Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

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About Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University is a government university in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1966. Campusbells lists it under General, with 1 doctoral course: PhD. Approvals and accreditation: UGC, NCTE, BCI, ICAR, AICTE.

The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (Formerly Kanpur University, Kanpur) was established in the year 1966. Prior to the establishment of the University, affiliation of colleges in its vicinity were to the Agra University. In the year 1949, the Radha Krishnan Commission suggested the establishment of a university in Kanpur with the aim of reducing the pressure on Agra University. To fulfil this demand, in the year 1966, the state government established Kanpur University under the Kanpur and Meerut Universities Act 1965 with the moto “Aroh Tamso Jyoti” (Rise from darkness to light). In the preamble it is stated that Kanpur University will initially have an affiliating character but will gradually assume the shape of residential University. The University proudly celebrate its 57th foundation day on February 9 every year.

Kanpur University was initially established in a small house located on Parvati Bagla Road which was eventually shifted to Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur.

As described on the institution’s website (csjmu.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1966

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

UGC, NCTE, BCI, ICAR, AICTE

Stream

General

Location

Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

Institution type

State Public University

AISHE code

U-0505

Academics

Courses offered at Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

1 programme listed

Campus life

Facilities at Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

• Library
• Bank
• Auditorium
• Medical
• Lab
• Placement Cell
• Guest House
• Incubation
• Gym
• Hostel
• Laboratory
• Wi-Fi
• Cafeteria
• Computer Center
• Gymnasium
• Swimming Pool
• Computer Centre