Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University

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About Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University is a government university in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1927. Campusbells lists it under Teachers Education, with 2 courses (1 postgraduate and 1 doctoral), including Ph.D and LL.M. Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, AIU, UGC.

The foundation – of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (originally known as Agra University) was laid on the 1st of July, 1927, as a result of hectic efforts of a band of enthusiastic educationists like Rev. Canon A.W. Davis, Munshi Narain Prasad Asthana, Dr L.P. Mathur, Lala Dewan Chand, Rai Bahadur Anand Swaroop and Dr Brajendra Swaroop,.

Original jurisdiction of University extended over United Provinces of Agra, Central India and Rajputana with 14 affiliated colleges and 2530 students of which, 1475 students belonged to United Provinces. Initially, there were only four faculties in the University viz. Arts, Sciences, Commerce and Law. Faculties of Medicine (1936), Agriculture (1938), Home Science (1980), Basic Sciences (1981), Fine Arts (1982) and Management (1994) were added subsequently.

A decisive characteristic in influencing the education of an academic institution is the pursuit of excellence and consistent adherence to a high standard in terms of imparting knowledge promoting research.

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1927

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

NIRF, AIU, UGC

Stream

Teachers Education

Location

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Academics

Courses offered at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University

2 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: dbrau.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University

• Library
• Medical
• Computer Centre
• Placement Cell