
Website www.gbu.ac.in

Gautam Buddha University ("GBU") (Hindi: गौतम बुद्ध विश्वविद्यालय) is a research university established under Uttar Pradesh Gautam Buddha University Act, 2002 and came into existence in year 2008. It is located in Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India.[2][3] It is one of Uttar Pradesh's state government university which commenced its first academic session in the year 2008. University campus is spread over 511 acres in Greater Noida and offers Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Biotechnology and Buddhist Studies and is mainly focused on research.

History

The Grand Walk at the Gautam Buddha University

The University was established by the Uttar Pradesh Government under the Gautam Buddha University Act of 2002 and began its first academic session in 2008. The university is fully funded by NOIDA and GNIDA authorities (undertakings of the Uttar Pradesh government) and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.[4] It is member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Gautam Buddha University has been accredited jointly by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia & New Zealand (JAS-ANZ), issued on 21 February 2015 after accessing and finding confirmation to the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008. Integrated Dual Degree Programme (B.Arch. + M. Arch./MBA) in Architecture and Planning has been recognized by the Council of Architecture. M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology), 2 years Programme which has been recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Integrated B.A. LLB programme has been approved by the Bar Council of India.[5]

The university was inaugurated on August 23, 2008 by the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati and was dedicated to the people. It was emphasized by the architect Dikshu C. Kukreja.

Campus

Campus of Gautam Buddha University is situated Adjacent to Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.[6]

Schools

School of Management

MBA was the first course started by GBU in 2008.[7] The school has classrooms computing facilities supported by a library of books, journals, films and databases. It has specialisation groups (HRM, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Strategy etc.) that organises weekly activities.[8] School of Management also has a 500-kW solar roof top which provides electricity to Greater Noida.[9]


The school has 3 centres of excellence:

  1. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovations
  2. Centre for Management of Financial Services
  3. Centre for Executive Education.[10]

School of Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary department with an amalgamation of expertise from diverse areas of basic and applied biology, mathematics, microbial, plant, animal sciences and computer sciences.

The department is running following programmes:

  1. 5-Year Integrated Dual Degree Programme in B.Tech (Biotechnology) + M.Tech/MBA
  2. M.Tech Biotechnology for Science Graduates
  3. M.Tech Biotechnology for B.Tech/M.Sc. candidates

with specialization in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Food technology and Bioinformatics.[11]

School of Information and Communication Technology

  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Department of Information Technology[12]

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering offers leadership opportunities with technical and professional augmentation establishments viz. the GBU-IEEE student chapter etc. Integrated master's degree programs are offered by the School. The college is enriched by Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture and Regional Planning departments. Various departments under the School of Engineering are as follows:

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers integrated dual degree in Mechanical Engineering with specializations in CAD/CAM and Manufacturing Engineering. The research focus of the department lays emphasis on innovations in the field of Machine Design, Production Engineering (CAD/CAM), Thermal Engineering and Production Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering is enriched with GBU-SAE student chapter which was started by mechanical engineering graduates in 2011. First batch of Mechanical Engineering students passed out in the year 2015.

  • Department of Electrical Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering is enriched with GBU-IEEE chapter which got the approval on April 6, 2012. Currently, the department is offering the integrated dual degree course in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power System and Control & Instrumentation Engineering. The department is extending the facilities to carry out research work for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree, R&D work for sponsored and consultancy projects and testing and consultancy work for industrial problems. The Department has strong research focus in the field of Power System, Semiconductors, VLSI, Control and Instrumentation, System Design, Reliability Engineering, Power Electronic Drives, Industrial Automation and Control, High Voltage Engineering, Power Systems, Industrial and Biomedical Instrumentation, and various important areas of Electrical Engineering.[13][14]

  • Department of Civil Engineering

The department offers Integrated Dual Degree with in Civil Engineering with specializations in Environmental Engineering and Structural Engineering.

  • Department of Architecture and Regional Planning

School of Law, Justice and Governance

One of the main academic programmes, the five-year integrated BA LLB, was started in July 2012. In the first semester of the programme, students participate in moot court practice, debate, essay writing and project works.[15]

School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization

The school offers academic programmes at post-graduate and research level including M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. It gives knowledge of Buddhist History, Philosophy, and Literature in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Burmese, Sinhalese and Tibetan. With a very rich library, a meditation centre, and a serene campus, the school enables the practice of Buddhist techniques of Vipassana meditation under qualified supervision.[16]

School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences

The School of Vocational Studies & Applied Sciences offers courses in Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Food Processing and Technology and Environmental Sciences. It offers integrated dual degree course in Food Processing and Technology.[17] First batch passed out in 2014.

International collaborations

Besides having industrial association with home industries, the institute has close industrial partnership with the following organizations abroad:

In addition to the above, the university is in the process of formalizing tie-up with the following universities:

The School of Biotechnology and School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences are administering a total of 21 sponsored projects in the university as per now funded by various agencies namely: Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Science and Technology and Indian Council of Medical Research.[6]

Support facilities

  • Bodhisattva Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Central Library

The library is located on the outer circle of the schools as the background of Tathagat’s statue. [18]

  • Central Computer Center
  • Auditoriums

GBU has 8 auditoriums in its campus :- Main Auditorium, Gautam Buddha University (Capacity 1765 seat), Auditorium 1(Capacity 425 seat), Auditorium 2, (Capacity 225 seat), Auditorium 3, (Capacity 100 seat), Auditorium 4, G (Capacity 90 seat), School Auditorium, School of Management (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Biotechnology (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Engineering, Block-B (Capacity 300 seat), School Auditorium, School of Buddhist Studies & Civilization (300 seats)[19] Main auditorium costs Rs 88 crore.[9]

Outdoor sports

  • Cricket stadium with 650 seating capacity Pavilion, Astro-turf hockey stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Synthetic athletic cum soccer stadium with 650-seat pavilion, Practice arena for soccer and athletics, Diving pool with spectators arena, Synthetic basketball and volleyball arena with floodlight facility, Cricket practice pitches, Synthetic tennis arena with flood lights, etc.

Indoor sports

Indoor stadium of GBU was inaugurated by chancellor Akhilesh Yadav on 11 April 2015. Its estimated cost is said to be 78 crore while Auditorium costs 88 crore.[9] Indoor stadium of GBU has:

  • Tennis and Table tennis, Badminton, Squash, Gymnasium, Judo and wrestling, Gymnastics, Billiards and snooker, Weightlifting, Boxing, etc.

Hostels

There are a total of 19 hostels in the whole university.[20] There is also a shopping complex for students on the campus.

Student bodies

The cultural council of the university consists of following student bodies: Art/ Painting Club, Social Service club, Debating society, Dramatics club, Literary club, Photography club, Music club, Adventure club, Dance club, Audio-Visual education club

Courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Integrated Dual Degree Programmes (B.Tech+M.Tech/MBA) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering & Electronics and Communication Engineering, Food Processing and Technology, Biotechnology, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, Integrated Dual Degree Programme BBA-MBA, BA+ LLB (5-Year Integrated Programme), Bachelor in Architecture (B. Arch), B.Tech in Information Technology (IT), B. Sc., B. Voc. (Bachelor of Vocational Studies) in Food Processing, B.A. (Hons.)-MA in Buddhist Studies and Civilization,

Postgraduate courses

  • M. Plan (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), M.Tech in Power System Engineering, M.Tech in Instrumentation and Control, M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives, M.Tech (Biotech), M.Tech in Specialization in Software Engineering, M. Tech in Specialization in Intelligent System and Robotics, M.Tech in Specialization in Wireless Communication and Networks, M.Tech in Specialization in VLSI Design, M.Tech in Computer Science, M.Tech in Embedded System, M.Tech in Food Processing and Technology, M. Sc. in Applied Chemistry, M. Sc.in Applied Physics, M. Sc. in Applied Mathematics, M. Sc. in Environmental Science, M. Sc. in Food Science, MA in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, M. Phil in Buddhist Studies & Civilization, MA in Education, MA in History and Civilization, MA in Economics, Planning and Development, MA in English, MA in Hindi, MA in Urdu, MA in Mass Communication, MSW(Master in Social Work), MA in Sociology, MA in Political Science and International Relations, MA/M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, Master in Disability Rehabilitation & Administration, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, Master in Public Policy and Governance

Doctoral courses:

  • Ph.D. (Electrical Engg.), (Power converters & Drives, Control System Optimization, Biomedical Instrumentation & Image Processing), Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Ph.D. (Architecture & Planning), Ph.D. (Mechanical Engg.), Ph.D. in Management, Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry, Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Ph.D. in various areas of Biotechnology, Ph.D. in law[21]

Admission criteria

The university conducts an entrance examination for each course. The candidates can appear for these examinations depending upon the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. GPTU is the test for undergraduate level courses. GPT is the test for postgraduate level courses.

Many shots of the movie Baby (2015) has been filmed at the university campus. Similarly, in February 2014, many shots of the movie Kill Dil were taken here. The university was the venue of the 2015 edition of International Tent Pegging Championship. The national event Pro Wrestling League 2016 was held at indoor stadium of the university on 19 and 20 December, 2016.

References

  1. ↑ "Info". Archived 16 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Bodhi Has Writ". www.outlookindia.com/. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  3. ↑ N, TN (13 April 2016). "Gautam Buddha University holds first convocation for 3 batches". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Gautama Budh University".
  5. ↑ "report" (PDF).
  6. 1 2 "Annual report" (PDF). www.gbu.ac.in. 2016.
  7. ↑ "MBA Admissions 2016: Apply in Gautam Buddha University for MBA Programmes". Jagranjosh.com (in Latin). 8 April 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  9. 1 2 3 "CM to gift slew of projects on April 11 - Times of India".
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  12. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  13. ↑ "IEEE-GBU". IEEE-GBU.
  14. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  15. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  16. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  17. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  18. ↑ "Welcome to GBU's Official Website". www.gbu.ac.in.
  19. ↑ "Gautam Buddha University" (PDF). Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  20. ↑ Tripathi, Ashish (8 October 2011). "Mayawati to inaugurate Mahamaya girls hostel". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  21. ↑ "2016" (PDF).
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