Presidency University, Bangalore

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Presidency University, Bangalore
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Type Private University
Established2013 (2013)
Academic affiliation
UGC
Chancellor Allu Rajesh
Vice-Chancellor D. Shubakar
Location, ,
India

13°10′06″N77°32′07″E / 13.1682°N 77.5354°E / 13.1682; 77.5354
Language English
Website presidencyuniversity.in

Presidency University, Bangalore is a private university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The university offers courses in engineering, management, design, computer applications, commerce and law. [1] [2] [3]

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History

The university's founding Chairman and Chancellor is Nissar Ahmed; the Vice Chancellor is D. Shubakar. [4] It was chartered by the Presidency University Act (Karnataka State Act No. 41) in 2013. [5] The university commenced classes in 2015.

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References

  1. "Private University Karnataka". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. "Council nod for 3 private varsities". Deccan Herald . 13 February 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. "Students shine bright on a sunny Saturday". The Times of India . 11 September 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  4. "University Officers". Presidency University. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. "Presidency University Awarded Best Emerging University in South India".

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