Pragjyotishpur University

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About Pragjyotishpur University

Pragjyotishpur University is a private university in Kamrup Metro, Assam, established in 2022. Campusbells lists it under General, with 4 courses (1 undergraduate, 2 postgraduate and 1 diploma), including D.Pharm, M.Com and M.Sc. Approvals and accreditation: NAAC A, PCI, NCTE, ICAR, UGC.

The name ‘Pragjyotishpur’ connotes rays of primordial light and, in ancient times, signified the geographic area that spans much of what is Northeast Bharat today. This name has been mentioned even in texts as old as the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata.

Honouring the rich and vibrant legacy associated with this name, Pragjyotishpur University came into being on Monday, the 17th of October 2022, with the enactment of the Pragjyotishpur University Act No. XLVI of 2022 by the Government of Assam.

The University is located in the heart of the city of Guwahati, the gateway to the Northeast, and is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the promotion of a culture of research and innovation.

Pragjyotishpur University was founded with a resolve to nurture a center of world-class education and research driven by a cross-cutting approach for overcoming barriers to knowledge creation, sustenance, and dissemination.

As described on the institution’s website (pju.edu.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

2022

Ownership

Private-Unaided

Approvals and accreditation

NAAC A, PCI, NCTE, ICAR, UGC

Stream

General

Location

Kamrup Metro, Assam

Institution type

State Private University

AISHE code

U-1313

Academics

Courses offered at Pragjyotishpur University

4 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: pju.edu.in

Campus life

Facilities at Pragjyotishpur University

• Lab
• Medical
• Laboratory
• Laboratories
• Bank
• Library
• Wi-Fi
• Placement Cell
• Hostel
• Indoor
• Outdoor