Jigyasa University

Jigyasa University

Former name	Himgiri Nabh Vishvidlaya Himgiri Zee University
Motto	वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्
Type	Private
Established	2003 ; 22 years ago
Affiliation	UGC
Chairman	Dr. Subhash Chandra
President	Prof (Dr.) Irfan Khan
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Shankar Ramamoorthy
Academic staff	100+
Undergraduates	3,000+
Postgraduates	1,000+
Location	Dehradun , Uttarakhand , India 30°20′28″N77°52′35″E / 30.34113°N 77.87647°E / 30.34113; 77.87647
Campus	Urban
Website	Official website

Jigyasa University (formerly Himgiri Zee University) is a Private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. ^{[1] [2]} It was initially established under the Uttaranchal State Act No. 17, 2003, and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f). Following a name change to Jigyasa University, it is now established under the Uttarakhand Private University (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Act No. 5 of 2024). Located in Sherpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, the university spans a 52-acre campus. Jigyasa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the 1956 Act and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It also holds approvals from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and the Bar Council of India (BCI). ^{[3] [4]}

History

The university was founded by the TALEEM Research Foundation in Ahmedabad and led by Dr. Subhash Chandra, ^[5] Patron of the Jigyasa University, Dehradun.

Campus

The Jigyasa University campus is equipped with a library, transportation services, a canteen, medical facilities, and separate hostels for male and female students.

References

1. "Private University Uttarakhand". University Grants Commission. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
2. "Himgiri ZEE University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
3. Bar &amp (1 May 2024). "Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Legal Studies Kanpur wins the 1st National Moot by Himgiri Zee University Dehradun". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
4. Indulia, Bhumika (11 March 2024). "1st National Moot Court Competition, 2024 [19th-21st April,2024] Register by 30th March". SCC Times. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
5. Rahul, Kandiyal (18 October 2024). "Leadership & Jigyasa University". Meet Our Academic Leadership-Jigyasa University.