Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

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Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Logo.png
Type Central University
Established2019;5 years ago (2019)
Chancellor Madan Lal Meena
Vice-Chancellor T. V. Kattimani
Location
Marrivalasa, Vizianagaram district
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India

18°08′31″N83°23′49″E / 18.142°N 83.397°E / 18.142; 83.397
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC
Website www.ctuap.ac.in

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) is an Indian Central University yet to be located in Marrivalasa, Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. As of 2021, it is operating from a transit campus, and its final location is yet to be finalised.

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History

The establishment of CTUAP by the central government was required under the thirteenth schedule to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 . [1]

In 2015 the university has been allotted 525 acres of land in Relli Village, Vizianagaram district by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. [2] The union cabinet has sanctioned ₹834 crore (US$100 million) for the construction of the university, out of which ₹420 crore (US$50 million) were sanctioned for the first phase of construction. [3] The Andhra University campus in Kondakarakam village, Vizianagaram district has been identified as transit campus to begin the academic and administrative activities for the academic year 2019–20 and the CTUAP will be moved to its own building in Relli village upon completion of its own buildings. [4] Andhra University was assigned the position of mentor university. [2]

In 2019 the university was officially established, through the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2019. [5] In August 2020, T.V. Kattimani was appointed the first vice-chancellor of the university. [6]

As of January 2021, the final location of the university has not been finalised. [7] A parcel of land that was identified in Kuntinavalasa in Mentada mandal was found satisfactory by the officials who visited it, [7] although this is not the only location proposed, and other locations are considered at Pachipenta mandal, at Chinnamedapalli in Mentada mandal and at Marrivalasa in Dattirajeru mandal. [8]

Governance

The university is governed by the rules set by the Central Universities Act, 2009. [9] The president of India is the visitor of the university. The chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university while the executive powers rest with the vice-chancellor. The court, the executive council, the academic council, the board of studies and the finance committee are the administrative authorities of the university. [9]

The university court is the supreme authority of the university and has the power to review, the broad policies and programmes of the university and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the university; The executive council is the highest executive body of the University. The academic council is the highest academic body of the university and is responsible for the co-ordination and exercising general supervision over the academic policies of the university. It has the right to advise the executive council on all academic matters. The finance committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets. [9]

Academics

CTUAP offers postgraduate, integrated and diploma courses. [10] Admission is through an entrance exam conducted by Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014" (PDF). p. 74. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Centre sanctions ₹420 crore for tribal university at Relli". The Hindu . 5 July 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "AP Govt allots 526 acres of land for Tribal University in Kothavalasa". The Hans India. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  4. ↑ "Central tribal varsity of Andhra Pradesh to offer certificate courses". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 23 April 2019.[ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2019" (PDF). The Gazette of India . Government of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "T.V. Kattimani appointed first V-C of tribal varsity". The Hindu . 18 August 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. 1 2 G., Siva. "Land for Andhra Pradesh's Central Tribal University almost finalised". The Times of India . Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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  9. 1 2 3 "Central Universities Act, 2009". Government of India. 20 March 2009.
  10. ↑ "Courses". ctuap.in. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  11. ↑ "For Admissions in CTUAP" . Retrieved 25 April 2019.

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