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{{Short description|University in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
{{Short description|University in Andhra Pradesh, India}}


{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=October 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
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| endowment =
| endowment =
| president = Koneru Satyanarayana<ref name=leadership/>
| president = Koneru Satyanarayana<ref name=leadership/>
| chancellor = Er. Koneru Satyanarayana
| vice_chancellor = G. Pardha Saradhi Varma<ref name=leadership>{{cite web |title=Leadership |url=http://klef.edu.in/leadership.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref>
| vice_chancellor = Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma<ref name=leadership>{{cite web |title=Leadership |url=http://klef.edu.in/leadership.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref>
| dean =
| dean =
| students =
| students =
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| doctoral =
| doctoral =
| address = Green Fields
| address = Green Fields
| city = [[Vaddeswaram]], [[Mangalagiri]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| city = [[Vaddeswaram]], [[Guntur district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| postcode = 522502
| postcode = 522502
| country = India
| country = India
| campus = KLEF Vaddeswaram: {{convert|0.404686|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}<br />KLEF [[Hyderabad]] (temporary campus): {{convert|0.09290304|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}
| campus = KLEF [[Vijayawada]]: {{convert|0.404686|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}<br />KLEF [[Hyderabad]] (temporary campus): {{convert|0.09290304|km2|acre|0|abbr=on}}
| former_names = Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
| former_names = Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
| other_names = K L Deemed to be University
| other_names = K L Deemed to be University
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| free =
| free =
| colours = {{colorbox|red}} Red
| colours = {{colorbox|darkred}} Red
| colors =
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'''K L Deemed to be University''', formerly '''Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering''' ('''KLCE''') and '''Koneru Lakshmaiah University''', is a higher educational institution [[Deemed to be University]], located in [[Vaddeswaram]], [[Mangalagiri]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KL Deemed to be University Hyderabad – KLH Main Website|url=https://klh.edu.in/|access-date=2021-01-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''K L Deemed to be University''', formerly '''Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering''' ('''KLCE''') and '''Koneru Lakshmaiah University''', is a higher educational institution [[Deemed to be University]], located in [[Vaddeswaram]], near [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to KLEF Deemed to be University |url=https://www.kluniversity.in/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=www.kluniversity.in}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
KLEF was established in 1980 at [[Vaddeswaram]] as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as [[deemed to be university]] in 2009, known as K L University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inception & History |url=http://klef.edu.in/inception-history.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref> Following the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]'s request from 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Neelam |title=UGC warning to institutes: Drop ‘university’ from name or lose ‘deemed’ status |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/ugc-warning-to-educational-institutes-drop-university-from-name-or-lose-deemed-status/story-sp7sIXxOL4pPjWnIZvTi7H.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=29 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref> it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation. In 2019, it was renamed K L Deemed to be University.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ugc-issued-warning-against-127-deemed-universities-use-of-word-university-prohibited-check-list-1590581518-1|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Jagranjosh.com}}.</ref>
KLEF was established in 1980 at [[Vaddeswaram]] as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as [[deemed to be university]] in 2009, known as K L University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inception & History |url=http://klef.edu.in/inception-history.aspx |website=klef.edu.in |publisher=KL Deemed to be University |access-date=16 December 2019}}</ref> Following the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]]'s request from 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Neelam |title=UGC warning to institutes: Drop ‘university’ from name or lose ‘deemed’ status |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/ugc-warning-to-educational-institutes-drop-university-from-name-or-lose-deemed-status/story-sp7sIXxOL4pPjWnIZvTi7H.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=29 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref> it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF). In 2019, it was renamed K L Deemed to be University.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ugc-issued-warning-against-127-deemed-universities-use-of-word-university-prohibited-check-list-1590581518-1|access-date=2021-06-04|website=Jagranjosh.com}}.</ref>


== Location ==
== Location ==
Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=on}} site adjacent to [[Buckingham Canal]], and is about {{convert|8|km|mi}} from [[Vijayawada]] in [[Krishna district]] and {{convert|33|km|mi}} from [[Guntur]]. The university is in [[Guntur District]].
Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a {{convert|100|acre|ha|adj=on}} site adjacent to [[Buckingham Canal]], and is about {{convert|8|km|mi}} from [[Vijayawada]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India |url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/K+L+UNIVERSITY,+Vaddeswaram,+Andhra+Pradesh+522303/@16.4418519,80.620358,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3a35f0a2a073957d:0xe79d66babc83e470!8m2!3d16.4415213!4d80.6222849!16s/g/1hjh4_l12?entry=ttu |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India |language=en}}</ref> in [[Krishna district]] and {{convert|33|km|mi}} from [[Guntur]]. The university is in [[Guntur District]].


==Schools==
==Schools==
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* K L School of Agriculture
* K L School of Agriculture
* Center for Distance and Online Education
* Center for Distance and Online Education
* K L Academic Staff College
* K L School of Visual communication(fine arts)


==Rankings==
== Rankings ==


In the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) 2024, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation has been ranked 40th overall in India,<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF INDIA 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/OverallRanking.html}}</ref> 22nd among universities,<ref>{{Cite web |title=university ranking 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/UniversityRanking.html}}</ref> 79th in the management category,<ref>{{Cite web |title=management rankings 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/ManagementRanking.html}}</ref> and 35th in engineering.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF India Rankings 2024: Engineering |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/EngineeringRanking.html}}</ref>{{Infobox India university ranking|NIRF_E_2024=35|type=University}}
{{Infobox India university ranking
| NIRF_U_2022 = 27
| NIRF_O_2022 = 54
| NIRF_B_2022 = 47
| NIRF_E_2022 = 44
}}

The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation 54th overall in India in 2022,<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2022/> 27th among universities,<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2022/> 47th in the management ranking<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_B_2022/> and 44th in the engineering ranking.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_E_2022/>


K L University receives [https://news.aglasem.com/kl-university-receives-one-district-one-green-champion-swachhta-award-2021/ One District One Green Champion] Swachhata Award 2021 from GOI.
K L University receives [https://news.aglasem.com/kl-university-receives-one-district-one-green-champion-swachhta-award-2021/ One District One Green Champion] Swachhata Award 2021 from GOI.

==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.kluniversity.in/ Official website]


{{Universities in Andhra Pradesh}}
{{Universities in Andhra Pradesh}}

{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


Latest revision as of 17:58, 23 December 2024

K L Deemed to be University
Other names
K L Deemed to be University
Former names
Koneru Lakshmaiah University, Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
TypeDeemed to be University
Established1980
ChancellorEr. Koneru Satyanarayana
PresidentKoneru Satyanarayana[1]
Vice-ChancellorDr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma[1]
Address
Green Fields
,
Vaddeswaram, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
,
522502
,
India

16°26′32″N 80°37′21″E / 16.44222°N 80.62250°E / 16.44222; 80.62250
CampusKLEF Vijayawada: 0.404686 km2 (100 acres)
KLEF Hyderabad (temporary campus): 0.09290304 km2 (23 acres)
LanguageEnglish
Colours  Red
Websitekluniversity.in

K L Deemed to be University, formerly Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering (KLCE) and Koneru Lakshmaiah University, is a higher educational institution Deemed to be University, located in Vaddeswaram, near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused courses.[2]

History

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KLEF was established in 1980 at Vaddeswaram as K L College of Engineering (KLCE). It became autonomous in 2006 and was recognized as deemed to be university in 2009, known as K L University.[3] Following the University Grants Commission's request from 123 deemed institutes, not to use "university" in the name[4] it was renamed Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF). In 2019, it was renamed K L Deemed to be University.[5]

Location

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Koneru Lakshmaiah Deemed to be University is situated in a 100-acre (40 ha) site adjacent to Buckingham Canal, and is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Vijayawada[6] in Krishna district and 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Guntur. The university is in Guntur District.

Schools

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KLEF includes the following schools:[7]

  • K L College of Engineering
  • K L School of Science & Humanities
  • K L School of Architecture
  • K L School of Management
  • K L School of Fine Arts
  • K L School of Commerce
  • K L School of Pharmacy
  • K L School of Law
  • K L School of Agriculture
  • Center for Distance and Online Education

Rankings

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In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation has been ranked 40th overall in India,[8] 22nd among universities,[9] 79th in the management category,[10] and 35th in engineering.[11]

University rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2024)[12]35


K L University receives One District One Green Champion Swachhata Award 2021 from GOI.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Leadership". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Welcome to KLEF Deemed to be University". www.kluniversity.in. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Inception & History". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  4. ^ Pandey, Neelam (29 November 2017). "UGC warning to institutes: Drop 'university' from name or lose 'deemed' status". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. ^ "UGC Issued Warning Against Deemed Universities: Use of word 'University' Prohibited, Check List of 127 Deemed Universities Recognised by UGC". Jagranjosh.com. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021..
  6. ^ "K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India". K L UNIVERSITY · Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh 522303, India. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Schools A-Z". klef.edu.in. KL Deemed to be University. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  8. ^ "NIRF INDIA 2024".
  9. ^ "university ranking 2024".
  10. ^ "management rankings 2024".
  11. ^ "NIRF India Rankings 2024: Engineering".
  12. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
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