Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences

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Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences A.P.jpg
Motto
Vaidyo nārāyaṇo hariḥ
Motto in English
"The physician is a manifestation of Lord Narayana."
Type Public
Established1 November 1986;38 years ago (1 November 1986)
Chancellor Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor Pulala Chandrasekhar [1]
Location
Vijayawada
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC
Website drntr.uhsap.in
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) is a public university in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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History

The university was established as "University of Health Sciences" by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and was inaugurated on 9 April by N. T. Rama Rao, the then-Chief Minister of the state. It started functioning on 1 November 1986 [2] with Rama Rao as the university's first chancellor. Following the death of Rama Rao, a directive was issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to rename the university "NTR University of Health Sciences", carried out on 2 February 1998. Later in 2006 Government of Andhra Pradesh issued a directive to rename the university as "Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences" [3] The university celebrated its silver jubilee from 1–3 November 2011.

A statue in Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences NTR University of Health Sciences.jpg
A statue in Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences

In 2022, the then CM of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has changed the university name to "Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences" after the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. [4] Several protests were done by people of Andhra against this change. [5] It was reverted to "Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences" in July 2024. [6]

Facilities

There is a library and computer center where the library network is operated from. A guest house is available with different categories of accommodation. The examinations section is housed in a separate area where special security electronically controls access, which can only be gained by authorised staff and security officers. A biometric-based electronic attendance system has also been institutionally implemented.[ citation needed ]

Admission and courses

Admission under the convener quota are based on applicants EAMCET rank for other allied paramedical courses and pharmaceutical courses and NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) rank for admission into MBBS and BDS Courses.

The university offers graduate, postgraduate, diploma, and super-specialty courses in modern medicine; dental surgery, nursing, Ayurveda, homoeopathy, and Unani; graduate degree courses in naturopathy, physiotherapy. Additionally, it offers a postgraduate (M.Sc.) course in applied nutrition.

The number of colleges affiliated with the university since its establishment has risen from 27 to 184. The degrees awarded by the university are recognised by professional statutory bodies, including the Medical Council of India, the Dental Council of India, the Central Council of Indian Medicine, the Central Council of Homoeopathy, and the Indian Nursing Council.[ citation needed ]

Affiliated colleges and Institutes

Government colleges

Private colleges

Government Dental Colleges

Source: [7]

Private Dental Colleges

Publications

The university publishes the quarterly multi-disciplinary Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, available both as a free, open-access journal online as well as in print. The first issue was published on 21 March 2012. [8]

Vice-chancellors

  1. K. N. Rao (1986–1988)
  2. L. Suryanarayana (1988–1994)
  3. C. S. Bhaskaran (1994–1997)
  4. G. Shamsunder (1997–2004)
  5. R. Sambasiva Rao (2004–2007)
  6. P. V. Ramesh (2007–2007)
  7. A. V. Krishnam Raju (2007–2010)
  8. I. V. Rao (2010–2014)
  9. T. Ravi Raju (2014–2017)
  10. C. V. Rao (2017–2019)
  11. Pigilam Syama Prasad (2020–2023)
  12. Korukonda Babji (2023–2024)
  13. D. S. V. L. Narasimham (FAC) (2024–2025)
  14. Pulala Chandrasekhar (2025–Incumbent)

References

  1. ↑ "Biodata of Vice Chancellor" . Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ↑ J. Venkatesan (30 April 2007). "NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Supreme Court issues notice to State government on medical admissions". The Hindu (Press release). Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Cities / Vijayawada : Active lifestyle keeps diabetes at bay, says health varsity V-C". The Hindu (Press release). 29 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  4. ↑ Service, Express News (21 September 2022). "NTRUHS renamed after YSR, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy justifies move". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Service, Express News (21 September 2022). "NTRUHS renamed after YSR, CM Jagan Mohan Reddy justifies move". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Reverts University Name to NTRUHS – Chennaionline". www.chennaionline.com. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  7. ↑ "Academic". drysr.uhsap.in. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Editorial first issue: New journal Seetharam KA, Devi CP, Ramana Reddy BV - J Dr NTR Univ Health Sci". jdrntruhs.org. Retrieved 7 May 2012.

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