Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU or IP or IPU), formerly Indraprastha University, is a state university located in Delhi, India. It was established in 1998 by Government of Delhi, as a teaching-cum-affiliating university.[2][3] The University is recognised by University Grants Commission (India), under section 12B of the UGC Act.[2] It has been graded 'A' by the NAAC.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Former names
Indraprastha University
Mottoज्योतिवृ्णीत तमसो विजानऩ
Motto in English
Light of intelligence cleaves the darkness
TypePublic
Established1998 (1998)
ChancellorAnil Baijal
Vice-ChancellorMahesh Verma[1]
Location
Dwarka
,
Delhi
,
India

28.595016°N 77.018942°E / 28.595016; 77.018942
CampusUrban
ColoursMaroon and Blue          
AffiliationsACU, AIU, UGC, NAAC
SportsBasketball, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Cricket, Tennis
Websiteggsipu.ac.in

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities,[4] Association of Indian Universities,[5] Medical Council of India and Distance Education Council.[6]

History

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University was established as Indraprastha University (IPU) on 28 March 1998 by the Govt. of NCT Delhi as a state university under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act, 1998 with its Amendment in 1999.[7] The university was named after the ancient mythological city of Indraprastha, which features prominently in the epic Mahabharata.[8] In 2001, the university was officially renamed as Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) after the tenth Sikh Guru Guru Gobind Singh.[9]

Ranking
University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2019)[10]95
NIRF (Universities) (2020)[11]95
Engineering – India
NIRF (2020)[12]86
Business/Management – India
NIRF (2020)[13]57

The university was ranked 66 among Indian universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2019[14] and 95 in the overall category.[10] The University School of Engineering & Technology was ranked 73 by NIRF engineering ranking[15] and the University School of Management Studies was ranked 62 in the management ranking.[16]

Aerial view of Delhi including GGSIPU Dwarka Complex.This file has annotations. Move the mouse pointer over the image to see them.

University Information Resource Centre (Library)
UIRC at Dwarka Campus

The library, re-christened as University Information Resource Centre (UIRC), was established in September 1999 with the prime responsibility to supplement the education and knowledge needs of the students, researchers and its faculty members. As like other departments of university, UIRC has shifted to the Dwarka campus, but the Information Technology and Business sections are still in Kashmere Gate. The services offered by UIRC are fully computerised. It has Web OPAC system with university's website which helps its members and international academic community to assess the information on the library holdings on-line. The centre at present serves about 4000 members.[17]

Colleges
Main article: List of colleges affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

GGSIPU was established as an affiliating and teaching university to promote studies in the emerging areas of higher education. The university runs almost 50 courses of study as diverse as engineering, technology, business management, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, education, and law.[18][19] There are more than 120 colleges affiliated to it which are run according to the rules and regulation set by the university.[20]

Admission

Previously admission to courses of the university were strictly done by Common Entrance Tests (CETs). The university holds CETs for admissions to many of its programs. But from the year 2019, the university has changed its approach regarding admission for some of its courses. Now national level tests are being used for the admission to its colleges. For B.tech, a candidate has to appear in JEE-Main examination. For MCA, giving NIMCET paper is mandatory. For BA/BBA LLB, a person has to give CLAT-UG. For LLM, CLAT-PG is mandatory and for MBA, a candidate has to appear in CAT examination. Separate CET examination for these courses will not be held. The university also holds CET for PhD[21] The candidates can apply for the IP University Form in the month of February every year.

International students and education

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University enrolls foreign students in its affiliated schools and colleges.[22] The medium of instruction is English to meet the international language standards. The university has been recognised globally with this significant achievement and by this it promotes international education.[23] The university hosted 30 students from Laos as part of a bilateral co-operation programme on Information and Communication Technology.[24]

Residential Student Halls
Residential Student Halls at university's Dwarka campus

University provides hostel facility to students from outside the Delhi NCR region. There are four hostels, Shivalik(BH-1) and Aravali(BH-2) for Boys and Satpura(GH-1) and Nilgiri(GH-2) for girls.

See also

References
  1. "Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University". www.ipu.ac.in. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  2. "Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University". www.ipu.ac.in. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  3. "Welcome". ipuadmissions.nic.in. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  4. "Members by country". Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  5. "AIU-Members". Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  6. "Affiliations and Memberships". Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  7. "Establishment of Affiliating University (GGSIP UNIVERSITAS)". delhi.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  8. "Introduction to Delhi" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  9. "Heavy agenda for assembly session". The Hindu. Chennai, India: The Hindu. 15 December 2001. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  10. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2019 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 2019.
  11. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 11 June 2020.
  12. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 11 June 2020.
  13. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Management)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Human Resource Development. 11 June 2020.
  17. "UNIVERSITY INFORMATION RESOURCES CENTRE". Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  18. "Courses". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  19. "Programs". Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  20. "Affiliated Institutes". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  21. "French honours for V-Cs". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 December 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  22. "Admission Criterion for International Students" (PDF). Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  23. "International Affairs". Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  24. "Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University to host students from Laos". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
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