Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University

Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, formerly Purvanchal University, is a state owned university based in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1987 as a residential-cum-affiliating university. It is named after Shri Vir Bahadur Singh, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU)
Former names
Purvanchal University
Mottotejasvi nāvadhītamastu
(from the Taittiriya āraṇyaka of the Yajurveda, 8.0.0)
Motto in English
"May our knowledge become brilliant."
TypeGovernment University (state owned)
Established1987 (1987)
ChancellorAnandiben Patel (Governor of Uttar Pradesh)
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Raja Ram Yadav[1]
Students1,399[2]
Undergraduates864[2]
Postgraduates535[2]
Location
Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
CampusRural, 171.5 acres (69.4 ha)
Affiliations
Websitewww.vbspu.ac.in

The university is engaged in research through MoU with foreign and local universities, organizations and institutions. Many of its departments are identified by UGC as Centres of Excellence.

Started with 69 affiliated colleges, the university has widened its spectrum of activities with 800+ affiliated graduate and post-graduate colleges and students enrollment of nearly 800,000 Plus as on ( 2013–2019 ) in 12 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The infrastructure development, achievement of academic excellence, quality assurance in the higher education and socio-economic development of this highly backward and rural region are the priority areas for the university.

Research
Research Institute in Purvanchal University

A committee is assigned to monitor research activity in the university. Over 60% of the faculty members have doctoral degrees and they are engaged in guiding research scholars. Faculty members are eligible to guide students after five years of teaching and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Department of Biotechnology is one of the leading departments of the university. it was established in the year 1999. The department has good research facilities and the research groups mainly Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Molecular Biology Group are involved in basic research.

Admission

Students are admitted to various courses based on the merit of a qualifying degree. To pursue Post Graduation courses at Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, the candidate must have passed graduation with at least 45% marks from a reputable university in the relevant specialisation. Selection of candidates to MCA, MBA, B.Pharma and B.Tech. is done on the basis of marks obtained in the Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE) or formally known as SEE-UPTU. Following the publication of the SEE-UPTU merit list, candidates need to appear for the counselling on the specified date and time at the allotted venue. The final list of candidates selected for admission is published on the university website thereafter.

Placement

The university has been in ties with the top companies offering various job roles and opportunities to the students at lucrative pay packages, ranging from INR 1.8 lakh to INR 8 lakh. Some of the key employers include Infosys, Paytm, Swiggy, Max Life Insurance, Zomato, LG Electronics, ICICI Prudential, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Genpact and others.[3]

Campus
Aerial View of Main Campus

The university is about 11 km from the city of Jaunpur on Jaunpur-Shahganj road which divides its 171.5 acres (0.694 km2) campus into two part, one is campus and another one is hostel, teacher's colony, guest house and vice chancellor residence.

  • Auditorium
  • Inside View of Purvanchal University
  • Faculty of Management Studies
  • Faculty Building
  • Central Library
  • Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculties
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Computer Applications
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Management Studies
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Law
  • Institute of Physical Science for Study & Research[4]

Facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Central Library
  • Sports Complex
  • Hostel
  • Conference Hall
  • Seminar Hall
  • Labs
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Shuttle Service
  • Cafeteria
  • Guest House
  • Gym
  • Medical / Ambulance Service
  • Parks
  • Banks
  • Post Office
  • Police Station

References
  1. "Vice Chancellor". www.vbspu.ac.in. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  2. "University Student Enrollment Details". www.ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  3. "Placement and Training Cell News".
  4. "site".

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