Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
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MottoEducation For Everyone
Type Public
Established2008
Vice-Chancellor Nimma Venkata Rao [1]
Location, ,
Affiliations UGC
Website www.brau.edu.in

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam is a state university located in Etcherla, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The university is named after B. R. Ambedkar, the father of the Constitution of India.

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History

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2008. The university was given control of the Andhra University campus in Etcherla and all its affiliated colleges in Srikakulam. The first Vice-Chancellor (VC) was S.V. Sudhakar, followed by H. Lajipathi Rai in 2013. [2] Nimma Venkata Rao was appointed VC in January 2021. [3]

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References

  1. "VC Profile". www.brau.edu.in. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam – Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  2. "About Us". Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017. May appear white on white.
  3. "Srikakulam: Teachers should follow punctuality says V-C Prof Nimma Venkata Rao". The Hans India. 23 January 2021.